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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Traffic hazard alert: Highway 330 near Arrowhead has an open CHP incident
The California Highway Patrol has logged an unresolved traffic hazard on Highway 330 near milepost 33 in the Arrowhead area — drivers heading toward Big Bear should use caution.
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Traffic hazard reported at N Bay Road and Cottonwood Lane in Arrowhead
CHP has an open traffic hazard incident logged at the intersection as of September 4, 2026 — drivers should use caution in the area.
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Fire reported at Palm Ave and Baseline St in Big Bear Valley
CHP dispatch logs show an active fire incident at the Palm Avenue and Baseline Street intersection as of September 4, 2026 — details on size, cause, and containment are not yet confirmed.
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Big Bair Takeover brings classic Volkswagen car show to Big Bear Lake in October
The Black Sunday Aircooled & Volksstyle Car Club is hosting a full day of vintage VWs, trophies, raffles, and family fun at the Holiday Inn Resort on Saturday, October 3.
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Big Bear Theatre Project brings "A Ghost Story of Christmas" back to the Performing Arts Center in December
Beth Wheat's annual reimagining of A Christmas Carol runs four nights this winter, but ticket details and what makes this year's version distinct could not be confirmed from the promotional listing alone.
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Big Bear Theatre Project brings 'tick, tick...Boom!' to the Performing Arts Center this October
Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical, directed by Brian Adams, runs October 15–25, 2026 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center.
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Planned SCE power outage for Sept. 4 postponed, Big Bear Valley Electric Service says
Customers who had been preparing for a scheduled outage on Friday, September 4, 2026 can stand down — the work has been pushed back.
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BVES planned outage alert: brief power interruption expected Friday, Sept. 4
Big Bear Valley Electric Service is warning customers to expect a short planned power outage on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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Traffic collision reported on SR-189 near Lake Arrowhead
CHP has logged a crash with unknown injuries at 28200 SR-189; the road was open at the time of the report.
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Traffic collision reported at Lake Gregory Drive and Bergschrund Drive in Arrowhead area
CHP has a unit en route to the intersection, which was reported open at the time of the log entry.
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Traffic hazard reported at Knapps Cutoff and SR-138 in Arrowhead
CHP has logged an active traffic hazard at the intersection, though the roadway remains open as of the time of the report.
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PSPS conditions cleared for Big Bear Valley
Southern California Edison lifted the Public Safety Power Shutoff threat for the area Wednesday morning, signaling an end to the elevated fire-weather conditions that triggered the precautionary alert.
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Traffic collision reported on SR-18 near Lake Arrowhead
CHP has dispatched a unit to the scene near mile marker 38 on the eastbound side; the road remains open.
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Tropical storm watch: a potential hurricane could bring heavy rain to Big Bear over Labor Day weekend
A tropical system off Mexico's coast has a 90% chance of becoming a hurricane, and forecasters say even a weakened storm could dump significant rainfall on the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Two SpaceX rocket launches this week could light up Big Bear's night sky
SpaceX is sending up Falcon 9 rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday and Sunday mornings — both visible to Californians, including mountain residents with some of the best dark skies in Southern California.
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Cool-down and possible rain on the way for Big Bear ahead of Labor Day weekend
After nearly two weeks of triple-digit heat across the region, temperatures in Big Bear are forecast to settle into the high 60s and low 70s — and a tropical storm system could bring rain over the holiday weekend.
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Fire department responds to unknown-type fire at Aspen Glen Picnic Area
The Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a fire of unknown type at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area on Mill Creek Road; the fire's size, cause, and current status have not yet been confirmed.
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