Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 - Officials closed State Route 38 Friday morning due to a major fuel spill, in what could be a long-term closure. The closure is in effect from Lake Williams to Valley of the Falls Drive, a thirty-mile stretch of highway. At approximately 9:35 a.m., a tanker truck carrying about 10,000 gallons of fuel overturned on the highway just northeast … [Read more...] about “Cold Creek Incident” closed Highway 38
Fuel Spill Prompts Closure of Hwy 38 in Both Directions
Angeles Oakes, CA, April 26, 2013 - As of 9:42am this morning, a tanker rollover with a fuel spill was reported on Highway 38. At this time, Highway 38 remains closed in both directions. Travelers will need to take an alternate route of Highway 18 to/from Lucerne Valley or Highway 18/330 to/from Highland. Information obtained at this time states that a HazMat response team … [Read more...] about Fuel Spill Prompts Closure of Hwy 38 in Both Directions
Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Big Bear City, CA, April 26, 2013 - Since the Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program debuted in 2005 to help create defensible space on private property, several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected each year. The service had been free to Bear Valley residents, but the program is over now that funding has run out. There is still work to be done, however, so residents … [Read more...] about Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
WeTip recognizes local law enforcement officers
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 25, 2013 - At the National WeTip Conference on April 19, the program awarded Deputy Alex Collins of the Big Bear Station the Award of Valor, and Detective Jeremiah MacKay a posthumous Award of Valor. Collins and MacKay were struck by gunfire during the Christopher Dorner manhunt in February; MacKay died of his wounds. The San Bernardino County … [Read more...] about WeTip recognizes local law enforcement officers
Cycling season kicks off with Wednesday Expo
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 24, 2013 - The Big Bear Cycling Association is holding their free Open House and Expo at Nottingham’s Tavern from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This is a chance to renew your membership or just learn about cycling in Big Bear Valley. There will be happy hour food specials and $1 draft beers from Fat Tire, along with local area cycling … [Read more...] about Cycling season kicks off with Wednesday Expo