Southern California – Bear Valley Electric Service and Southern California Edison are alerting customers of potential rolling blackouts on Monday, Nov. 25, between noon and 6 p.m. from transmission line de-energization throughout the High Desert and Mountain regions due to an elevated wildfire threat. BVES imports power through transmission lines operated by Southern California … [Read more...] about Potential Power Outages
Winter Prescribed Burns to Begin Today in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Beginning today, Monday, November 25, fire crews plan to start burning piles from 443 acres of brush clearance on the south and southwest areas of Big Bear in three locations: to the south of Sugarloaf, in Moonridge along Forest Road 2N27 (Sand Canyon Rd.) and adjacent to Moonridge between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The project, which may last more than one … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burns to Begin Today in Big Bear
Big Bear Fire Department Suspends Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department is suspending its emergency warning siren testing effective immediately. The first test began in August of this year and was scheduled to run on the fourth Thursday of every month. The emergency warning sirens are designed to be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. As a result of the monthly tests, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Suspends Monthly Siren Tests
CalTrans Storm Information
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting the traveling public that the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting rain and snow in Southern California beginning Tuesday, November 19 through Thursday, November 21. Several inches of snow are predicted for elevations at and above 6,000 feet with heavy periods of rain up to two … [Read more...] about CalTrans Storm Information
Vehicle Fire Results in Temporary Loss of Power to BVES Customers
UPDATE 4pm: Per eyewitness reports on the scene, a vehicle was traveling west in the Snow Summit parking lot at an excessive speed. The vehicle transcended the fence surrounding the Salvation Army Pine Summit Christian Camp at Thrush before crashing and catching fire. The single vehicle occupant was airlifted to a regional hospital facility. 1pm: According to our local … [Read more...] about Vehicle Fire Results in Temporary Loss of Power to BVES Customers