CalTrans crews worked through the night to clear the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 of avalanche snow, though the road is still not open to motorists. More crews from off the mountain will be assisting in snow removal this morning and until the roadway is safe and clear. There is no estimated re-open time yet for Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam, and no promises that … [Read more...] about Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
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28-Year-Old Torrance Woman Identified as Victim Found Off Highway 330 Monday
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the female victim whose remains were found off Highway 330 on Monday afternoon, February 16, though the Coroner’s Division has not yet released results of an autopsy. (Additional reports indicate that her foot was protruding from the bag, which contained her body, off the side of the road between Running … [Read more...] about 28-Year-Old Torrance Woman Identified as Victim Found Off Highway 330 Monday
Identification Made on Human Foot Found Off Highway 330; Detectives Seek Additional Information
The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Department was called yesterday afternoon, after a human foot had been found in a bag during snowplow operations near a chain control point on Highway 330 between Running Springs and San Bernardino. Since transporting the foot to the Coroner’s Division, positive identification has been made on the foot, which was determined to be that of a … [Read more...] about Identification Made on Human Foot Found Off Highway 330; Detectives Seek Additional Information
Big Snow Results in Continued Chain Requirements, Closure of Highway 18
Given the roughly 18 inches of snow we have received since yesterday, all roads to, from and within the Big Bear Valley remain under an R2 chain requirement, meaning that you must have chains on the drive wheels of your vehicle, unless in a four-wheel drive with snow tires on all four wheels and carrying chains. At this time, Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley, … [Read more...] about Big Snow Results in Continued Chain Requirements, Closure of Highway 18
No School for BVUSD Students for Tuesday, February 17
The Bear Valley Unified School District has made the call to cancel school for Tuesday, February 17, 2009 due to severe winter weather and road conditions. … [Read more...] about No School for BVUSD Students for Tuesday, February 17