Big Bear, CA, May 11, 2016 - Every year, Assembly Members select a veteran in their District to be recognized as the Veteran of the Year. Assemblymember Jay Obernolte invites residents to nominate a veteran who has gone above and beyond to serve our country, defend our freedom, and help better our community. The Veteran of the Year will be honored in Sacramento with a ceremony … [Read more...] about Assemblymember Obernolte Seeks Nominations for Veteran of the Year
State Assembly
Assembly Approves New Minimum Smoking Age
Sacramento, CA, March 7th, 2016 - The California Assembly approved a bill that would raise the minimum smoking age in California from 18 to 21. Senate Bill (SB) 2X-7 is part of the Second Extraordinary Session called by the Governor in June 2015 and represents a merger of Assemblyman Jim Wood’s Assembly Bill and Senator Ed Hernández’s. Assemblyman Wood is now the principle … [Read more...] about Assembly Approves New Minimum Smoking Age
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
Continuing CA Drought Prompts Action
Big Bear, CA, April 2, 2015 - California is drawing national attention as it enters into a fourth year of devastating drought. The state's record low snowpack, diminishing reservoir levels and high temperatures have pushed the state into uncharted territory, with worsening impacts on water quality, agriculture, fire response, habitat, and fish and wildlife. As the … [Read more...] about Continuing CA Drought Prompts Action
Open Primary California and Some Confusion
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 6, 2012, 7:00pm - There has been a lot of discussion about the new open primary system for California voters and perhaps some confusion. Previously the election ballot a voter received was determined by party affiliation. But now the new ballots include all candidates regardless of their declared party affiliation. The primary included elections … [Read more...] about Open Primary California and Some Confusion