Forest Falls, CA, May 10, 2011, 9:00am - The vegetation fire near Forest Falls is now 40% contained after burning roughly 150 acres. The Momyer Fire was reported at about 10:45am Sunday, May 8, and is located a few miles north of the Forest Falls area in steep terrain west of Alger Creek and north of Momyer Trail. It has not threatened any homes. U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Near Forest Falls Partially Contained
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Weekly Ride Schedule Kicks Off With Community Ride
Big Bear, Ca, May 6, 2011, 12:00pm - As warmer weather has returned to the Big Bear Valley, the Big Bear Cycling Association will kick off their weekly ride schedule tomorrow with the first Community Ride of the season. The Cycling Association has a full schedule planned this year, adding a few new weekly rides including Mountain Bike Mondays, and Timed Training Ride … [Read more...] about Weekly Ride Schedule Kicks Off With Community Ride
Kevin Garland Passes In Car Accident
Big Bear, Ca, May 5, 2011, 4:00pm - On May 4th at approximately 8:45pm, 48 year old Kevin Garland of Twin Peaks was driving northbound on Highway 18, south of Upper Waterman Canyon, when 20 year old Travis May of Rancho Cucamonga was driving at a high rate of speed in the southbound lane, lost control of his vehicle and crossed the center median into oncoming traffic. May’s … [Read more...] about Kevin Garland Passes In Car Accident
Avoid DUI Task Force Deploys Extra Patrols For Cinco de Mayo
San Bernardino, CA, May 5, 2011 - Cinco de Mayo means gathering with friends and co-workers for salsa, chips and Margaritas, celebrating California’s rich cultural diversity. It is also a night when dangerous and often deadly outcomes occur because another impaired driver hits the road drunk. The San Bernardino County Avoid the 25 DUI Task Force will be deploying overtime … [Read more...] about Avoid DUI Task Force Deploys Extra Patrols For Cinco de Mayo
Gear Up For Motorcycle Safety Month
Big Bear, CA, May 3, 2011, noon - Gas prices and temperatures are climbing, and more motorcyclists are riding the roads. The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers and riders to safely share the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says approximately 80% of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, while the figure for cars is about … [Read more...] about Gear Up For Motorcycle Safety Month