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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City CSD air differences over end of fire partnership

The City of Big Bear Lake has issued its account of why the Fire Protection District severed a joint powers agreement with Big Bear City CSD — but the other side of the story has yet to be fully told.

July 5, 20261 min read

Public safety

Companies to pay $4 million for 2020 El Dorado Fire sparked by gender reveal

An Ohio-based smoke bomb designer and two other firms have reached a settlement with the federal government over costs and damages from the blaze.

July 5, 20261 min read

Public safety

Small vegetation fire reported on Santa Barbara Ave in Sugarloaf

Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the incident the day after the July 4th holiday weekend.

July 5, 20261 min read