Big Bear Lake, CA, August 5, 2012 - [UPDATE] - Route 38 is now open in both directions, as of 8:18pm. [ORIGINAL STORY] Big Bear Lake, CA, August 5, 2012, 10:00am - The CHP has closed Route 38 at Jenks Lake Road due to an overturned big rig blocking lanes there; it was reported as a single vehicle accident at 9:45a.m. today. The tanker was carrying propane and diesel and … [Read more...] about Route 38 Reopens After Accident
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Over 1100 Bicycle Riders in Big Bear Tour
Big Bear Lake, CA August 3, 2012 4:00 pm - Bicycle riders from all over Southern California are arriving in Big Bear today to participate in the Tour de Big Bear. The numbers have grown substantially from the modest beginnings during the May 2010 Tour of California which ended in Big Bear at Snow Summit. At last count 1125 riders have signed up. The roads around Big Bear … [Read more...] about Over 1100 Bicycle Riders in Big Bear Tour
Fatal Traffic Accident Near Stanfield Cutoff
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 19, 2012, 7:45am - (UPDATE) - The Coroner has released the name of the man who died in Tuesday's auto accident. The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department received a 911 call reporting a vehicle that rolled over and landed in Baker Pond in Big Bear City. Deputies found a 2003 Saturn upside down in about 3 feet of water. The passenger, David Aroian, a … [Read more...] about Fatal Traffic Accident Near Stanfield Cutoff
Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
Crestline, CA, July 10, 2012, UPDATED at 9:20am - Today firefighters will be completing and improving containment lines and mopping up hotspots within the interior of the burn. SR18 has been re-opened, but southbound traffic is reduced to one lane. The fire is 70% contained at 75 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation, if you have any information please call the … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Near Crestline, CA, July 9, 2012, 3:35pm - Firefighters are battling a 50-acre vegetation fire that started in Waterman Canyon above SR 18 at about 2pm this afternoon. The blaze has been named the Panorama Fire. Highway 18 is closed between San Bernardino and Crestline. Highway 330 remains open at this time. The fire is located in Waterman Canyon near Inspiration Point above … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon