The much debated and often labeled as an illegal and redundant tax will soon be dropped as part of Assembly Bill 398 — the Global Warming Solutions Act. Although not linked to global warming the fire tax elimination was a method to garner more votes from rural assembly members on both sides of the political spectrum. For a large number of property owners in Big Bear they … [Read more...] about Fire Tax Fee Dropped for Rural Areas of California
Jay Obernolte
End of High-Speed Rail Could be put on Ballot
Big Bear, CA, February 9th, 2016 - Big Bear Lake Assemblyman Jay Obernolte is co-authoring Assembly Bill 1768, which empowers voters to rescind the “Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act” and redirect the remainder of the bond money to fund repairs to the state’s deteriorating roads and highways. Obernolte is one of several legislators who believes we need to … [Read more...] about End of High-Speed Rail Could be put on Ballot
Assemblymember Jay Obernolte Picked to be Part of Historic Tech Caucus
Big Bear, CA, January 27, 2016 - Former Big Bear Lake Mayor and current 33rd District Assemblymember, Jay Obernolte, has been tapped to be part of the new California Legislative Technology and Innovation Caucus. Assemblymembers Ian Calderon (D-Whittier) and Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) co-chair the Tech Caucus and according to Calderon, “Innovation plays a critical role in … [Read more...] about Assemblymember Jay Obernolte Picked to be Part of Historic Tech Caucus
Big Bear Kicks Off the Holidays with Christmas Tree Lightings and Santa
Big Bear, Ca, November 27, 2015 - Now that the Thanksgiving turkey has been eaten, it's time to ring in Christmas in Big Bear. Tonight, in the heart of the village, you can join 6000 locals and visitors for the annual Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's Grand Entrance. Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with entertainment provided by Big Bear's own Mountain … [Read more...] about Big Bear Kicks Off the Holidays with Christmas Tree Lightings and Santa
Big Bear Comes Together for Boys High School Soccer
Big Bear, CA, April 14, 2015 - At a reception at Jay and Heather Obernolte's home on Saturday, April 11, a group of dedicated parents, students, and others saw their dream of a High School boys soccer team become a reality. A few months ago, some folks had the idea to create a soccer team for the boys at BBHS and started the process of raising the $25,000 needed to field a team … [Read more...] about Big Bear Comes Together for Boys High School Soccer