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
Fire/Safety
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
Public Provides Input on Healthcare District’s Decision to Place CEO Colunga on Paid Leave; No Action Taken in Two Rounds of Closed Session
The Board of Directors for the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District convened last night, first in closed session to address the paid administrative leave for hospital CEO Vi Colunga, and then in open session to take public comment on the December 15 Colunga decision; review the November finance report provided by CFO Rudy Shutta; and to do the annual board … [Read more...] about Public Provides Input on Healthcare District’s Decision to Place CEO Colunga on Paid Leave; No Action Taken in Two Rounds of Closed Session
Snowboarder Dies After Striking Head Following Jump at Resort
A snowboarder died this afternoon, per a release issued by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Department. At 12:40pm, Kwang Kim, a 23-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was snowboarding at Snow Summit and, after an attempted jump in an area approved for jumping, he struck his head. Kim was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries at 2:30pm … [Read more...] about Snowboarder Dies After Striking Head Following Jump at Resort