Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News- Nearly 300 tires have been illegally dumped in the San Bernardino National Forest, sparking a serious warning from law enforcement and forest protection officers. The growing pile of trash not only creates an "ugly mess" but poses a significant public health risk and a severe wildfire hazard to Southern California. "Tire dumping is a … [Read more...] about Forest Officials Warn of Severe Penalties for Illegal Tire Dumping
Jackie and Shadow Lay Second Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s celebrated bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, added a second egg to their 2026 clutch on Monday evening, marking another milestone in a nesting season already drawing tens of thousands of viewers to the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) eagle cam. The second egg arrived at 5:18 p.m. on January 26, 2026, three days after Jackie … [Read more...] about Jackie and Shadow Lay Second Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Jackie and Shadow Welcome First Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s most famous eagle residents kicked off the 2026 nesting season with a moment thousands of eagle?cam watchers had been waiting for. At 4:32 p.m. on January 23, 2026, Jackie, our well?known female bald eagle, laid her first egg of the year. By midafternoon, views of the live eagle-cam, provided by the Friends of the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Jackie and Shadow Welcome First Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Highway 38 to Open December 24 as Emergency Repairs Continue
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - Big Bear News - Caltrans says there’s good news for mountain travelers: State Route 38 is expected to soft open on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4 p.m. after weeks of emergency repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Mario. Crews have been working intensively at several damaged sections near Angelus Oaks — including postmiles 21.12, 23.90, and … [Read more...] about Highway 38 to Open December 24 as Emergency Repairs Continue
Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA - With heavy rains expected this week, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at three locations. The City provides the bags, the sand and shovels. The bags are not pre-filled, you must fill them yourself. The self service Big Bear Lake locations are below and available while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses