Big Bear, CA - Mary Bartholomew and Jon Turner were reported as missing persons out of New York on August 25, 2017. On September 11, California Highway Patrol officers located the vehicle Mary and Jon were reportedly driving in a turnout on Highway 38 in Fawnskin, California. The vehicle was unoccupied. The Big Bear Sheriff's Station is requesting public assistance in locating … [Read more...] about PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
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“Bryan Fire” Highway 38 Reopened
UPDATE: It has been reported that the Bryant fire was suspicious in nature and a person was apprehended in connection to the fire. Use caution while traveling in the area as fire fighters and equipment may be working alongside the highway. The fire grew to 250 acres, 150 personnel on hand with limited containment. 8/3/17 3:30 pm - A quickly moving vegetation fire … [Read more...] about “Bryan Fire” Highway 38 Reopened
SR 18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project To Begin Tomorrow
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will begin a project to rehabilitate a portion of State Route 18 (Big Bear Blvd.) from Talmage Rd. by Red Ant Hill in Big Bear Lake, to Pineview Dr. by Dead Man's Curve in Big Bear City, beginning Tuesday, August 1st. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and there will be night … [Read more...] about SR 18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project To Begin Tomorrow
Fatal Accident Shuts Down Highway 38 on Friday
Big Bear, CA - On Friday, July 21, at approximately 2:23 pm, Arrowhead Area Officers responded to the scene of a traffic collision on SR-38, East of Angelus Oaks. Mr. Frank J. Zuppinger, a resident of Big Bear City, was driving a gray, 1994, Jeep Grand Cherokee, westbound on SR-38, east of Angelus Oaks. For unknown reasons, the Grand Cherokee left the roadway and entered … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident Shuts Down Highway 38 on Friday
Bear Valley Electric ‘Throws the Switch’
Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service has completed construction on relocating three miles of power poles and electrical wires to state-of-the-art underground conduits along Big Bear Boulevard. The project, conducted in tandem with sidewalk upgrades by the City of Big Bear Lake, improves safety, reliability and aesthetics along Big Bear’s main tourist … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric ‘Throws the Switch’