BIG BEAR NEWS - BIG BEAR VALLEY — As local voters await the next wave of reporting from the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, the latest unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 General Election provide a clear snapshot of where local leadership races and community contests currently stand. With voter turnout sitting at 34.0% across 2,066 fully reporting precincts, … [Read more...] about KBHR & Big Bear News: Unofficial Election Results Update
Jay Obernolte
Fire Tax Fee Dropped for Rural Areas of California
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
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