Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) may implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. The period of concern is tomorrow, May 23rd, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. This precaution is mainly due to high winds in Lucerne Valley and aims to reduce … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Friday, May 23rd, 3pm to Midnight
Fire/Safety
On-Call Fire Fighters Wanted!
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The USDA, United States Department of Agriculture, National Forest Service is hiring! The Tahquitz Hand Crew is recruiting highly motivated candidates who are interested in gaining fire fighter experience. Work is typically based on fire activity nationwide and resource availability on the local forest work is not … [Read more...] about On-Call Fire Fighters Wanted!
Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries: Daylight Savings Time Begins This Sunday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Remember to change the time on your clocks forward by one hour before going to bed on Saturday night as Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 9th at 2am. But, before you “spring forward,” you may want to pick up some batteries at the store this weekend. Our local fire agencies urge all residents to use the daylight savings time … [Read more...] about Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries: Daylight Savings Time Begins This Sunday
UPDATE: BVES May Implement PSPS Friday Night Through Saturday Afternoon
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: Sunday, January 26, 2025: Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has restored power from the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that affected the BVES supply lines. BVES crews performed safety inspections on affected electric infrastructure and successfully restored power to … [Read more...] about UPDATE: BVES May Implement PSPS Friday Night Through Saturday Afternoon
Potential Southern CA Edison PSPS to Affect Bear Valley Electric Service Supply Lines
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) is considering implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. The period of concern is on October 27, 2024 from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. October 28, 2024. This PSPS is due to anticipated extreme weather conditions in … [Read more...] about Potential Southern CA Edison PSPS to Affect Bear Valley Electric Service Supply Lines