Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and, according to Gary Fernandez, the Public Affairs Officer for the California Highway Patrol, CHP wants to make sure your game plan includes designating a non-drinking driver before the big game. Last year, 12 people were killed in alcohol-involved collisions on Super Bowl Sunday - three times the daily average in California. These deaths … [Read more...] about Football Fans Reminded to Designate a Driver on Super Bowl Sunday
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San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Appoints Rod Hoops as Sheriff
The Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Assistant Sheriff Rod Hoops to serve as Sheriff and fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Gary Penrod, who will retire this Saturday, January 31st. Hoops, a resident of Highland, has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience and has served as the police chief of Rancho Cucamonga, Loma Linda, and Grand Terrace. He has held … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Appoints Rod Hoops as Sheriff
Snowblower Dispute Results in Felony Possession Arrest for Big Bear Lake Resident
A dispute over a snowblower resulted in felony charges for a 43-year-old Big Bear Lake resident yesterday. Per a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the details are as follows: “Shortly after 10:30am on January 20, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a call for service of criminal threats at a residence in the 41000 block of Big … [Read more...] about Snowblower Dispute Results in Felony Possession Arrest for Big Bear Lake Resident
Don’t Text and Drive: New Law in Effect
Drivers have had a week now to get used to the idea of the new state law that prohibits writing, sending or reading text messages while behind the wheel, as this took effect on January 1st. The new law is a primary offense, meaning that law enforcement officers can pull over any driver if seen holding a cell phone or other digital assistant—if ticketed, fines with court costs … [Read more...] about Don’t Text and Drive: New Law in Effect