As with most major holidays, the Fourth of July weekend marks the implementation of a Maximum Enforcement Period for the California Highway Patrol. All available CHP officers will be on the road, as of Friday, July 2 at 6pm and through midnight on Monday the 5th. The CHP points out that during last year’s Fourth of July weekend, 24 people were killed on state highways and, of … [Read more...] about CHP Reminds Travelers to Buckle Up; All Available Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend
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Law Enforcement Seizes Four Marijuana Grows on Forest, and in San Bernardino Mountains
San Bernardino County, CA -- In recent days, law enforcement has seized marijuana from four outdoor grows in the San Bernardino mountains and on the national forest. Per the press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department: "On Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25, 2010, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Narcotics Division/Marijuana Eradication Team, … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement Seizes Four Marijuana Grows on Forest, and in San Bernardino Mountains
Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In anticipation of the festivities surrounding Independence Day, revelers are reminded that all fireworks are illegal in the Big Bear Valley—this includes the City of Big Bear Lake, all unincorporated areas of the Valley governed by San Bernardino County, and the San Bernardino National Forest. Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, along with … [Read more...] about Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
Efforts of Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force Result in New Law for San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA -- San Bernardino County has a new Social Host Ordinance and, though unanimously approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors this week, the law will not take effect until July 15. The Social Host Ordinance, which was instigated by Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force, makes liable those adults who serve alcohol, or make it available, to … [Read more...] about Efforts of Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force Result in New Law for San Bernardino County
Alert: Scam Phone Calls Being Directed to First Mountain Bank Customers
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Fraudulent phone calls, generated by scam artists claiming to be making contact on behalf of First Mountain Bank, are once again being made to Big Bear households, as of today. Those called have been asked to provide their account number and pin code to reactivate their ATM cards. A similar series of bank scam calls took place in the Big Bear Valley this … [Read more...] about Alert: Scam Phone Calls Being Directed to First Mountain Bank Customers