Dial-a-Ride services have been available in Big Bear since 1978, though the Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority, or MARTA, was implemented in 1993, through a joint powers agreeement between the City of Big Bear Lake and the County of San Bernardino. The City and the County oversee MARTA with a five-member board, which includes Big Bear Lake City Council members Liz Harris … [Read more...] about MARTA Is Still Rolling Along After 25 Years; Improved Services in Place, Though Bus Rides Still Offered for $1
Roads/Travel
Report of Fire Off Highway 330 Thursday Morning Turns Out to Be False Alarm
There had been a report of a fire off Highway 330 in the 8am hour today. Firefighting crews from both the San Bernardino County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service responded to the calls indicating there was smoke in the area near the lower passing lane, though the good news is that this turned out to be a false alarm. So, once again, no fire off Highway 330 this … [Read more...] about Report of Fire Off Highway 330 Thursday Morning Turns Out to Be False Alarm
Single Vehicle Collision Into Mountainside Results in Arrest; Off-Duty Officers Assist in Incident
A single vehicle traffic collision on Highway 330 last week resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old Santa Fe Springs man, according to a report issued by the California Highway Patrol. On Thursday, March 19 at about 10:10pm, the 29-year-old was driving his minivan, when it struck the mountainside just north of 330’s middle passing lane and landed on its side. The driver … [Read more...] about Single Vehicle Collision Into Mountainside Results in Arrest; Off-Duty Officers Assist in Incident
Despite Yesterday’s Three Inches of Snow, No Chain Requirements in Place on Mountain Roads Today
Though we received about three inches of snow on Sunday (March 22), the third day of spring, roads have been cleared and there are no longer any chain requirements in place on roads to and from the Big Bear Valley. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Gary Fernandez this morning, “There are still some icy patches on the road, especially in the shady areas. So, just … [Read more...] about Despite Yesterday’s Three Inches of Snow, No Chain Requirements in Place on Mountain Roads Today
A High Wind Warning Remains in Effect Until 6AM Monday
A rapidly moving Pacific storm has brought very strong west winds to local mountains and deserts. Localized gusts of over 70mph are possible, potentially breaking tree limbs or causing property damage. Driving will be especially difficult in high profile vehicles. … [Read more...] about A High Wind Warning Remains in Effect Until 6AM Monday