SANTA ROSA, CA - The second stage of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California brought excitement to the thunderous crowds at the finish in Santa Rosa, home to the BMC Racing and three-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Team RadioShack, who is currently in 12th place overall. After a challenging day of cycling through stormy conditions, Brett Lancaster (AUS) of Cervélo … [Read more...] about Defending Amgen Tour Champion Levi Leipheimer in Twelfth Place
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Record Number of Entrants for Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic; Apple Valley’s Carl Van Burger Reels in $2025
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The 28th annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic took place over the weekend and drew a record 401 entrants for the ever-popular fishing tournament run by the Hall family and local volunteers. The overall winner in the two-day event was Carl Van Burger of Apple Valley, who reeled in an 8.55 pound trout, which also netted him the top cash prize of $2025. … [Read more...] about Record Number of Entrants for Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic; Apple Valley’s Carl Van Burger Reels in $2025
Amgen Tour of California Is Cycling Our Way; Pro Mark Cavendish Wins Sunday’s Stage One Race
Professional cyclists from around the world are already making their way through California, as stage one of the eight-day Amgen Tour of California kicked off to the roaring cheer of cycling fans in Nevada City on Sunday morning. In an exciting sprint to the finish, per Amgen organizers AEG Sports, cyclist Mark Cavendish of Team HTC-Columbia was first to complete the 104-mile … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Is Cycling Our Way; Pro Mark Cavendish Wins Sunday’s Stage One Race
Levi Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong in Sacramento for Amgen Tour of California that begins on May 16 with 8 days of world class racing. Stage 6 "The Big Bear Climb" is Friday May 21. … [Read more...] about
BBHS Bands Take Honors in Forum Music Festival; Sluggers Take to the Field This Afternoon
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Big Bear High School’s Jazz Band and Concert Band, under the direction of performing arts teacher Karl Thompson, participated in the Forum Music Festival off the mountain this past Friday and each earned silver medals for their performances, while the high school’s Concert Choir topped the competition, earning a gold medal. Two BBHS students, soprano … [Read more...] about BBHS Bands Take Honors in Forum Music Festival; Sluggers Take to the Field This Afternoon