Fawnskin, CA, September 8, 2010, 3:00pm - At 12:43pm this afternoon, California Highway Patrol received a report of a cement truck that had rolled over on Hwy 38 in Fawnskin. The command center reported that only a couple of shovel loads spilled in the accident. An industrial tow was called to the scene to upright the truck. The truck was completely off the roadway but the … [Read more...] about Cement Truck Rollover in Fawnskin
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Forest Road 2N10 to Receive Face Lift
San Bernardino, Ca, September 2, 2010, 12:00pm - The San Bernardino National Forest will be reconstructing portions of 2N10 at the junction of Mill Creek Road near Big Bear Lake beginning Tuesday, September 7 and continuing for approximately 60 days. The road project entails road reconditioning, construction and repair to drainage structures, aggregate surfacing, and short … [Read more...] about Forest Road 2N10 to Receive Face Lift
DUI Checkpoint Set To Take Place This Labor Day Weekend
The Arrive Alive anti-DUI campaign that began on August 1, 2010 is in its second month of operation. The second sobriety/driver license checkpoint for this campaign will be conducted on Sunday, September 5, 2010, in the unincorporated mountain area of San Bernardino County. The CHP will be checking for drunk drivers, and to ensure that drivers have their driver’s license with … [Read more...] about DUI Checkpoint Set To Take Place This Labor Day Weekend
Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Small Spot Fires
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
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