Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - On August 11, 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that Jackie, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle who captured worldwide attention through the Big Bear Eagle Cam, died overnight on August 9 while under intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center. While Jackie’s medical battle has been widely followed over the past three … [Read more...] about Jackie’s Remains to Be Sent to National Eagle Repository After Necropsy
Jackie, Big Bear’s Iconic Bald Eagle, Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake’s well?known bald eagle matriarch, Jackie, is recovering at a Southern California wildlife rehabilitation facility after being found grounded and unable to fly following an altercation with two juvenile eagles near the Grout Bay Picnic Area (known locally by some as Dana Point Park) on the North Shore. On July 16, observers … [Read more...] about Jackie, Big Bear’s Iconic Bald Eagle, Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Winds, Snow, and Downed Trees Mark Big Bear’s First Major Storm Series
Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA — Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12noon- The first series of winter storms of the year is creating significant challenges across the Big Bear Valley, with road closures, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions reported throughout the morning. State Route 18 remains closed in both directions from the Big Bear Dam to Green Valley Lake after … [Read more...] about Winds, Snow, and Downed Trees Mark Big Bear’s First Major Storm Series
Tonight’s Halloween Events for Youth, Teens and Families
Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA – Tonight’s Halloween festivities will take you throughout the Big Bear Valley with many fun activities for youth, teens and families to take advantage of. Halloween in the Village and Village Concert – The City of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear invites everyone to celebrate Halloween in the Big Bear Lake Village tonight Friday, … [Read more...] about Tonight’s Halloween Events for Youth, Teens and Families
Potential for Another Public Safety Power Shutoff for Tuesday, August 5th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has restored power from today’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. As a precaution, SCE has placed one of their supply lines on standby for re-energization due to the nearby Gold Fire. However, an additional period of … [Read more...] about Potential for Another Public Safety Power Shutoff for Tuesday, August 5th