Big Bear News - Crestline, CA - UPDATE: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues repairs on an emergency project at a washout section of State Route 18 (SR-18) near Panorama point between 40th St and SR-138 near Crestline. The southbound SR-18 lanes have been closed since December 24, 2021, but will now reopen today, January 20, 2022. The piloting … [Read more...] about SR-18 Reopens Near Crestline
San Bernardino County Libraries Bring Back Read Crate
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Join the San Bernardino County Library System to promote reading among children ages 0-11 throughout San Bernardino County. The READ CRATE program kicks off today, Jan. 18. This program will encourage children to read in all communities across the county. The Read Crate includes a mystery mix of books and a special incentive in each box, … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Libraries Bring Back Read Crate
Holiday Weekend in Big Bear!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - With another busy holiday weekend upon us, it's important to be prepared! For traveling off or on the mountain, remember East is Least! Traveling on HWY 38 between Big Bear City and Mentone is a less congested route as opposed to the front grade, HWY 18 to HWY 330. HWY 18 from Big Bear to Lucerne is the least traveled route with less than 10 … [Read more...] about Holiday Weekend in Big Bear!
Prescribed Burning In Progress
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - US forest service crews will conduct pile burning today, Thursday January 13th, east of Baldwin Lake. Crews are taking advantage of optimal weather conditions to preform this prescribed burn. Burn location is along Arrastre Creek Rd. (2N02), which is east of Baldwin Lake. See map below. Ignitions will occur between one mile east of Vale Dr. … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning In Progress
San Bernardino National Forest to Lower Fire Restrictions
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest, CA - Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest will be relaxed beginning today, Saturday, January 8. Multiple winter storms in December brought significant rain and snow to the area, decreasing the fire danger to "moderate" forest wide. "After a very long fire season, I am breathing a sigh of relief for our … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest to Lower Fire Restrictions