Public safety
Vegetation fire reported near Bear Mountain Ski Resort on Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake Fire Department dispatch logged the call on August 22; fire size and containment status could not be confirmed.
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Edition
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Government
Federal Roadless Rule rollback would put millions of acres of California forest — including San Bernardino National Forest land — at risk
A proposed rule change would strip protections from more than 4 million acres of California roadless forest. Residents have until September 21 to weigh in.
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Business
$15 million lakefront estate signals a new era for Big Bear real estate
A nearly 10,000-square-foot contemporary home hits the market as listing agents say luxury buyers are increasingly choosing Big Bear over Tahoe and Aspen.
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Community
Petition seeks to bring bald eagle Jackie's remains back to Big Bear Valley
Federal wildlife law typically prevents locally keeping a bald eagle's remains — but supporters are asking for an exception.
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