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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.