San Bernardino Mountains - Big Bear News - We, Caltrans District 8 will open up certain highway routes to residents only – with no escorts at 4 p.m. on 3/6/23. Routes that will be included are SR-18 (48th in San Bernardino to Snow Valley) SR-38 (Mentone to Big Bear), 189 (entire length), 173 (entire length), and 330 (Highland to Running Springs). SR-138 (173 to 18) under … [Read more...] about Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents
San Bernardino National Forest
Digging out from a Natural Disaster – Avoiding a Financial Disaster
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - San Bernardino County Fire and CalTrans are reporting that efforts are continuing to focus on Highway 38 to get this route open to Big Bear residents first and foremost. County Fire tells KBear that Highway 38 will open sooner than later and they will reevaluate during a meeting scheduled later tonight. Highway 18 between … [Read more...] about Digging out from a Natural Disaster – Avoiding a Financial Disaster
Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
The San Bernardino Mountain areas are expecting heavy rain and snow beginning on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, through Sunday, February 26, 2023. We would like to remind all residents and visitors to be prepared for harsh winter conditions by carrying tire traction devices and extra emergency supplies. Please slow down and be aware the roads will be wet and icy. California … [Read more...] about Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
Manzanita Fire Held to 27 Acres
Update: Big Bear News - Running Springs, CA September 23, 2022: Quick response resulted in holding the Manzanita Fire to 27 acres Big Bear News - Running Springs, CA September 23, 2022: At approximately 3:35 PM, San Bernardino National Forest firefighters responded to an initial vegetation fire at the Southeast of Keller Peak by Forest Service Road 1N09 and approximately … [Read more...] about Manzanita Fire Held to 27 Acres
Radford Fire – 87% Containment and Holding
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - September 16, 2022 - Containment of the Radford Fire is at 87% with full containment expected by September 30th of the 1,079 acre fire. September 12 2022, 8:00 AM - l Schools within the Bear Valley Unified School district will resume normal classes today. Overall, conditions to improve on the Radford fire. Thus far this fire has consumed … [Read more...] about Radford Fire – 87% Containment and Holding