San Bernardino County, CA -- San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops has announced that the County’s DUI Task Force will be deploying DUI saturation patrols, meaning additional law enforcement on the road, on Super Bowl Sunday, with a specific focus on arresting drunk drivers—and the Big Bear area is one of 18 communities that will be targeted within San Bernardino County. In a … [Read more...] about Additional Sheriff’s Deputies to Be on the Road in Big Bear on Super Bowl Sunday
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San Bernardino County Flyer Contains Help for Storm Victims (Flyer, Links and Phone Numbers Posted Here)
The County of San Bernardino has produced a flyer with information on where victims of the recent winter storms can go for assistance. During the past week many residents have not known where to turn for help on a variety of issues. The flyer includes phone numbers and web links for those who have suffered property damage, have endured personal hardship, or have questions about … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Flyer Contains Help for Storm Victims (Flyer, Links and Phone Numbers Posted Here)
Emergency Personnel Respond to Roof Collapse, Pinning 15-Year-Old Boy
Emergency crews were called for a snow-prompted roof collapse in the Fox Farm area just before 6pm this evening. Local fire departments, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, are on scene at Juniper and Silver Pick in Big Bear Lake, where a roof collapsed due to heavy snow accumulation and, per Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard, a 15-year-old boy is … [Read more...] about Emergency Personnel Respond to Roof Collapse, Pinning 15-Year-Old Boy
Eleven Days and Five Feet of Snow Later, All Known Electric Outages Restored by Bear Valley Electric Service, Assisted by Mutual Aid Crews
The work load has been non-stop for the crews of Bear Valley Electric, who have been addressing downed power poles (since five of them were sheared in strong winds on Monday, January 18), electric outages, heavy snow and tree limbs on power lines, and riser repair reconnects for 11 days but, per Operations Manager Ken Markling today, “We are in pretty good shape. All known … [Read more...] about Eleven Days and Five Feet of Snow Later, All Known Electric Outages Restored by Bear Valley Electric Service, Assisted by Mutual Aid Crews
UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Big Bear Lake, CA January 10, 2010 - We are anticipating a large influx of visitors to the Big Bear Valley this weekend given our beautiful snow, and the California Highway Patrol will be deploying extra units to ensure the safety of motorists here for snow play. Our local CHP, based in Running Springs, asks that visitors respect others and enjoy the snow responsibly. Some tips … [Read more...] about UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips