Update: As of this afternoon, the Oak Glen Fire has burned 1,000 acres. Tune to KBHR 93.3 FM at 3 and 4pm today, for eyewitness accounts of the fire from Rick Herrick, the Bear in the Air. Highway 38 does remain open as of 2:45pm. We may see some continued drift smoke in our area today (Monday, August 31), given the many fires burning in Southern California. Though not … [Read more...] about Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
Roads/Travel
Blasting at Big Bear Bridge Project This Week; Improvements to Big Bear Boulevard Begin Today
There will be some additional delays on Highway 18 at the Big Bear Dam this week, to accommodate blasting, which is scheduled to take place from 1 to 3pm, today (August 31) through Thursday (September 3). Motorists taking Highway 18 en route to Highway 330 can expect afternoon delays, though signage will be posted in advance. Regular, weekday flagging, for the Big Bear bridge … [Read more...] about Blasting at Big Bear Bridge Project This Week; Improvements to Big Bear Boulevard Begin Today
Big Bear City Airport “Air Fair” Saturday
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th, the Big Bear City Airport hosts the 2009 “Wings Over Big Bear” Air Fair. This year’s theme is “Serving Our Community” highlighting the value and benefits that our airport provides to Big Bear’s residents and visitors. Gates open at 7am with a pancake breakfast prepared by the Big Bear Kiwanis Club. The air show starts at 9am to 4pm beginning … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Airport “Air Fair” Saturday
CalTrans Dam Bridge Project Construction and Highway 18 Resurfacing
According to CalTrans, blasting is scheduled for next week at the Big Bear Dam bridge project on Highway 18. Highway 18, the front grade, will remain open during construction. Short delays with flagging are to be expected during the blasting schedule which will be from 1pm to 3pm on Monday through Thursday, August 31st to September 3rd. Weekday flagging will continue from … [Read more...] about CalTrans Dam Bridge Project Construction and Highway 18 Resurfacing
Caltrans Proposes Highway 18 Widening at Big Bear City Airport
Caltrans will host a public information meeting for the State Route 18 safety-widening project. The section of Highway 18 proposed for widening is in front of the Big Bear City Airport from Blue Water Drive at Circle K to Pinon Drive at Thelma’s Restaurant. Additional work proposed by Caltrans for that section of the roadway includes re-striping the intersection to provide … [Read more...] about Caltrans Proposes Highway 18 Widening at Big Bear City Airport