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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Heat advisory: Big Bear Valley under heat warning through Monday evening
NWS San Diego is warning of temperatures up to 95°F in the San Bernardino County Mountains this weekend.
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Power outages reported across Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley Electric Service has acknowledged outage reports as of August 20, 2026.
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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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Zone 0 fire rules could reshape what Big Bear homeowners keep near their houses
A first-of-its-kind California regulation would require residents to clear combustible materials from the five feet directly surrounding their homes — with a vote expected August 19.
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San Bernardino County seeks public input on 2027 disaster preparedness plan
Residents can help shape the county's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan — a document that could influence how mountain communities prepare for wildfires, winter storms, and road isolation.
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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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Big Bear Theatre Project hosts Creating Worlds Playwright Festival
The August 16 event brought original theatrical works to Big Bear Lake, though details on participants and outcomes could not be confirmed.
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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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Fawnskin's Doo Dah Parade marks 50 years of mountain-community fun
The half-century milestone celebration rolled through Rim of the World Drive on August 15.
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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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A new eagle named KD1 is visiting Shadow's nest — but wildlife experts urge patience
Just days after Jackie's death, a young banded eagle from the Prado Basin has been spotted alongside Big Bear's beloved male eagle, sparking hope and caution in equal measure.
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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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