BIG BEAR LAKE, CA - Big Bear News - October 5, 2026 — The City of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Disposal, Inc. have announced an updated residential trash collection schedule set to take effect on Monday, October 12, 2026. The schedule adjustment aims to optimize pickup routes by spreading collection days more evenly across the week. According to city officials, the rebalanced … [Read more...] about New Residential Trash Collection Schedule Begins October 12, 2026
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Door-to-Door Outreach to Help Determine Baldwin Lake Water Project Next Steps
Big Bear News - Baldwin Lake - Baldwin Lake residents will have new opportunities in August and September to learn about local uranium contamination and other drinking water concerns, ask questions and complete a community interest survey that will help determine whether a potential drinking water project addressing the contamination will move forward. The Rural Community … [Read more...] about Door-to-Door Outreach to Help Determine Baldwin Lake Water Project Next Steps
Prison Sentences Handed Down in Tragic Death of Sugarloaf Toddler
Big Bear Valley - Sugarloaf - Big Bear News - A San Bernardino County judge sentenced a woman and her boyfriend to state prison on Tuesday, July 28, following their guilty pleas in the 2023 death of 14-month-old Henry Wheatley Brown. Superior Court Judge Alexander R. Martinez handed down the sentences at the San Bernardino Justice Center. Samantha Victoria Garver, 36, was … [Read more...] about Prison Sentences Handed Down in Tragic Death of Sugarloaf Toddler
Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA - With heavy rains expected this week, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at three locations. The City provides the bags, the sand and shovels. The bags are not pre-filled, you must fill them yourself. The self service Big Bear Lake locations are below and available while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Helicopters to Support Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc.’s Radford Line Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Starting today, Monday, July 1st, residents in the Big Bear Valley might notice helicopters flying overhead north of the Village. These flights are part of Bear Valley Electric Service Inc.'s (BVES) critical infrastructure project to replace the existing Radford Line, an above-ground sub-transmissionline. This initiative aims to improve the … [Read more...] about Helicopters to Support Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc.’s Radford Line Project