Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Amgen Tour of California will be cycling into Big Bear on Friday, May 21st and event permit approval was granted for such during yesterday’s meeting of the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake. Though there were some conditions set forth by the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, which the Planning Commission incorporated, permits were approved for … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Is a Go for May 21st Amgen Tour, Yet Pasadena Is Out for Stage 6 Start
Snow/Weather
More Strong Winds Expected; Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Afternoon
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We can expect more strong winds today, as the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which includes the mountains and surrounding deserts. Into this afternoon, there is the likelihood of northeast winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour also possible. Given today’s Wind Advisory, drivers of high … [Read more...] about More Strong Winds Expected; Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Afternoon
MWD Board Unanimously Adopts New Lake Ordinance Pertaining to Non-Marina Kayak Rentals
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The updated Big Bear Lake ordinance, as it pertains to non-marina kayak rentals, was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District at their April meeting, which took place on the 1st. As adopted, explains MWD General Manager Scott Heule, “The big piece on Ordinance 43 allows the kayak rental businesses to continue … [Read more...] about MWD Board Unanimously Adopts New Lake Ordinance Pertaining to Non-Marina Kayak Rentals
Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Since about 8pm last night, Easter Sunday, Big Bear Valley residents may have experienced dimming in their lights and other electric-powered items. Ken Markling, Operations Manager for Bear Valley Electric Service, says that we can blame this on the wind, which is affecting electric lines of Southern California Edison in the Holcomb Valley area. As … [Read more...] about Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The snow has been coming down since about the 5am hour this morning, prompting chain controls on some roads here in the Big Bear Valley. At present [at 8am April 5], R2 chain requirements are in place for the front grade of Highway 18, from Pine Knot Avenue in the Village west to the Arrowhead area; chains are also required on two-wheel drive vehicles … [Read more...] about Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists