When it comes to choice for ethnic foods here in Big Bear–well there hasn’t been much to choose from. So, it was exciting news to find that the Himalayan Restaurant opened just over a week and a half ago. Kesar Bhandari and Ram Khadka consolidated their Himalayan Collection (clothing and goods) into one location and [...]

This morning I awoke early and imagine my surprise when I began to see snowflakes falling. It was not a few flurries as described by So. Cal. weathermen–it was full on snow. In fact, it lasted over three hours before it began to turn to flurries. Heh, heh, heh. I win HM! Didn’t I say [...]

I mentioned that I was just down in Sierra Madre—and the air was filled with the fragrance of the blossoms. If you are looking for a day trip, this Sunday is the annual Wisteria Festival in Sierra Madre. The event has roots back to 1918 when an estimated 12,000 people attended the first public Wisteria [...]