In newscasts yesterday afternoon (September 3), we told you about a vehicle that had gone over the side of the road on Highway 18 en route to Lucerne Valley, an incident that prompted ambulance and California Highway Patrol response. We have since learned that this was a “staged collision” and, per the CHP today, has resulted in three felony arrests. Just before 2pm on … [Read more...] about Yesterday’s Truck-Over-Roadside Incident on Highway 18 Was Staged; CHP Issues Felony Arrests
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Labor Day Weekend Marks Maximum Enforcement Period for California Highway Patrol; All Officers on the Road through Monday
The Labor Day weekend is a Maximum Enforcement Period for the California Highway Patrol and, starting this evening (Friday) at 6pm and through Monday at midnight, every available officer will be on the road. CHP officers will be on the lookout for violators of the three major causes of highway deaths: speeding, drinking and driving, and not wearing seatbelts. Last year, 40 … [Read more...] about Labor Day Weekend Marks Maximum Enforcement Period for California Highway Patrol; All Officers on the Road through Monday
Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires Approaching Full Containment; Continued South Winds May Bring More Drift Smoke Our Way
Today’s forecast calls for more winds from the south, so we can expect more drift smoke coming our way from the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. As of last night (September 2), fire officials report progress on both fires; The Oak Glen Fire has burned just over 1,100 acres and is at 75% containment, while the blaze in Yucaipa has been held to 860 acres and is at … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires Approaching Full Containment; Continued South Winds May Bring More Drift Smoke Our Way
Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear
The weather forecast calls for light winds from the south today, so we may experience continued drift smoke here in the Valley, given the two fires that continue to burn off the mountain, the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. The good news on these fires is that, as of last night (September 1), both are at 60% containment and the mandatory evacuation orders for … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear
CalTrans Hosts Informational Meeting Regarding Big Bear City Project
CalTrans will tomorrow host a public information meeting for the Highway 18 safety-widening project. The section of Highway 18 proposed for widening is in front of the Big Bear City Airport, from Blue Water Drive at Circle K east to Pinon Drive at Thelma’s Restaurant. Additional work proposed by CalTrans for this section of the roadway includes re-striping the intersection to … [Read more...] about CalTrans Hosts Informational Meeting Regarding Big Bear City Project