Big Bear, Ca, January 6, 2011, 12:00pm - Yesterday at approximately 3:00pm, there was a head on collision on Highway 38, resulting in two fatalities. Local Big Bear man Frederick Foltz, was traveling in the up bound lane in his Toyota Tacoma, and for unknown reasons at this time, drifted into the down bound lane, and hit Michael and William Young in their Ford 150. Foltz, … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Accident Results In Two Fatalities
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Flooding Occuring in Parts of The Big Bear Valley: Photos
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Lake Water Released For First Time Since 1996
Big Bear, Ca, December, 22, 2010, 10:00am - At 9:20 AM this morning the Big Bear Municipal Water District began releasing 250 cfs (cubic feet per second) or 112,000 gallons per minute from the dam. The Lake level had reached 14 inches below spillway elevation. The objective of the release is to prevent the Lake from reaching less than one foot from spilling to reduce the … [Read more...] about Lake Water Released For First Time Since 1996
Highway 18 (Front Grade) Has Re-Opened: Expect Delays
Big Bear, Ca, December 23, 2010, 12:00pm - Highway 18 the front grade has reopened, however the 330 that connects Big Bear with the freeways off the mountain is still closed. Travelers can take Highway 18 the entire way up or down the mountain through Lake Arrowhead. While part of the front grade has opened, there will be delays as flagging will be taking place at various … [Read more...] about Highway 18 (Front Grade) Has Re-Opened: Expect Delays
HIGHWAY 18 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
San Bernardino Mountains, Ca, December 20, 2010, 5:00pm - According to Public Information Officer for Cal Trans, Terri Kasinga, Highway 18, the front grade, is closed from the Big Bear Dam to Green Valley Lake, due to a large amount of rocks and mud in the roadway. Highway 18 will remained closed for the duration of the storm, which is undetermined at this time. Use alternate … [Read more...] about HIGHWAY 18 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE