Big Bear Lake, CA, June 11, 2011, 1pm - Caltrans and Flatiron will be celebrating the opening of the new $39 million bridge over the Big Bear dam on the new bridge deck, June 24th from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Construction began in early 2009 and has survived two harsh winters. The new structure is located on the south side of the dam. The project realigned the roadway, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Bridge Opening Celebration
Roads/Travel
Ride Around The Bear Brings 400 Cyclists Through Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca, June 9, 2011, 3:00pm - This Saturday, the Orange County Wheelmen, a bicycle club, is hosting the 27th annual Ride Around The Bear. This bicycle ride will take over 400 cyclists from Redlands, up HWY 18 past the Arrowhead Highlands and Running Springs, to the North Shore of Big Bear Lake and then back down HWY 38. This challenging ride will provide riders … [Read more...] about Ride Around The Bear Brings 400 Cyclists Through Big Bear
Update: Five Car Accident On Highway 18
Big Bear, Ca, June 2, 2011, 12:00pm - Yesterday, at approximately 2:00pm, there was a five-car accident on Highway 18, the front grade, resulting in a temporary closure of the road below the Running Springs area. According to the California Highway Patrol, Luis Uribe, a 28 year old resident of Anaheim, was traveling up bound on Highway 18 and entered a right hand curve at a … [Read more...] about Update: Five Car Accident On Highway 18
Five Vehicle Collision Temporarily Closes Highway 18 Below Running Springs
Big Bear, Ca, June 1, 2011, 4:00pm -A five vehicle collision occurred this afternoon at approximately 2:00pm on Highway 18, resulting in the temporary closure of the road at Panorama Point just below Running Springs. At this time, one lane is open to traffic, and flagging is being conducted. According to Cal Trans Public Information Officer Terri Kasinga, major injuries are … [Read more...] about Five Vehicle Collision Temporarily Closes Highway 18 Below Running Springs
Every 15 Minutes Program Holds Mock Accident At Big Bear High
Big Bear, Ca, June 1, 2011, 12:00pm - This morning at Big Bear High School, the Junior and Senior classes watched the aftermath of a mock accident unfold before their eyes. The Every 15 Minutes program, that highlights the fact that every 15 minutes someone dies as a result of an alcohol related collision, put on a mock accident involving Big Bear High School students. … [Read more...] about Every 15 Minutes Program Holds Mock Accident At Big Bear High