Team Nigel hits the slopes this weekend as friends of seven-year-old Nigel Holland partake in a Sunday ski-a-thon at Snow Summit. The grassroots community group invites all skiers and snowboarders to participate in this fundraising event, the proceeds of which will benefit the Holland family as Nigel continues chemotherapy treatments for brain cancer. During the ski-a-thon, … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Hosts Team Nigel Ski-a-Thon in Support of Seven-Year-Old Nigel Holland
Cedar Lake and Mill Creek Areas Provide Backdrop for “America’s Most Wanted”; Episode Airs on Saturday
“America’s Most Wanted” was in Big Bear Lake last week—not in pursuit of criminals, but to do some filming in the woods, to recreate an incident in which a cross-country skier had been attacked in the Portland area. Though the subject matter may be disturbing, the Mill Creek and Cedar Lake areas will be included in the program, for those interested in tuning in to “America’s … [Read more...] about Cedar Lake and Mill Creek Areas Provide Backdrop for “America’s Most Wanted”; Episode Airs on Saturday
Spring Skiing 2009 Is Officially Underway; Bear Mountain Offers Free Concert on the Sun Deck This Afternoon
As today (Friday) is the first day of spring, spring skiing is officially underway. Though night session skiing and riding have wrapped for the season, both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit resorts offer half-day session today, which extends until 4pm at both resorts. Spring break get started at Bear this afternoon, as they will feature two bands, including Vampire Weekend, on the … [Read more...] about Spring Skiing 2009 Is Officially Underway; Bear Mountain Offers Free Concert on the Sun Deck This Afternoon
Big Bear Disposal to Share Specifics of Proposed Recycling Facility in Community Meeting on Saturday
Big Bear Disposal secured 5.6 acres of industrial-zoned property on the North Shore seven years ago, in anticipation of recycling mandates that would dictate the use of more space in a local capacity. That time has come, according to Big Bear Disposal’s Recycling Coordinator Frank Forbes, given AB939, California’s original recycling bill, and SB1016, which Governor … [Read more...] about Big Bear Disposal to Share Specifics of Proposed Recycling Facility in Community Meeting on Saturday
Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Smoke may be visible in our area today (March 20), particularly to the Valley’s southeast toward Highway 38, as hazardous fuels pile burns continue on the San Bernardino National Forest. Today’s burns are taking place in the Barton Flats area, as well as a portion of the San Bernardino National Forest just off the highway, south of Angelus Oaks. During pile burns past, smoke … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today