Big Bear, Ca, December 20, 2010, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Valley is currently on day five of constant rain. In the past two days the winds have picked up, and today the winds have reached as high as 66 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the entire Southern California Region. In the Big Bear Valley, a few trees fell onto power lines and … [Read more...] about High Winds, Heavy Rain, Down Trees
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New Rules of The Road Take Effect January 1, 2011
California, December 17, 2010, 12:00pm - January 1st of 2011 will not only usher in the New Year, but also a handful of new laws for California’s motoring public. “The new laws are designed to make California roadways safer for travelers regardless of their mode of transportation,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. If you ride a motorcycle and are younger than 21, as on … [Read more...] about New Rules of The Road Take Effect January 1, 2011
CalTrans Announces Delays and Closures for 12/16- 12/17
Big Bear, Ca, December 9, 2010, 8:00am - Caltrans has announced a scheduled road closure next week that could affect your travel plans. According to Terri Kasinga, Public Information Officer for Cal Trans, on Thursday December 16th, Highway 330 will be closed at the Bridge in Running Springs for CDF tree removal from approximately 9:30 to 2:00pm. Anyone going down the front … [Read more...] about CalTrans Announces Delays and Closures for 12/16- 12/17
Car Accident Closes Down Big Bear Blvd Between Paine and Pine Knot
Big Bear, Ca, December 03, 2010, 3:00pm - At approximately 11:03 today a vehicle ran into a pole on Big Bear Blvd between Nottinghams and the Big Bear Funplex. The pole has since fallen over into the road, and needs to be replaced. Crews are working on replacing the pole. However Big Bear Blvd will be closed between Pine Knot and Paine road until they can fix it. According … [Read more...] about Car Accident Closes Down Big Bear Blvd Between Paine and Pine Knot
CHP Working Hard This Thanksgiving Holiday To Keep Us Safe
Big Bear, Ca, November 24, 2010, 4:00pm - In keeping with the mission of saving lives the California Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that the Thanksgiving holiday is also a Maximum Enforcement Period. CHP Officers will be looking for motorists who are a danger to themselves or others on our state’s roadways. “During the holiday season many people are in a hurry and … [Read more...] about CHP Working Hard This Thanksgiving Holiday To Keep Us Safe