Fire reported near Eagles Nest Road and Meadow Circle North in Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Lake Fire Department's dispatch log recorded an "unknown type fire" at the intersection on October 4, 2026.
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Soil drilling and excavation coming to Erwin Lake neighborhood as BBARWA tests groundwater recharge site
Starting around October 22, engineers will spend about a week probing the Greenspot Recharge Project site — but the board hasn't yet approved funding or construction.
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Jackie the bald eagle honored with a California state day — and a permanent memorial in Fawnskin
The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 140, proclaiming September 4, 2026, as California Wildlife Day in memory of Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, as the community gathers to mark her legacy.
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Planned power outage will cut electricity across Big Bear Valley overnight Oct. 5–6
Bear Valley Electric Service is warning customers of a 7.5-hour outage tied to scheduled maintenance on Southern California Edison transmission lines — with a specific advisory for residents who rely on medical equipment.
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Minor collision reported at Big Bear Boulevard and Fox Farm Road
CHP logged a no-injury crash at the SR-18 and Fox Farm Road intersection on October 1, 2026; the roadway remained open.
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Bear Valley Electric seeks 32% rate hike, citing wildfire safety upgrades
BVES has filed a general rate case with the CPUC requesting $24.41 million in additional annual revenue for 2027–2030 — a move that would raise the average Big Bear residential electric bill by about $17 a month starting next year.
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BBARWA board deadlocks on federal loan for Replenish Big Bear water project
A 3-2 split at the August 26 meeting blocked a motion to keep a WIFIA federal loan in play for the Greenspot Recharge Project — twice — even as the same majority approved $58,000 in new consultant spending to keep the project moving.
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Big Bear Lake City Council to hold special meeting Sept. 30
The council has scheduled a special session, though the agenda items have not yet been made public.
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Big Bear Lake's hidden history: a submerged 1884 dam and a bold claim to fame
The lake that draws millions of visitors is actually a reservoir with a single-arch granite dam beneath its surface — one that a local historical marker once called the world's largest man-made lake.
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BVUSD calls special board meeting for October 1
The Bear Valley Unified School District has scheduled a special board meeting at 11:00 AM on October 1, 2026, with the full agenda available online.
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Big Bear Lake DWP schedules regular adjourned meeting for Sept. 29
The Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power has posted an agenda for a regular adjourned meeting on September 29, 2026, though agenda details have not been made available.
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Life-size carving of Jackie unveiled in Fawnskin as community mourns beloved bald eagle
Park owner Mike Wayman renamed Fawn Park to Fawnskin Freedom Park and dedicated a 9/11 I-beam alongside the carving — while a second, separately organized tribute from Friends of Big Bear Valley and Visit Big Bear is set for Oct. 3.
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Traveling Vietnam Wall brings a moment of remembrance to Ski Beach Park
A full-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial visited Big Bear Lake on September 25, giving veterans, students, and residents a rare chance to see 58,000 names — including those of people from this valley — without making the trip to Washington, D.C.
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BVUSD announces CALKIDS Scholarship Program information for local students
The Bear Valley Unified School District has shared resources about the state CalKIDS scholarship program in both English and Spanish, but full program details — including eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines — have not yet been made available.
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BBARWA governing board meets October 28 in Big Bear City
The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency holds its regular monthly board meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and residents are welcome to attend and speak.
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Big Bear Lake City Council votes 3-2 to find way to control DWP without changing city charter
A council majority directed staff to seek oversight of the Department of Water and Power through means other than a charter amendment, even after the city attorney said a charter change is the only path to dissolving the DWP Board.
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ConditionsUpdate — this story updates an earlier one
PSPS watch extended: Big Bear power shutoff window now runs through early Monday
The potential outage period has grown — SCE's Public Safety Power Shutoff window for Bear Valley Electric Service customers now stretches from 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 through 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, and strong winds could push it even further into next week.
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ConditionsUpdated — this story has been updated since it was published
Power shutoff watch: SCE monitoring Big Bear lines Saturday night into Sunday
Bear Valley Electric Service says Southern California Edison could cut power to some or all BVES customers between 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and 3 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Big Bear man arrested in nearly 20-year-old cold case murder of his wife
Jeff Maiorca, 53, was booked into Big Bear Jail on September 21 after DNA analysis identified remains found in a Forest Road crawlspace as those of Jill Maiorca, who was reported missing from Big Bear Lake in 2007.
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Big Bear Chamber hosting free candidates forum Sept. 24 — but which races are on the agenda?
The 2026 Local Candidates Forum gives Big Bear Valley residents a chance to question local candidates in person or via Zoom, though the chamber has not yet released which seats or candidates will participate.
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