Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The mystery surrounding the death of Big Bear Valley’s beloved bald eagle Jackie has finally been answered, bringing both closure and renewed reflection to the Big Bear community who have followed her life and the lives of her eaglets. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, working alongside the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and … [Read more...] about Jackie’s Final Chapter: Avian Flu Identified as Primary Cause in Death of Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle
BVES Deploys Robot Technology to Quickly, Affordably Harden Grid Against Wildfire
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. (BVES) has partnered with wildfire prevention startup Witching Hour to deploy a novel robot technology aimed at hardening the grid against fire danger. The solution allows BVES to insulate bare wires in place, a method that costs just a fraction of traditional wire hardening methods while allowing the … [Read more...] about BVES Deploys Robot Technology to Quickly, Affordably Harden Grid Against Wildfire
18-year-old Female Falls at the Big Bear Dam
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 11:03 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station were dispatched to the Big Bear Dam at 37800 Big Bear Boulevard, in Big Bear Lake, for a search and rescue of an 18-year-old female that had fallen. When deputies arrived, they learned the female was under the Highway 18 Bridge with friends when she fell from the top of the … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Female Falls at the Big Bear Dam
Line Fire Update: October 4, 2024 – As of 3pm, All Evacuation Warnings lifted for the Big Bear Valley
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - 3 PM UPDATE: Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for Big Bear Lake and Boulder Bay, from Division Dr. west to the Big Bear Dam.The Line fire is currently mapped at 43,965 and 79% contained with 1856 fire personnel working the fire.A Community Meeting has been scheduled at the Big Bear Performing Arts Center at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, … [Read more...] about Line Fire Update: October 4, 2024 – As of 3pm, All Evacuation Warnings lifted for the Big Bear Valley
Highway 38 Closes Again – Another Round of Heavy Rain Batters the Area.
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – September 13, 2022, 11:00 AM - HIGHWAY 38 IS NOW OPEN. Watch for possible rocks and debris down on the roadway as well as crews working in the area. Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – September 12, 2022, 10:00 PM - Heavy rain fell for the third day in a row prompting the closure of Highway 38 from Bryant Street to Lake Williams Road. … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Closes Again – Another Round of Heavy Rain Batters the Area.