A collision between a truck and a motorcycle, on Big Bear Boulevard just east of Summit Boulevard at 4:16pm yesterday (Monday, October 26), resulted in closure of the eastbound lanes in front of the Big Bear Lake Sheriff’s Station until 2am this morning. Those involved in the incident were 35-year-old David Russell of Big Bear City, who was driving a 2002 Ford F150 pickup, and … [Read more...] about Collision Results in Closure of Big Bear Boulevard Until 2am This Morning; Local Motorcyclist in Critical Condition
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Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
Given yesterday’s announcement that the Amgen Tour of California—billed as “the biggest race in the United States,” per Governor Schwarzenegger—will include a high-altitude finish in the Big Bear Valley, professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has committed to participate in the May 2010 event, which will include 750 miles of cycling over an eight-day period. Other cyclists … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
In June, the City of Big Bear Lake was approached as a potential host city for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California which in this, its fourth year, included 17 of the world’s top professional cycling teams (including Lance Armstrong among them) and, as the largest biking event in North America, is now on par with the Tour de France. As of noon today, it is official: Big Bear has … [Read more...] about It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
If taking Highway 18 west beyond the dam today (October 21), just know that current delays are longer than usual as crews are removing a large rock, referred to as “the can opener rock.” Delays at the dam bridge are generally 15 to 20 minutes, and will continue weekdays from 7am to 5pm, to accommodate the Big Bear bridge project, scheduled for completion in 2011. But, again, … [Read more...] about Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
New California Law Helps to Protect Caltrans Workers
Caltrans wants the public to know about a new law signed by the governor that requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see a Caltrans vehicle flashing warning lights. The new law, Senate Bill 240, adds Caltrans vehicles displaying flashing amber warning lights to the list of vehicles for which motorists must slow down and, if safe, move over to a lane not … [Read more...] about New California Law Helps to Protect Caltrans Workers