The CHP reports increases in Santa Clarita

Before Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol issued materials warning drivers to drive safely because they would be ramping up their patrols.

In fact, 80% of the force’s patrol officers were out over the weekend. The goal was to hopefully prevent people from making poor decisions on the road such as drinking and driving, not wearing seatbelts or speeding.

Young man is recovering from treatment

Chris Bolewski, a 19 year old who was bitten by a rattle snake on Sunday is making strides in his recovery, a Loma Linda University Hospital spokesperson says.

Experts believe that the bite may have come from a Mojave Green snake, whose venom is incredibly strong.

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