Wolf hunts set to open, judge eyes injunction Sep 2, 2009
LOADING Sep 01, 2009 - 04:05:31 CDT By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press Writer MISSOULA, Mont. - Gray wolf hunting was set to begin in the Northern Rockies, even as a federal judge eyed a request to stop the killing of the predators just four months after they were removed from the endangered species list. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
I didn't take the 'Filly Cheese steak' sign seriously, I thought it was hilarious.... Aug 21, 2009
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Valley loses extraordinary volunteer Aug 21, 2009
Bear Mountain General Manager Brent Tregaskis became a close friend of Boll s when the two served on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Greg was emotionally charged and passionate about what he believed was right, Tregaskis said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
No schedule, no problem. Tom Saville rode 13,000 miles on a motorcycle, calling it “the closest thing to flying.” Aug 19, 2009
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Support for parade Aug 15, 2009
A huge Thank You to the following: city of Big Bear Lake, Supervisor Neil Derry, Bear Mountain Resorts, Alpine Slide, Alderwood Resorts/Lagonita Lodge, Pine Knot Landing, Northwoods Resort, First Mountain Bank, Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake, Coldwell Banker/Tim Wood Group, Big Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Riffenburgh Lumber, Big Bear Disposal, Masonic Temple, Big Bear Lake Elks Lodge, Butcher s Block, Mike and Kathy Greenwood, Big Bear City Fire Explorers, Boy Scout Troop 49. Our sincere... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Stampeding to the state finals Aug 13, 2009
Burk and Coogan are two of the five Big Bear Mountain Rebels members who competed in the state finals in Hollister, Calif ... Big Bear Mountain Rebels host gymkhanas locally at the Los Vaqueros Arena in Big Bear City. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
State Budget To Impact Outlying Areas' Bottom Lines Aug 5, 2009
"Consequences on Arvin In Arvin, the impact will especially be felt on the city's redevelopment agency, which stands to lose more than $300,000. It's going to be felt in a city that has made significant strides to improve business facades on Bear Mountain Boulevard, according to city redevelopment director Mike Kunz. The state will also borrow around $130,000 from Arvin's city government, but city leaders believe the sales tax increase approved by voters last year will help soften the blow. A... (KERO 23, CA)
Family Mourns River Drowning Victim's Death Aug 4, 2009
A collection for funeral expenses is being taken at La Fogata Restaurant on Bear Mountain Boulevard in Arvin. The family says it is trying to raise enough money to have him buried in Mexico. (KERO 23, CA)
Report: Lightning co-owner meets $3M deadline Aug 3, 2009
Report: Tampa Bay Lightning co-owner meets deadline for $3 million repayment of loan - ESPN. Updated: August 2, 2009, 10:28 AM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Wrong way driver kills eight Jul 28, 2009
The scenic Taconic State Parkway was built over a number of years in stages beginning in the early 1920s, initially as an extension of the Bronx Parkway from New York City to Bear Mountain Bridge. Following a series of head-on collisions on the Dallas North Tollway, the North Texas Tollway authority has sought to discourage drivers from making potentially fatal decisions by changing some signs and lane markings. (WWLTV.com, LA)
NY police probe for causes of wrong-way crashes Jul 28, 2009
It was built in stages beginning in the early 1920s, initially as an extension of the Bronx Parkway from New York City to the Bear Mountain Bridge. Most of the parkway's entry points have ramps that drivers use to merge into traffic. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Connecticut holds 1st exotic animal amnesty day Jul 26, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Taking diabetes by the reins and winning big Jul 25, 2009
On July 18 and 19, Pleasants was among a group of 20-plus riders each day at the Big Bear Mountain Rebels two-day gymkhana at Los Vaqueros Arena in Big Bear City ... They two-day show was a tune-up for Pleasants and a host of other Big Bear Mountain Rebels who are headed for the state show ... The next Big Bear Mountain Rebels gymkhana will be Aug. 23. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Lightning owners remain in place after meeting Jul 18, 2009
Questions about Barrie's financial situation have dogged the former NHLer for months although it was recently announced he'd sold a portion of his Bear Mountain golf and real estate development in British Columbia to an group from Dubai that would provide an injection of capital in the range of $350 million. Scott Burnside is an NHL reporter for ESPN.com. (ESPN -- NHL)
Hedge swindler gets 2 years for prison skip-out Jul 16, 2009
But prosecutors say he instead abandoned his SUV on the Bear Mountain Bridge north of New York City, etched "Suicide is Painless" into the dust on the hood, and took off. "Suicide is Painless" is a song that became famous as the theme of the TV show "MASH." The song was sung during a fake suicide in the 1970 movie the TV show was based on. (North County Times)
Bear Mountain Inn Begins Third Thursdays in the Park Jul 11, 2009
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bear Mountain Inn will host the music series titled Third Thursdays in the Park, beginning July 16, from 6 pm to 9 pm, featuring a variety of bands playing everything from 80's classics to heart pounding rock and roll ... The concerts will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm on the lawn at Bear Mountain State Park and free parking will be available during that time period ... Bear Mountain Inn State Park, managed by Guest Services, Inc., offers a 24-room lodge,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Big Bear kicks into the holiday mode Jul 9, 2009
Big Bear Mountain Brewery has Bear Bones, B s Boathouse on the lake has live music and dancing, at Chad s Place it s Damn Lyars, Murray s has the usual karaoke crew, and Nottinghams is hosting a barbecue and live music. There is also One Pin Short playing The Bar at the Vintage, Bear Valley Crackerz at The Pub, and Bill Baker holds down the fort at the Tiffany Lounge at the Best Western Big Bear Chateau. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Bike Riders Remember Fallen Friend Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver Jul 3, 2009
Riders pedaled their way from the Liberty Bell in Downtown Bakersfield to just north of Bear Mountain Boulevard on South Union Avenue, where Alton Sasso, 56, was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver. Sasso was well known in the Bakersfield cyclist community, Thursday night was an opportunity for those who knew him to go on one final ride. (KERO 23, CA)
Saying goodbye to a legend Jun 25, 2009
The Big Bear High School graduate and golf pro at Bear Mountain Golf Course struggled to find the words to describe the influence Oksnee had on his life ... After high school, Goldsmith pursued his career in golf and returned as the pro at Bear Mountain 14 years later. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Red tape slows clean-up, debris languishes Jun 18, 2009
Rathbun runs from near Bear Mountain Resort, down Moonridge, across Big Bear Boulevard, by the western wall of CVS, under Sandalwood Drive and into the lake. At any given point along that path, up to five different agencies have jurisdiction when it comes to maintenance and cleaning responsibilities, and those responsibilities can overlap. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Cal Fire to conduct training burn this week Jun 2, 2009
The fire will generate light smoke that will be transported to the east into the Bear Mountain Area. To conduct the training burn, Cal Fire will use five engines, two fire crews and two water tenders. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Gun Laws Questioned After Toddler Shooting May 29, 2009
Gene Thome, owner of Bear Mountain Sports, said situations like this are unfortunate and completely avoidable. "The main reason why people say, 'I got to have it loaded is so I can get to it quickly.' But there are ways nowadays with modern technology to have a gun safe where you hit a button and it will open up," said Thome. (KERO 23, CA)
Alaska cracks down on man who feeds wild bears (AP) May 24, 2009
Alaska cracks down on man who feeds wild bears - Yahoo. Alaska cracks down on man who feeds wild bears. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Snow earnings May 17, 2009
David, who qualified for the finals with a great showing at the Bear Mountain event earlier in the year, finished fifth in the national standings in the 15-and-under division. Davis competed against 60 riders who qualified from around the country during the year. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
AltaGas Reports Solid First Quarter Earnings May 7, 2009
The Bear Mountain Wind Park remains on schedule to be in-service in November 2009 ... Lower power prices are expected to be partially offset by the contribution from the new peaking plants, which came on line in late 2008, and the Bear Mountain Wind Park, which is expected to be in commercial service in November 2009 ... The majority of the $210 million of committed spending is to complete the construction of the Bear Mountain Wind Park. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The men of mat Apr 9, 2009
Paul s major event is Saturday, April 18, featuring a six-course dinner at Bear Mountain. Tickets are 150 per person. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Ultimate pros tackle Bear Mountain Apr 2, 2009
The fun begins at Bear Mountain Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5, with a top-notch slopestyle course ... Fuel TV will show a one-hour version of the competition June 22 at 8 p.m. Sponsors of the competition include Coast Body Wash, Indo Board, 180 Energy, Amtrak, Fuel TV, Bear Mountain, Ad Up Displays, Soul Ryde and Newcastle. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Big plans for success Mar 26, 2009
Dinner is at Bear Mountain Resort. Time and ticket details will be available soon. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Exploring Kern County: County's First Explorer Mar 25, 2009
Garces was in search of the best route from Sonora, Mexico to Monterey, California and Garces' first stop in the San Joaquin Valley was along Bear Mountain Boulevard in Arvin. In the shadow of St. Thomas the Apostle Church is a small memorial to Garces. (KERO 23, CA)
Delays possible Mar 24, 2009
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain received about 3 inches of fresh snow from the March 22 storm. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high 30s today, warming throughout the week to more traditional spring-like weather. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Community comes together for Nigel Mar 19, 2009
The person raising the most money during the event wins a Dual Mountain Anytime Season Pass good at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit for the 2009-10 season. The awards party begins at 3:30 p.m. in the VIP room at Bear Bottom Lodge. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Hedge-Fund Swindler Admits Staging Suicide to Avoid... Mar 17, 2009
Prosecutors say Israel, co-founder of the Stamford, Connecticut-based Bayou hedge funds, abandoned his sport utility vehicle on the Bear Mountain Bridge north of New York City, etched "Suicide is Painless" into the dust on the hood, and took off. "Suicide is Painless" is a song that became famous as the theme of the TV show "MASH." The song was sung during a fake suicide in the 1970 movie the TV show was based on. (Fox News)
Wide open field at Victor Alvarez Mar 12, 2009
He spent most weekends at Snow Summit or Bear Mountain working in some capacity. His passion grew to include the Snow Summit Race Team. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Ski report: 3/10/09 Mar 11, 2009
Bear Mountain: Mon 6:49am hard packed machine groomed 18 - 36 base 24 of 24 trails 100% open, 17 miles, 198 acres, 10 of 12 lifts, Mon-Fri: 8:30a-4:30p Sat/Sun: 8a-4:30p. Bear Valley: Mon 7:44am packed powder machine groomed 115 - 115 base 67 of 67 trails 100% open, 1280 acres, 9 of 9 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
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Though some may think it seems like a strange role for an owner to play, Bomberger said he often works with staff at the La Grande Taco Time as well as makes pizzas at Bear Mountain Pizza Company in La Grande. However, most of his history is at Taco Time. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• Idaho officials praise wolf delisting Mar 7, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your account. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ramirez Will Again Wear Uniform #99 Mar 6, 2009
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: On March 5, 1945, with war-time travel restrictions still in effect the Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain NY with 15 players in camp. Seven teams-the Browns Tigers Reds Indians Cubs Pirates and White Sox-are training in Indiana the most of any state. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Aeryn Kelly-Reitmeyer shows off one of her... Mar 5, 2009
The Brodown Showdown, held at Bear Mountain Resort Feb. 28, had jumps, rails and pipes for competitors to enjoy. The snowboard competition saw men, women and children ranging in age from 7 to 35 competing for the top prize, a 2,500 check. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Deputies sniff around for drugs Mar 5, 2009
Garland said two people were arrested at Bear Mountain Resort as a result. The two arrests were for possession of marijuana. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Crews contain small wildfire south of Rapid City Mar 4, 2009
The Hayward Volunteer Fire Department, along with the state's Bear Mountain Handcrew and Type 6 engines and supervisors responded. Mop-up operations will continue today. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Arvin School District Mulls Budget Cuts Feb 25, 2009
As it is we're number 1 in the state with the very lowest test scores," Elizabeth Alvarez, a first-grade teacher at Bear Mountain elementary school, said. "Imagine having a bigger class size. It's not going to get better. (KERO 23, CA)
William Johnston Feb 21, 2009
A 37-year resident of Big Bear Valley, William served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Bear Mountain. William was active in Old Miners Days during the 1980s and 1990s. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
REGION: Storm soaks area Feb 17, 2009
"We've got 7 to 10 inches of nice, fluffy power and it's still snowing," said Mindy Clark, marketing coordinator for Big Bear Mountain Resorts, which operates the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski areas. Clark said she expects droves of skiers and snowboarders to head up today to take advantage of a relatively rare opportunity. (North County Times)
Ski report: 2/9/09 Feb 10, 2009
Bear Mountain: Sun 6:55am packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 24 of 24 trails 100% open, 17 miles, 198 acres, 10 of 12 lifts, sm Mon-Fri: 8:30a-4:30p Sat/Sun: 8a-4:30p. Bear Valley: Sun 6:52am packed powder machine groomed 46 - 46 base 67 of 67 trails 100% open, 1280 acres, 9 of 9 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Junior Livestock Boosters plan dinner-dance Feb 8, 2009
Tickets are available at Turner s Wild West, Bear Mountain Guns, Calaveras Telephone, Country Feed 4-H Club/Farm Advisor s Office, any Junior Livestock Boosters member or by contacting Jim or Kathy Burns at 754-1939. Proceeds benefit participants in the Junior Livestock Auction during the Calaveras County Fair and scholarships for graduating seniors from Calaveras County High Schools. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Feb 8, 2009
Some ski runs were closed at Big Bear Mountain Resorts because of heavy rains. In Los Angeles County, the Department of Water and Power reported thousands of power outages in homes from Echo Park to Bel-Air. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Snow blankets Big Bear Feb 8, 2009
Fresh powder conditions are on the menu at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain today, as well as the Snowshoe the Bear event in the Village. Snowshoe the Bear includes a 5K, 10K and kids snowshoe races. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
