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.
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.
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.
A tropical system off Mexico's coast has a 90% chance of becoming a hurricane, and forecasters say even a weakened storm could dump significant rainfall on 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.
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.
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.