By Mary-Justine Lanyon Two of the Blue Jay business owners – Bev Eskew and Chad Logan – sat down to chat about their village. “The businesses that are here are thriving,” Logan said. He acknowledged that several storefronts are currently empty but noted there...
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It’s Grocery Outlet’s 80th anniversary
It was on June 11, 1946, that James Read founded what became Grocery Outlet. It transitioned from buying and selling World War II government surplus food to launching its independent operator store model in 1973. That was followed by the addition of fresh produce and...
A festival with style and sass
Blue Jay Jazz Festival fans have to be patient for only two more weeks. The 19th annual Festival is a three-day extravaganza worth the wait. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Tavern Bay Beach Club’s outdoor venue. Treat yourself to a beverage at the new...
Jazz is on the horizon
The magical Blue Jay Jazz Festival is coming Aug. 27 to Aug. 29 with world-class jazz artists and resident musicians. Lake Arrowhead is home to some remarkable jazz musicians who work in Los Angeles, across the country and beyond. The festival begins on Thursday, Aug....
Treasure hunting on the mountain
By Mary-Justine Lanyon It’s an idea that grew out of the two Community Givebacks that Chad Logan organized. Logan learned about the incredible amount of surplus goods that are available each year. Why not, he thought, bring some of those goods to the mountain....
New store opening in Blue Jay brings big savings to the mountain
By CECILIA PONCE DE LEON Owner/Publisher Grand opening May 2nd! There’s a new reason to stop and shop in Blue Jay. Mountain Deals, Bargain & Bin Finds has officially opened its doors, offering a wide variety of discounted and brand-name items right in the...









