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
Big Bear Valley Students to Return to Classrooms
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - This week, the Bear Valley Unified School District announced that they will be bringing students back to classrooms in phases. After applying for and receiving approval for a District Waiver to return Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade students, the process will be gradual. Beginning on September 28th, Transitional Kinder students will … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Students to Return to Classrooms