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Visit Big Bear and a coalition of local groups held a community celebration for the fallen bald eagle at Bear Mountain Resort on Oct. 3, and a recording of the livestream is available online.
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Officials say testing found rat poison in Jackie's system, but they do not believe it was the main cause of her illness or death, and her mate Shadow remains in the valley.
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A meteor blazed across the sky above Big Bear Valley in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and Friends of Big Bear Valley's live eagle nest camera recorded the moment for viewers watching Shadow and Kaydee's home.
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Field Representative Corrine Mora will be on hand the second Monday of each month to answer constituent questions.
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Actress Lindsey Gort and restaurateur Beau Laughlin are asking $15 million for Waterview, a newly built lakefront estate on the lot where the 1983 film "WarGames" was shot — a price that would shatter Big Bear's residential sales record if it closes.
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The veteran-led disaster response group is targeting dead trees left by the Radford and Line fires to cut wildfire fuel and open firefighter access along South Shore trails.
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The zoo announced Sunday the loss of all three of its flying squirrels, including Lichen, who had been battling an untreatable tumor behind her eye.
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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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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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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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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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The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council pushed back its 2026 registration cutoff after a surge of county fire-abatement notices left many property owners scrambling to clear brush before the original deadline.
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The eagle, who hatched at Big Bear Lake in 2012, drew a global following and became a symbol of local wildlife conservation over her 13-year life.
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After two earlier medication take-back programs were shut down, Breakthrough Task Force is distributing Deterra deactivation pouches — with no limit per household — so residents can safely destroy unused prescriptions at home.
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The organization says the pouches deactivate leftover medications, keeping them out of the wrong hands and away from Big Bear's watershed.
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Seven honorees were recognized at the inaugural ceremony at Destination Big Bear, drawing a crowd of roughly 120 people to celebrate the school's athletic legacy.
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Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and DIY Home Center have spent three years turning unsellable plants into zoo beautification and fresh produce for the animals.
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The free, three-hour event at Destination Big Bear will let residents hear directly from candidates seeking seats on local boards and agencies — but which races will be represented has not yet been announced.
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Field Representative Corrine Mora will be available at the Chalet Conference Room from 3 to 5 PM to answer constituent questions — and the session is free to attend.
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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna pushed a five-month community fundraiser past its goal, blocking a luxury development on the last undisturbed shoreline on the lake.
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A Detroit-born Air Force veteran whose aerospace career spanned landmark space missions, Delgado will be celebrated at a Celebration of Life in Big Bear Lake on September 22.
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The Third District's Rowe Report rounds up upcoming events and county services across San Bernardino County, with a Big Bear Valley focus on the approaching Job and Resource Fair.
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The Ontario Tower Buzzers honored Big Bear's beloved bald eagle with a community night that brought her caregivers, fans, and the nonprofit behind her livestream together for the first time since her death.
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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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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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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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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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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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After the beloved Big Bear bald eagle died on August 9, 2026, federal law sets the course for what happens next — her feathers and remains will be distributed to federally recognized tribes for cultural and ceremonial use.
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Community members are asking federal authorities for a rare exemption to keep the beloved bald eagle's remains in Big Bear Valley — but the law that routes them elsewhere exists to protect a sacred Native American right.
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The free waterfront event on Sunday, September 6th features dozens of illuminated vessels along the south shore followed by a synchronized drone show over Pine Knot Marina.
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The first bald eagle known to hatch in Big Bear Valley in modern history, Jackie drew millions of viewers to her Jeffrey pine nest and became a symbol of the valley's wild character — her death leaves a quiet nest and an uncertain future for her mate, Shadow.
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A resolution passed August 28 designates September 4 as a day to remember Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, whose fans spanned the globe.
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The High Desert restaurant chain is donating a portion of every cookie sold throughout September to benefit young cancer patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
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The Black Sunday Aircooled & Volksstyle Car Club is hosting a full day of vintage VWs, trophies, raffles, and family fun at the Holiday Inn Resort on Saturday, October 3.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The free community event connects local job seekers with area employers and resources at City Hall on Big Bear Boulevard.
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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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A landmark essay by Alex Ross chronicles a turbulent year for Shadow, Jackie, and the hundreds of thousands of viewers who followed every moment from their nest near Big Bear Lake.
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The young female eagle from the Prado Basin has been singing, nest-tidying, and even mugging for the nest camera — but it's still far too early to know if she and Shadow will mate.
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"Thriving Together" held its first meeting Tuesday, welcoming anyone in the community who is raising a child with disabilities.
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The three-day dark sky festival drew astronomy enthusiasts and families to venues across Big Bear Lake — and it's already worth penciling in for next year.
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The Ontario Tower Buzzers hosted a "Fly High, Jackie" night at ONT Field, drawing fans from across the Inland Empire to celebrate Big Bear's beloved bald eagle.
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The 360-foot replica wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for four days at the end of the month.
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BVES says it is aware of the outage affecting customers throughout the community.
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One of California's oldest Oktoberfest celebrations is back with a new theme — and a packed schedule that runs deep into November near the Convention Center.
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Federal wildlife law typically prevents locally keeping a bald eagle's remains — but supporters are asking for an exception.
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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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The county event connects residents with employers and local services — full details pending confirmation from Supervisor Rowe's office.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The half-century milestone celebration rolled through Rim of the World Drive on August 15.
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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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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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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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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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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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The eagle who drew millions of viewers to her nest leaves behind a conservation legacy — and a grieving mountain community.
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Some sellers are falsely claiming that proceeds benefit the wildlife center that cared for Big Bear's beloved bald eagle.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the eagle's death on August 9, 2026, drawing an outpouring of grief from the community that followed her for years.
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The beloved Big Bear Lake eagle, watched by millions worldwide, passed away in August 2026 at the Ojai Raptor Center from bone marrow failure and severe blood clots.
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The eagle watched by millions on a live nest cam died August 9 after a blood clot and failing blood values, state wildlife officials say.
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From the California governor to local firefighters, tributes are pouring in for the Fawnskin nest cam star who died August 9.
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A bald eagle who stayed home, reclaimed her nest, and captured the hearts of Big Bear Valley — but how rare was her story, really?
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The eagle made famous by a 24/7 nest livestream passed away on August 10, leaving millions of fans around the world mourning.
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Wildlife experts have released new details about the Big Bear icon's final weeks, but the full picture won't emerge until necropsy results are published.
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Local officials and Visit Big Bear are exploring several public tributes following the death of the beloved eagle who put Big Bear Valley on the world map.
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Presenters Trish Green and Owen Phairis bring together wildlife and electrical history for the Big Bear Valley Historical Society's September 10 gathering.
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The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear bring back the waterfront tradition — this year with a drone show added to the mix.
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The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council is picking up and chipping brush at no cost to residents — but you have to register before the pile is at the curb.
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The eagle who captivated more than a million followers worldwide with her nest-cam livestream passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 10.
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Adoption fees are covered, and each new pet comes with spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccines — plus 30 days of free pet insurance.
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Jackie the eagle has been under care at the Ojai Raptor Center since July 17, and supporters are being encouraged to mail the center a card of appreciation.
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A $5.5 million donation from Anna and Greg Brockman pushed the fundraiser across the finish line ahead of its deadline.
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The free three-day event runs August 7–9, with a lakeside cruise, live music, and a new exotic sports car display.
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The Ventura-based facility treating Big Bear's beloved bald eagle is urging the public to stop sharing fabricated content — and to give staff the space to do their work.
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San Bernardino County Library is offering eligible adults a no-cost, accredited diploma through the Career Online High School program.
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The free event at Hofert Hall will connect job seekers with employers across multiple industries and San Bernardino County departments.
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Southern California Edison maintenance could cut power to the valley for up to four hours in the early morning.
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The iconic eagle has been under veterinary care, but her condition remains a mystery as of early August.
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The listing confirms the holiday giving program returns, but key details about how residents can participate could not be confirmed.
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The free camp, funded by donations honoring the former Snow Summit CEO, gives local third- through seventh-graders a taste of skiing with resort race team coaches.
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Both the Family Health Clinic and Rehabilitation Services hit all-time highs in patient usage last fiscal year, though key figures remain unconfirmed.
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The beloved annual tradition returns August 15, 2026, with dog costumes, quirky themes, and five decades of irreverence.
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Andrew Ferrarone, 33, died July 15 after a fall at the Big Bear Lake climbing area; his wife Nina Kim faces medical bills and parenthood alone.
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The wildlife group says the young eagle's behavior is seasonal and normal, as Jackie continues her recovery at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna stepped in with a transformative gift as eagle Jackie fights for her life at a rehabilitation center.
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The beloved Fawnskin eagle was rescued over the weekend and is now being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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A $5.5 million donation from OpenAI's president put the fundraising drive over the top, protecting land that would have been developed under the Moon Camp project.
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Shadow, her mate of six years, has been spotted with another female eagle at the nest — but experts say he's unlikely to seek a new partner anytime soon.
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A resident eagle at a Bakersfield zoo donated blood to help the ailing Big Bear icon — and her name is Spirit, just like Jackie's own 2022 chick.
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Eagle fans are speculating whether a recently rescued bird is Jackie, the beloved mate of Shadow whose nest sits near Big Bear Lake.
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The annual event promises classic cars and community giving, though the full list of beneficiary organizations could not be confirmed from available information.
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Dogs and their people descended on Veterans Park on July 25 for the annual celebration of all things canine.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley secured the full purchase price to permanently protect the last undisturbed shoreline on Big Bear Lake — but the property owners and county supervisors who backed the project have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Conservation group Friends of Big Bear Valley warns the show could endanger Jackie and Shadow's chicks, who took their first flight less than a week before the holiday.
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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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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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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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A young eagle's recovery story has the community cheering, but key details remain unconfirmed ahead of publication.
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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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Recipient names, award amounts, and quotes from winners or chapter leaders could not be confirmed — additional reporting is needed.
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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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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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Graduates celebrated a milestone — but their own words made clear they're focused on what comes next.
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The all-volunteer organization delivers meals to 30–40 homebound Big Bear residents five days a week — and needs extra help when mountain roads get tough.
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The community gathered to remember a dedicated voice for Big Bear's iconic eagles.
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The organization is warning its supporters about the annual event, but organizers and city officials have not yet responded publicly.
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The all-volunteer program delivers hot meals to 30–40 homebound residents five days a week — and needs help keeping up through the snowy months.
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The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council's grant-funded program runs through September — but your brush must be at the curb before you register.
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The local program is looking for community members willing to help deliver meals to homebound and elderly residents in Big Bear Valley.
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Big Bear Valley's beloved bald eagle pair welcomes two newly named eaglets this season.
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The day starts at Dank Donuts with road and dirt ride options, followed by a free lunch for members.
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The local volunteer program invites residents to get involved in local forest restoration efforts.
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The nonprofit highlighted community conservation efforts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, but independent perspectives on the events' impact could not be confirmed.
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A nesting pair of bald eagles in Big Bear Valley has raised chicks that are nearly ready to fly — a hopeful sign for the recovering species.
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The local vacation rental company is recognized for nearly three decades shaping Big Bear's tourism industry — with roots stretching back more than a century.
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The all-volunteer organization delivers hot meals to homebound mountain residents five days a week — and needs your help to keep rolling through the snow season.
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The valley's public transit provider is being recognized for its transformation from a small startup into a community-wide operation.
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The annual observance is set for Big Bear Boulevard as the community gathers to honor fallen service members.
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A new volunteer effort aims to restore local forests — but details on dates, locations, and how to sign up are still being confirmed.
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The local real estate office is partnering with Gift of Life to collect blood donations as part of its yearly day of community service.
Details on eligibility, compensation, and how to apply could not be confirmed — contact Children's Forest directly for more information.
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The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council's no-cost brush chipping program runs through September, helping residents clear defensible space before fire season peaks.
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The program runs May 24–31, 2026 — details on eligibility and how to apply could not be confirmed.
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The nonprofit's annual report highlights a busy year of habitat work, trail maintenance, and environmental education in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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The center's seasonal lineup includes certified naturalist-led hikes, bald eagle education, birdhouse building, and Junior Ranger fun for all ages.
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The local entertainment staple is being honored for two decades of growth, community involvement, and leadership.
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The community is invited to honor a longtime wildlife champion whose work helped protect the valley's eagles.
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Big Bear Vacations, The Bowling Barn, and Mountain Transit are this year's Excellence in Business honorees.
The group is heading to the San Marino landmark — but key details like cost and registration haven't been confirmed yet.