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
San Bernardino National Forest
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
North Big Bear Restoration Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As the season changes and Californians turn their clocks back an hour, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging drivers to be extra alert for wildlife on the state’s roads and highways. Watch out for Wildlife Week happens in late September, and that’s no accident. The time change means fewer daylight hours, and it coincides … [Read more...] about California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife