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
The Big Bear Historical Museum Celebrates Camp Juniper’s 100th Birthday
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Historical Museum is celebrating the Camp Juniper Store's centennial birthday party at noon on Saturday, June 29. Special guests Mayor Randall Putz and former Museum Curator Kim Sweet will kick off the party. Kim Sweet will share with visitors the history of Camp Juniper's past 100 years. The building was originally located off North Shore Drive … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Historical Museum Celebrates Camp Juniper’s 100th Birthday
Wind Event May Cause Power Outages in the High Desert
UPDATE: As of this update no power has been shut off yet. The elevated fire weather conditions will start this afternoon and Edison will monitor them through Friday evening. There is a potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the high desert region today and Friday. At this time the Big Bear area will not effected by any power shutoff. Southern California Edison … [Read more...] about Wind Event May Cause Power Outages in the High Desert