SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - Big Bear News - Caltrans says there’s good news for mountain travelers: State Route 38 is expected to soft open on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4 p.m. after weeks of emergency repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Mario. Crews have been working intensively at several damaged sections near Angelus Oaks — including postmiles 21.12, 23.90, and … [Read more...] about Highway 38 to Open December 24 as Emergency Repairs Continue
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Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA - With heavy rains expected this week, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at three locations. The City provides the bags, the sand and shovels. The bags are not pre-filled, you must fill them yourself. The self service Big Bear Lake locations are below and available while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Flood Watch in Effect for Big Bear with Potential for Snowfall Ahead
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Winter is making an early entrance in Big Bear this weekend and into Thanksgiving week, bringing a mix of sunshine, brisk temperatures, and several chances for snow. As predicted in the forecast for this weekend, rain, heavy at times, is soaking Southern California including our mountaintop communities. With last night’s rainfall, we have … [Read more...] about Flood Watch in Effect for Big Bear with Potential for Snowfall Ahead
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect through Monday, March 3rd at 10am
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Sunday, March 2, 2025, 8pm -There is a Winter Weather Advisory now in effect through Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10am. The anticipated snow showers have finally hit the Valley this evening with the snow level expected to drop as low as 3,500 feet with 2 to 5 inches of snow possible with upwards of 12 inches at the higher elevations. Travel is not … [Read more...] about Winter Weather Advisory in Effect through Monday, March 3rd at 10am
City of Big Bear Lake Launches New Mobile App
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The City of Big Bear Lake is excited to announce that its new mobile app, Big Bear Lake 365, is now available to the public. The Big Bear Lake 365 app is a powerful tool that allows both Apple and Andriod users to effortlessly access: “This mobile app revolutionizes the way citizens interact with the City of Big Bear Lake by providing a … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Launches New Mobile App