Companies to pay $4 million for 2020 El Dorado Fire sparked by gender reveal
An Ohio-based smoke bomb designer and two other firms have reached a settlement with the federal government over costs and damages from the blaze.
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Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City CSD air differences over end of fire partnership
The City of Big Bear Lake has issued its account of why the Fire Protection District severed a joint powers agreement with Big Bear City CSD — but the other side of the story has yet to be fully told.
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Small vegetation fire reported on Santa Barbara Ave in Sugarloaf
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the incident the day after the July 4th holiday weekend.
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Wildland fire call logged near Canyon Crest Drive on Fourth of July night
A dispatch record shows a wildland fire incident was reported in Big Bear Lake late July 4, but official details have not been confirmed.
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Fire response reported at First Mountain Bank on Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear Lake City Fire Department responded to an unknown-type fire event; details remain limited pending official comment.
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Eaglet 'Sandy' takes flight from Big Bear nest
The young bald eagle, followed by fans through a nest webcam, has officially fledged — a milestone for Big Bear Valley's beloved eagle family.
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Free fishing day at Big Bear Lake on July 4 — no license required
California is waiving sport fishing license requirements statewide on Independence Day as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
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Bear Valley Meals on Wheels seeks volunteer drivers for winter season
The all-volunteer nonprofit delivers meals to 30–40 homebound mountain residents five days a week — and needs more help as cold weather sets in.
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Snow Fire near Snow Summit held to a quarter acre after quick crew response
A small vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday morning west of the ski area was in mop-up by early afternoon.
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Big Bear bald eaglet takes first flight after falling from nest
A young eagle's recovery story has the community cheering, but key details remain unconfirmed ahead of publication.
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Sandy and Luna take flight: Big Bear's famous eaglets leave the nest
Jackie and Shadow's two fledglings have traded their Jeffrey pine perch for open sky, drawing millions of online viewers to one of Big Bear Valley's most beloved wildlife dramas.
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Make Music Big Bear fills the Village and Moonridge with live sounds on summer solstice
More than 60 musicians performed across Big Bear Lake on June 21, turning Father's Day and the longest day of the year into a community-wide concert.
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Big Bear Lake Mayor Putz leads 34th Assembly District primary
With primary results showing him in front, Putz says his focus shifts to the general election.
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Vehicle fire reported at Big Bear Boulevard and Hammond Road
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the intersection on June 28; details remain limited.
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Big Bear Valley AAUW awards five STEM scholarships to Big Bear High School seniors
Recipient names, award amounts, and quotes from winners or chapter leaders could not be confirmed — additional reporting is needed.
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Bear Valley USD names Nolan Brammer as Big Bear High's new head football coach
The hire comes just one month after the district had previously named someone else to the same position — raising questions the district has not yet answered publicly.
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Power shutoff watch: Big Bear could lose electricity starting Friday noon
SCE has flagged two BVES transmission lines for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning June 26.
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Team Rubicon volunteers spend June clearing fire fuel in San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear
Dozens of veterans and disaster-relief volunteers are tackling a massive tree removal project aimed at reducing wildfire risk in the forest above the valley.
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Structure fire reported on West Country Club Boulevard in Big Bear City
Few details are available; Big Bear News is seeking more information from fire officials.
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Bear Valley Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers this winter
The all-volunteer organization delivers hot meals to 30–40 homebound residents five days a week — and the commitment is less than two hours.
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