Despite today’s weather, the City Council of Big Bear Lake still plans to meet for their regular meeting, to be held at 6:30pm in Hofert Hall at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center. This evening’s agenda includes a status report on MARTA transit services and Council consideration of the new newsrack ordinance, approved by the Planning Commission in January, that would require the … [Read more...] about MARTA Update and Newsrack Ordinance on Agenda for This Evening’s City Council Meeting
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San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work, the San Bernardino National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in the next few weeks, pending all required approvals. They estimate this work to continue through the new year as weather conditions allow. SBNF uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires
Flood Watch in Effect for Big Bear with Potential for Snowfall Ahead
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Winter is making an early entrance in Big Bear this weekend and into Thanksgiving week, bringing a mix of sunshine, brisk temperatures, and several chances for snow. As predicted in the forecast for this weekend, rain, heavy at times, is soaking Southern California including our mountaintop communities. With last night’s rainfall, we have … [Read more...] about Flood Watch in Effect for Big Bear with Potential for Snowfall Ahead
Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - In the wake of Tropical Storm Mario, Caltrans has launched a $9.7 million emergency project to restore SR-38, a vital mountain route through the San Bernardino National Forest. Crews are working around the clock to clear massive debris flows and repair damaged infrastructure caused by the storm’s impact.Phase One is already in motion, targeting … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - The morning of September 18, 2025, began with a deceptive calm in Big Bear City. Locals sipped coffee under gray skies, unaware that the mountains were about to roar. By early afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for San Bernardino County. Radar showed a strong thunderstorm over Highland, moving north at 25 mph, … [Read more...] about Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains