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
82 episodes
Replenish Big Bear: Down the Drain - Mountain Matters - 08/16/2024
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 m...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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5:10
Bonus Cast - Visit Big Bear Leadership
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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49:08
Signs of Growth - Mountain Matters 8/08/2024
In this episode, we provide an update on new businesses, new road work, upcoming events, another successful Tour De Big Bear, and much more.
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4:43
Job Fair preview - Mountain Matters - 08/01/2024
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.
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4:51
Village Theaters Reopens - Mountain Matters - 07/25/2024
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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5:24
Bonus Cast - Big Bear Lake City Manager Erik Sund
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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56:38
Summer Road Work - Mountain Matters - 05/16/2024
In this episode, we discuss some important road closures, upcoming events, opening days, the return of Best of Big Bear and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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3:43
Bonus Cast - Beth Wheat
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 challeng...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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49:26
Bonus Cast - Big Bear Lake Councilmember Randy Putz
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, w...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:13:08
RIP John Friel - Mountain Matters - 04/17/2024
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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5:00
Spring Openings and Events - Mountain Matters - 04/10/2024
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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3:56
Rewind, Reuse, Renew - Mountain Matters - 03/28/2024
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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4:08
Bonus Cast - Big Bear Ultrarunner Matt Smith
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 cou...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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43:03
Replenish or Relinquish - Mountain Matters - 03/21/2024
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 P...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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4:20
West End Development - Mountain Matters - 03/14/2024
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 pi...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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4:35
Vacancy remains - Mountain Matters - 2/29/2024
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 Ev...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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5:04
Final Showing - Mountain Matters - 02/22/2024
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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3:34
Stepping down, plunging in - Mountain Matters - 02/17/2024
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, ...
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3:05
Three Eagle Eggs - Mountain Matters - 2/1/2024
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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3:29
Bonus Cast - Big Bear Lake Mayor Perri Melnick
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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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:03
New Superintendent - Mountain Matters - 01/25/2024
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming retirement of BVUSD Superintendent Mary Suzuki and the man chosen to fill her shoes, Manny Marquez, public comments sought on the Castle Rock Parking Lot and Replenish Big Bear, Blood Donor Month and Ski...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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3:14
New Laws - Mountain Matters - 01/04/2024
In this episode, we discuss several of the new California laws that went into effect January 1, events to book for 2024, a free Naloxone training session, the winter's first significant snowfall and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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3:17
Bonus Cast - CSD Director Michael Eagleson
In this bonus cast we get to know Big Bear City CSD Director Michael Eagleson, one of the Valley's newest leaders. Eagleson was appointed to the board to fill the seat of Director John Green after his untimely passing.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:32
"Recalling" 2023 - Mountain Matters - 12/28/2023
In this episode, we discuss new Big Bear Fire Authority Board Leadership, a Moonridge Corridor Project Award, yet another City of Big Bear Lake recall effort and New Year's activities around the mountain.
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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3:22
Carrying The Torch - Mountain Matters - 12/21/2023
In this episode, we discuss the first time in the City of Big Bear Lake's history that women have filled the role of both Mayor and Mayor Pro tem, upcoming events, Dialysis' debut at BVCHD, a Replenish Big Bear update and more.
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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3:04