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Big Bear’s Fourth of July fireworks are heating up a fierce debate: save the local economy or protect the nesting bald eagles? With nearly 125,000 visitors expected and businesses relying on the event, officials say they’re taking steps to reduce noise and disturbance. But with eagle chicks Sandy and Luna nearing fledging—and last year’s nest abandonment during the show—concerns are mounting. A petition with 11,000 signatures calls for a drone show or relocation. Wildlife experts say risk is low, but locals are torn between tradition, tourism, and the fragile ecosystem.

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