Mountain Matters

In this episode, we discuss the lack of closure on Replenish Big Bear, an update on the city's West End Development Committee, openings of spring locations, and several upcoming events. 

In this episode we break down the latest BBARWA meeting on Replenish Big Bear, discuss and new sustainability store in town, brace for more heavy snow this weekend, talk about local Earth Day events, and update listeners on new the Big Bear Pet Food Pantry.  

Matt Smith  is a world-class ultrarunner, and local event organizer. Matt finished second in the Ouray, Colorado 100-mile race, 4th in the 250-mile Cocodona race in Arizona, 7th in the 330K-Tor des Géants in the Italian Alps and boasts countless other top finishes. He is a member of Open Air Big Bear and runs Elevated Events. He helped start Big Bear's Kodiak Ultramarathon, started the Big Bear Turkey Trot and is organizing several amazing events in the Big Bear Valley this year. 

In this episode, we discuss a pivotal point in the Replenish Big Bear Project, progress in the Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot project, a successful Polar Plunge, a new Mountain Transit bus tracker and app, the City's purchase of the former Pong's restaurant and upcoming events. 

In this episode, we discuss the departure of VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital, a new West End Development Committee, a winter parking citation recap and announcement of a new city app, a speed bump for Replenish Big Bear, dimming hopes for Eagle pips, and an upcoming Health Fair. 

In this episode, we discuss the City of Big Bear Lake Special meeting held to discuss filling the vacancy of recently resigned Councilmember Bynette Mote,  Big Bear City CSD's progress on solving solid waste issues, a Big Bear Ham Radio Event, a great season but tough loss in the Championship for the Bears Basketball team and more. 

In this episode, we discuss the closure of Big Bear Valley's only movie theater due to the tragic passing of its longtime owner, progress in the Tractor Supply Store project, the Big Bear High School Boys Basketball Team's dominant playoff run and upcoming championship game, fire abatement recap, and more. 

In this episode, we discuss the resignation of City of Big Bear Lake Councilmember Bynette Mote, a re-filed recall notice against City of Big Bear Lake Mayor Perri Melnick, Community Block Grant Funds that went to local organizations, weather, the polar plunge, and more. 

In this episode, we discuss the oncoming storms, a 3-egg clutch laid by resident Eagles Jackie and Shadow,  an extended comment period for Replenish Big Bear, the latest City of Big Bear Lake news, and upcoming events and meetings.

In this bonus episode, we take a deep dive with City of Big Bear Lake Mayor Perri Melnick to learn more about her background, exciting upcoming projects for the City of Big Bear Lake as well as challenges and of course our rapid-fire questions.