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Big Bear Lake, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Big Bear Lake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new stormwater rules could hit Big Bear Lake’s budget and water.
  • How worried are Jackie’s fans as Big Bear’s eagle fights to recover?
  • What hidden toxins might be threatening Big Bear Lake’s iconic eagle Jackie?

Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Inland, OC agencies push back on plan to reduce pollution in stormwater in the Santa Ana River Basin (ocregister.com) — Big Bear Lake’s assistant city manager warns that proposed regional stormwater rules could place heavy financial and staffing burdens on the small city, even as supporters say they’re vital for cleaner water. The regulations would shape water quality from Big Bear Lake at the top of the Santa Ana River watershed all the way to the Pacific, with billions in costs projected for Inland and coastal communities.
   

2. Bald eagle Jackie's condition has fans stressed. See online reactions (kansascity.com) — Fans from Big Bear Valley and far beyond are anxiously following updates on Jackie, the famed bald eagle of Big Bear Lake, as she battles severe anemia and possible toxin exposure at the Ojai Raptor Center. Supporters flood social media with concern for Jackie, questions about her diagnosis, and curiosity over whether Shadow will stay loyal at their Big Bear nest while she recovers.
   

3. Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie's Mysterious Collapse Sparks New Questions About Hidden Illness, Toxins and Human Threats (natureworldnews.com) — Veterinarians are racing to understand why Big Bear Lake’s beloved bald eagle Jackie collapsed after being rescued near the lake’s north shore and taken to the Ojai Raptor Center. Tests are probing possible lead, zinc, and rodenticide exposure, while her mate Shadow continues caring for their nearly grown eaglets at the Big Bear nest, keeping fans worldwide anxiously watching for recovery news.
   

4. Bald eagle Shadow seen perched with new bird while mate is in hospital (amedpost.com) — Big Bear Lake’s famous bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, are in the spotlight again as Jackie remains in critical care at the Ojai Raptor Center after an attack near their local nest. Shadow was spotted perching with another young eagle, but experts say their long-standing bond makes it unlikely he’s abandoning his injured mate, whose illness appears more serious than the fight itself.
   

5. A 'dramatic increase' in wildfires sparks worries (usatoday.com) — Amid a national roundup on heat, hurricanes, and wildfires, the newsletter notes that Jackie, the bald eagle seen on the Big Bear Lake nest camera, was hurt in a clash with younger eagles and is now under close evaluation by wildlife rehabilitators. While most coverage is global, locals will spot a brief but important update on their well-known raptor neighbor.
   

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  • Travel + Leisure Co. posted a job opening for Housekeepers. Seasonal- WorldMark Big Bear Resort in Big Bear Lake. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Bear Lake

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.