Big Bear, CA October 3, 2015 - State Senator Mike Morrell of the 23rd District recognizes woman who have gone above and beyond to serve others through community service or civic involvement. Kristine Yoshida, from Big Bear Lake has been selected to receive the Woman of Distinction award on October 16th, 2015. Kristine, along with her husband Jeff and two teenage sons Cole … [Read more...] about Kristine Yoshida selected to receive Woman of Distinction Award
Business
Brent Tregaskis Summit VP/GM is named GM at Colorado’s Eldora Resort
Big Bear Lake, CA 9/8/15 - Brent Tregaskis long time Summit employee and current Vice President/General Manager announced that he is taking a position as General Manager at Colorado resort Eldora near the town of Boulder Colorado. Brent went to to describe this a great opportunity for him and his wife Bonnie to be close to family living in Colorado. Besides, he explains, as … [Read more...] about Brent Tregaskis Summit VP/GM is named GM at Colorado’s Eldora Resort
Mammoth now owns Big Bear Mountain Resorts
Big Bear Lake, CA. March 3, 2015 - In a recent letter sent to Snow Summit stockholders sale of Big Bear Mountain Resorts to Mammoth Mountain was closed on Friday, February 27th. A momentous day for the Big Bear Valley but it was possibly overshadowed by the pending weekend snowstorms. Snow Summit began life as a modest ski endeavor with a permit from the National Forest … [Read more...] about Mammoth now owns Big Bear Mountain Resorts
Dokter, Stone Support Locks of Love
Big Bear, CA, December 26, 2014 - In the spirit of giving, two Big Bear Valley business owners have chosen a unique way of helping young people. Garry Dokter and David Stone are donating their hair to Locks of Love. On New Years Eve, both men will cut and donate their, now lengthy, hair at Elevations Day Spa. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides … [Read more...] about Dokter, Stone Support Locks of Love
Winter Sports in the San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 29, 2014 - In 1925, Walter Kruckman ran a bus line which serviced the San Bernardino Mountains. The Motor Transit Company had a franchise to the mountains which required them to operate a year-round bus service, even though they traveled empty in the winter months. Kruckman came up with the idea of developing public interest in snow sports to fill … [Read more...] about Winter Sports in the San Bernardino Mountains