Ryan Hall and teammate Abdi Abdirahman drop out of Olympic Marathon around mile 11 and within minutres of each other. Hall described his race in an interview with NBC. “Just had some hamstring tightness going into the race and it was something that was getting progressively worse as I was going, and I start to feel my stride start to alter. From the beginning, it didn't feel … [Read more...] about For Ryan Hall “It just wasn’t in the cards
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Flood Advisory in Big Bear Through 3p.m. Saturday
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 11, 2012, 1:15p.m. -- The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the southern part of San Bernardino County, which includes highways to and through Big Bear. There are reports of street flooding in parts of the valley, and large rocks on Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks. Motorists traveling on mountain highways should watch out for … [Read more...] about Flood Advisory in Big Bear Through 3p.m. Saturday
Save Energy – FlexAlert Today
Big Bear City, CA, August 10, 2012, 12:30pm - [UPDATE] - Due to changing weather conditions, the FlexAlert has been shortened to one day, today only until 6pm. It was originally issued for three days including the weekend. [ORIGINAL STORY] - Big Bear City, CA, August 10, 2012, noon - A FlexAlert has been issued by the California Independent System Operator and it’s … [Read more...] about Save Energy – FlexAlert Today
One Lane Closed On Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, August 8, 2012, 3:00pm - There is one lane closed on SR 38 above Angelus Oaks near Glass Road to Seven Oaks - due to a report of a fire - heavy rain and lightening is also being experienced on mountain routes and there have been some falling rocks reported, according to Terri Kasinga at CalTrans. Motorists are advised to travel with caution or wait until the … [Read more...] about One Lane Closed On Highway 38
Paid Leave Continues For Hospital CEO
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 9, 2012, noon - Mark Hecksel, CEO of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District, is still on paid administrative leave, which started on July 6, 2012. Prior to that, Hecksel was placed on family medical leave beginning May 7, 2012. He was appointed to the CEO position on February 28, 2011. According to the Board of Directors there was no reportable … [Read more...] about Paid Leave Continues For Hospital CEO