Big Bear Valley, CA -- In anticipation of some temporary road closures taking place on Friday afternoon, to allow for the Amgen Tour of California cycling race, the Bear Valley Unified School District has made some scheduling modifications for this school week. On Thursday, which is generally a minimum day for students at Big Bear Middle School and all three elementaries, all … [Read more...] about All BVUSD Schools on Early-Out Schedule This Friday; Thursday Will Be Full, Regular Day for BBMS, Elementaries
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Defending Amgen Tour Champion Levi Leipheimer in Twelfth Place
SANTA ROSA, CA - The second stage of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California brought excitement to the thunderous crowds at the finish in Santa Rosa, home to the BMC Racing and three-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Team RadioShack, who is currently in 12th place overall. After a challenging day of cycling through stormy conditions, Brett Lancaster (AUS) of Cervélo … [Read more...] about Defending Amgen Tour Champion Levi Leipheimer in Twelfth Place
CalTrans to Suspend Flagging, Delays on Highway 18 to Accommodate May 21 Activity for Amgen Tour
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Those picking up their use of Highway 18 the “front way,” now that Highway 330 has been re-opened, are likely mindful of the weekday flagging taking place at the dam, to accommodate the construction of the new Big Bear bridge, scheduled for completion in 2011. Over the last year, CalTrans-hired contractor Flatiron Construction Inc. has conducted … [Read more...] about CalTrans to Suspend Flagging, Delays on Highway 18 to Accommodate May 21 Activity for Amgen Tour
Highway 330 Now Open 24/7, Though Morning Commuters May Experience Delays Up to 30 Minutes
By now, you’ve heard the good news that, nearly two months later, Highway 330 has been re-opened to traffic. Officials with CalTrans tell KBHR today (May 13) that delays can be expected, Monday through Thursday, from 7am to 6pm—and these delays during the morning commute could be as much as 20 to 30 minutes maximum, though there are also windows when traffic will continue to … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Now Open 24/7, Though Morning Commuters May Experience Delays Up to 30 Minutes
Free Children’s Safety Seat Inspections Offered at Kmart Lot on Saturday, May 15
Big Bear Lake, CA -- If you have a child who rides in a safety seat, you’ll likely want to partake in a free opportunity this Saturday, May 15. The California Highway Patrol has partnered with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the Big Bear Lake Fire Department to offer a free child safety seat event at the Kmart parking lot, Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Child … [Read more...] about Free Children’s Safety Seat Inspections Offered at Kmart Lot on Saturday, May 15