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
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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
Rain, Lightning, and Hail, All In A Days Weather Forecast
Big Bear, Ca, September 13, 2011, 5:00pm - Early this morning over 3000 lightning strikes occurred from across Southern California, mainly in Riverside, Southwest San Bernardino, Eastern San Diego, and Western Imperial Counties. The Big Bear Valley, and surrounding forest areas have experienced some lightning strikes, resulting in a few snag fires that have been quickly put … [Read more...] about Rain, Lightning, and Hail, All In A Days Weather Forecast
Vehicle Thefts On The Rise: Remember to Lock Your Car
Big Bear, Ca, September 7, 2011, 8:00am - According to the Big Bear Sheriffs Department, thefts from vehicles in the Big Bear area have been on the rise over the past month. Nearly all of the recent thefts have occurred from unlocked vehicles with valuables inside the car that were in plain view. The Sheriff's Department encourages residents to minimize their chances of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Thefts On The Rise: Remember to Lock Your Car