Running Springs, CA, April 21, 2011, noon - The leading cause of death for Americans between 15 and 20 years old is motor vehicle collision. The Start Smart program is a cooperative effort between the CHP, teenagers, and their parents/guardians. The goal of the class is to help young drivers and their parents understand the responsibilities associated with driving a motor … [Read more...] about Start Smart Program Helps Young Motorists
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CHP To Conduct Sobriety/Driver License Checkpoint
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 20, 2011, noon - The Arrowhead office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Big Bear Lake Police Department (San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department) will be conducting a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Saturday, April 23, 2011, within the Big Bear Lake City Limits. The CHP’s goal is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist. A … [Read more...] about CHP To Conduct Sobriety/Driver License Checkpoint
Big Bear Discovery Center Offers Holcomb Valley Tours
Big Bear's history includes cattle rustlers, movie stars, and several gold strikes. In the mid 1800’s, Holcomb Valley was an area of extensive gold prospecting. New towns sprang up overnight, and the population swelled to more than the rest of San Bernardino County. To visit this historical area, the Big Bear Discovery Center offers guided 4 x 4 tours every weekend. Spring … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Offers Holcomb Valley Tours
Law Enforcement Focuses On Eliminating Distracted Driving
Sacramento, CA, April 5, 2011, noon - The CHP is joining forces with traffic safety partners in a month-long effort to put and end to distracted driving. Driver distraction is a significant and growing problem in California. Inattention while behind the wheel proved to be especially deadly in 2009 as 116 people lost their lives as the result of a collision in which at least one … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement Focuses On Eliminating Distracted Driving
Highway 18 Road Closures Possible This Week
Big Bear, Ca April 4, 2011 12:00 pm - Cal Trans will be inspecting bridges on portions of Highway 18 this week. Each bridge between Highway 138 in Crestline and below Lower Waterman Canyon will be checked. Traffic holds in both directions of approximately 20 minutes may be required during each inspection. Motorists are asked to be aware of the possible closures between 8:00 … [Read more...] about Highway 18 Road Closures Possible This Week