A rapidly moving Pacific storm has brought very strong west winds to local mountains and deserts. Localized gusts of over 70mph are possible, potentially breaking tree limbs or causing property damage. Driving will be especially difficult in high profile vehicles. … [Read more...] about A High Wind Warning Remains in Effect Until 6AM Monday
Youth Artist Could be Heinz Hero; Kenli Seaman Named National Finalist in Art Contest
Local third-grader Kenli Seaman entered a national art contest last month and was chosen from thousands of entries as one of three finalists for her grade. There were 45,000 entries in the Heinz Ketchup Creativity™ Contest. Online voting is open to the public until March 25. If Kenli is chosen, Baldwin Lane Elementary will receive $1000.00 for art supplies, a framed print of … [Read more...] about Youth Artist Could be Heinz Hero; Kenli Seaman Named National Finalist in Art Contest
Snow Summit Hosts Team Nigel Ski-a-Thon in Support of Seven-Year-Old Nigel Holland
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