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A Southern California college student who went missing in a popular mountain town over the weekend has been found dead in Big Bear Lake. Tanner Prentiss, 22, was last seen on May 17 at around 12: ...

Tanner Prentiss, 22, was last seen on May 17 at around 12:30 a.m. in Big Bear Lake, California, according to the city's sheriff station. ... 2025 in Big Bear Lake and was found dead on May 19, 2025.

The group that runs the 24-hour camera feed of the nest has asked people to stop harassing, bullying and doxing organizers of the July 4 fireworks show.

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Famed bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow briefly flew the coop July 4 during Big Bear Lake fireworks celebration. By late Saturday night, they had returned.

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. -- A man reported missing in California's Big Bear Lake over the weekend was found dead Monday morning, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office said.

An annual fishing derby taking place next month at Big Bear Lake could net some lucky fishermen thousands in cash. The annual Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby will take place on the weekend of June ...

Big Bear eaglets get ready to fly: See how they’ve grown They’ve come a long way: Two of the three hatchlings, shown at left on March 11, survived. Sunny and Gizmo, at right on April 18, are ...