Lucerne Valley, CA - The California Department of Transportation has resumed work on the concrete overlay project for State Route 247. On March 25th, crews began the surface treatment preparations between Camp Rock Road and Bessemer Mine Road near Lucerne Valley in both directions. A traffic-controlled flagging operation will be in place during the surface treatment phase. … [Read more...] about State Route 247 Road Project Near Lucerne Valley Has Resumed
Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
The cost of paramedic and fire service in this community, like many other communities, has been growing faster than the revenues. In order to maintain the current level of fire and emergency services, deficit spending using reserve funds became necessary. Chief Jeff Willis along with 10 members of the Big Bear Fire Board understand that this practice is … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
Seeking Volunteers to Staff Fire Lookouts in the Forest
Big Bear, CA - The Fire Lookout Host Program, one of several volunteer programs with the Southern California Mountains Foundation, is now recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts in the San Bernardino National Forest for the 2019 fire season. Lookout Volunteers help protect the forest, local mountain communities, as well as communities along the forest boundary from the … [Read more...] about Seeking Volunteers to Staff Fire Lookouts in the Forest
Caltrans Extending Time Frame for Slope Repairs
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will be extending the emergency slope repairs on State Route 18 in Big Bear between Boulder Bay and the Big Bear Dam. During the work there will be a one-way flagging operation. Please be advised there will occasionally be a 30-minute full closure in the area. This operation will require the contractor to work 7 days a … [Read more...] about Caltrans Extending Time Frame for Slope Repairs
BVES Partners With GE to Develop the Big Bear Solar Energy Project
Big Bear, CA - – Bear Valley Electric Service has announced that General Electric’s solar development business, GE Solar, will serve as the project developer for the Bear Valley Solar Energy Project (BVSEP). GE Solar has successfully developed more than 140 solar projects in North America and plans to partner with local businesses for site management and construction that is … [Read more...] about BVES Partners With GE to Develop the Big Bear Solar Energy Project