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
Roads/Travel
Hwy 18/Lucerne Valley Travel Access For Residents, Essential Workers & Supply Trucks
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - Road conditions are changing per CalTrans now allowing for greater flexibility of travel for residents and essential workers. At this time, Highway 18/Lucerne Valley is the only route accessible for travel with limitations. Southbound (upbound traffic) is closed to travelers with the exception of verified residents, verified … [Read more...] about Hwy 18/Lucerne Valley Travel Access For Residents, Essential Workers & Supply Trucks
Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
The San Bernardino Mountain areas are expecting heavy rain and snow beginning on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, through Sunday, February 26, 2023. We would like to remind all residents and visitors to be prepared for harsh winter conditions by carrying tire traction devices and extra emergency supplies. Please slow down and be aware the roads will be wet and icy. California … [Read more...] about Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
School Bus Crash on State Route 18 south of Pine Avenue
Rimforest, Calif. – On February 16, 2023, at approximately 2:20 PM, the traffic collision occurred on Highway 18, south of Pine Ave., in Rimforest, an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County. The Tesla was traveling southbound on State Route 18 ahead of a School Bus. After stopping behind a line of traffic ahead and for unknown reasons, the School Bus was unable to stop … [Read more...] about School Bus Crash on State Route 18 south of Pine Avenue
Mountain Transit Temporary Route Announcements
Big Bear News - Mountain Transit has announced route changes in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday on Monday, January 16, 2023. On Monday only, the Big Bear Fixed Routes and Dial A Ride Service will operate from 10am to 5pm. For RIM routes, RIM Route 2 and Dial A Ride will operate on the regular schedule. Additionally, Off the Mountain Route 5 and Off the … [Read more...] about Mountain Transit Temporary Route Announcements