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
Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Discovery Center closed its doors after business hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019, to make way for a renovation of the building. Reduced visitor services at an alternative location will be announced in the near future. The renovation project will allow Mountaintop Ranger District staff to co-locate within the federally-owned facility, expanding … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations
Judge Rules Sexually Violent Predator Will Not Be Released to Live in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, CA - On November 7, 2019, prosecutors from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office accompanied by a group of local representatives attended the relocation hearing for Ross Leo Wollschlager - a sexually violent predator. Wollschlager was convicted of a series of sexual assaults committed against women and children in Ventura County. On September 19, … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Sexually Violent Predator Will Not Be Released to Live in Joshua Tree
Vegetation Fire Near Bear Mountain on Sunday Night
Big Bear, CA - A smell of smoke was reported on Sunday, November 10, at 8:13 p.m. Big Bear Fire Department’s Medic Truck 281 responded to the request for an Outside Investigation. Crews rapidly identified a column of smoke in the Bear Mountain area of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Fire Department Battalion Chief 2807 Brian Parham arrived in the area and reported smoke and flames … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Near Bear Mountain on Sunday Night