Traffic collision reported on SR-138 in the Arrowhead area
CHP is responding to a crash along the SR-138 corridor, with at least one lane reported open at the time of dispatch.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Every story published on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Today in Big Bear Valley
Traffic hazard alert: Highway 330 near Arrowhead has an open CHP incident. Drivers heading down the mountain or toward Arrowhead should check conditions before traveling. Sunny today with a high near 72 and southwest wind 15 to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph.
Today brings Labor Day weekend events to the valley: Skyline at Sundown, the Big Bear Rodeo, Labor Day Weekend Glow Golf, and broader Labor Day weekend activities at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Taco Tuesday returns at The Moonridge Room, and Maple Hills Trail Work Days are underway. Rain showers develop Saturday night after 11 p.m., continuing into Sunday morning with a chance of thunderstorms by afternoon; highs Sunday reach 65 with a quarter to half inch of rain possible. Labor Day and early next week turn quiet and pleasant, with highs near 72–75 under mostly sunny skies and calm winds.
Big Bear Lake city council to hold public hearing on pizza restaurant and Turkey Trot event Sept. 16
Residents will have a chance to weigh in at the September 16 hearing, though details on both proposals remain limited ahead of the meeting.
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Construction worker killed in State Route 38 hit-and-run; Big Bear Lake man, 90, arrested
Donald Parker faces voluntary manslaughter and hit-and-run charges after CHP says he drove through a construction zone cone pattern, struck and fatally injured Edgar Chavez, then fled the scene.
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Road worker killed in Highway 38 hit-and-run; 90-year-old driver arrested
A pickup truck drove through work zone cones on Monday morning and struck Edgar Chavez, 43, who later died — authorities say the suspected driver was taken into custody hours after the crash.
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Latin Rock Night brings Bardo and Mestizo Beat to The Village on Sept. 12
The free Big Bear Lake Summer Concert Series event features two L.A.-rooted acts blending Latin, funk, soul, and experimental rock — with a Beer Garden, family games, and street parking restrictions to know before you go.
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Fire reported near Hospital Road and Rouse Ranch Road in Arrowhead area
CHP dispatch has logged an active fire call at the intersection as of September 5, 2026 — details on size, cause, and any protective actions are still being confirmed.
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Traffic collision reported at SR-330 and I-210 interchange near Big Bear access route
CHP has responded to a crash at the SR-330 and I-210 junction in San Bernardino, a key gateway for travelers heading to and from Big Bear Valley.
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Power shutoff likely for Big Bear Valley within hours, SCE warns
SCE says it will probably cut electricity to Bear Valley lines by mid-afternoon Saturday due to dangerous wind-driven fire conditions.
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Corky's 'Cookies for Cancer' kicks off 11th year with $56,000 goal for Loma Linda children's hospital
The High Desert restaurant chain is donating a portion of every cookie sold throughout September to benefit young cancer patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
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