Two fires have been reported this afternoon in Big Bear. A vegetation fire at Tip Top Mountain, east of Baldwin Lake near Forest Road 2N02 was reported to be between 3 to 5 acres as of 5pm. Due to the remote nature of this fire, tankers and helicopter aircraft are attacking the fire. The second fire is a lightning snag on a hill on the North Shore near the Solar … [Read more...] about Thunder Storms Bring Rain and Lightning Strike Fires for Big Bear
San Bernardino National Forest
Fire Restrictions Increased on San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA – It's midsummer in the San Bernardino National Forest, and with temperatures rising, the vegetation drying and wildfires increasing in both frequency and size, fire managers are taking action to the threat by further restricting campfires, smoking and recreational shooting. The following restrictions are in effect as of Tuesday, August 4, … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Increased on San Bernardino National Forest
Mount Fire Investigative Officials Seek Person of Interest
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - Update: 7/7/2020 Investigators have determined the preliminary cause of the Mount R Fire to be related to target shooting and are releasing more information about the person or persons of interest they are hoping the public can help identify. In addition to a black Audi with a broken left taillight, the person or persons are suspected … [Read more...] about Mount Fire Investigative Officials Seek Person of Interest
Big Bear Lake July 4th Fireworks Postponed
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The fireworks show scheduled for Saturday July 4th has been postponed to a date not yet determined. San Bernardino County, along with 18 other Counties, were recently placed on a Covid-19 watch list due a spike in Covid cases and hospitalizations. The total cumulative case count for the Big Bear Valley remains at 14 total … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake July 4th Fireworks Postponed
Class of 2020
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This week Bear Valley Unified School District celebrates our high school graduates. Yesterday, in collaboration with Big Bear Mountain Resort, a photo opportunity for graduates and their families took place at the top of Snow Summit. Students and their immediate families had the opportunity to ride the chairlift to the summit, properly … [Read more...] about Class of 2020