ICE – We are not immune On March 31, 2026, our mountain community experienced something very real—this was not a drill, and we are not immune. ICE agents came into Big Bear and detained one of our own, Armando Herrera Gonzales. This has deeply impacted his family and those who know him. Right now, the …

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NO Kings Success Crestline, California saw over 200 protesters take to the streets, raising “No Kings” signs and voicing their outrage at the current Republican leadership and Trump administration. Local groups, including the Resistance and the Mountain Bears Democratic Club, joined forces to bring the community together in a peaceful demonstration against what they describe …

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Did you miss the meeting? Don’t worry we have our speaker live on Facebook. Check it out! Click HERE Gabriel Montoya of SEIU–United Healthcare Workers West joined us to discuss the Billionaire Tax Act (cabillionairetax.org), a proposed California ballot initiative that would tax billionaires 5% of their total wealth. The measure aims to offset major …

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DMSOC Happy Hour This Monday, a few Mountain Bears got to meet and mingle with the Democratic Women of South Orange County at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Dana Point.  Besides the great conversation, food and drinks, a highlight was meeting Chris Kluwe who is running for State Assembly AD-72.  This former Minnesota Viking is ready …

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Women’s March Success Did you know International Women’s Day is an official holiday in more than 20 countries? Cuba, Russia, Ukraine, Burkina Faso and Afghanistan are among the nations that celebrate the achievements of women as well as calling for positive change. After breakfast at the Crestline Cafe, our mountain community welcomed about 55 participants throughout …

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Pussy Riot Nadya Tolokonnikova (PUSSY RIOT) Podcast   Pussy Riot members Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina featured in several high-profile podcastinterviews, discussing their ongoing activism, exile from Russia, and continued defiance of the Putin regime. Key 2025 episodes include “The Girlfriends: Spotlight” with Nadya and “The Interview” (BBC) with Maria.  For more info https://pussyriot.love/   The Girlfriends: …

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February Featured Speaker: Randall Putz Candidate For: California Assembly District 34 Topic: Bridging the Divide – Staying Safe and Sane in a Polarized World Randall’s talk on FaceBook: https://fb.watch/FuVFJlwwb2/ At our club meeting on Tuesday, February 24, we welcomed Randall Putz, Mayor of Big Bear Lake and candidate for Assembly District 34, who spoke on “Bridging …

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Mountain Bears Danced All Night The Mountain Bears danced the night away at the 4th Annual Mardi Gras on the Mountain on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the historic San Moritz Lodge. Guests enjoyed a festive Mardi Gras–themed soirée featuring unique tastings from SoCal craft breweries and wineries, live music that kept the energy high, …

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Crestline ICE Protest made the paper! PLEASE THANK THE ALPINE MOUNTAINEER FOR COVERING THE CRESTLINE GRASSROOTS PROTEST!  While legacy media is shying away from protest coverage due to backlash from right wing voters and donors, we need to thank Alpine Mountaineer  for caring about democracy in its coverage. Click the above link or send your …

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Obernolte’s Voting Record:99.2% PartyAgainst Majority 3Recorded Votes 371, Missed Votes 3 Links to Obernolte’s record: https://accountability.gop/profile/rep-jay-obernolte/ https://www.lcv.org/moc/jay-obernolte/ https://www.commoncause.org/california/press/congressman-obernoltes-constituents-speak-out-against-his-big-tech-giveaway/ https://www.facebook.com/jayobernolte/posts/i-have-serious-concerns-about-the-addition-of-a-provision-for-the-large-scale-sa/1129796948972756/

Rim of the World High School Students Protest Locally- January 30th 2026, 100 of our local High School Rim of the World students joined in a nationwide protest against recent killings by immigration enforcement by walking out of school and protesting. While immigration raids have unnerved immigrant communities, the walkout showed how students have transformed …

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The Ugly Dirty Secret of Crestline Jessica…………………………………….. I met Jessica through IHSS, a state program that pays caregivers to help vulnerable people in our community. The first time we met, she waited for me outside. Her hair was gray and body so thin I could almost see through it. She was hunched over, fragile—but confident. …

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Mountain Citizens Protest January 25th, In the wake of the horrific ICE shootings in Minnesota and the tragic murders of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, Crestline rose up. Over 70 residents gathered in the streets, holding anti-ICE signs and sharing voices of grief, anger, and resolve. Our mountain town has had enough—and we are no …

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Click HERE A Poignant January Before succumbing to mid-Winter’s silent and often comforting sleep, after a millennial rainstorm, and before the snows, as Autumn did, in announcing her resistance to its annual Death with one last burst of color, punched up scarlet, rich burnt orange, shouting her self-acclaim before finally dropping quietly into Slumber; So …

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Newly added to our website – Big Bear Dems newspaper articles and letters to the editor!  Wow their local paper does a great job representing everyone in the community. Pat Foley, author of the below article is a great activist and spokesperson for Human Rights and Democracy. Great Job Big Bear Dems! (If we make the paper please be sure …

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Santa and the MBDC have been busy this holiday season! Last Saturday, Santa—along with a few helpful elves—delivered your generous toy donations to the Fire Department. We were honored to collaborate with Fire Station 91 and their Spark of Love Toy Drive. After dropping off the donations, we had the opportunity to meet some of our …

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Vote for our tree!   Category: Best Business or Non-Profit Showcase Click HERE https://visitcrestline.org/holidays-in-the-pines-tree-voting-contest/ The beautiful blue tree that The Democratic Bears Club has displayed proudly at CFSCC In Leisure Shores lobby is getting lots of attention . It is entered as #14 in the Crestline Chamber of Commerce Contest and your  votes can “make it happen”. Be …

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Opening day of Holidays in the Pines was amazing.  Bears everywhere! Thank you Nancy and Corn for set-up and Bear duty.  What a great way to start off the Holiday season! We will be there again Saturdays 12/13 and 12/20 1-4pm 12/13 4:00 Group Picture with Santa and then 4:30 Mountain Bears Democratic Club along …

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There are so many people who made this food drive a huge success. From the volunteers who organized and delivered donations, to the small businesses that dedicated space for collecting them (@spadeandspatula and @crestline_antiques_n_more_ ). To @lakearrowheadlgbtq for hosting a trivia night, and to our congressional candidates (@tessaforca and @paulforca23 ) who stopped by to …

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