Oct 3, 2026
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Big Bear Source — Big Bear Valley's local news publication

Big Bear Source covers the Big Bear Valley in the San Bernardino Mountains: the City of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, Sugarloaf, Moonridge, Fawnskin, Erwin Lake and Baldwin Lake. We report on the city council and the valley's special districts, the lake and the forest, the ski resorts and the visitor economy that the valley's roughly 12,000 year-round residents live alongside, the schools, public safety, road and weather conditions on the mountain highways, and the businesses and events that make up life at 6,750 feet.

Big Bear Village Paid Parking Proposals to Council | Big
Local News

Village Paid Parking Proposals Advance Towards City Council Review

City Staff and Local Business Owners Are Refining Proposals for Potential Paid Parking Implementation, with Plans to Present to the City Council This Spring.

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Big Bear Urgent Care Extends Winter Hours | Big Bear
Business

Big Bear Urgent Care Extends Hours for Peak Winter Season

The Summit Plaza Facility Will Offer Expanded Evening and Weekend Availability to Support the Valley's Busy Ski and Snowboard Visitors and Residents.

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Big Bear Source: Get Free Sandbags for Flood Watch
Local News

City of Big Bear Lake Offers Free Sandbags Ahead of Expected Heavy Rains and Flood Watch

Residents and Businesses Can Access Self-Service Sandbags at Three Designated Locations Within Big Bear Lake to Prepare for Forecasted Heavy Rains and an Upcoming Flood Watch.

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Big Bear Power Line Upgrade Begins with Helicopters | Big
Local News

Helicopter Operations Begin for Big Bear Valley Power Line Upgrade

Bear Valley Electric Service Inc. Initiates an Aerial Operation to Replace the Radford Line, Enhancing Local Power Reliability and Safety.

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