Community
FOBBV addresses speculation about Shadow and a visiting eagle near the Big Bear nest
The wildlife group says the young eagle's behavior is seasonal and normal, as Jackie continues her recovery at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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Edition
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Recreation
San Diego man dies after rock climbing accident in Big Bear
Andy Ferrarone, 33, was injured on July 12 and died three days later; a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.
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Public safety
Mother and boyfriend sentenced to prison in death of Sugarloaf toddler Henry Wheatley Brown
The case raises unresolved questions about why county child welfare workers and the Sheriff's Department failed to act on repeated warnings before Henry died in October 2023.
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Government
Big Bear Lake's Rep. Obernolte introduces landmark federal AI regulation bill
The bipartisan Frontier Act would set minimum safety rules and give the federal government emergency powers to pause dangerous AI models — but consumer advocates and state officials have raised concerns.
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Recreation
Ryan Pinkerton defends national downhill title on his home mountain
The Big Bear racer edged out runner-up Maples by less than a second to claim back-to-back USA Cycling Elite Men's Downhill crowns.
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Recreation
Morton Peak Fire Lookout temporarily closed to visitors
Hikers and sightseers planning a trip to the popular summit above Highway 38 should check ahead before heading out.
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Recreation
Big Bear Dam Keepers House temporarily closed to visitors
The historic 1890 granite structure near Big Bear Dam is off-limits for now, with no reopening timeline confirmed.
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Recreation
Mountain Home Village Scenic Overlook temporarily closed, reason unknown
The U.S. Forest Service has marked the Highway 38 pullout as closed, but has not published an explanation or reopening timeline.
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Recreation
Juan Diego Flat OHV Road 7S04 closed due to Fairview Fire
The 3.5-mile off-highway route remains shut indefinitely — here's what OHV riders need to know.
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Recreation
Carbine Flat Spur A OHV road temporarily closed on San Bernardino National Forest
The 4.8-mile route connects to BLM land and serves as a key corridor toward Deep Creek Road in Hesperia.
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Recreation
Pineknot Family Campground near Big Bear Lake temporarily closed, reason unknown
The Forest Service has flagged the popular 47-site campground as temporarily closed, but has not publicly explained why or for how long.
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Recreation
Santa Ana River Recreation Area temporarily closed by U.S. Forest Service
No reason has been given for the closure, leaving anglers and visitors who rely on this popular mountain fishing corridor without answers.
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Recreation
USDA Forest Service temporarily closes Big Bear Lake Recreation Area
The closure affects national forest recreation across Big Bear Lake, Holcomb Valley, Lone Valley, and the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness.
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