The annual trek along the Pacific Crest Trail, from the U.S./Mexico border north to nearly Canada, is underway as both hikers and equestrians partake in the adventure, many of them stopping in the Big Bear Valley for postal service, supplies and showers. This year there are more hikers on the PCT, according to Suzanne Wilson, a regional rep for the Pacific Crest Trail … [Read more...] about Trekkin’ Through: Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Stop in Big Bear During Their Cross-Country Adventure
Roads/Travel
New Stop Signs Installed at Busy Intersection of Eureka and Park Avenues in Big Bear Lake
The new stop signs on Eureka Avenue at Park Avenue were installed today. The intersection, at the eastern-most corner of Meadow Park, is a busy one and is on a sloping portion of Eureka in Big Bear Lake. Though signage is in place, striping has not yet been added to the street; there are temporary warning signs prior to the intersection, indicating the stop signs. So, if headed … [Read more...] about New Stop Signs Installed at Busy Intersection of Eureka and Park Avenues in Big Bear Lake
County’s Planning Commission Grants Unanimous Approval for Big Bear Disposal’s Recycling Facility on North Shore
The Big Bear Disposal project, to construct an indoor sorting facility for Valley-wide recyclables, went before the Planning Commission for the County of San Bernardino today, and per the County’s Deputy Director of Current Planning Bob Dawson, the plans as recommended by staff were unanimously approved by the four commissioners in attendance. Members of the Big Bear community … [Read more...] about County’s Planning Commission Grants Unanimous Approval for Big Bear Disposal’s Recycling Facility on North Shore
County Supervisors Approve Sugarloaf Roads Project, and Local Commission Appointments for Bob Ybarra and Tom Brandau
Sugarloaf roads are going to get an upgrade, given the approval from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors this week. The road slurry seal project, estimated to cost $435,000, will cover the entire 23 miles of roads in Sugarloaf, though there is no estimated date of implementation as requests for bids were just approved on May 5. In a statement from Supervisor Neil … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Sugarloaf Roads Project, and Local Commission Appointments for Bob Ybarra and Tom Brandau
Highway 330 Closed Next Wednesday and Thursday to Allow for Annual Maintenance by CalTrans
CalTrans has scheduled annual maintenance work for Highway 330 this month. Rather than do two-to-three weeks of flagging on the mountain road for routine maintenance, CalTrans will this year close the highway for two days, to allow crews safe access. On Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14, Highway 330 will be under a full closure to allow for guardrail replacement and repair, … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Closed Next Wednesday and Thursday to Allow for Annual Maintenance by CalTrans