California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force during the New Year’s Eve holiday, in addition to conducting statewide DUI checkpoints through Sunday, January 3 as part of the December DUI crackdown campaign: “Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911.” Revelers should also note that, in addition to the life-threatening consequences of drinking and driving, the Automobile … [Read more...] about Revelers Reminded to Designate a Driver When Ringing in the New Year
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Prevent Home Heating Fires by Following Some Simple Steps
As the temperatures drop during the winter months, most of us head indoors to warm up—but, in doing so, our local fire agencies note that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months. On average, NFPA research shows that heating … [Read more...] about Prevent Home Heating Fires by Following Some Simple Steps
Vehicle Rolls Down Hillside Off Old Waterman Canyon Portion of Highway 18, Resulting in Death of Crestline Resident
A resident of Crestline lost his life in a single vehicle accident on Old Waterman Canyon Road yesterday—or perhaps Monday. Per the press release issued by our local office of the California Highway Patrol, headquartered in Running Springs: “On December 29 at 11:12 am, the California Highway Patrol received a report of a vehicle over-the-side on Old Waterman Canyon Road west of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Rolls Down Hillside Off Old Waterman Canyon Portion of Highway 18, Resulting in Death of Crestline Resident
Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice
It is not only unsafe, but illegal to go out on to the lake ice. The ice on Big Bear Lake never gets strong enough or thick enough to safely support those who walk on it and, should you or your pet fall through the ice, hypothermia is a real threat as the lake temperature is in the low 30s this week. If found out on the lake ice, you could be ticketed by either Lake Patrol of … [Read more...] about Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice
Winter Snow Blankets Ski Resorts, and Prompts Chain Requirements on All Mountain Roads
Well, it’s officially winter here in the Big Bear Valley, as we have received about four inches of snow since yesterday’s Winter Solstice, bringing this season’s snow totals to over two feet. You may remember last year this week, when the Big Bear Valley received nearly four feet of snow, prompting the resorts to claim the 2008 dump was the single largest snowfall in 35 years. … [Read more...] about Winter Snow Blankets Ski Resorts, and Prompts Chain Requirements on All Mountain Roads