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Friday Rolling Closures: Amgen Tour of California

Cathy Herrick — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:56 +0000

Big Bear, CA, May 16, 2012, 4:00pm - The Big Bear Lake Resort Association has released information regarding intermittent/rolling road closures for this Friday’s arrival of the Amgen Tour of California cycling race from Palmdale to Big Bear. State roadways affected include Routes 2, 138, 18 and 38 along with roadways within Big Bear. Intermittent closures could last between 30 and 60 minutes. For Highway 18 from Crestline to the Big Bear Dam, rolling closures will begin 20 to 30 minutes before the lead rider arrives. This route will experience closures from approximately 1 pm to 4 pm. Spectators who plan to observe the race along the race route, such as the Arctic Circle, are encouraged to arrive at their destination before 11am. Rolling closures will continue on Highway 38 from the Big Bear Dam along the north shore through Fawnskin, and then to Stanfield Cutoff. The estimated time of rolling closures on 38 is from approximately 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The course will continue right onto Big Bear Blvd. to Sandalwood Drive, right onto Fox Farm Road, left onto Garstin Drive, and then proceed to Summit Blvd. for the finish. Closures in the City of Big Bear Lake are expected to happen between 2:35 pm and 5 pm so make your travel plans accordingly. Also, a reminder for students enrolled in the Bear Valley Unified School District that Friday, May 18^th is a furlough day so schools will not be in session.

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The Amgen Tour of California returns to Big Bear

Rick Herrick — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:45:34 +0000

Big Bear Lake, CA. May 9, 2012 - The Amgen Tour of California returns to Big Bear after a one year hiatus on Friday May 18th, 2012. The race will feature 16 of the world’s best teams battling it out over more than 750 miles of picturesque California highways, roadways and coastline. In addition, the Amgen Tour of California will be the last race on U.S. soil before the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. This year’s climb to Big Bear will be no less monumental and, in fact, it will be even greater because the following day will be another extreme climb from Ontario to Mount Baldy. What makes the Big Bear climb on May 18th the hardest or “Queens Stage” of the race is that it will cover 115 miles and will rise and fall 12,000 feet in the mountains in the thin air. The entire tour may be won or lost during Stage 6 on the climb to Big Bear. The teams will need to strategize how to best use the long and steep day in the saddle. If a rider fails to be smart they may not survive Stage 7’s shorter but, perhaps, more intense climb on the steep narrow roads to Mount Baldy, a destination with only one way in. The best place to view Stage 6, the Big Bear Climb, is from the finish area at Snow Summit. The race will get worldwide TV coverage on NBC Sports and it can be seen from start to finish on the jumbotron TV’s at Snow Summit’s finish area. The Amgen Tour of California is the biggest professional cycling race in North America and because many of the American teams are headquartered in California this race is very important to every tour rider as well as their sponsors. The Amgen Tour of California Stage 6, the Big Bear Climb, leaves Palmdale at 10:50 am on May 18th and arrives in Big Bear about 4 and a half hours later. Rolling closures may affect certain locations around Big Bear Lake as the race finishes at Snow Summit. Volunteers are needed to help for many aspects of the race. If you have interest in journalism and public relations and would like to work in the Press Room call Dan McKernan at the Big Bear Lake Resort Association at 909 866 6190 extension 235 or email him at DMCKERNAN@bigbear.com

Caltrans District 8 Promotes “Don’t Trash California” Campaign

Cathy Herrick — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:12:12 +0000

Inland Empire, CA, April 13, 2012, 3:00pm – In recognition of Earth Day, which is April 22^nd, Caltrans is highlighting the “Don’t Trash California” campaign and asking for the public’s help to keep California highways clean and beautiful. Caltrans District 8, that includes our mountain top community, encompasses over 7,200 lane miles throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Department utilizes many ways to fight litter on state highways including the Adopt-a-Highway and Probation Programs, one day clean ups by local agencies under permit, and Caltrans maintenance crews. For fiscal year 2011/2012, District 8 has so far spent $1.27 million on litter removal. And, Caltrans admits, those funds could have been spent on more important needs such as new pavement, pothole repairs, and roadside improvements. To help, on Tuesday, April 17^th, all District 8 maintenance crews, some Adopt-a-Highway members, and management staff will abate litter from 9:00 to 11:00 am on local state highways throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Additionally, Caltrans is requesting more California residents participate in the Adopt-A-Highway Program. You can make a difference by maintaining up to two-mile sections of roadside within California’s State Highway System. In return, you get a freeway sign recognizing your contribution and the supplies to clean the highways at no cost. In addition to helping to beautifying our roadways, participants also help to prevent potential pollutants from entering our waterways. Caltrans District 8 Acting District Director, Syed Raza states; “The Department recognizes and thanks the efforts of the adopters in our Adopt-a-Highway Program. Currently there are an estimated 305 adoptions covering approximately 600 miles of state highway in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.” For more information on how to join the Adopt-a-Highway program go to http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/adopt/.

Texting While Driving Number One Killer Of Teens

Mike Evans — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:01:59 +0000

Big Bear Lake, CA, April 6, 2012, noon - In 2010, the number of traffic fatalities in California dropped to the lowest level since 1944. The success can be attributed in part to safety improvements on highways made by Caltrans, along with safety programs like Slow for the Cone Zone and Safe Routes to Schools. April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, a critical time to reflect upon the consequences of distractions when you’re behind the wheel, especially the dangers of texting and driving. While the decline in traffic related deaths is good news, the Texting Awareness Foundation (TAF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to education and advocacy to stop texting and driving, wants to remind everyone that texting while driving is the number one killer of teenagers. When a driver is texting, steering capability decreases by 91%. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 6,000 deaths and a half a million injuries are caused by distracted drivers every year.

Caltrans Appoints New Acting Director for District 8

Cathy Herrick — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:28 +0000

San Bernardino, CA, April 5, 2012, 8:00am – Caltrans announced on Wednesday that Syed Raza would be the Acting Director for District 8 beginning April 12, 2012. District 8 encompasses both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and is geographically the largest of the 12 statewide Caltrans districts in California. The current Director, Dr. Raymond Wolfe, will leave the Department after a successful career with Caltrans to take a position as Executive Director for San Bernardino Associated Governments, known as SANBAG. Syed has been with Caltrans since 1991 and is currently the Deputy District Director in Traffic Operations for District 8. He has held multiple management positions in the District including Acting Deputy District Director for Project Management and Right of Way, Corridor Director for the $1.3 billion State Route 91 Corridor Improvement Project and Office Chief in Traffic Operations. In 2011, he received the prestigious Karl Moskovitz Award in recognition of his services to the district.

San Bernardino DMV Office Closed For Renovations

Mike Evans — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:01:48 +0000

San Bernardino, CA, March 30, 2012, 3:00pm - The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that the San Bernardino office located on North Waterman Avenue closed at noon today for renovations. As a result of the closure, six nearby offices will open an hour earlier each day beginning Monday, April 2 to accommodate local customers. The $2.6 million renovation, which will take 18 months to complete, includes structural reinforcements, larger lobby space for customers, and improved energy efficiencies. Beginning April 2, nearby field offices in East Riverside, Riverside, Norco, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Redlands will open at 7:00 am.

Planned Closure Of Highway 330 Rescheduled

Mike Evans — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Running Springs, CA, March 27, 2012, 9:00am – Once again, CalTrans has delayed the planned closure of Highway 330 that was supposed to take place this Wednesday and Thursday. Terri Kasinga at CalTrans says the road closure will be rescheduled due to a City/County conference in Lake Arrowhead. The closure of Highway 330 for Spanish Broom Removal and routine maintenance was originally scheduled for March 28 & 29 from Highland Avenue to Running Springs. Highway 330 will not be closed tomorrow or Thursday, and the closure will be rescheduled. However, no date or time for the rescheduled closure has been announced at this time.

Redlands Bicycle Classic 2012

Rick Herrick — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:47:12 +0000

Redlands – Big Bear Lake, CA March 22, 2012 3:00 pm – The Redlands Bicycle Classic will be held over 4 days beginning Thursday March 22^nd. These bike races are held primarily through out the streets of Redlands and out to Beaumont. This race began just after the Summer Olympics Games held in Los Angeles in 1984 and has been going strong for 28 years making it the oldest and longest running stage race in the United States. This particular race is where many top cycling racers have cut their teeth including Chris Horner, Cadel Evans and David Zabriskie among other notable racers. Professional cycling teams look for new talent at races such as this in preparation for the long race season ahead. In addition, this year, Loma Linda University will field a team of hopefuls for the U.S. Paralympics team named the PossAbilities who will be racing on the same circuits over the next few days. The Redlands Classic is a very popular spectator event that effects many areas of the downtown Redlands area. To get more information be sure to check the Redlands Classic web link on KBHR933.com. In other cycling news Big Bear was chosen for the second time in three years to host a finishing stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Stage Six of this professional race will begin in Palmdale and finish at Snow Summit covering over 115 miles and climbing over 12,000 feet so titled “The Big Bear Climb”. The Big Bear stage will be held on May18th during the slower tourist shoulder season. In 2010 it was estimated by the race promoters that 12,000 spectators viewed the Big Bear finish. This year the race will have 16 professional teams competing including such notable names as BMC, Rabobank, Garmin- Barracuda, RadioShack-Nissan-Trek, Liquigas-Cannondale and QuickStep. The Big Bear Climb is sponsored in part by Matich Corporation, Big Bear Vacations, San Manuel Indian Bingo Casino and Arrowhead Medical Center.

Planned Closure Of Highway 330

Mike Evans — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:00:32 +0000

Running Springs, CA, March 20, 2012, noon - If your commute takes you up or down Highway 330, then you might have to make alternate plans for two days next week. According to CalTrans, Highway 330 will be closed on March 28 & 29 from Highland Avenue to Running Springs. The road will be closed both days from 9am until 2pm for Spanish Broom removal and routine maintenance, weather permitting. So plan ahead, Highway 330 will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, March 28 & 29, between 9am and 2pm.

Start Smart Program

Mike Evans — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:00:02 +0000

Running Springs, CA, March 20, 2012, noon - Classes for Start Smart begin next week. The Start Smart program is a cooperative effort between the CHP, teenagers, and their parents. The goal of the class is to help young drivers and their parents understand the responsibilities associated with driving a motor vehicle. The class will also show how poor choices behind the wheel can change the lives of everyone involved. The purpose of this program is to reduce the number of teen-related injuries and deaths due to collisions. On Monday March 26 at 6pm, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will present a Start Smart Class at the CHP, Arrowhead Office in Running Springs. There is no cost for attending the class. Please RSVP by calling CHP Officer Benjamin Baker at 867-2791.