Big Bear, CA, November 3, 2014 - With the final shareholder votes tallied, the Snow Summit Ski Corporation, a long standing icon of the Big Bear Valley, will change hands perhaps later this month.The official count of 68% in favor and 11% against the sale was announced at the annual stockholders meeting. Thus the sale of Snow Summit and Bear Mountain to Mammoth Mountain was … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Resorts Shareholders Approve Sale to Mammoth Mountain
Big Bear Businesses
City Council Reaffirms Restrictions on Large Weddings at Alpenhorn B & B
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 28, 2014 - The Big Bear Lake City Council was asked to consider an appeal from the Alpenhorn Bed and Breakfast regarding large weddings conducted on their grounds. Earlier this month, the city's planning commission approved a conditional use permit allowing weddings, but limited the size to 49 guests and in addition required the construction of an ADA … [Read more...] about City Council Reaffirms Restrictions on Large Weddings at Alpenhorn B & B
Busy Labor Day Weekend in the Valley
Big Bear, CA, Sept. 4, 2014 - As the unofficial end of the summer season, Labor Day Weekend and all the visitors it brings to the valley is something local businesses in Big Bear look forward to every year. Judging by the never ending line of traffic heading west from Big Bear City towards Big Bear Lake and the checkout lines at the grocery store, there were a lot of people … [Read more...] about Busy Labor Day Weekend in the Valley
First Mountain/First National Deal Falls Through
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 17, 2014 -- First Mountain Bank announced today the termination of the definitive agreement with First National Bank of Southern California that provided for the acquisition of First Mountain Bank by First National Bank of Southern California. A condition of the transaction required First National Bank to obtain regulatory approval of the agreement. … [Read more...] about First Mountain/First National Deal Falls Through
Minimum Wage Increase and Gas Tax Decrease
Big Bear, CA, July 1, 2014 - California workers earning minimum wage should see a bump in their next paycheck. The first minimum wage hike in six years goes into effect today raising the hourly wage from eight to nine dollars. Although this should help most low paid workers, not everyone is happy about the increase. Many small business owners are concerned that this will cut … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increase and Gas Tax Decrease