Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA – The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIES). The 2026 EBBIE recipients are Big Bear Vacations, The Bowling Barn, and Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority (Mountain Transit). The recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Membership … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Announces 2026 Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIE) Recipients
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Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District To Partner with San Bernardino County Fire District
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA – At the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District (BBLFPD) Special Meeting on April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors demonstrated its ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources by carefully evaluating how Big Bear Lake’s taxpayer dollars are allocated and utilized for the benefit of the community. The discussion centered on … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District To Partner with San Bernardino County Fire District
Big Bear Honors the Life and Legacy of Coach Dave Griffiths
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The news of Coach Dave Griffiths’ passing has settled heavily across Big Bear Valley, touching families, former students, and colleagues who knew him as far more than a coach. For decades, he was a steady, grounding presence at Big Bear High School and the kind of educator whose influence stretched well beyond the field. His years leading the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Honors the Life and Legacy of Coach Dave Griffiths
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
Passing of Sandy Steers, Leader of the Big Bear Eagle Cam and Longtime Conservation Advocate
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) have announced the heartbreaking news that Executive Director Sandy Steers passed away on the evening of February 11, 2026. In their statement, the organization shared, “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness to let our Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle family know that Sandy Steers passed away.” No additional … [Read more...] about Passing of Sandy Steers, Leader of the Big Bear Eagle Cam and Longtime Conservation Advocate