Extreme Heat Watch for the San Bernardino Mountains through 8 p.m. today
as of 9:50 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceHeat Advisory for the San Bernardino Mountains through 8 p.m. today
as of 9:10 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceAir Quality Alert for the San Bernardino Mountains through 8 p.m. today
as of 1:50 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceBig Bear Fire Department, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service responded Saturday afternoon to a blaze that hit both a residence and surrounding vegetation.
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Big Bear Valley Electric Service has issued an outage alert for the area, with crews working toward an 8–9 p.m. restoration window.
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BVES says it is aware of the outage affecting customers throughout the community.
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New federal guidelines taking effect this fall require California, Arizona, and Nevada to collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet a year — and local water managers say the downstream effects are still being assessed.
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South Coast AQMD warns of harmful ozone levels through Aug. 28, with afternoon and early-evening hours posing the greatest risk.
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One of California's oldest Oktoberfest celebrations is back with a new theme — and a packed schedule that runs deep into November near the Convention Center.
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Commissioners voted 5-0 on every item at the May 26 meeting, including a $204,000 construction change order and two key water planning documents.
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The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency will also vote on key contract amendments tied to the Replenish Big Bear program, which could affect local water rates.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department dispatch logged the call on August 22; fire size and containment status could not be confirmed.
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A proposed rule change would strip protections from more than 4 million acres of California roadless forest. Residents have until September 21 to weigh in.
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A nearly 10,000-square-foot contemporary home hits the market as listing agents say luxury buyers are increasingly choosing Big Bear over Tahoe and Aspen.
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Federal wildlife law typically prevents locally keeping a bald eagle's remains — but supporters are asking for an exception.
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NWS San Diego is warning of temperatures up to 95°F in the San Bernardino County Mountains this weekend.
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The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening ceremony at the Sandalwood Lot to launch what organizers are billing as "the newest tradition in the mountains."
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Big Bear Valley Electric Service has acknowledged outage reports as of August 20, 2026.
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The county event connects residents with employers and local services — full details pending confirmation from Supervisor Rowe's office.
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The community is invited to tour the new space, meet local youth members, and help welcome the club as a new Chamber member.
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A first-of-its-kind California regulation would require residents to clear combustible materials from the five feet directly surrounding their homes — with a vote expected August 19.
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Residents can help shape the county's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan — a document that could influence how mountain communities prepare for wildfires, winter storms, and road isolation.
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The Ontario Tower Buzzers will donate half of ticket proceeds to the Friends of Big Bear Valley at an August 23 tribute game.
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