The historic 1920s cabin on Juniper Point had been scheduled to make the move from its lakeside perch to the Big Bear Valley Historical Society’s museum in Big Bear City a week ago but, given highway logistics, that move was postponed until last night. Just before 1am, the rustic cabin that once housed a post office and grocery store traveled down Highway 38 on a flatbed truck, … [Read more...] about Just 80+ Years–And One Week–Later, Historic Cabin Moves from Juniper Point to Big Bear City
From Snow Summit to the Moonridge Y, 30 Years Later La Montaña Restaurant Has a New Family
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
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