On Saturday March 14th, the final bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local Federal and State biologists and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. During beautiful weather conditions, large numbers of volunteers turned out for a chance to see one of our magnificent national birds. The effort was successful in tallying the bald … [Read more...] about Seven Eagles on Big Bear Vacation
Family Loses Dogs in Fire
The cause is still under investigation in Saturday’s structure fire in the Fox Farm area. The home in the 15000 block of Avalon sustained damage of $300,000. The residents were out at the time of the blaze. A neighbor entered the smoke-filled house to rescue a pet bird but was not able to save the household’s two dogs. … [Read more...] about Family Loses Dogs in Fire
Ben Reeder and Brianna Piper Take Top Spots in Victor Alvarez GS Competition
Saturday was the 13th annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race, a fundraiser for the Snow Summit Junior Race Team. In the men’s division, Thad Epting took 4th place, Kyle Wormsbecker took 3rd, Scott Womack landed in 2nd and Ben Reeder came out on top to earn a $500 prize. Brianna Piper was the female champion, taking home $400. She was followed by Sarah Schacht in 2nd, Stephanie … [Read more...] about Ben Reeder and Brianna Piper Take Top Spots in Victor Alvarez GS Competition
Team Nigel Ski-a-Thon at Snow Summit
Community ski-a-thon in support of seven-year-old Nigel Holland, who is battling brain cancer. Those who raise the most money, for runs completed on Snow Summit's chairs 6, 7 and 10, will win prizes; most money raised earns one participant a Dual Mountain Anytime Ski Pass. Registration begins at 7:30am in Bear Bottom Lodge. … [Read more...] about Team Nigel Ski-a-Thon at Snow Summit
Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Casino Night
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce hosts their Casino Night fundraising event at Nottinghams Restaurant. Tickets are $25 each, which includes appetizers and $500 in casino tokens. Proceeds go to benefit the Chamber. For tickets, contact Danielle Cole at 909/ 866-4607. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Casino Night