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
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SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake is preparing to light up the night sky by turning down the lights below. From August 14–16, 2026, Care for Big Bear and Visit Big Bear will host “SkyFest Big Bear”, a three-day celebration of science, discovery, and dark skies dedicated to astronomy, nocturnal wildlife, and combating light pollution. This year’s … [Read more...] about SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - High up in the Jeffrey pines of Big Bear Valley, the time had finally come for Jackie and Shadow’s two famous eaglets to trade the safety of the branch for the vast blue sky. But as millions of viewers watched online, nature decided to write its own unpredictable script. It was a breezy Sunday morning when Sandy and her sibling, Luna, were … [Read more...] about Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
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
San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work, the San Bernardino National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in the next few weeks, pending all required approvals. They estimate this work to continue through the new year as weather conditions allow. SBNF uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires