Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - With another busy holiday weekend upon us, it's important to be prepared! For traveling off or on the mountain, remember East is Least! Traveling on HWY 38 between Big Bear City and Mentone is a less congested route as opposed to the front grade, HWY 18 to HWY 330. HWY 18 from Big Bear to Lucerne is the least traveled route with less than 10 … [Read more...] about Holiday Weekend in Big Bear!
Roads/Travel
Illegal Parking Citation now $150.00 – Increased Enforcement Underway
Caltrans, along with agencies from San Bernardino County including Public Works, CHP, County Fire and Sheriff’s Department, met on Thursday, December 16th to provide safety tips and information for motorists traveling to mountain areas during the holidays. However, there was a major announcement regarding the increased fine for a citation in a “No Parking” zone on local and … [Read more...] about Illegal Parking Citation now $150.00 – Increased Enforcement Underway
Free Big Bear Trolley Service Starts Sunday
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Starting this Sunday, Mountain Transit will begin a new free Big Bear Trolley service with extended service routes throughout the Big Bear Valley. This program is a two year demonstration project for free trolley and airport transportation services for both locals and visitors. Starting October 31st, all riders can travel for free commuting to … [Read more...] about Free Big Bear Trolley Service Starts Sunday
Rock and Debris Flows Close Highway 38 UPDATE: 38 Has Reopened
Big Bear News - UPDATE: Per CalTrans, Highway 38 has reopened. Due to rocks and debris flows on the roadway, CalTrans closed Highway 38 in both directions at approximately 5:30pm on Monday evening to/from Lake Williams and Valley of the Falls. Due to the potential extended overnight length of the closure, at 7:00pm CalTrans made the decision to allow emergency vehicles to use … [Read more...] about Rock and Debris Flows Close Highway 38 UPDATE: 38 Has Reopened
Maintenance Work on State Route 18 Artic Circle West of Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Dry Creek, Fawnskin, Burnt Mill and Camp Angelus Maintenance crews will be conducting rock fall removal, from a previous mudslide, along with multiple maintenance functions with traffic control on State Route 18 (SR-18) west of Big Bear.Work will take place starting Monday, October 11th – … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work on State Route 18 Artic Circle West of Big Bear