Big Bear City, CA, September 29, 2014 - With mountain highways running along forested areas, wildlife can sometimes be found crossing the road. Drivers are sometimes taken by surprise, and there have been several collisions this year between motorists and bear or deer on routes 18, 330 and 38. State Farm says such crashes could increase. Their latest report states that U.S. … [Read more...] about Deer Collisions on the Rise
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New Bike Law Designed to End Fatal Trend
Big Bear City, CA, September 18, 2014 - It’s long been encouraged, but now it’s the law. As of September 16, California drivers are required to give bicyclists a three-foot margin as they pass them on the road. Our state isn’t the first to take such measures: According to the website 3footrule.com, 20 other states have some version of the law already on the books. Three other … [Read more...] about New Bike Law Designed to End Fatal Trend
The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
Big Bear City, CA, September 7, 2014 - A Flash Flood Watch continues through Monday for local mountains, deserts and inland valleys. The main threat of flooding will be in steep canyons and in foothills in the afternoons and evenings. To help ensure public safety, forest officials have temporarily closed recreation areas near Forest Falls through Monday night. The public is … [Read more...] about The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
Flood Watch Prompts Trail Closures
Forest Falls, CA, September 7, 2014 – As Tropical Storm Norbert moves northwest off the coast of Baja California this weekend, the National Weather Service is warning of widespread thunderstorms. The showers are forecast to start late Saturday night and continue through Monday night over Southern California. Heavy precipitation could pose a significant risk for mountain … [Read more...] about Flood Watch Prompts Trail Closures
The Risks of Rocks on Mountain Highways
Big Bear City, August 23, 2014 - As beautiful as these mountains are, living so close to nature means being more vulnerable to its hazards. One of those hazards is rock slides. Local highways that wind between Big Bear and the San Bernardino Valley are tightly squeezed against towering hills in spots, and those hills are stacked with loose decomposed granite and teetering … [Read more...] about The Risks of Rocks on Mountain Highways