Earlier today (September 24), officials from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and CalFire held a press conference, outlining some new information regarding the arson arrest connected with the Crafton Fire, which has now burned 347 acres, and is at 60% containment. Just after the fire broke out in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon, witnesses noticed a … [Read more...] about Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Setting Crafton Fire May Be Responsible for a Dozen or More Other Blazes; Crafton Hills College Open for Night Classes
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Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Arson; Yucaipa’s Crafton Fire Prompts College Closure, Though All Highways Remain Open
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 16-year-old male for arson in Yucaipa yesterday afternoon, as he was seen leaving on his bike from the burn area of the Crafton Fire which, as of this morning, has burned 175 acres and is presently 60% contained. Though the Crafton Fire does not pose a threat to the Big Bear area, per CalFire official Bill Peters, and … [Read more...] about Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Arson; Yucaipa’s Crafton Fire Prompts College Closure, Though All Highways Remain Open
Monday Morning Roads Update: Highway 330, Red Ant Hill Closed
There are two road closures temporarily in place this morning (Monday, September 21). In the 8 o’clock hour today, the brakes went out on a big rig traveling on Highway 330; the truck then hit two other vehicles, also prompting a diesel spill. Highway 330 was closed just before 9am, and per the CHP and CalTrans, will likely remain closed into this afternoon. More locally, the … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Roads Update: Highway 330, Red Ant Hill Closed
Two Rounds of Blasting for Bridge Project Will Prompt Additional Delays on Highway 18 Thursday; Road Work Continues on Big Bear Boulevard
More blasting at the Big Bear bridge, with two rounds scheduled for today (Thursday, September 17). The first will take place between 10am and noon, the second blast between noon and 2pm. These blasts near the dam on Highway 18 will account for additional delays, so allow extra time if taking Highway 18 down the front way today, any time between 10am and 2pm. Motorists can … [Read more...] about Two Rounds of Blasting for Bridge Project Will Prompt Additional Delays on Highway 18 Thursday; Road Work Continues on Big Bear Boulevard
AARP Offers Safe Driving Course for Seniors; Pre-Registration Is Required
Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in the AARP Safe Driving Course as another round of the program will be offered on September 28 and 29, though pre-registration--at a cost of $12 for AARP members, $14 for others--is due by next Monday, September 21. The AARP Senior Driving Course is designed to help senior drivers tune up driving skills, update knowledge on the … [Read more...] about AARP Offers Safe Driving Course for Seniors; Pre-Registration Is Required