Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - Now that the front route of Highway 18 has reopened, Mountain Transit will resume their off-the-mountain service on Route 5 from Big Bear to San Bernardino via Hwy 18/330 starting on Monday, March 20th. Check the Mountain Transit website for schedules. All additional Mountain Transit Big Bear Service has already resumed regular service … [Read more...] about Update #10: Mountain Transit Resumes Off-The-Mountain Service for Big Bear As of March 20th
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Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents
San Bernardino Mountains - Big Bear News - We, Caltrans District 8 will open up certain highway routes to residents only – with no escorts at 4 p.m. on 3/6/23. Routes that will be included are SR-18 (48th in San Bernardino to Snow Valley) SR-38 (Mentone to Big Bear), 189 (entire length), 173 (entire length), and 330 (Highland to Running Springs). SR-138 (173 to 18) under … [Read more...] about Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents
Digging out from a Natural Disaster – Avoiding a Financial Disaster
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - San Bernardino County Fire and CalTrans are reporting that efforts are continuing to focus on Highway 38 to get this route open to Big Bear residents first and foremost. County Fire tells KBear that Highway 38 will open sooner than later and they will reevaluate during a meeting scheduled later tonight. Highway 18 between … [Read more...] about Digging out from a Natural Disaster – Avoiding a Financial Disaster
Big Bear Lake Issues a Release Regarding Recent Storms
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - The City of Big Bear Lake has been operating under snow conditions 24/7 since Thursday, February 23. As of today, most parts of the City have received four (4) feet or greater of snow fall. City officials have been in constant collaboration with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Big Bear Station, the Big Bear Fire Authority, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Issues a Release Regarding Recent Storms
Bear Valley Unified School District Calls for Snow Day on Friday, March 3rd
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - The Bear Valley Unified School District is calling for a third Snow Day for students enrolled through the District. After excessive snowfall, the Administration has already made the decision to close schools for tomorrow, Friday, March 3rd, to allow staff time to clear the school sites and ensure the schools are safe for children. The additional … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified School District Calls for Snow Day on Friday, March 3rd