Free curbside brush chipping returns to Big Bear Valley through September
The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council is picking up and chipping brush at no cost to residents — but you have to register before the pile is at the curb.
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Jackie, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, dies at 14
The eagle who captivated more than a million followers worldwide with her nest-cam livestream passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 10.
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Big Bear's beloved eagle Jackie is being treated in Ventura County — and the community can say thanks
Jackie the eagle has been under care at the Ojai Raptor Center since July 17, and supporters are being encouraged to mail the center a card of appreciation.
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Big Bear shelter joins Clear the Shelters campaign all August long
Adoption fees are covered, and each new pet comes with spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccines — plus 30 days of free pet insurance.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley hits $10 million land conservation goal
A $5.5 million donation from Anna and Greg Brockman pushed the fundraiser across the finish line ahead of its deadline.
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AI-generated fakes about Jackie the eagle are disrupting care at Ojai Raptor Center
The Ventura-based facility treating Big Bear's beloved bald eagle is urging the public to stop sharing fabricated content — and to give staff the space to do their work.
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Free online high school diploma program available to Big Bear Valley adults through county library
San Bernardino County Library is offering eligible adults a no-cost, accredited diploma through the Career Online High School program.
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Job & Resource Fair coming to Big Bear Lake in August
The free event at Hofert Hall will connect job seekers with employers across multiple industries and San Bernardino County departments.
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Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie still anemic, cause of illness unknown
The iconic eagle has been under veterinary care, but her condition remains a mystery as of early August.
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Big Bear Moose Lodge to put up Angel Tree on Nov. 25 — but details still needed
The listing confirms the holiday giving program returns, but key details about how residents can participate could not be confirmed.
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Bear Valley Community Healthcare District reports record demand at family clinic and rehab services
Both the Family Health Clinic and Rehabilitation Services hit all-time highs in patient usage last fiscal year, though key figures remain unconfirmed.
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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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$5.5M donation hits $10M goal to protect land near Jackie and Shadow's nest
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna stepped in with a transformative gift as eagle Jackie fights for her life at a rehabilitation center.
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Big Bear bald eagle habitat saved after $10 million campaign reaches goal
A $5.5 million donation from OpenAI's president put the fundraising drive over the top, protecting land that would have been developed under the Moon Camp project.
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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains in critical condition at raptor center
The beloved Fawnskin eagle was rescued over the weekend and is now being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle receives life-saving blood transfusion, remains in critical condition
Shadow, her mate of six years, has been spotted with another female eagle at the nest — but experts say he's unlikely to seek a new partner anytime soon.
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Eagle Jackie gets blood donation from a bird with a special connection to Big Bear
A resident eagle at a Bakersfield zoo donated blood to help the ailing Big Bear icon — and her name is Spirit, just like Jackie's own 2022 chick.
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2026 Fun Run Car Show set to raise money for Big Bear Valley causes
The annual event promises classic cars and community giving, though the full list of beneficiary organizations could not be confirmed from available information.
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Is the eagle rescued in Big Bear actually Jackie?
Eagle fans are speculating whether a recently rescued bird is Jackie, the beloved mate of Shadow whose nest sits near Big Bear Lake.
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$10 million raised to save Moon Camp from luxury development
Friends of Big Bear Valley secured the full purchase price to permanently protect the last undisturbed shoreline on Big Bear Lake — but the property owners and county supervisors who backed the project have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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