Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - After a months-long stalemate, the Big Bear Fire Authority board finally approved a budget Tuesday night. What finally got the board across the finish line after several failed attempts over two meetings was a motion by Fire Board Director and Big Bear Lake City Councilmember Rick Herrick who proposed to approve the budget with the condition … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Budget Finally Approved
Memorial Service for John Green on Sunday, August 6th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Valley lost a beloved longtime leader with the passing of Big Bear City CSD Director John Green on August 29. Green was in the first year of his fourth term on the board and loved Big Bear, where he lived for more than 50 years. As part of his elected duties, Green also served on the boards of the Big Bear Fire Authority, Big Bear … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for John Green on Sunday, August 6th
Manzanita Flat Fire Reported Sunday, July 30th
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest - On Sunday, July 30th, a vegetation fire was reported at 2:44pm east of Highway 330 near the shooting range. A second alarm response was requested shortly thereafter. Airtankers were called in to assist. By 3:30pm, fire crews had made good progress in slowing the progression of the fire. As of 3:45pm, per Air Attack, the fire … [Read more...] about Manzanita Flat Fire Reported Sunday, July 30th
City of Big Bear Lake to Host Vacation Rental Ordinance Community Workshops
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - The City of Big Bear Lake will be hosting three community workshops to provide residents and property owners an opportunity to offer feedback and ideas on the City’s Vacation Rental Ordinance (VRO). When originally adopting the VRO urgency ordinance in 2021 the City committed to revisiting the impact of the ordinance and seek community feedback. … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake to Host Vacation Rental Ordinance Community Workshops
Fatal Traffic Crash on SR-330 South of Lower Passing Lanes
Big Bear News - Highland, CA - On July 22, 2023, at approximately 0813 hours, the California Highway Patrol Arrowhead. Area was dispatched to a crash on State Route 330, at mile marker 31.40, involving a Ford F-350 flatbed tow truck and a Mazda SUV. For reasons yet to be determined through the investigation, the solo driver of the Ford traversed from the southbound lane into … [Read more...] about Fatal Traffic Crash on SR-330 South of Lower Passing Lanes