Mountain Bears Secretary

Name: Seta GhazarianRunning For: California Democratic Party Region 11 DirectorElection Date: May 31, 2025Where to Vote: Anaheim at the CADEM Convention (only Region 11 delegates can participate)Summary of Candidacy: My name is Seta Ghazarian, and I am honored to be running for re-election as Region 11 Director in the California Democratic Party. It has been …

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Thank you Crestline MBDC member Carrie Forbear for her Community Service Spring Fling and Fundraiser. Our Crest Forest Senior Citizen club has been providing Nutritional lunches twice a week for over 15 years now to the less fortunate older folks on the mountain ~ and MANY classes to get them out of their houses and …

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50501 Jay Obernolte’s Protest April 5th, 2025.  Susan M Lovell, Ph.D.  In spite of the “reason for” the event, there was an excited, hopeful, even joyous energy in the air, as a large crowd of citizens gathered, with persons of all ages, some bringing their kids and pups, whose laughter and happy barks added to …

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April 4th 2025 Protests MBDC member quotes: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” It was fun to cause some good trouble together and know that you’re not alone in the fight. Other people’s enthusiasm, energy and commitment is inspiring.” Rosemary “Went to the new. Tesla location in Aliso Viejo. This …

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Rep. Jay ObernolteHOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE!30 Day Challenge One-A-DayProtests, Calls & LettersApril-May MEDICAID CUTSCalifornia’s behemoth Medicaid program insures 14.9 million people, more than one-third of the state’s population. Republicans hold nine House seats in California and represent 2.5 million Medicaid enrollees. All nine voted to approve the House GOP budget bill at the end of February.Some …

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Beary Happy

Our MBDC member went to a protest in February in Los Angeles fighting for the rights of brown people. Their mom is an immigrant so this made them really mad. When the administration started ending DACA, they had to speak out, especially since they were born in California. “Rise, Brown Souls” In streets of fire, …

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Mountain Bears Democratic Club’s**** March Madness meeting was just that MADNESS! Not only did we get to hear all about our members experiences at protests and events …but we also got a great presentation from Seta Ghazarian (CA Democratic Party Region 11 Director)  and an enthusiastic touch base with Derek Marshall (Planning Commissioner and Executive Director, …

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Mountains Bears join democrats from the 42nd Congressional District for an open house where Robert Garcia met w constituents, engaged openly with voters, and fielded questions. Keep fighting the good fight, Representative Garcia, and know that we are with you!  

Great turnout at our March Potluck! Engagement is up; momentum is ongoing; action is next!

We are everywhere!  We are sending postcards to Trump, writing letters to the Editor of local papers, protesting, kicking butt on Social Media, networking and partnering with local clubs! Below is a collage of our members in action:Women’s March, Jay Obernolte’s Town Hall, Protests in Big Bear, Postcards to Trump, Letters to the Editor, National Park …

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  Here we are protesting in Joshua Tree National Park.

MBDC Members protest with their PEN! John and Susan Lovell McLaughlin responded to article: Mountain News 3/12/2025        Executive Decisions: The Trump Administration By Karen Zhou Dear Editor,        Thank you so much for Karen Zhou’s March 6th essential piece on President Trump’s executive orders.  Those fifteen different communiques, varied as …

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POSTCARDS to TRUMP MBDC Protested with Postcards to Trump! On March 15th, mail Donald Trump a postcard that publicly expresses our opposition to him. We, in vast numbers, from all corners of the world, will overwhelm the man with his unpopularity and failure. We will show the media and the politicians what standing with him …

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Mountain Bears Democratic Club dressed rockin the BLUE and danced the night away. The Crestline Chamber of Commerce with Corks & Hops hosted an amazing night with amazing decor, bands that made you feel like you were in Louisiana ……and a sexy saxophone to top it off! The wine and beer tasting kept the spirits …

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No Kings! No Kings! No Kings! We chanted in Unity with 50501 in Riverside. The first #50501 protests were a decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies. The idea—50 protests in 50 states on 1 day—was born on r/50501 and spread rapidly on social media. In just …

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Members, Steve McKeand, Milly Steele and Yolonda Lyons have graciously written the history of this award and the legacy of Glen Thompson.  Please visit the Scholarship web page found under the Join Us tab for their amazing write-ups. click HERE