The department also bought a LENCO Bearcat armored vehicle in November of 2024 for $349,841. The sheriff has spent big on the technology upgrades. In addition to the helicopters, there are drones.

Schmaling attested that the vehicle — a Bearcat G3 from Lenco Armored Vehicles that is entirely bulletproof ... When the budget was passed (in November) that big ticket item of $305,000 for an armored ...

Local elementary school students have chosen the names for the Big Bear eaglets. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at ...

Jackie and Shadow's eaglets are growing up fast, captivating people around the world. We're answering your common questions about them.

Younger sister Gizmo looked on in astonishment as Sunny took to the sky over Big Bear Lake for the first time on Monday ...

The birds are expected to fledge, or fly for the first time, between 10 and 14 weeks of age. Sunny turned 10 weeks old on ...

Big Bear Lake is nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 'Best Lake' and 'Best Lake for Watersports'. The lake offers various watersports, boat tours, and easy access for ...

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 ...

Sunny and Gizmo, the two Big Bear bald eagle chicks that have captivated fans since they hatched earlier this spring, are showing signs they may soon leave the nest they’ve called home since March.

The Big Bear eaglets will soon be ready to stretch their wings and fly from their parents' nest in coming weeks, an exciting but nerve wracking experience for those who have grown attention to the ...

The eaglets are expected to fledge, or fly away from the nest, any day, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley. (Screenshot courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley) According to Friends of Big ...

After weeks of watching and waiting, the two chicks of Big Bear’s bald eagle family are about ready to take their first flights. That means the tens of thousands of eagle enthusiasts are ...