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butterflyaway
10 minute(s) ago

I loved Swilda and her little motor scooter. She was a crack up funny little lady.

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17 minute(s) ago

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The Big Bear Mountain Resorts Job fair is this Saturday, 9/20, from 8am to 12pm at the BBMR Employee Center, 41922 Fox Farm Rd, Big Bear Lake. Spend winter on the slopes at Southern Californias home for alpine good times. Work in a fun, fast-paced environment with competitive pay, season passes for employees, dependents, and much more!
More Info: [Click Here]

KK
2 hour(s) ago

indoors

KK
2 hour(s) ago

Oh my…get doors just before it floods the floors!
Benny might remember that one! 😆

KK
2 hour(s) ago

Well, I could keep going with but I should stop. It could go a little sideways

KK
2 hour(s) ago

I loved Swilda!

Benny ⭐
3 hour(s) ago

I like that better KK!

When thunder cracks, don't be out back!

Dave™
5 hour(s) ago

@KK Here comes Swilda and her dog!

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5 hour(s) ago

WEATHER UPDATE:
Big Bear City is now reporting RAIN. Temp 57F

KK
6 hour(s) ago

When thunder rumbles it is time to get out of the jungle!

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9 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] BIG BEAR LAKE - ROCKS IN ROADWAY HIGHWAY 18 / BIG BEAR DAM
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10 hour(s) ago

WEATHER UPDATE:
Big Bear City is now reporting RAIN. Temp 57F

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22 hour(s) ago

CALTRANS UPDATE:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting thunderstorms and potential rainfall across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties beginning Thursday, September 18 at 5 a.m. through Sunday, September 21 at 2 a.m. [Click Here]
September 17, 2025 at 03:58PM

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1 day(s) ago

[UPDATE]
VEGETATION FIRE in BIG BEAR CITY
Big Bear Fire On Scene Of A Small Spot Fire. Can Handle. Cancelling The Remainder Of The Response.
DETAILS: [Click Here]

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1 day(s) ago

[UPDATE]
VEGETATION FIRE in BIG BEAR CITY
Usfs Units In The Area Of Reported Vegetation Fire. Reporting No Smoke Showing In The Area. We Are Also Looking At Various Cameras As We Do Not Have Any Obvious Smoke Showing Either. Hold The Usfs Response.
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