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Every story published on Friday, September 18, 2026.
A consultant's report says Big Bear Fire Authority is understaffed and its governance agreement is broken. The findings raise questions about how the fire service is structured and resourced to protect the valley.
The Big Bear Farmers Market, Landscape Painting Classes, Parenting with Purpose, Trolley To Trails, Biggie's Adventure Outpost, and Artist's Best Work en plein air Gallery are on the calendar today. Sunny conditions prevail with a high near 71 and light southwest winds.
Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and DIY Home Center have spent three years turning unsellable plants into zoo beautification and fresh produce for the animals.
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A preliminary review by Citygate Associates found the Fire Authority runs with fewer than two-thirds the crew members needed at a single house fire, and its 50/50 cost-sharing deal no longer reflects who lives here.
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The two-day fishing competition, organized by Western Outdoor News, features cash prizes, trophies, and thousands of pounds of freshly stocked trout across a full weekend of angling at Big Bear Lake.
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A new two-day community festival honoring Jackie, Big Bear Lake's beloved bald eagle, will take over Bear Mountain Ski Resort on October 3–4, 2026.
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The Big Bear High School football team secured a homecoming victory, according to the school's Grizzly News — though full game details have not yet been confirmed.
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