Big Bear News, Big Bear, CA - UPDATED 3/7/26: In a remarkable display of resilience, Big Bear’s world famous bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow have begun a second egg clutch just weeks after losing their first two eggs of the season. The news has sparked excitement and renewed hope among the thousands who follow the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) live nest cams. On the … [Read more...] about Jackie & Shadow Begin a Hopeful Second Egg Clutch in Big Bear Valley
Snowfall Builds as Winter Systems Move Through Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A cold, active winter pattern continues across the San Bernardino Mountains this week, with multiple waves of snow, gusty winds, and rapidly changing road conditions. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 12 noon on Wednesday as this system moves through. Early Week (Mon–Tue): Today’s first surge brings steady snowfall, daytime highs … [Read more...] about Snowfall Builds as Winter Systems Move Through Big Bear
Jackie and Shadow Welcome First Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s most famous eagle residents kicked off the 2026 nesting season with a moment thousands of eagle?cam watchers had been waiting for. At 4:32 p.m. on January 23, 2026, Jackie, our well?known female bald eagle, laid her first egg of the year. By midafternoon, views of the live eagle-cam, provided by the Friends of the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Jackie and Shadow Welcome First Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Lake City Council at their December 10, 2025 meeting, appointed Randall Putz to serve as Mayor in 2026, marking his third term as Mayor and continuing a long record of dedicated public service to the community. This appointment reflects the confidence of his colleagues in his leadership, experience, and commitment to … [Read more...] about Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern begins today September 8th, at 3:00 p.m. until September 9th, at 9:00 p.m. If SCE … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm