Big Bear News, Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual Local Candidates Forum on Monday, September 28th. Meet the candidates in a virtual Zoom webinar from 5:30 to 8:30pm in one hour increments each beginning with the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District hospital board followed by the Big Bear City Airport, Big Bear Lake City Council and … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Hosts Candidates Forum on Monday
Lifting of Evacuation Orders for all Mountain Communities Affected by the El Dorado Fire
Big Bear News, Angelus Oaks, CA - As a result of firefighters gaining additional containment on the El Dorado Fire over the past several days, Incident Commanders will lift evacuation orders at 6:00PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 for the communities of Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and Barton Flats. All of these communities will remain under an evacuation warning, open to … [Read more...] about Lifting of Evacuation Orders for all Mountain Communities Affected by the El Dorado Fire
Loss of Big Bear Interagency Hotshot
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Yesterday, USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest announced the death of Charles Morton, a Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Squad Boss, who died while engaged in fire suppression operations on the El Dorado Fire late Thursday, September 17, 2020. “Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad … [Read more...] about Loss of Big Bear Interagency Hotshot
SoCal Edison and Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. May Encounter Rolling Blackouts This Weekend
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. is alerting customers of potential rolling blackouts beginning today, September 18th, through the weekend that could result from transmission line de-energization in other communities throughout the High Desert due to an elevated wildfire threat. BVES, Inc imports power through transmission lines operated by … [Read more...] about SoCal Edison and Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. May Encounter Rolling Blackouts This Weekend
Forest Service Officials Confirm Fatality
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this … [Read more...] about Forest Service Officials Confirm Fatality