Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. This order does not affect the … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety
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Rattlesnake Season Is Here
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Spring is here and with it brings warm weather and hot, dry conditions in many areas of California. Human encounters with snakes are more likely as these elusive animals become more active this time of year. Most native snakes are harmless. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recommends avoiding the rattlesnake, a venomous … [Read more...] about Rattlesnake Season Is Here
Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — Update 4/28: The relative humidity is dropping pretty fast, putting fire crews out of prescription, so they are going to postpone the prescribed burn described immediately below to Sunday. It is possible more burning could take place into the week as well. Fire crews accomplished 128 acres last Friday, April, 23, and plan to return this … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Text to 9-1-1 When Placing a Call Doesn’t Work
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Fire Department is reminding Big Bear valley residents and visitors that during periods of inclement weather, such as today, cellular service could be interrupted. They remind you that often times you can text to 9-1-1, when placing a phone call does not work. Use 911 as the phone number, type your message, and hit send. Your … [Read more...] about Text to 9-1-1 When Placing a Call Doesn’t Work
Update: State Route 38 Culvert Replacement Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) willbegin work on a $3 million project to replace deteriorating culvert systems and preservethe integrity of State Route 38 (SR-38) from Zaca Rd (PM 47.5) to SR-18 near the BigBear Lake Dam (PM 59.4). This project is anticipated to begin May 17, 2021,weather permitting.Work will be Monday … [Read more...] about Update: State Route 38 Culvert Replacement Project