"Jackie Strong" shirts sell out as Big Bear community honors beloved bald eagle
Friends of Big Bear Valley's tribute T-shirts sold out almost immediately, but a restock may be coming — and a community celebration is set for October 3.
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Big Bear's healthcare gaps face a new threat from federal Medi-Cal changes coming in 2027
An advocacy column from IEHP Foundation highlights how new work requirements and funding cuts could deepen a maternal and pediatric care crisis that already forces mountain families to drive an hour each way for basic services — but local hospital and county health officials have not yet weighed in.
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Country singer Brian Gaylord to headline free concert on Big Bear Rodeo opening night
The Nashville-connected rodeo cowboy and country artist takes the stage September 4 at 6:30 p.m. to kick off the annual event.
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Big Bear volunteers step up to feed pets in need
A local community initiative is helping ensure that dogs and cats belonging to struggling Big Bear Valley residents don't go hungry.
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Big Bear Hike Club has a full September lineup, from trail runs to a Sugarloaf cleanup
The community group has packed the month with early-morning trail runs at Snow Summit, a guided hike to Grandview Point, a Grays Peak evening trek, a trail cleanup, and even a book club.
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Both Big Bear communities approve fire authority budgets; full board vote still needed
Elected leaders in Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake have each passed their respective spending plans for the Big Bear Fire Authority, leaving one final step before the budget takes effect.
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Big Bear High School launches inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame with seven honorees
The first-ever BBHS Athletic Hall of Fame class brings together a diverse mix of coaches, athletes, and community members — including an Olympian, a photographer, and a coach — who have shaped Grizzly athletics over the years.
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Three events planned to honor Jackie, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle
A community memorial ceremony is set for October 3, with two earlier tribute gatherings in Fawnskin open to the public this September.
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Pilot seriously injured after experimental plane stalls and crashes near Big Bear Airport
A Steen Skybolt experimental aircraft went down in a field east of Big Bear Airport on Thursday evening after its engine stalled on approach, leaving the sole occupant hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Big Bear Chamber to host free candidates forum on Sept. 24
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is opening its 2026 Local Candidates Forum to all residents, in person and via Zoom, ahead of the fall election season.
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Pilot airlifted after small plane crashes nose-down near Big Bear Airport
A single-engine aircraft went down in a field east of the airport Thursday evening, drawing numerous calls to the sheriff's dispatch center and prompting an active investigation.
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Power shutoff watch: Big Bear could lose electricity Aug. 28–31 due to high wind danger
SCE is monitoring transmission lines serving Big Bear Valley Electric Service for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff driven by forecasted high winds and elevated wildfire risk.
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Lucerne Valley's America's 250th fireworks show rescheduled for Aug. 29
The celebration postponed in June due to fire and wind danger is back on, with a full afternoon of food, games, and a fireworks show at Pioneer Park.
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Blue Jay Jazz Festival returns to the San Bernardino Mountains
The long-running mountain jazz festival is approaching nearly two decades of bringing live music to Big Bear Valley, with this year's event reportedly coming up soon.
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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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Aircraft incident reported at Big Bear City Airport
Emergency responders were dispatched to the airport grounds on East Mountain View Boulevard following a reported aircraft incident; details remain limited.
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Free brush chipping still available for Big Bear and Rim Communities residents this summer
The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council's curbside chipping program has a handful of deadlines left in 2026 — here's how to sign up and what to know before you pile your brush.
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Two drivers seriously hurt in head-on crash on Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley
A BMW and a cement-hauling big rig collided near Meridian Road on August 25, shutting down the highway for hours and prompting rescue helicopter responses for both drivers.
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BBMWD board approves Paddlefest permit, previews $1 million reserve fund proposal
The Big Bear Municipal Water District's May 7 meeting covered summer event planning, a $50,000 fish-stocking donation, and an early look at the district's fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
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Big Bear Lake sits 7 feet below full pool as snowmelt season approaches
Water district officials say year-over-year levels are tracking similarly to 2025, but the final picture depends on how much snowpack melts this spring.
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