CalTrans has scheduled annual maintenance work for Highway 330 this month. Rather than do two-to-three weeks of flagging on the mountain road for routine maintenance, CalTrans will this year close the highway for two days, to allow crews safe access. On Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14, Highway 330 will be under a full closure to allow for guardrail replacement and repair, … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Closed Next Wednesday and Thursday to Allow for Annual Maintenance by CalTrans
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Proposition 8/Decline in Market Value Review Service Offered Free of Charge Through County Assessor’s Office; Property Owners Advised Not to Pay for This Service
San Bernardino County’s Assistant Assessor Dennis Draeger has issued an advisory to property owners saying, essentially, do not pay for free services. Per the statement issued today: “Various private companies are mailing solicitations to property owners, offering their services to file a Proposition 8/Decline in Market Value Review request with the Assessor’s Office for a fee. … [Read more...] about Proposition 8/Decline in Market Value Review Service Offered Free of Charge Through County Assessor’s Office; Property Owners Advised Not to Pay for This Service
San Bernardino County Activates Emergency Operations Center in Response to Confirmed Case of Swine Flu; Highland Elementary Closed as Precautionary Measure
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt has, as of today, proclaimed a local emergency due to the confirmation of a swine flu case in San Bernardino County. Within the United States, there are (as of this morning) 109 confirmed cases of the swine flu, and one human death resulting from the respiratory disease associated with pigs. Within San Bernardino … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Activates Emergency Operations Center in Response to Confirmed Case of Swine Flu; Highland Elementary Closed as Precautionary Measure
County’s Health Department on Heightened Alert Given Swine Flu, Though No Confirmed Cases in Our Area
There have been four confirmed human cases of the swine flu in San Diego County and two cases in Imperial County, yet, per San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, “No cases of this virus have been identified in San Bernardino County at this time.” Of the aforementioned six individuals with swine flu, all of them (ages seven to 54) have recovered. San Bernardino … [Read more...] about County’s Health Department on Heightened Alert Given Swine Flu, Though No Confirmed Cases in Our Area
Strong Winds Expected Through Tonight; High Wind Warning In Effect Until 11am Wednesday
The winds are strong today (April 15), and already we have received wind gusts over 45 miles per hour here in the Big Bear Valley. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, and this remains in effect until 11am today. Given this High Wind Warning, gusts up to 65 miles per hour are possible. Beyond this morning, the High Wind Warning is reduced to … [Read more...] about Strong Winds Expected Through Tonight; High Wind Warning In Effect Until 11am Wednesday