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Planning Commission approves 2025 Turkey Trot route and permit, finds event exempt from CEQA
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously approved Major Special Event Application 2025-029 for the Turkey Trot on the Moonridge Corridor, finding the event categorically exempt from CEQA and recording the resolution as passed 5-0; staff said public-safety notifications and first aid provisions are part of event logistics.
The Big Bear Lake Planning Commission unanimously approved a major special event permit for the 2025 Turkey Trot, granting use of a vacant lot at 42630 Moonridge Road, the Moonridge Corridor multi-use trail, sidewalks and several city streets for a three-mile holiday-themed run on Nov. 27, 2025. Commissioners moved to adopt the resolution and recorded a 5-0 vote; the chair noted the resolution will take effect in 10 days unless an appeal is filed.
Staff summarized the application and logistics, saying the Turkey Trot began in 2013 and was previously held at Meadow Park. The applicant, Matt Smith (doing business as Open Air Big Bear),…
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