Extreme Heat Watch for the San Bernardino Mountains through 8 p.m. today
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as of 9:10 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceAir Quality Alert for the San Bernardino Mountains through 8 p.m. today
as of 1:50 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceBig Bear Mountain Resort's three-night outdoor dining series pairs buffet-style BBQ and live music with sunset views from the top of Snow Summit on September 10, 11, and 12, 2026.
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The long-running mountain jazz festival is approaching nearly two decades of bringing live music to Big Bear Valley, with this year's event reportedly coming up soon.
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The free community event connects local job seekers with area employers and resources at City Hall on Big Bear Boulevard.
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Emergency responders were dispatched to the airport grounds on East Mountain View Boulevard following a reported aircraft incident; details remain limited.
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The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council's curbside chipping program has a handful of deadlines left in 2026 — here's how to sign up and what to know before you pile your brush.
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A BMW and a cement-hauling big rig collided near Meridian Road on August 25, shutting down the highway for hours and prompting rescue helicopter responses for both drivers.
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The Big Bear Municipal Water District's May 7 meeting covered summer event planning, a $50,000 fish-stocking donation, and an early look at the district's fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
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Water district officials say year-over-year levels are tracking similarly to 2025, but the final picture depends on how much snowpack melts this spring.
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A landmark essay by Alex Ross chronicles a turbulent year for Shadow, Jackie, and the hundreds of thousands of viewers who followed every moment from their nest near Big Bear Lake.
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Staff writer Alex Ross profiled the beloved bald eagle nest near Big Bear Lake, capturing Jackie's death, a habitat victory, and the prospect of a new mate for Shadow.
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The outdoor concert is free to attend, making it an easy late-summer outing for Big Bear Valley locals and visitors alike.
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The young female eagle from the Prado Basin has been singing, nest-tidying, and even mugging for the nest camera — but it's still far too early to know if she and Shadow will mate.
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"Thriving Together" held its first meeting Tuesday, welcoming anyone in the community who is raising a child with disabilities.
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The multi-sport obstacle course designed for children runs August 28–30 at Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake.
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The two-day festival promises trail runs, mountain biking, paddle races, and family-friendly fun over a full weekend at the lake.
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NWS San Diego has issued a Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday for lower-elevation mountain areas, warning of dangerous temperatures and elevated risk of heat illness.
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The August 6 meeting also honored a late director and revealed a 13% dip in lake launches this season.
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The three-day dark sky festival drew astronomy enthusiasts and families to venues across Big Bear Lake — and it's already worth penciling in for next year.
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The Ontario Tower Buzzers hosted a "Fly High, Jackie" night at ONT Field, drawing fans from across the Inland Empire to celebrate Big Bear's beloved bald eagle.
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The 360-foot replica wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for four days at the end of the month.
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