Big Bear Lake is hosting a drone show on Labor Day weekend
A drone show is scheduled for September 6, 2026, at 439 Pineknot Ave in Big Bear Lake, capping off the holiday weekend with a lights-in-the-sky spectacle in the Village.
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Shadow spotted with new eagle companion KD1, just a week after Jackie's death
Fans watching the Friends of Big Bear Valley's live nest cam are buzzing about whether the bald eagle nicknamed "KayDee" could become Shadow's new mate — and what that would mean for the nest in Fawnskin.
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Big Bear Fire Department board meeting cancelled; no new date announced
The Big Bear Fire Department Board of Directors has cancelled a scheduled meeting, with no rescheduled date provided in the notice.
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Heat advisory: San Bernardino County warns of dangerous temperatures this week
The county is urging residents to stay cool, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures climb through the week of September 6.
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BVUSD holds special board meeting July 15, with regular session also scheduled that evening
The Bear Valley Unified School District convened a special board meeting at 11:30 AM on July 15, 2026, followed by a regular board meeting at 5:30 PM the same day.
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Big Bear Fire Authority cancels August 11 board meeting
The Big Bear Fire Authority's regular monthly board meeting, scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been canceled, with no reason or rescheduling date provided.
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Citygate Associates presented to Big Bear Fire Protection District board in February
The consulting firm delivered a presentation to the district on February 6, 2026, but the contents of the report have not been made publicly available.
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Toxic algae confirmed throughout Big Bear Lake: what residents and visitors need to know
State officials have confirmed harmful algal blooms across Big Bear Lake, and the toxins they produce are dangerous enough to hospitalize people and kill pets — here's what to watch for and how to stay safe.
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BVUSD to offer free meals to all students
Bear Valley Unified School District has announced that school meals will be available at no cost to every student in the district.
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Pilot seriously injured after plane stalls and crashes east of Big Bear Airport
A Steen Skybolt experimental aircraft went down in a field Thursday evening shortly after departing Big Bear Airport, prompting a helicopter airlift and a federal investigation — and raising familiar questions about the challenges of flying in and out of the high-altitude mountain airport.
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Worker killed in Big Bear hit-and-run; 89-year-old driver arrested
A roadway worker was struck and killed on Big Bear Boulevard on Monday morning, and the driver — an 89-year-old — was taken into custody after fleeing the scene.
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Big Bear Airport secures $1.7 million in federal and state funding for snow removal equipment
The Airport District board is set to vote on accepting an FAA grant and applying for a Caltrans match that together would cover 94.5% of the cost of new snow removal equipment, leaving the district on the hook for about $95,000.
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Big Bear Fire Authority budget is one vote away from final approval
Both Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake have separately passed fire authority budgets — but the department can't spend the money until their leaders convene together as the full board and take a final joint vote.
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Dr. Norman Eric Johnson, longtime Big Bear Lake physician and hospital administrator, dies at 78
Dr. Johnson helped build Bear Valley Community Hospital into a cornerstone of mountain healthcare after arriving in Big Bear Lake in 1977.
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Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest returns for its 56th year starting September 12
The mountain festival blends German traditions with Southern California fun — including live music and mechanical bull riding — at the Convention Center of Big Bear Lake.
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BBHS Athletic Hall of Fame names its inaugural class of seven
An Olympian, a pioneering football coach, a beloved photojournalist, and four others will be honored at a September 11 dinner at Destination Big Bear — with ticket sales closing September 8.
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Game of SK8 returns to Sugarloaf Skatepark for seventh year, but key details remain thin
Big Bear's annual youth skateboarding and scooter competition ran on Aug. 8 — here's what we know, and what's still missing from the public record.
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Rodeo cowboy and country singer Brian Gaylord brings free concert to Big Bear Rodeo opening night
The California-raised performer — who competes in PRCA rodeo and records with a Nashville producer — headlines the free opening-night show on Sept. 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Big Bear's volunteer pet food pantry keeps local pets fed between paychecks
Founded five years ago and now run entirely on community donations, the Big Bear Community Pet Food Pantry distributes hundreds of pounds of dog and cat food each month at two valley locations — and it needs your help to keep going.
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Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run brings 500+ classics — and a $2M boost — to the Village
The annual two-day event fills Pine Knot Avenue with muscle cars, hot rods, and vintage roadsters while funding scholarships and local nonprofits.
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