Big Bear, Ca, August 26, 2010, 3:00pm - According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the US Forest Service there has been 13 total lightning fires that have started since yesterday. The most current are three spot fires called the Blue Sky Fire, and the Heartbreak #1 and #2 fire, that started due to lightening near Onyx Summit. Thunderstorms and lightening is … [Read more...] about Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Small Spot Fires
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Mudslide in Forest Falls Closes Roadway
Forest Falls, Ca, August 25, 2010, 4:00pm - With heavy rains comes mud, as the residents of Forest Falls are experiencing today. According to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Steve Robinson, "at 2:10pm today the road to Forest Falls was closed due to mud, trees and debris floating down the roadway." The road will open to residents shortly, however the … [Read more...] about Mudslide in Forest Falls Closes Roadway
School Bus Saftey
Bear Valley Unified launched a transportation department website, at BigBearSchoolBus.com, which includes downloadable bus schedules. Big Bear, Ca, August 24, 2010, 3:00pm - With school back in session, school buses are once again out and about, picking up and dropping off children. The Bear Valley Unified School District bus drivers would like to remind motorists of rules of … [Read more...] about School Bus Saftey
Delay in Budget May Impact Bridge Project
Big Bear Valley, Ca, August 13, 2010, 12:00pm On Wednesday August 11th, Caltrans released White Papers that highlight the negative economic impacts the budget delay is having on transportation projects statewide. Included in this report is the Big Bear Bridge Project. According to Jason Goldman, Chief Public and Legislative Affairs Officer for Cal Trans, District 8 “ If … [Read more...] about Delay in Budget May Impact Bridge Project
Early Morning Crash Claims One Life in Big Bear City
Big Bear City, Ca, August 11, 2010, 10:30am According to the Big Bear City Fire Department and California Highway Patrol, at approximately 1:45 am on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, fire crews responded to the 300 block of Greenspot for a report of a vehicle accident into a house. Upon arrival, a 2009 Pontiac G6 was found upside down between two houses with two occupants, Casey … [Read more...] about Early Morning Crash Claims One Life in Big Bear City