Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA – At the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District (BBLFPD) Special Meeting on April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors demonstrated its ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources by carefully evaluating how Big Bear Lake’s taxpayer dollars are allocated and utilized for the benefit of the community. The discussion centered on … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District To Partner with San Bernardino County Fire District
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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
Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Lake City Council at their December 10, 2025 meeting, appointed Randall Putz to serve as Mayor in 2026, marking his third term as Mayor and continuing a long record of dedicated public service to the community. This appointment reflects the confidence of his colleagues in his leadership, experience, and commitment to … [Read more...] about Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The San Bernardino National Forest is preparing to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Big Bear Valley between December 18 and 20. Burn locations include areas near Highway 38 and Polique Canyon Road. Fire crews will be on site throughout ignition and will continue monitoring the area in the days that follow until the burn is … [Read more...] about Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Update
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - In a press release issued by the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, they stated: provides fire and paramedic services to the City of Big Bear Lake, is dedicated to ensuring that property owners, residents, visitors, and businesses receive the highest level of emergency response and protection funded through local property tax … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Update