Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest, CA - San Bernardino National Forest staff are planning to apply for 2023 grant funds from the State of California to help enhance and manage off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation on the Forest. To inform the grant proposal with ideas from the public, Forest staff will hold a virtual open house. Meeting Details:6 p.m. to 8 p.m., … [Read more...] about Forest Seeks Public Comment for 2023 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
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Prescribed Burning Projects Planned for This and Next Week
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Fire officials with San Bernardino National Forest are preparing for two notable prescribed burning projects over the next two weeks across the forest. The first, adjacent to the city of Big Bear Lake, is planned to begin this Thursday. The second, with plans for ignitions beginning next week, will be southeast of Idyllwild. Both … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Projects Planned for This and Next Week
Prescribed Burning In Progress
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 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