Big Bear Lake, CA July 4, 2012 4:45 pm - Bear sightings are a relatively rare event even in Big Bear and a report of a car hitting a bear is usually a bad event for the bear, but in this case, the driver and his passenger were the lucky ones. According to witnesses , a young male driver lost control of his black Nissan and slammed into a very large carved bear in front of … [Read more...] about Bear is struck by car on Big Bear Blvd.
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San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am – As the seasonal fire danger increases, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest effective today (Friday, June 29, 2012). The forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall, and the seasonal outlook calls for a warmer summer with below average rainfall, which could … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
Tips For Driving In Hot Weather
San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am - The Summer months are here, with higher temperatures on the way. Terri Kasinga of CalTrans has some travel tips to think about before you head out across the desert or other remote areas. First – know before you go! Check IE511.org or call “511”. Make sure your vehicle is in good running condition – check your tires and all fluids, … [Read more...] about Tips For Driving In Hot Weather
Lakewood Woman Killed In Collision On Highway 330
San Bernardino, CA, June 27, 2012, 8:00am - A car crash on State Route 330 took the life of an 18-year-old Lakewood woman on Friday morning, June 22, 2012. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn and eject Rebecca Green, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. She was a passenger in a Ford Focus driven by 24-year-old Kenneth Blow, Jr., also of Lakewood. It is … [Read more...] about Lakewood Woman Killed In Collision On Highway 330
Road Improvement Project At Highland Road And Highway 18 In Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley, CA, June 25, 2012, 3pm - The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works has started making road improvements at the intersection of Highland Road and State Highway 18 in the Lucerne Valley area. The project includes construction of a right-turn lane on eastbound State Highway 18 (SH-18). Highland Road is a paved road that intersects Highway 18 at a right … [Read more...] about Road Improvement Project At Highland Road And Highway 18 In Lucerne Valley