Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning prescribed burns in the Big Bear area. The late wet winter and current spring conditions are ideal for prescribed burning. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa, southwest of Big Bear Lake, is expected to last through next week if conditions remain safe and productive for burning. The … [Read more...] about Prescribe Burn Bluff Mesa – Sight and Smell of Smoke Today
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New DWP Rebates Now Available
Big Bear News, Big Bear Lake, CA - The City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water is offering their customers ways to save water in the yard this Spring with a suite of new rebates available. The DWP has doubled turf removal incentives to one dollar per square foot and is now offering rebates on rain barrels, WaterSense certified smart irrigation controllers and WaterSense … [Read more...] about New DWP Rebates Now Available
More Closures from City Officials Discouraging Snow Play Activities
Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: The City of Big Bear Lake has put snow conditions in effect as of 10am today which means that plow operations are in effect and there is no parking on city streets. During this snow event today through Thursday, the City of Big Bear Lake strongly discourages mountain snow play activities, particularly by visitors traveling to the mountain … [Read more...] about More Closures from City Officials Discouraging Snow Play Activities
Big Bear Lake’s Young Eagle “Simba” Takes Flight
Big Bear, CA - At 6:19am this morning, Big Bear's baby eagle Simba, who seemed reluctant to leave the nest, spread his wings and flew gracefully from his perch. On March 6th, Jackie, an eagle also born in Big Bear, laid the egg that Simba would hatch from on April 14th. He survived winter storms, earthquakes, and the loss of his eagle brother, Cookie. He thrived and grew strong … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake’s Young Eagle “Simba” Takes Flight
Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A 10-week-old bald eagle made famous by hatching live on a webcam earlier this year has yet to take his first flight, prompting San Bernardino National Forest officials to extend a closure around the nest on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Juvenile bald eagles typically take their first flight 10 to 12 weeks after hatching. “He turned 10 weeks … [Read more...] about Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended