CalTrans has been busy at road repairs and paving projects on our mountain highways so, as of today (August 21), flagging does continue on all three routes to and from the Big Bear Valley. On Highway 38, flagging does continue to accommodate paving upgrades, though the project at the base of the mountain, in Mentone, is expected to wrap today. On Highway 18, between Baldwin … [Read more...] about Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today
County Supervisors Approve Tax Roll Fee for Improved Snowplowing in Erwin Lake
Residents of the southern portion of Erwin Lake will have improved snowplowing services this winter, though at a cost to landowners. San Bernardino County Supervisors this week approved a tax roll assessment for Erwin Lake properties, which was prompted by property owners’ request for increased road grading and snowplowing following the storms of last December. The County … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Tax Roll Fee for Improved Snowplowing in Erwin Lake
Investigation Continues for Driver Who Hit Bhandari Family Three Weeks Ago; Sheriff’s Station Sends Surveillance Videos to FBI
The investigation continues to locate the driver of the SUV that hit the Bhandari family, resulting in the death of five-year-old Kushan, three weeks ago today. It was in the 8pm hour on Thursday, July 30, when Sujana Bhandari and her two sons, Kushan and 11-year-old Kushal were crossing Lakeview Drive just west of the Big Bear Lake Post Office after playing at the lake. Arden … [Read more...] about Investigation Continues for Driver Who Hit Bhandari Family Three Weeks Ago; Sheriff’s Station Sends Surveillance Videos to FBI
Big Bear Solar Observatory’s 40th Year Is Highlighted by Installation of World’s Largest Solar Telescope
Last September, the Big Bear Solar Observatory became home to the largest solar telescope in the world just in time for this, the observatory’s 40th year, since being established by CalTech in 1969. Though the solar aperture telescope (with a 63 inch, or 1.6 meter, mirror), housed in the big white dome on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore was delivered nearly 11 months ago, the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Solar Observatory’s 40th Year Is Highlighted by Installation of World’s Largest Solar Telescope
Celebration of Life for Greg Boll to Be Held at the Discovery Center This Sunday
Those closest to Greg Boll have planned a celebration of life to remember the man who had long contributed to the Big Bear Valley before his passing this past Monday at age 48. The memorial for Greg Boll will be held this Sunday, August 23 at 5pm at the Big Bear Discovery Center on the North Shore in Fawnskin (at 40971 North Shore Drive/Highway 38). Boll’s companion Kris Assel … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life for Greg Boll to Be Held at the Discovery Center This Sunday