Big Bear, Ca, September 22, 2011, 3:00pm - Highway 38 remains closed east of Angelus Oaks as a result of an oil tanker overturning earlier this week, resulting in over 6,000 gallons of fuel being spilt on the roadway. According to Cal Trans, Highway 38 is set to remain closed this weekend, and no reopen date has been set at this time. The reason for the prolonged closure … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Will Remain Closed Through The Weekend
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Chain Installers Needed
Big Bear, Ca, September 21, 2011, 1:00pm - With the snow season approaching, the Department of Transportation is accepting applications for chain installers in the mountain communities. For those who are interested in chain installing this winter season, need to deliver or have their application form postmarked no later than this Friday, September 23rd. There will be a chain … [Read more...] about Chain Installers Needed
Overturned Oil Tanker Closes Highway 38
Big Bear, Ca, September 20, 2011, 8:30am - On September 19, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a fuel tanker filled with approximately 9000 gallons of gasoline overturned on Highway 38 approximately two miles east of Angelus Oaks. According to Cal Trans and the California Highway Patrol approximately 8,300 gallons of fuel has spilled into the surrounding area and Highway 38 is … [Read more...] about Overturned Oil Tanker Closes Highway 38
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station and CHP Had a Busy Weekend
Big Bear, Ca, September 19, 2011, 4:00pm - The California Highway Patrol, and the Big Bear Lake Sheriffs Department were both very busy this past weekend in Big Bear. On Sunday a Hell’s Angels event was held at Chad’s Place in the village, bringing motorcycle clubs up to Big Bear from across California. According to a representative from the Big Bear Sheriffs Department not … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station and CHP Had a Busy Weekend
Debris Flow Netting Repairs On Highway 18
Crestline, CA, September 16, 2011, 8:00am - According to Caltrans, a contractor will make repairs to the existing debris flow netting on State Route 18 in the section known as the “Narrows” located between SR 138 and Crest Forest Drive in the San Bernardino Mountains near Crestline. This portion of the route will be closed Monday through Thursday the weeks of September 19th … [Read more...] about Debris Flow Netting Repairs On Highway 18