Big Bear Lake, Ca, September 13, 2010, 3:00pm - At approximately 1:25 today a large white SUV turned onto Ford lane, a dirt road, at an unknown high speed, and ended up cable stays that anchor a telephone pole. The driver was a male between the ages of 20 to 26, and had to climb out of the vehicle. According to the local Sheriff's Department, a crane like machine will be … [Read more...] about Vehicle Goes Ziplining
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Cement Truck Rollover in Fawnskin
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
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