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Click Here to view our award winning news team. News & ColumnsNovember 20, 2009 Third Furlough Friday of November Closes Agencies (Update) Today is the third of three Furlough Fridays scheduled for November by order of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. A Taste for Literacy Tomorrow at San Moritz Lodge A Taste for Literacy, featuring over 20 mountain restaurants, will be held at the San Moritz Lodge tomorrow, November 21, starting at 5 p.m. Limited Suply of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Available at Hospital H1N1 Flu vaccine is available in limited supply at Mountains Community Hospital in Lake Arrowhead. Referrals required from primary care physicians to access the vaccine. Film Crews to Close 210 Freeway Tomorrow Mountain residents planning on taking a trip on the 210 freeway, through Rialto and Fontana, on Saturday need to be aware that Classic Films, Inc. will be shooting a movie on the roadway. Help Project Santa Fill Its Bag of Toys Project Santa is hoping mountain residents will help make this coming holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for needy individuals. Running Springs Library Celebrates First Anniversary Today A special first anniversary celebration is planned for the Running Springs Branch Library today, November 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Turkeys Donated by Supervisor Biane Assist Local Residents Thanksgiving is going to be special for 125 families and individuals, thanks to the generosity of Second District Supervisor Paul Biane. Blood Donors Have Chance to Win a New Toyota Prius LifeStream will bring the Bloodmobile to the mountain communities to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arrowhead Sunday, November 22. November 19, 2009 Coats and Gloves Being Collected by Rim Mountain Community Project (Update) Gently used or new coats, gloves and mittens are being collected by the Rim Mountain Community Project for distribution to area youngsters this winter season. Drop-off locations can be found in various mountain communities. Supervisors Hike Budget for District Attorney Probe (Update) San Bernardino County Supervisors have added $75,000 to the budget, set aside to investigate sexual harassment charges against District Attorney Michael Ramos. Plea Bargain Accepted in Residential Arson Case A Crestline man has entered a guilty plea to attempting arson relating to a July 21 incident in the 23000 block of Straight Way in Crestline. Kidnap Suspect Arraigned via Video A 23-year-old Crestline man has been arraigned via video from the West Valley Detention Center on kidnapping charges following an incident involving an unidentified female. November 18, 2009 Deerlick Home Center Adds Webcam RIMOFTHEWORLD.net and the Deerlick Home Center are pleased to announce a new webcam in Arrowbear on Highway 18. Unopposed Board Candidates Officially Appointed (Update) San Bernardino County supervisors have appointed unopposed candidates to several local positions in lieu of election. Vacancy on the Fifth Floor - Mark Uffer Fired (Update) The office on the fifth floor of the County Government Center once occupied by Mark Uffer is vacant today. The county's top administrator was fired by supervisors on a 3-2 vote. Overheated Compressor Evacuates Stater Bros. Shortly after 9 a.m. today, November 18, the Stater Bros. market in Lake Arrowhead Village was evacuated after a compressor overheated. November 17, 2009 Heli-logging Operation Continues Near Crestline (Photo Update) For the next 10 days or so, heli-logging operations will continue as part of a fuel reduction project in the Miller Canyon area north of Crestline. November 16, 2009 Santa Needs Helpers for Thanksgiving Feast (Update) Additional helpers are needed so Santa can stage Santa's 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Feast at the San Moritz Lodge in Crestline. Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Seeks Volunteers (Update) Additional volunteers are sought for the Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, to be held from noon to 3 p.m., at the Masonic Temple in Twin Peaks on Thursday, November 26. CHP Offers Winter Driving Tips Mountain roadways are subject to rain, sleet, snow, high winds and foggy conditions during the winter months. The California Highway Patrol reminds motorists to always be prepared for winter conditions. Library Beam Signing Attracts A Crowd (Photo Update) About 400 residents of the Crestline area added their signatures on Saturday to one of the beams that will support the new 7,641-square-foot Crestline Library. Driver of Blue Jay Hit and Run Vehicle Sought by CHP The California Highway Patrol is seeking information about the driver of a red Chevrolet 3500 dually pick-up truck involved in a hit and run accident on Wednesday, November 11. Bowling for Business: Going My Way? Without strategic planning, measuring and goal-setting, no matter how much you invest in advertising, your efforts will be in vain. Remarkably, time and again, I meet with clients who have no rhyme or reason for the money they spend on advertising. In fact, many actually admit that they know they are throwing away their resources. Read More... November 15, 2009 A Christmas Carol Now On Stage The Community Arts Theater Society of Big Bear Valley (CATS) is presenting an all new stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. November 14, 2009 Elderly Residents become Targets of Fraudulent Phone Calls Some elderly residents in the San Bernardino Mountains have been receiving fraudulent phone calls from individuals stating they were representing the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health. Veterans Diploma Project Seeks Applicants The Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project is seeking more applicants for a second graduation class in 2010. November 13, 2009 Natural Gas Leak Impacts Local Businesses A utility company crew ruptured a gas line on Fire Hall Loop in Twin Peaks about 10:15 a.m. Thursday while replacing a power pole. The incident caused several businesses along Highway 189 to vacate their premises while The Gas Company made emergency repairs. November 12, 2009 Mexican Drug Traffickers Grow Record Marijuana Crops State and local officials seized roughly 4.5 million marijuana plants during the just completed growing season with a wholesale value of $17.8 billion, according to records just released by the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP). Sugarloaf Woman Arraigned on Child Endangerment Charges (Update) A 24-year-old Sugarloaf woman has been arraigned on three felony counts of child endangerment with bail set at $100,000. Old Fire Suspect Arraigned Just hours after being transferred from Salinas Valley State Prison, Old Fire suspect Rickie Lee Fowler, 28, has been arraigned on seven felony counts in San Bernardino County Superior Court. November 11, 2009 Highway 18 Reopens at Big Bear Dam (Update) Caltrans has reopened Highway 18, at the Big Bear Dam, following a blasting incident that deposited rock fall on the roadway. Blue Jay Crosswalk Enforcement Results in 15 Citations Fifteen citations were issued in Blue Jay this week by the California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. School District Maintenance Yard Burglarized San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a break-in at the Rim of the World Unified School District's Transportation and Maintenance facility. November 9, 2009 Lake Williams Area Fire Destroys Home (Update 2) A single-family home burned in the Lake Williams area and was destroyed on Saturday, November 7. November 8, 2009 Bowling for Business: Logo Motion When it comes to people and business, for better or worse, branding happens. And it doesn't take much to get people to react to an organization's emblem. Take the controversial 2012 Olympic logo. November 7, 2009 Newcomer and Incumbents Elected to Water Board (Update 2) Two incumbents and a newcomer have apparently been elected to the Running Springs Water District Board of Directors according to semi-official results. November 6, 2009 Tow Sweep Nets 34 Vehicles in Fawnskin Area Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station, along with officials from San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, towed 34 vehicles, boats and trailers during the most recent Problem Oriented Policing Sweep. Jail Immigrant Identification Program Extended San Bernardino County will continue to partner with the federal immigration authorities to identify illegal immigrants booked into County jails on criminal charges, so they can be deported to their home countries after serving their sentences. November 5, 2009 Supervisors ask Caltrans to Open Dialogue on Traffic Signal Two San Bernardino County supervisors are urging Caltrans to seek public input before starting construction of a traffic signal on Highway 18 at Lake Gregory Drive. ALA Authorizes Renovation of Willow Creek Bridge The Arrowhead Lake Association has just awarded a contract to Trinity Construction of Rimforest to renovate the Willow Creek Bridge near the Tavern Bay Beach Club in Lake Arrowhead. November 4, 2009 Traffic Accident Near Rim High As many as eight injuries were reported in a five-car collision near Rim High School on Highway 18. San Bernardino National Forest Releases Motor Vehicle Use Map The implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM), in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Rule, has been announced by San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans. Supervisors Approve Tourism Promotion Funding San Bernardino County Supervisors have allocated $260,000 to local Chambers of Commerce to promote tourism and recreation, utilizing Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds. BUSINESS: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Tracks a New Owner The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) trains that make their way through the Cajon Pass are on track for new ownership. November 3, 2009 The Long Road to the Demolition of Camp Sophia The long road to demolishing the buildings at St. Sophia Camp is a step closer today after the contractor cut a roadway into the property. Mountains Community Hospital Out of Flu Vaccine (Update) Mountains Community Hospital reports it was so overwhelmed by people wanting seasonal flu shots that they have run out of vaccine. Carbonell Sentenced for Killing Co-worker with Machete Orlando Carbonell, 46, will serve 26 years to life after being found guilty a second time for killing his co-worker with a machete and leaving his body at Silverwood Lake. November 2, 2009 Guardrail Project on Highway 18 Continues Today (Photo Update) The installation of guardrails at 11 different locations along Highway 18 continues this week. Slight delays are possible in the Cone Zone. Building and Safety Offices Observe Reduced Operating Hours Twin Peaks and Big Bear Building and Safety offices are now observing reduced operating hours as part of San Bernardino County's efforts to reduce costs. Ryan Hall Takes Fourth in New York Marathon Ryan Hall finished fourth in the ING New York Marathon behind his training partner Meb Keflezighi who finished first. Additional Beneficial Carotenoids Found in California Avocados (Guacamole Recipe) For years, San Bernardino Mountain residents were told to avoid the avocado because of its high caloric and fat content. But new research by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers suggest consumers take a second look at avocados. Caltrans Projects to Utilize Recovery Act Funds A Highway 330 project is among those funded by the California Recovery Task Force during a recent round of transportation funding. Pedestrian Killed While Walking on Freeway (Update) The San Bernardino County Coroner has released the name of the pedestrian killed while walking on the I-215 freeway Sunday morning — Robin John Morgon, 47, from Mira Loma. Hiker Rescued by Helicopter Near Cliffhanger Restaurant (Update 3) A San Bernardino Sheriff's Department helicopter rescued a slightly injured hiker Monday morning in a remote location below the old Cliffhanger Restaurant. He was identified as 51-year-old Allen Smith from Riverside. Bowling for Business: Target Practice This is a point I often make with Mountain Marketing Group clients. No matter how professional your logo, slick your brochure or dynamic your website, your advertising efforts will fail if they fail to reach the right target. November 1, 2009 Recruitment Underway for Paid Call Firefighters Paid Call firefighters are being recruited by the Crest Forest Fire Protection District. October 31, 2009 County Approves Business Expansion Assistance Plan San Bernardino County businesses wanting to expand, and public agencies planning major infrastructure improvements could save hundreds of thousands of dollars by tapping into more than $115 million in low-interest bonds authorized by the Board of Supervisors. President Obama Consoles Lake Arrowhead Family President Barack Obama was on hand this week at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to salute the 18 Americans who died in Afghanistan including — Michael E. Weston — the son of a Lake Arrowhead couple. October 30, 2009 Hit-And-Run Family Spokesperson Pleads for Help (Update) The family of 5-year-old Kushan Bhandari seeks closure as authorities try to identify the driver of a SUV that struck and killed the young boy on July 30. An enhanced video of the suspect vehicle has been released. October 29, 2009 Mad Science Night Offered Scientific Fun Students and their families were invited to explore science, in fun and educational ways, when the Rim High School Science Club presented Mad Science Night 3, October 29. H1N1 Flu Vaccine In Short Supply There continues to be a limited supply of H1N1 influenza vaccine in San Bernardino County, due to a delay in the national production and distribution process. Cause of Lower Fire Under Investigation (Update 2) A suspicious fire blackened five acres just off Highway 18 at Lower Waterman Canyon Road before firefighters could knock down the wind-swept blaze. Perspective: Insurance Reality Just before last Christmas, a valve failed, sending 35,604 gallons of water through a nearby house. October 28, 2009 Single-Vehicle Traffic Accident Claims Passenger A 74-year-old passenger riding in a 1999 Ford Explorer — Barbara Lowe from Big Bear City — died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 38. Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Big Bear Accident The Sheriff's Department's Major Accident Investigation Team is reviewing the events that led to severe injuries to a Big Bear City motorcyclist — James Dunigan, 25. October 27, 2009 Horror Film Festival Awards Announced (Update) The Big Bear Horror Film Festival has announced the winners of several prestigious awards at the annual event held earlier this month. Weather: High Wind Warning and Fire Weather Watch (Update) The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Fire Weather Watch in addition to the High Wind Warning. October 26, 2009 Strong Winds and Cold Front Moving In A strong windstorm and cold front will move down the west coast tonight and Tuesday. Westerly winds ahead of the cold front will increase significantly during the day Tuesday. Signature Certification Starts in Recall of Assemblyman Adams (Update) The next step in an attempt to recall Assemblyman Anthony Adams (R-Hesperia) has moved the effort closer to the ballot. Bowling for Business: I Saw it First on Facebook If your business is not on Facebook, it should be. Your customers (and your competitors) are already there. October 25, 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Flu Death Toll Reaches 17 (Update) There have now been 17 deaths related to the H1N1 flu virus reported by San Bernardino County health officials. October 24, 2009 Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treaters As the mountain communities prepare for Halloween witches and goblins, local authorities offer safety tips for a safe celebration. October 23, 2009 Fire Restrictions Reduced in San Bernardino National Forest Smokey Bear reminds all of us to help prevent wildfires. But, Smokey does have a bit a good news for mountain residents. Fire restrictions are being reduced in the San Bernardino National Forest. Lake Arrowhead Pharmacist Arrested on Drug Charges The owner of a Lake Arrowhead pharmacy has been arrested as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. October 21, 2009 Indictment Names Fowler As Old Fire Suspect (Update) "This has been a long arduous process," San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos stated as he announced Old Fire suspect Rickie Lee Fowler, 28, had been indicted by a special criminal grand jury. |
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