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Your Congressman votes HURT YOU!

Obernolte’s Voting Record: 99.2% Party Against Majority 3 Recorded Votes 371, Missed Votes 3 Links 1) Objected to 2020 election results 2) In favor of the Big Beautiful Bill 3) Voting stats depicting him as a rubber stamper 4) Women’s right to choose 5) Scorecard from League of Conservation Voters (Environmental) 6) Scorecard of Heritage Action (relying on research and funding from …

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January: MBDC Meeting

Club Meeting: Tuesday January 20th 7:00pm For more meeting information Click HERE   Welcome to our first 2026 meeting Looking ahead for 2026-Let’s forge ahead with clarity, strategy and strength.Our 2026 strategy: I’m excited about 2026.  If we learn from the past we can create a new future. We have everything in the works to start …

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Get Involved!

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Crestline No Kings Protest *Made the paper!

https://www.mountain-news.com/news/no-kings-protests-held-in-crestline/article_b41508aa-a41f-408a-8f73-804b24dddc1a.html Please note the local paper Alpine Mountaineer did NOT cover this story. If this concerns you please let them know. Crestline — Thousands of demonstrators participated in “No Kings” protests across the United States on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with nearly a dozen gatherings reported in San Bernardino County. Two took place in the …

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Don’t Poke the Bear

MBDC FB Video- https://www.facebook.com/reel/4139386172999101 Protest MBDC FB video- https://www.facebook.com/reel/724203803819746

May Day MBDC in New York and Lake Arrowhead Village

Jay Obernolte and Tom Lackey held mobile office hours in Lake Arrowhead Thursday, 5/1. MBDC and other concerned citizens showed up to discuss Jays House votes that hurt his constituents. Concerns ranged from Medicaid, forest logging, education, immigrants in concentration camps, Jay’s basic kissing the ring of Trump and basic disregard for THE RULE OF LAW …

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Big Bear Dems Made the Paper!

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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Release the Epstein Files

Glen Thompson Scholarship Award

Glen Thompson Scholarship AwardThank you for ALL your contributions to our Scholarship award. In an effort to keep supporting a community program we are looking for items to raffle at our meeting. Please email us if you have something to contribute. Award ceremony speech: The Mountain Bears Democratic Club created our Community Service Award to …

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Santa Delivered Toys to Fire Station 91

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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Artists Welcome

Chamber of Commerce Tree Contest

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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The Magical Holiday Bears!

Crestline’s Holidays in the Pines Success 

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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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Spark of Love Toy Drive

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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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A visit with Operation Provider

Please note, the Mountain Bears Democratic Club has not endorsed any candidate yet. We welcome all candidates who wish to connect with our mountain community, and their appearances should not be interpreted as an endorsement. We’re working to take back our seat from multi-millionaire Congressman Jay Obernolte and bring real representation back to our community. Paul Chakalian is one …

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Announcing our newly elected Vice President

Congratulations  Laura Bloomberg Laura joined the club in 2025 in search of a community of like-minded people who shared her enthusiasm for connection, service, and local engagement. From the start, she immersed herself in opportunities to contribute.  first by helping share news and information through social media, and soon after by supporting projects, events, and …

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Demsgiving Success!

The Mountain Bear Democratic Club Demsgiving Potluck was a wonderful success with 50+ in attendance! Santa made a surprise appearance and our MBDC Bear danced through the room spreading cheer. A huge thank-you to our Democratic candidates — @tessaforca, @claiborneforcongress, and @paulforca23 — for braving the weather to meet with our mountain residents. Great food, …

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Mountain Bears Democratic Shop

Indigo Hoodie Bulk order on its way! Email MountainBearDemSecretary@gmail.com to reserve one.  We only have 10 extra. SHOP DIRECT: https://www.wearsthemountain.com/collections/demclubs

Donation box art by: Kathleen G

Thank you Kathleen for lending your creativity and generous spirit to making the Operation Provider donation boxes. When I called for help, you didn’t hesitate — you simply said yes and brought your artistic touch and heart to the project. Your willingness to give your time and talent made such a difference, and I’m deeply grateful.

Prop 50 WE WON!

Texas thought it could steal congressional seats while we just sat back and watched. But California overwhelmingly voted yes on Prop 50 because fair 2026 midterm elections matter to all of us. Take a moment to celebrate, then get ready to keep fighting as 2026 is just around the corner Thank you to everyone who …

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We have reached 1,000 followers!

Thank you for standing with us as we register voters, welcome new Democrats, and create space for open dialogue about the issues that shape our community. Let’s keep the momentum going! Share our posts!  Help us get the word out! Zuleyma V Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mountainbearsdems Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mountainbeardems

Running Springs Farmers Market and Artisan Faire

“… Nestled in the scenic mountain town of Running Springs, this market blends fresh, local produce with unique handmade crafts. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to connect with vendors and fellow shoppers while exploring some truly special goods.”   We occupy the second space from the Whispering Springs entrance to …

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