We can expect more drift smoke in our area today (September 1), given the number of wildfires in southern California. Though there are no fires in our immediate area, the Oak Glen Fire continues to burn, at now roughly 1,100 acres, though has not resulted in a closure of Highway 38; there is also now the Pendleton Fire, which started in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
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Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
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
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