Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - US forest service crews will conduct pile burning today, Thursday January 13th, east of Baldwin Lake. Crews are taking advantage of optimal weather conditions to preform this prescribed burn. Burn location is along Arrastre Creek Rd. (2N02), which is east of Baldwin Lake. See map below. Ignitions will occur between one mile east of Vale Dr. … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning In Progress
San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino National Forest to Lower Fire Restrictions
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest, CA - Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest will be relaxed beginning today, Saturday, January 8. Multiple winter storms in December brought significant rain and snow to the area, decreasing the fire danger to "moderate" forest wide. "After a very long fire season, I am breathing a sigh of relief for our … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest to Lower Fire Restrictions
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
Storm Predicted to Affect Recent Burn Areas
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting heavy rainfall Tuesday morning and afternoon, with rain below the 5,000-foot level; meaning rain will melt the snowpack. Up to 6” of rain is possible in the valleys and mountains. Winds of up to 40 MPH are possible in the valleys and up to 70 MPH in the mountains and deserts. If the predicated … [Read more...] about Storm Predicted to Affect Recent Burn Areas
Annual Bald Eagle Closure Now in Effect in Big Bear Area
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA — San Bernardino National Forest officials have closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes the lower end of the Grays Peak Trail, Grout Bay Picnic Area and Big Bear Yellow Post Site #1 (see map for all the details). Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and … [Read more...] about Annual Bald Eagle Closure Now in Effect in Big Bear Area