It was back in the ’70s at Snow Summit Ski Resort when Rook Oxandaboure and Bob Hoogendyk started serving Mexican food under the La Montaña banner. By 1978, the locals’ favorite found its new, permanent home on the Moonridge Y, and La Montaña restaurant has been there ever since. Thirty years later, though, the Oxandaboure family has sold the restaurant to the Bechtold family. … [Read more...] about From Snow Summit to the Moonridge Y, 30 Years Later La Montaña Restaurant Has a New Family
Big Bear News
City’s Planning Commission Working With B&B Owners to Ease Regulations in Big Bear Lake’s Development Code
During this week’s City of Big Bear Lake Planning Commission meeting, development codes, as they relate to bed and breakfast establishments, were reviewed. Per a directive from City Council, the Planning Commission is addressing regulations that affect these businesses, including sign setback requirements within residential neighborhoods, ancillary uses during the week, and … [Read more...] about City’s Planning Commission Working With B&B Owners to Ease Regulations in Big Bear Lake’s Development Code
After 50 Years As a Local Spring Tradition, Daffodil Gardens to Close on Easter Sunday
A mountain tradition for over 50 years will be closing on Easter Sunday. That tradition is the popular spring field trip to see the acres of beautiful daffodils in Running Springs, which Gene and Dale Bauer have offered to the public, free of charge, since 1957. The fields of many varieties of blooming daffodils survived the Slide Fire of 2007 because, as Gene tells KBHR, the … [Read more...] about After 50 Years As a Local Spring Tradition, Daffodil Gardens to Close on Easter Sunday
More Strong Winds Expected; Advisory in Place Until 10pm Friday
We can expect more strong, gusty north-to-northwest winds today, in both the mountains and nearby desert areas, as the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning. This means that wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour are expected, which can make driving difficult for those in high profile vehicles. And, if traveling off the mountain this morning, visibility may be … [Read more...] about More Strong Winds Expected; Advisory in Place Until 10pm Friday
Old Miners’ Days Celebrates 60-Year Tradition in 10+ Events Over Three Weekends in July and August; Annual Fundraising Bowl-a-Thon Set for May 3
This year’s 10 or so events in celebration of the 60th annual Old Miners’ Days will take place over three weekends in July and August. Some of the activities to look forward to include the Chili Cook-Off, Miss Clementine contest and the Country Fair the weekend of July 11 and 12; the Loggers Jubilee and Doo Dah Parade on July 18; and the Horseshoe Tournament and the grand Old … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Days Celebrates 60-Year Tradition in 10+ Events Over Three Weekends in July and August; Annual Fundraising Bowl-a-Thon Set for May 3