A big and exciting event may cycle through Big Bear Lake next spring, though a decision will not be made until July. That event is the AMGEN Tour of California, which in this, it’s fourth year, included 17 of the world’s top professional cycling teams (including Lance Armstrong among them) on a 750-mile course that was seen by more than 2 million fans along the race route and, … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Approached as Site of Potential High-Altitude Finish in 2010 AMGEN Tour of California
Recreation
Tom and Mikki Sakai Invite Big Bear to Join Them in Celebrating Son Danny; Bike Ride from Snow Summit Also Planned for June 20
The family of Danny Sakai is inviting the Big Bear community to join them in a celebration of his life on Saturday, June 20. Come share stories, laugh, smile and remember the amazing man Danny was and the incredible life he lived. Food and beverages will be available at the 3pm event at Snow Summit’s Bear Bottom Lodge, and proceeds will go directly to support the Daniel T. … [Read more...] about Tom and Mikki Sakai Invite Big Bear to Join Them in Celebrating Son Danny; Bike Ride from Snow Summit Also Planned for June 20
MWD’s Carp Round-Up Nets 2,650 Pounds of Fish, and Cleans Up the Lake’s Ecosystem
Big Bear Lake’s ecosystem is much improved, now that 2,650 pounds of carp have been removed—this, thanks to this weekend’s sixth annual Carp Round-Up, hosted by the Municipal Water District. According to the MWD’s Lake Manager Mike Stephenson, “Carp are our #1 ecosystem destruction tool in Big Bear Lake.” In addition to causing more algae in the lake, the invasive carp also eat … [Read more...] about MWD’s Carp Round-Up Nets 2,650 Pounds of Fish, and Cleans Up the Lake’s Ecosystem
Quagga, Trees, and $350,000 at Stake: City Council Discusses Phase 2 of Boulder Bay Park
Discussion on the Boulder Bay Park took up a large part of last night’s nearly five hour meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. As agendized on the Consent Calendar, Council was to potentially approve authorization to advertise for bids for the completion of phase 2 of the park, given the recent receipt of a $350,000 grant that would cover amenities such as restrooms, … [Read more...] about Quagga, Trees, and $350,000 at Stake: City Council Discusses Phase 2 of Boulder Bay Park
Municipal Water District Grants Juniper Point Marina Permit to SBNFA, But Holds on Issuing Commercial Permit to City for Boulder Bay Marina
More activities are coming to Big Bear Lake, given permit approvals by the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District at their meeting of June 4. Among those items approved are the Antique and Classic Boat Show, to be held at the B’s BarBQ docks August 20-23, and use of B’s lakeshore for United States Adaptive Recreation Center summer programs on summer … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District Grants Juniper Point Marina Permit to SBNFA, But Holds on Issuing Commercial Permit to City for Boulder Bay Marina