City of Big Bear Lake to host annual job fair at City Hall on Aug. 27
The free community event connects local job seekers with area employers and resources at City Hall on Big Bear Boulevard.
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Big Bear's eagle cam gets the New Yorker treatment — but this year's story was hard to watch
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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Shadow the bald eagle and newcomer Kaydee are spending more time together over Big Bear Lake
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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New support group for parents of children with disabilities launches in Big Bear Valley
"Thriving Together" held its first meeting Tuesday, welcoming anyone in the community who is raising a child with disabilities.
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Minor league tribute raises $10,252 for Friends of Big Bear Valley in Jackie's honor
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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Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall coming to Swim Beach in Big Bear Lake this September
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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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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San Bernardino County bringing job fair and resource event to Big Bear Lake on Aug. 27
The county event connects residents with employers and local services — full details pending confirmation from Supervisor Rowe's office.
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Big Bear Foresters 4-H to cut ribbon on new garden and facility Aug. 27
The community is invited to tour the new space, meet local youth members, and help welcome the club as a new Chamber member.
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Minor league baseball team to honor Jackie the bald eagle with Big Bear fundraiser night
The Ontario Tower Buzzers will donate half of ticket proceeds to the Friends of Big Bear Valley at an August 23 tribute game.
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Scammers exploit Jackie's death with fake memorial merchandise, Ojai Raptor Center warns
The wildlife facility that cared for the beloved Big Bear bald eagle says some sellers are falsely claiming their products benefit the center.
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Scammers are cashing in on Jackie the bald eagle's death — here's how to buy the real thing
The Ojai Raptor Center is warning fans that unauthorized vendors are selling merchandise bearing Jackie's image, some falsely claiming to benefit the center.
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Jackie the bald eagle dies after three weeks of intensive care
Big Bear's beloved nest cam star, who had called the valley home for at least 15 years, passed away on August 10 at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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Shadow finds company: a new eagle visits Big Bear nest weeks after Jackie's death
A 4.5-year-old sub-adult bald eagle designated KD1 has been spotted perching alongside Shadow, raising cautious hopes for the future of the iconic nest.
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Fake Jackie merchandise scam targets Big Bear eagle fans — here's what to know
The Ojai Raptor Center is warning the public that unauthorized sellers are falsely claiming proceeds benefit the center or local Big Bear groups.
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A new eagle at the nest: Shadow spotted with young visitor KD1 just days after Jackie's death
Friends of Big Bear Valley says it's too early to know if a bond is forming — breeding season won't arrive until December or January.
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Shadow returns to the nest — and he may have brought a new friend
Weeks after Jackie's death, the beloved Big Bear eagle is back at the nest with a young visitor named KD1, sparking cautious hope among the millions who follow the livestream.
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Shadow spotted with new eagle companion weeks after Jackie's death
A young banded eagle called KD1 has been visiting the Big Bear nest, raising hopes — and questions — about what comes next for the valley's beloved bald eagle.
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Shadow returns: Big Bear's famous bald eagle spotted at nest with a new companion
Friends of Big Bear Valley's live nest cam caught the reunion — but Jackie's fate and the newcomer's identity remain uncertain.
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Jackie, Big Bear Valley's beloved bald eagle, has died
The eagle who drew millions of viewers to her nest leaves behind a conservation legacy — and a grieving mountain community.
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