California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force during the New Year’s Eve holiday, in addition to conducting statewide DUI checkpoints through Sunday, January 3 as part of the December DUI crackdown campaign: “Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911.” Revelers should also note that, in addition to the life-threatening consequences of drinking and driving, the Automobile … [Read more...] about Revelers Reminded to Designate a Driver When Ringing in the New Year
Prevent Home Heating Fires by Following Some Simple Steps
As the temperatures drop during the winter months, most of us head indoors to warm up—but, in doing so, our local fire agencies note that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months. On average, NFPA research shows that heating … [Read more...] about Prevent Home Heating Fires by Following Some Simple Steps
Vehicle Rolls Down Hillside Off Old Waterman Canyon Portion of Highway 18, Resulting in Death of Crestline Resident
A resident of Crestline lost his life in a single vehicle accident on Old Waterman Canyon Road yesterday—or perhaps Monday. Per the press release issued by our local office of the California Highway Patrol, headquartered in Running Springs: “On December 29 at 11:12 am, the California Highway Patrol received a report of a vehicle over-the-side on Old Waterman Canyon Road west of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Rolls Down Hillside Off Old Waterman Canyon Portion of Highway 18, Resulting in Death of Crestline Resident
Local Skiers, Both Youth and “Masters,” Compete in First Slalom of Alpine Race Series
The Alpine Race Series at Snow Summit, offered to both youth and adult skiers, got started over the holiday weekend, with the first of six races taking place on December 27th. In the Big Bear Masters field, top finishers in the slalom were men Nickolai Stoilov and Mark DesRochers and first place female Laura Johnson; in the 45 and over division of the Masters, Jim Gregory and … [Read more...] about Local Skiers, Both Youth and “Masters,” Compete in First Slalom of Alpine Race Series