Forest Falls, CA, August 17, 2012, 4:00pm - Flash flooding has been reported this afternoon in the Mill Creek area and Valley of the Falls Drive, in Forest Falls. Fire officials said the mud flow was about five feet deep. Highway 38 remains open. Flash flooding occurs along roadways, around underpasses, in normally dry washes and low lying areas. The national weather service … [Read more...] about Flash Floods Near Forest Falls And Mill Creek
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Flood Advisory in Big Bear Through 3p.m. Saturday
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 11, 2012, 1:15p.m. -- The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the southern part of San Bernardino County, which includes highways to and through Big Bear. There are reports of street flooding in parts of the valley, and large rocks on Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks. Motorists traveling on mountain highways should watch out for … [Read more...] about Flood Advisory in Big Bear Through 3p.m. Saturday
One Lane Closed On Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, August 8, 2012, 3:00pm - There is one lane closed on SR 38 above Angelus Oaks near Glass Road to Seven Oaks - due to a report of a fire - heavy rain and lightening is also being experienced on mountain routes and there have been some falling rocks reported, according to Terri Kasinga at CalTrans. Motorists are advised to travel with caution or wait until the … [Read more...] about One Lane Closed On Highway 38
Route 38 Reopens After Accident
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
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