Running Springs, CA, November 30, 2012 - There could be occasional traffic delays today on SR 18 and SR 247. Terri Kasinga at CalTrans says two film permits have been approved for today. Intermittent closures on SR 18 in Running Springs near Panorama are scheduled to take place, weather permitting, between 9am and 3pm. Temporary closures have also … [Read more...]
“Headlight” Signs To Be Removed From Highway 18
Posted on 11/12/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 12, 2012 - The “Daytime headlight section” signs recently installed on State Route 18 are being removed. A Caltrans spokesperson stated that although some mountain residents would like to see the signs remain in place, others have concerns about the cost of a citation and the impact on visitors who might not know … [Read more...]
Prepare For Winter – Get Snow Poles At City Hall
Posted on 11/10/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 10, 2012, 6am - It’s time to begin preparing for the winter season, and the City of Big Bear Lake is dedicated to helping residents. Snow poles are available for purchase at the Civic Center at a cost of $12.50 per pole (+ tax). The Civic Center is located at 39707 Big Bear Blvd. and is open to the public Monday … [Read more...]
Power Outage for Areas of Big Bear Thursday Evening
Posted on 11/08/2012 Written by
Big Bear, CA, November 8, 2012 - Residents began reporting areas of Big Bear Lake that were without power at approximately 7:45pm Thursday evening. Wet roads and poor visibility may have contributed to the events but unconfirmed reports of an accident at Catalina in Big Bear Lake may be the cause of the power outage. Crews for the electric … [Read more...]
Big Bear Man Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle
Posted on 10/24/2012 Written by
Mentone, CA, October 24, 2012, 9am - On October 23, 2012 at about 6:40pm, a 61 year-old man from Big Bear was walking southbound across Mentone Boulevard north of Crafton Avenue in Mentone and was struck by an eastbound 2000 Acura. Paramedics responded and pronounced him dead at the scene. The name of the man will be released once positive … [Read more...]
Local Man And Truck Driver Die In Accident On SR-330
Posted on 10/23/2012 Written by
Running Springs, CA, October 23, 2012, 8am - UPDATE: The San Bernardino County Coroner's report incorrectly listed the name of Robert McCown as the Big Bear resident involved in the accident. According to family members, the correct spelling of his name is Richard "Rick" Mccown. KBHR apologizes to the family for this error. On October 22, … [Read more...]
Highway 330 Closed – SIG Alert
Posted on 10/22/2012 Written by
Running Springs, CA, October 22, 2012, 4pm - State Route 330 is closed in both directions due to an accident. A SIG Alert has been issued and will remain in effect until 6:45pm. … [Read more...]
Highway Maintenance This Week
Posted on 10/15/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 15, 2012, 7pm - Caltrans is doing maintenance work on mountain highways this week. One-way closures will be in effect on Highway 18 from Lakeview Point to the Big Bear Dam through Thursday. Flagging operations will be in effect for both directions from 8am until 4pm each day. Roadwork is also scheduled on Highway 38 … [Read more...]
SR-18 Accident Victim Identified
Posted on 10/02/2012 Written by
Skyforest, CA, October 2, 2012, 11:00am - The man who was killed in a motorcycle accident near Skyforest on Highway 18 has been identified. According to the San Bernardino County Coroner, last Friday evening, when CHP officers arrived on scene they found 55 year old Martin Harding of Running Springs with upper and lower body trauma. He was … [Read more...]
Fatal Motorcycle Crash On SR 18
Posted on 10/01/2012 Written by
Skyforest, CA, October 1, 2012, 8am - There was a fatal motorcycle accident on SR 18 last Friday evening. The unidentified man who died was riding a Harley Davidson north on Highway 18 near Kuffel Canyon Road with a female passenger. For an unknown reason he lost control of the motorcycle when approaching a curve in the roadway. The rider and his … [Read more...]
