Big Bear, CA, March 15, 2014 - In 1848, gold was discovered in northern California which brought thousands of people to the state from all over the world. One of these people was Bill Holcomb who tried his luck up north, but quickly decided to head to southern California. He heard rumors of gold in Big Bear Valley, but wasn't sure how to get there. He and his … [Read more...] about There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills!
Week-Long Cycling Extravaganza Builds on Tour de Big Bear Success
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 14, 2014 - The Big Bear Cycling Association (BBCA) announced yesterday that it has scheduled the 5th Annual Tour de Big Bear for Saturday, August 2, 2014. And at the request of riders, they’re adding a seven-day Big Bear Cycling Festival--the first of its kind in the Big Bear Valley. The Festival will kick off July 26 with the Big Bear Mountain Bike … [Read more...] about Week-Long Cycling Extravaganza Builds on Tour de Big Bear Success
Transit Projects Promise Greater Convenience and Connectivity
San Bernardino, CA, March 13, 2014 - Ground has broken on a transportation project in San Bernardino that will benefit commuters using the Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority. Formerly known as “MARTA,” the local bus service company now goes by the nickname “Mountain Transit.” Its off-the-mountain service currently drops off patrons at the historic Santa Fe Depot. Once the … [Read more...] about Transit Projects Promise Greater Convenience and Connectivity
Five Eagles Observed Over Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 12, 2014 - The last of four eagle censuses this winter was conducted on Saturday, with local biologists getting help from 57 volunteers. Observers spotted five bald eagles around Big Bear Lake during the one-hour count, including four adults and one juvenile. Juvenile eagles are the same size as the adults, but have a brown head and tail for their first … [Read more...] about Five Eagles Observed Over Weekend
Special Olympics Athletes Benefit from a Jump in the Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 11, 2014 - Nearly 500 people took a quick dip in the lake Saturday to benefit Special Olympics athletes in the third annual Big Bear Lake Polar Plunge. The goal for Plunge organizers was to raise at least $50,000. and it looks like they will more than double that. 44 teams and numerous individuals ran into the 45 degree water for a … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Athletes Benefit from a Jump in the Lake