Big Bear, CA - To assist with the increased traffic during peak times on the fourth of July (9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) the City of Big Bear Lake, in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, have devised a plan to better accommodate the flow of traffic. This plan will enhance both the visitor and resident experience for … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Traffic Plan
Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A 10-week-old bald eagle made famous by hatching live on a webcam earlier this year has yet to take his first flight, prompting San Bernardino National Forest officials to extend a closure around the nest on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Juvenile bald eagles typically take their first flight 10 to 12 weeks after hatching. “He turned 10 weeks … [Read more...] about Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended
Accident on SR-38 Saturday Claims Life of Sugarloaf Resident
Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, June 22, at approximately 6:35 PM, Arrowhead CHP officers responded to the scene of a solo vehicle traffic collision on SR-38, north of Onyx Summit. The driver, 69-year-old Sugarloaf resident Sharon Phelps, was driving a gray 2005 Honda Civic, northbound on SR-38 at an unknown speed. For reasons still under investigation, she lost control of her … [Read more...] about Accident on SR-38 Saturday Claims Life of Sugarloaf Resident
Personal Fireworks Are Illegal in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Fireworks can be beautiful, but they can be unpredictable and deadly. Numerous fires have resulted from the use of personal fireworks, not to mention causing severe injuries to the users. Personal fireworks are illegal throughout Big Bear Valley, including “safe and sane” fireworks. In addition, all fireworks that explode, shoot into the air or move along the … [Read more...] about Personal Fireworks Are Illegal in Big Bear
Bear Valley Electric Service Warns of Potential Power Outages Today
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service alerts customers of potential power outages over the weekend that could result from transmission line de-energization in other communities throughout the High Desert due to an elevated wildfire threat. BVES imports power through transmission lines operated by Southern California Edison (SCE) and could be directly impacted if SCE … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Service Warns of Potential Power Outages Today