Thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s Mountain breakfast poll. I asked where you’d take friends or family for breakfast when they visit the mountain, and the responses were great. I’ve included the results below in this week’s Business Spotlight.

Here’s what’s happening around the mountain this week.

A typical early-spring pattern continues across the mountain.

Thursday (Mar 19)
High: 56° | Low: 37°
Partly sunny with cool morning temperatures.

Friday (Mar 20)
High: 58° | Low: 38°
Mostly sunny and calm.

Saturday (Mar 21)
High: 60° | Low: 39°
Clear skies and a great day to be outside.

Sunday (Mar 22)
High: 59° | Low: 38°
Mild afternoon with light mountain winds.

Expect cool mornings and comfortable afternoons — pretty ideal mountain weather.

Thursday – March 19

• Twin Peaks Farmers Market
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Local produce, baked goods, crafts, and mountain vendors. [26012 CA-189, Twin Peaks, CA 92391]

Friday – March 20

• Mafia Weekend at the Lodge (Friday March 20 - Sunday March 22)
If you enjoy the strategic game of Mafia, you’ll love this full weekend of the game at Lake Arrowhead Bruin Woods. Register here. [850 Willow Creek Road Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 United States]

Saturday – March 21

• Mountains Little League Opening Day Carnival
1:00 AM - 2:00 PM [2929 Running Springs Road Running Springs, Ca]

• Lucky Charm Junk Journal Craft
$25 per person. Create a charmed chain to go across the outside of your journal. Reigning Pages Book Shoppe [26890 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317]

Sunday – March 22

• Rim of the World Farmers Market — Lake Arrowhead
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Local food, vendors, and crafts. [27400 CA-18 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352]

Last week I asked:

“Where would you take friends or family for breakfast when they visit the mountain?”

Here’s what the community said.

Crestline
• Crestline Cafe — 11
• Heart Rock Cafe — 2
• Top Town Cafe — 2
• Sweet Peas — 1
• Higher Grounds Coffee Co — 1

Running Springs
• Old Country Coffee Shop — 7
• Red Cabin — 2
• Lulubelles — 2
• Victoria’s Family Restaurant — 1

Lake Arrowhead / Cedar Glen
• Cedar Glen Inn — 8
• Belgian Waffle Works — 6
• Mountain Coffee Co — 2
• Malt Shop — 2

Blue Jay
• Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille — 3
• Spade and Spatula — 1

Rim Forest
• Osorio Brothers — 6
• Cliffhanger — 1

Looks like Crestline Cafe, Cedar Glen Inn, Belgian Waffle Works, Old Country Coffee Shop, and Osorio Brothers are some of the mountain’s breakfast favorites.

Thanks to everyone who voted!

Cal Fire Highlights Early Fire Season Concerns

With a drier winter and warming temperatures heading into spring, Cal Fire is already warning of elevated fire risk across the San Bernardino Mountains earlier than usual this year.

Officials note that lighter snowpack and longer dry stretches can lead to dry vegetation sooner in the season, increasing the potential for wildfires as early as late spring.

Mountain residents are encouraged to:
• Begin clearing defensible space around homes
• Remove dead vegetation and debris
• Stay aware of local fire restrictions as they’re announced

While conditions can still change with late-season storms, early preparation is key — especially in mountain communities where fire risk is always top of mind.

A few job opportunities around the mountain communities:

Summit Auto Spa
Summit Auto Spa is looking for an Auto Detailer to join their team. Interested applicants should reach out to them via Facebook here.

Rim of the World Unified School District
Substitute teachers and support staff positions.

Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
Guest services, hospitality, and housekeeping roles.

Mountain Community Hospital
Healthcare and administrative roles available.

Local Restaurants & Cafés
Several restaurants around Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and Running Springs are hiring servers and kitchen staff heading into spring.

If your mountain business is hiring, reply and I’ll include your listing next week.

That wraps up this week’s Mountain Weekly!

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See you up the hill,
Tim Hoh
Publisher, The Mountain Weekly