Mountain Matters
Everything you need to know about the Big Bear Valley and San Bernardino Mountains in five minutes or less, every week. Additional bonus episodes will be longer and dive deeper into issues facing our communities.
Episodes
In this episode, we discuss what looks to be the end of the Replenish Big Bear Project, the local candidates that are up for election in November, Grocery Outlet's announcement that they are five week's away from opening, upcoming events, and more.
In this bonus cast, we sit down with Visit Big Bear's new CEO Travis Scott and Events Coordinator John Jackson to discuss their vision for the organization, the interworking of their funding, and exciting upcoming events.
In this episode, we provide an update on new businesses, new road work, upcoming events, another successful Tour De Big Bear, and much more.
In this episode we discuss the upcoming local job fair, the Big Bear Fire Department's new truck, a free youth event, road work to be prepared for, upcoming events and more.
In this episode we discuss the resignation of a Big Bear City CSD director, the reopening of the Valley's only movie theater, the neverending saga of summer roadwork, the new MWD General Manager, Upcoming events and more.
In this episode, we sit down with City of Big Bear Lake Manager Erik Sund. We learn more about his background and history and hear what he believes the city's biggest challenges and opportunities are.
In this episode, we discuss some important road closures, upcoming events, opening days, the return of Best of Big Bear and more.
In this bonus cast, we sit down with Beth Wheat, a lover of the arts and executive Director of the Lighthouse Project and the Big Bear Theater Project. We discuss her background, her hopes for the future of the Big Bear Valley, and the challenges we've all overcome.
In this bonus cast, we sit down with City of Big Bear Lake three-term councilmember and two-time mayor Randy Putz. We discuss his background, how he came to call Big Bear Valley home, his views on the biggest challenges facing the city, what he's most excited about for the future, his thoughts on Replenish Big Bear, and of course our rapid-fire questions.
In this episode, we discuss the passing of former BVCHD CEO John Friel, a free "Parenting in a Digital World" seminar hosted by BVUSD, The lake's highest level since 2013, Maifest's steinholding stakes, upcoming events, and more.
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 se...
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.
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