Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Fire Authority has reported that at approximately 6:22 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Big Bear Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported aircraft incident in the area of Greenway Drive in Big Bear City.Responding resources included Medic Engine 282, Medic Engine 283, Medic Ambulance 282, Medic Ambulance 281, and … [Read more...] about Pilot Suffers Critical Injuries After Aircraft Incident Near Big Bear Airport
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Residential and Vegetation Fire on Aspen in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Big Bear Fire Department units, along with CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service, were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire in the vicinity of Bear Mountain Resort. Several Big Bear Fire Department units were already staged at Bear Mountain Resort for the Grand Prix motorcycle … [Read more...] about Residential and Vegetation Fire on Aspen in Big Bear Lake
Petition Seeks Exemption To Return Bald Eagle Jackie’s Remains To Big Bear
Big Bear Lake CA - Big Bear News -Following the loss of Big Bear’s famed bald eagle, Jackie, community members and local advocates are rallying behind a petition asking federal authorities for a special exemption to allow her remains to return to Big Bear Valley. Under standard federal wildlife law, all deceased bald eagles are sent to the National Eagle Repository in … [Read more...] about Petition Seeks Exemption To Return Bald Eagle Jackie’s Remains To Big Bear
Jackie’s Remains to Be Sent to National Eagle Repository After Necropsy
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
Big Bear Boat Parade of Lights and Drone Show Returns for Labor Day Weekend
BIG BEAR NEWS - BIG BEAR LAKE CA - Get ready for a dazzling waterfront tradition on Big Bear Lake! The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear present the 3rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights on Sunday, September 6th. Starting at 7:30 PM, watch dozens of brightly illuminated local vessels light up the night along the south shoreline, starting near the dam and moving east. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Boat Parade of Lights and Drone Show Returns for Labor Day Weekend