Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA - With heavy rains expected this week, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at three locations. The City provides the bags, the sand and shovels. The bags are not pre-filled, you must fill them yourself. The self service Big Bear Lake locations are below and available while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
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Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The San Bernardino National Forest is preparing to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Big Bear Valley between December 18 and 20. Burn locations include areas near Highway 38 and Polique Canyon Road. Fire crews will be on site throughout ignition and will continue monitoring the area in the days that follow until the burn is … [Read more...] about Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
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