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’
Roads/Travel
July 4th Traffic Plan – No Left Turns on Big Bear Blvd
The July 4th event traffic plan will be in effect following this year’s fireworks celebration. The City of Big Bear Lake with the enforcement efforts of the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department along with the California Highway Patrol want to help ease some of the traffic tangles that traditionally follow the fireworks show. Motorists will make right hand turns only entering … [Read more...] about July 4th Traffic Plan – No Left Turns on Big Bear Blvd
Mart Fire in Highland
UPDATE: 7/3/2017, 3PM - There has been no change to the Mart Fire since Saturday. The scope of fire remains at 670 acres with 95 percent containment. There are currently 125 firefighters assigned including 3 hand crews and 10 engines. UPDATE: 6/29/17, 12noon - The Mart Fire, which began around 3:18 PM on June 27th, is located east of San Bernardino, and north of Highland … [Read more...] about Mart Fire in Highland
SOME RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS STREETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR BIKE RACE
Road Closures for the Amgen Tour of California will affect some business and many residential neighborhoods. Many roads will begin closing in and around the Big Bear Lake Village area starting on Thursday with other Village area roads closing at 5:00AM Friday May 19th. Detour signs will show ways around the closures. If you live on the following residential streets … [Read more...] about SOME RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS STREETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR BIKE RACE
‘Breakaway From Cancer’ Honors Local Cancer Survivor During Amgen Tour of California
Big Bear, CA - On Friday, May 19, Big Bear Lake resident and cancer survivor Tina Follett will help kick-off day six of the 12th annual Amgen Tour of California, America’s most prestigious professional cycling race. Follett was selected to participate in the official start activities by Amgen on behalf of the company’s Breakaway from Cancer® initiative, which aims to … [Read more...] about ‘Breakaway From Cancer’ Honors Local Cancer Survivor During Amgen Tour of California