Big Bear, CA - On Wednesday, July 31, at the Big Bear Lake Peforming Arts Center, beginning at 6:00pm, Caltrans District 8 will provide an update to the public regarding the Bridge Rails and Culvert Repair & Replacement projects taking place on SR-330. Additionally, they will discuss the upcoming full closure in September to install a Rock-fall Protective Barrier. The $5 … [Read more...] about CalTrans Announces Public Meeting About Work on SR-330
Big Bear Lake’s Young Eagle “Simba” Takes Flight
Big Bear, CA - At 6:19am this morning, Big Bear's baby eagle Simba, who seemed reluctant to leave the nest, spread his wings and flew gracefully from his perch. On March 6th, Jackie, an eagle also born in Big Bear, laid the egg that Simba would hatch from on April 14th. He survived winter storms, earthquakes, and the loss of his eagle brother, Cookie. He thrived and grew strong … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake’s Young Eagle “Simba” Takes Flight
Emergency Road Repairs Continue on State Route 18
Arrowhead Highlands, CA - The California Department of Transportation will start the next phase of emergency drainage, guardrail and slope repairs in “The Narrows” (Post mile 19.6 to 20.6) on State Route 18 near Crestline. The work will begin Monday, July 22, and last approximately two months. Traffic will be controlled by a flagging operation Monday through Thursday from 6 … [Read more...] about Emergency Road Repairs Continue on State Route 18
Retirement of City Manager Jeff Mathieu Announced
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — After 13 years proudly serving as the City of Big Bear Lake’s City Manager, Jeff Mathieu anticipates retiring prior to the end of the year, but the exact timing of his departure will depend upon the transition of his replacement. Mathieu came to Big Bear Lake in 2006 after an earlier 31 year management career primarily with the City of Santa Monica and … [Read more...] about Retirement of City Manager Jeff Mathieu Announced
Installation of Rock Fall Barrier on State Route 330 to Begin
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will begin a rock fall barrier project on State Route 330 near Running Springs tomorrow. The $5 million contract was awarded to Spectrum Construction Group, Inc. from Irvine. This project will remove rock debris from the slope, excavate and reduce slope size and install two rock-fall barriers at postmiles 37 and 39. On … [Read more...] about Installation of Rock Fall Barrier on State Route 330 to Begin