Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - San Bernardino National Forest managers announced today the reopening of areas closed due to the 2020 El Dorado Fire. The reopening includes the Thurman Flats Picnic Area and popular trails, such as the San Bernardino Peak and Foresee Creek. Areas outside the burn scar closed due debris flow concerns, such as trails and recreation cabin … [Read more...] about Areas Closed by El Dorado Fire Reopen Today
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HWY 38 Extended Closure Due To Fuel Spill
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – UPDATE: Highway 38 expected to reopen at approximately 4pm. Highway 38 closed in both directions at approximately 8am on Wednesday morning due to an accident near Camp Cedar Falls involving a grocery store semi truck and a 4 Runner vehicle. The unfortunate collision resulted in the puncture of the Von’s truck fuel tank releasing 100 … [Read more...] about HWY 38 Extended Closure Due To Fuel Spill
Prescribed Burning Projects Planned for This and Next Week
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Fire officials with San Bernardino National Forest are preparing for two notable prescribed burning projects over the next two weeks across the forest. The first, adjacent to the city of Big Bear Lake, is planned to begin this Thursday. The second, with plans for ignitions beginning next week, will be southeast of Idyllwild. Both … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Projects Planned for This and Next Week
Illegal Parking Citation now $150.00 – Increased Enforcement Underway
Caltrans, along with agencies from San Bernardino County including Public Works, CHP, County Fire and Sheriff’s Department, met on Thursday, December 16th to provide safety tips and information for motorists traveling to mountain areas during the holidays. However, there was a major announcement regarding the increased fine for a citation in a “No Parking” zone on local and … [Read more...] about Illegal Parking Citation now $150.00 – Increased Enforcement Underway
Annual Bald Eagle Closure Now in Effect in Big Bear Area
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA — San Bernardino National Forest officials have closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes the lower end of the Grays Peak Trail, Grout Bay Picnic Area and Big Bear Yellow Post Site #1 (see map for all the details). Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and … [Read more...] about Annual Bald Eagle Closure Now in Effect in Big Bear Area