UPDATE - 12/30/19 7:55 pm - The San Bernardino Sheriffs Big Bear station informed KBHR that Ivan Garcia was found unharmed. They thanked the community for assisting in locating him. More details may follow but at this time everyone is just grateful. First posted 12/30/19 12:55 PMBig Bear City, CA - The Big Bear Sheriff's Station is requesting public assistance … [Read more...] about FOUND: Missing Juvenile in Big Bear City: Public Assistance Requested
Snow Storm Causes Intermittent Road Closures
UPDATE: All highways and roadway in the San Bernardino mountain regions are experiencing storm related and post holiday traffic delays. Motorists should expect lengthy delays in travel and the potential for intermittent road closures combined with heavy snowfall, slick road conditions and, at times, white out with very low visibility. All routes in, out and throughout the Big … [Read more...] about Snow Storm Causes Intermittent Road Closures
What You Need to Know About Chain Controls
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that a significant storm in San Bernardino and Riverside counties began late Wednesday afternoon and will continue through Friday, December 27. When you go to Disneyland you buy a ticket. When you go to the beach you bring sunscreen. When you go to the mountains you will need chains! The … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Chain Controls
Mountain Visitors Urged to Prepare
Big Bear, CA - From 2nd District Supervisor Janet Rutherford - The Thanksgiving storm that buried San Bernardino County mountain communities in snow and severed power for thousands—including some left in the dark for days—was a stark reminder of the need for mountain residents and visitors to be prepared for winter weather. Carrying chains in your vehicle—even if you have a … [Read more...] about Mountain Visitors Urged to Prepare
Bear Valley Electric Service Restores Power After Outage
Big Bear Lake, CA – Many Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) customers were temporarily without power during the period from 7-9:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, due to an outage that interrupted service to parts of the Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin communities. Power was fully restored and the fault was isolated to a section of subtransmission line that has been … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Service Restores Power After Outage