SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - Big Bear News - Caltrans says there’s good news for mountain travelers: State Route 38 is expected to soft open on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4 p.m. after weeks of emergency repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Mario. Crews have been working intensively at several damaged sections near Angelus Oaks — including postmiles 21.12, 23.90, and … [Read more...] about Highway 38 to Open December 24 as Emergency Repairs Continue
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Flood Watch in Effect for Big Bear with Potential for Snowfall Ahead
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Winter is making an early entrance in Big Bear this weekend and into Thanksgiving week, bringing a mix of sunshine, brisk temperatures, and several chances for snow. As predicted in the forecast for this weekend, rain, heavy at times, is soaking Southern California including our mountaintop communities. With last night’s rainfall, we have … [Read more...] about Flood Watch in Effect for Big Bear with Potential for Snowfall Ahead
330 Temporarily Closed due to Big Rig Accident on Monday, November 3rd: UPDATE: SR-330 Has Reopened
Big Bear News - At 2:41pm on Monday, November 3rd, a collision with injuries occurred on Highway 330 between a big rig and a large construction trailer approximately two miles north of the San Bernardino Ranger Station. CalTrans has ordered a hard closure to/from Live Oak in Running Springs and Highland in order to clear the vehicles and address the injuries. The estimated … [Read more...] about 330 Temporarily Closed due to Big Rig Accident on Monday, November 3rd: UPDATE: SR-330 Has Reopened
Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - In the wake of Tropical Storm Mario, Caltrans has launched a $9.7 million emergency project to restore SR-38, a vital mountain route through the San Bernardino National Forest. Crews are working around the clock to clear massive debris flows and repair damaged infrastructure caused by the storm’s impact.Phase One is already in motion, targeting … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - The morning of September 18, 2025, began with a deceptive calm in Big Bear City. Locals sipped coffee under gray skies, unaware that the mountains were about to roar. By early afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for San Bernardino County. Radar showed a strong thunderstorm over Highland, moving north at 25 mph, … [Read more...] about Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains