San Bernardino County, CA -- San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops has announced that the County’s DUI Task Force will be deploying DUI saturation patrols, meaning additional law enforcement on the road, on Super Bowl Sunday, with a specific focus on arresting drunk drivers—and the Big Bear area is one of 18 communities that will be targeted within San Bernardino County. In a … [Read more...] about Additional Sheriff’s Deputies to Be on the Road in Big Bear on Super Bowl Sunday
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Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Rios, Harris and Siebert Honored by City Council for Heroic Efforts
Last week’s City Council meeting included the proclamation of a state of emergency for the City of Big Bear Lake, and also included recognition to Big Bear Sheriff’s Station deputies for some heroic efforts prior to the storms. Deputy Mark Rios, as acknowledged here on KBHR in December, was saluted by Sheriff’s Captain Greg Garland and Councilmembers for an astute observation … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Rios, Harris and Siebert Honored by City Council for Heroic Efforts
Emergency Personnel Respond to Roof Collapse, Pinning 15-Year-Old Boy
Emergency crews were called for a snow-prompted roof collapse in the Fox Farm area just before 6pm this evening. Local fire departments, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, are on scene at Juniper and Silver Pick in Big Bear Lake, where a roof collapsed due to heavy snow accumulation and, per Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard, a 15-year-old boy is … [Read more...] about Emergency Personnel Respond to Roof Collapse, Pinning 15-Year-Old Boy
UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Big Bear Lake, CA January 10, 2010 - We are anticipating a large influx of visitors to the Big Bear Valley this weekend given our beautiful snow, and the California Highway Patrol will be deploying extra units to ensure the safety of motorists here for snow play. Our local CHP, based in Running Springs, asks that visitors respect others and enjoy the snow responsibly. Some tips … [Read more...] about UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Chamber’s Regional Traffic Advisory Committee Meets to Strike Balance Between Commerce and Safety
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday with local traffic and road condition agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the City of Big Bear Lake's Public Works Department, CalTrans and Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Per the statement released today with regard to the Regional Traffic Advisory Committee, the Chamber says: … [Read more...] about Chamber’s Regional Traffic Advisory Committee Meets to Strike Balance Between Commerce and Safety