Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation began an emergency project to repair damages to State Route 38 as the result of the El Dorado wildfire back on October 2nd. The project limits are from Thurman Flats to Glass Road. The work will stabilize slopes, remove debris and hazardous/burned trees, excavate and clear culverts and inlet basins … [Read more...] about Caltrans to Conduct Rock Scaling on State Route 38 Beginning Monday
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - After two decades of planning, fundraising and construction, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened its doors to the public at its brand-new state-of–the-art facility on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo originally opened as the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive in 1961. In 1998, The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District was … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
House Fire in Sugarloaf
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Maple Lane between Eucalyptus Lane and Manzanita Lane in Sugarloaf at approximately 6:43 pm, on Monday, November 9th. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a residential structure with heavy smoke and flames showing. Crews immediately went into defensive attack mode to the fully involved structure to … [Read more...] about House Fire in Sugarloaf
Detectives Search for Hit and Run Driver
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Detectives from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Department are searching for the driver of a Ford F150 wanted in a hit and run on Bartlett Road in the Village. On Friday, November 6th, at approximately 8:55 pm, a light-colored, newer model, crew-cab, Ford F150 struck and severely injured 62-year old Big Bear Lake resident, Emillee Wang, as she walked … [Read more...] about Detectives Search for Hit and Run Driver
Valley Wide Power Outage
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: As of approximately 7:15pm, power has been fully restored to the Big Bear Valley. Sections of the Moonridge area are still without power due to a surge created when the power came back on. If you are still without power, BVES, Inc., is instructing you to call them to report the issue at 1-800-808-2837. The cause of the power outage … [Read more...] about Valley Wide Power Outage