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
Roads/Travel
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
Commuter Traffic on Highway 330 Begins April 4th
Big Bear, Ca, April 3, 2011, 4:15pm - Motorists who travel daily up and down the mountain for work will be pleased to know that Cal Trans is opening up Highway 330 for commuter traffic. Commuter traffic on the 330 will start on Monday April 5th, and will be conducted Monday through Fridays until Highway 330 is ready to be fully opened. Commuter traffic will be able to go … [Read more...] about Commuter Traffic on Highway 330 Begins April 4th
Rules Of The Road For Cyclists
Big Bear, Ca, March 30, 2011, 12:00pm -With spring weather returning more bicycles have been spotted around town. Bicycles are used for recreation, and as transportation around the valley, therefore KBHR and the Big Bear Cycling Association want to remind motorists and cyclists of rules of the road to keep Big Bear a safe environment for cyclists. A bicycle operated on a … [Read more...] about Rules Of The Road For Cyclists