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
Search and Rescue Volunteer Killed During Mt. Baldy Search for Missing Hiker
Mt. Baldy, CA - On Saturday, December 14, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue team member radioed and advised he was separated from his partner, 32 year old Timothy Staples. Around 1:30 p.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter responded to search for the team members. The helicopter located Staples … [Read more...] about Search and Rescue Volunteer Killed During Mt. Baldy Search for Missing Hiker
US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the forest. These active forest management projects continue longtime efforts to maintain facility and community defense throughout the National Forest. Smoke and flames may be visible day and night during burning … [Read more...] about US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week