Big Bear Valley, CA -- Two more public meetings take place tomorrow, those being the Big Bear Lake Planning Commission and the Board of Directors for the Big Bear Airport District. At 1:15 pm, April 7 in Hofert Hall in the Big Bear Lake Civic Center, the Planning Commission will consider two event permit requests, for the Amgen Tour of California, which will result in a full … [Read more...] about Planning Commission to Address Permits for May 21 & 22 Cycling Events in Wednesday Meeting; Airport District and Sugarloaf Roads Commission Also Meet This Week
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Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The snow has been coming down since about the 5am hour this morning, prompting chain controls on some roads here in the Big Bear Valley. At present [at 8am April 5], R2 chain requirements are in place for the front grade of Highway 18, from Pine Knot Avenue in the Village west to the Arrowhead area; chains are also required on two-wheel drive vehicles … [Read more...] about Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Federal aid is coming to storm-affected communities, per a declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also known as FEMA). In a conversation with KBHR, FEMA’s Mike McCormick says, “The assistance that President Obama authorized in his declaration earlier this month will help Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and other communities of the Inland Empire, and throughout six … [Read more...] about Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Emergency Crews Recover Vehicle Over Side of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle; Driver Survives With Only Minor Injuries
While traveling on the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 yesterday, March 29, at about 2:45pm, a single vehicle went over the side of the mountain just east of Lakeview Point, dropping somewhere between 700 and 1000’ down. The single occupant of the vehicle, 18-year-old Larry Mullins of Running Springs, was driving toward Big Bear when his 2005 Jeep Liberty went off the … [Read more...] about Emergency Crews Recover Vehicle Over Side of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle; Driver Survives With Only Minor Injuries
City to Address 300+ Potholes; New Big Bear Boulevard Signage Expected in April
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Winter storm damage has resulted in a number of potholes on streets in the Big Bear Valley—though you have probably already noticed as much in recent weeks. Within the City of Big Bear Lake, there are at least 300—perhaps as many as 400—pothole in need of repair, according to the City’s Engineer David Lawrence. In a presentation before City Council on March … [Read more...] about City to Address 300+ Potholes; New Big Bear Boulevard Signage Expected in April