The Big Bear Lake City Council meeting began with two presentations, the first of which was a proclamation, designating this Friday, November 27 as National Native American Heritage Day. The City of Big Bear Lake has adopted this special day, as signed into law by President Obama on June 26, in honor of the Yuhaviatam people (now known as the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission … [Read more...] about City Council Moves Foward With The Crossings, Establishes Day for Native Americans; Lighthouse Project Steps Down from Marathon Event
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Last Night’s Temperature Drops to Low of 14 Degrees
It was just last week, on Friday the 13th, that we received our first snowfall of the season. It has been cold—in fact, last night’s low temperatures dropped to just 14 degrees (allowing for additional snowmaking at the resorts), and this weekend’s highs are only expected to reach into the 40s. This year's high temp was 85 degrees, back on July 18, which happened to be the day … [Read more...] about Last Night’s Temperature Drops to Low of 14 Degrees
Under-10 Soccer Team Takin’ Care of Business Enjoys Undefeated Season
Some of Big Bear’s youngest soccer stars have tasted victory, as the Big Bear Valley Youth Soccer League’s under-10 team Takin’ Care of Business went undefeated this season. The TCB team, coached by Chase Gardner and Steve Egerer and sponsored by John and Ginny Stock, played their final league game over the weekend, and won 3-2. The co-ed team of third and fourth-graders will … [Read more...] about Under-10 Soccer Team Takin’ Care of Business Enjoys Undefeated Season
World Champion Jet Ski Rider Chris MacClugage Dons a Sock Monkey Suit on Big Bear Lake Today
If you thought you saw a giant sock monkey riding a jet ski on Big Bear Lake today—well, you did. The Big Bear Municipal Water District was host to a commercial shoot on the lake today, having issued a permit for KIA Motors to film an upcoming commercial that features 13-time world champion jet ski rider Chris MacClugage in a giant sock monkey suit on a jet ski. Travis Carroll, … [Read more...] about World Champion Jet Ski Rider Chris MacClugage Dons a Sock Monkey Suit on Big Bear Lake Today
Bears Varsity Cross-County Team Secures Place at CIF Championships
The Big Bear High School cross-country team won their sixth consecutive De Anza League title this season and, as of Saturday, are one race closer to defending their state championship title. The boys of the Bears cross-country team competed in the CIF preliminaries at Mt. Sac on November 14 and, per Head Coach Jonathan Stiles, “It went really well. We finished second in our … [Read more...] about Bears Varsity Cross-County Team Secures Place at CIF Championships