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Meetings and events today, plus every story published this morning.
Power shutoff likely for Big Bear Valley within hours, SCE warns. Southern California Edison is warning of an imminent Public Safety Power Shutoff across the valley due to fire weather conditions and strong winds. Residents should prepare now by charging devices, securing medications that require refrigeration, and reviewing emergency plans.
Several events are on the calendar today: Skyline at Sundown and the Big Bear Rodeo at the mountain resort, Labor Day Weekend Glow Golf, a full roster of Labor Day Weekend activities, Taco Tuesday at The Moonridge Room, and Maple Hills Trail Work Days. Rain showers are likely tonight as tropical moisture from Hurricane Marie moves in, with Sunday looking soggy and scattered showers possible before clearing Labor Day under sunny skies.
Big Bear Lake's inaugural Labor Day Weekend Rodeo features thrilling rodeo action with bull riding and barrel racing, p…
Join us September 4-6, 2026 at Bear Mountain Golf Course for Glow Golf - a 9-hole extravaganza with a glow in the dark…
Beat the heat this Labor Day weekend at Big Bear Mountain Resort with SoCal's best hiking and biking trails, family-fri…
After the beloved Big Bear bald eagle died on August 9, 2026, federal law sets the course for what happens next — her feathers and remains will be distributed to federally recognized tribes for cultural and ceremonial use.
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Big Bear Fire Department, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service knocked down a residential blaze at 1209 Aspen Drive in under 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon, saving neighboring homes from a fire that had already jumped into surrounding vegetation.
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Community members are asking federal authorities for a rare exemption to keep the beloved bald eagle's remains in Big Bear Valley — but the law that routes them elsewhere exists to protect a sacred Native American right.
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The free waterfront event on Sunday, September 6th features dozens of illuminated vessels along the south shore followed by a synchronized drone show over Pine Knot Marina.
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A single-occupant aircraft came down in a field at the east end of the runway Thursday evening, triggering a major emergency response and an NTSB investigation.
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The first bald eagle known to hatch in Big Bear Valley in modern history, Jackie drew millions of viewers to her Jeffrey pine nest and became a symbol of the valley's wild character — her death leaves a quiet nest and an uncertain future for her mate, Shadow.
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Sophomore Ryder Prudhomme steps in under center as Big Bear High opens its 2026 season without two-year starter Mason Duprey, who is facing knee surgery.
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Bear Valley Electric says 90% of major outages trace back to Southern California Edison's transmission lines — not local failures — leaving residents with nearly two days of lost power in 2025 alone.
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Breakthrough Task Force's drug-free skateboarding event drew competitors as young as 5 to Sugarloaf Skatepark on August 8, with returning champion Trey Lanza sweeping the advanced division and Best Trick honors.
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The city has issued a formal notice of intention to update the rules governing financial disclosures and potential conflicts for city officials and designated employees.
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The Grizzlies rolled past the Ranchers in a nonleague blowout at home, with the program declaring itself back on track.
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A resolution passed August 28 designates September 4 as a day to remember Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, whose fans spanned the globe.
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Big Bear Mountain Resort is hosting three evenings of summit dining, sunset views, and live entertainment on September 10, 11, and 12, 2026 — but tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
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A Riverside man working on State Highway 38 was struck and killed Monday, and the driver — a Big Bear Lake resident — was arrested at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Friends of BBHS is inviting the public to a first responder salute and remembrance event at 6:15 a.m. on September 11 in the high school quad.
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