Paul talked to people around the county regarding Carry Conceal Weapon’s permits (CCW). This video #53 contains information regarding issues with CCW’s in San Bernardino County.
My name is Paul Schrader, and I am running for the position of Sheriff-Coroner of San Bernardino County. My campaign is based on what we call the Fresh Start Initiative. My goal is to bring a Fresh Start to San Bernardino County that the citizens can be proud of, participate in, and see concrete, forward-looking solutions to the problems we face.
Community Responsibility- A Sheriff’s Department that accepts its responsibility to the community, and works with the community to improve
conditions for all.
The other day I was in Chino Hills. I was talking with a guy by the name of John. He said he would like to see the Department executives reaching out to the community, finding out what needs and concerns they have. He said when he has tried to reach anyone of any rank, he is directed to a patrol deputy. He is frustrated.
While in Victor Valley I talked to Helen. She had a few of her friends with her. She said she wanted a group to help bring the Department and community together. She said the Department said she could volunteer. She tried to call the Sheriff’s Office and was redirected to a patrol deputy. She does not want to be a volunteer, she would love to be part of a community group that could partner with the Department. She is frustrated.
I hear this throughout the county. Deputies are being utilized to answer questions that should go through Department executives. Our deputies are trying to provide law enforcement services and need tools to do the job even better.
I will have community groups in every area of the county. We will meet and work together, ensuring they are getting service needed in their area. I will be available to citizens. This is being done in Departments all over the State. 
Below is District Attorney Mike Ramos’ campaign kickoff. Note the only member of the Board of Supervisors who attended this huge gathering of supporters here in the high desert. Although now edited out of the video, the supervisor had glowing remarks for our district attorney.
iePolitics has learned from a well-placed West-End source that the February 10, 2010, incoherent spectacle produced by San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos and California Attorney General Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown, charging former Assessor Bill Postmus and former Assistant Assessor Jim Erwin with multiple felonies, including bribery and embezzlement, may have had a much more far-reaching purpose. And that “purpose” has to do with one unnamed, but very identifiable, John Doe; John Doe No. 1, i.e., Jeff Burum, to be exact.
The underlying scheme of Ramos’ recent interest in “cleaning up corruption in San Bernardino County” is oft-discussed by political insiders. His crusade came about only after his power base took a major hit due to the defeat of political crony and powerbroker, San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Dennis Hansberger, by dark horse candidate Neil Derry. (more…)
The article below as well as the three-part series over at www.inlandpolitics.com scratch only the surface of medical atrocity and abuse at San Bernardino County’s only county-run hospital, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Unfortunately, I was very ill and unable to make the meeting with the good doctor and Jim as I would have liked have shared a few of my own war stories from my year of working at the facility and my few days as a patient to see if I could gain a better understanding of why the situation has become so dire. (more…)
Investigators Looking Into Arrowhead Regional’s Operations
Allegations of malpractice, licensing shortcomings, operational and managerial miscues and substandard accounting practices at the county hospital are the focus of separate inquiries by federal and state agencies, the Sentinel has learned.
The Sentinel was unable to ascertain whether a rumored survey of the hospital’s operations by auditors working at the behest of the board of supervisors is actually underway.
The issues being looked into include current practices as well as those extending back nearly a decade at the Colton-based facility, which is known as the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
The sharpest focus is that on the administrative action of Dev GnanaDev, who is both the current medical director of Arrowhead Regional as well as its head of surgery. GnanaDev also happens to be the president of the California Medical Association.
Some of the suspected problems at the hospital originated at a level well below that of GnanaDev and involved several instances of medical malpractice and faulty diagnoses. Others have been attributed to GnanaDev directly.
One known case, the Sentinel is informed, elicited the interest of federal investigators and involved a thirteen year old girl who had suffered a dislocated neck. Physicians and staff failed to adequately recognize or diagnose the condition, resulting in the child becoming permanently paralyzed. The medical staff further stands accused of having lied to the parents about the situation.
Please join the friends of Paul Schrader for a fundraising dinner honoring Paul Schrader, Candidate for Sheriff. 6:00pm to 9:00pm Reception and dinner ongoing. $20.00 donation for dinner. Please RSVP your attendance to Judith Schrader at (909) 732-5680 or via email to:
You may also stop in without an RSVP. You can visit the web site at http://www.sheriffpaul.net and prepay for this event by going to the donation page. Thank you for your support. Paul Schrader
Here’s more info:
Mike is holding a fundraiser at the Cable Airport in Upland on March 16. I cannot download the flyer, but you can find the information here.
I attended the last fundraiser at the Cable Airport and it is a very cool place. Mike’s fundraisers and auctions are always interesting.
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Bono Mack Introduces Tax Relief Bill for Those Left without Work
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to help provide tax relief for Americans facing extreme financial pressure in these tough economic times, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today introduced legislation (H.R. 4718) to suspend federal income taxes on those Americans who have been forced to collect unemployment compensation due to the loss of jobs and/or inability to find a new job as a result of the current tough economic climate. Bono Mack issued the following statement:
“This legislation offers tax relief to individuals and families who have been hardest hit by this economic crisis and helps them with additional resources to make ends meet during these tough times,” said Bono Mack. “Over 10% of Americans are currently unemployed and over 14% of local residents in Riverside County. This bill will provide help at a time when individuals and families need it the most.
“Relieving the tax burden is an important part of the pro-growth policies that will help get our economy running again and get more Americans back to work.”
Click here for a PDF of H.R. 4718, the Stop Unfair Taxes Act of 2010.
Bono Mack: Partisan Health Care Overhaul is Wrong Approach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Emphasizing overwhelming opposition to the partisan health care bill to initiate a government-run overhaul of America’s health care system, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today sent a letter to the President and Congressional Democrat leadership calling for a meaningful, bipartisan approach that will make health care more affordable and accessible to the American people.
“Congress should be focused on improving our health care system for every day Americans, not on scoring political points and pursuing a massive overhaul of health care that Americans have clearly rejected,” said Bono Mack. “The Majority has the opportunity to do the right thing and work with all Members of Congress on health care reforms that are in the best interest of the American people, instead of putting the government in charge of medical decisions that should be made by patients and their doctors.
“As the daughter and granddaughter of physicians and Representative for a district that would greatly benefit from real health care reform, I urge the Majority leadership to reconsider this reckless decision to move ahead with such a partisan and fundamentally flawed piece of legislation. This is not the ‘bipartisan’ approach that was promised.
“It is my hope that the Majority changes direction and reaches beyond partisan politics to craft a more balanced and effective bill that improves our health care system at a price we can afford.”
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Everyone keeps asking how to help. There is one BIG thing every one of you can do to help, not only me, but everyone in this county who has been abused by the system and that is this. On June 1, 2010 vote for Paul Schrader for Sheriff, Scott Markovich for Second District Supervisor, any opponent of Gary Ovitt’s, and any opponent of Mike Ramos. These bastards need to be kicked out of office!
I am sick to death of the Sheriff’s Department telling me they are trying to help when they have been one of the biggest contributors to my problems. HOOPS NEEDS TO GO! We need a sheriff in there with some integrity.
And we need a Chairman of the Board of Supervisors also with some integrity, including in their chief of staff. If the only way to get rid of Mark Kirk is to get rid of Gary Ovitt, so be it.
Based on the post below, I’m sure some of you are thinking I took too much cough medicine these past few days and you’re probably right. I have slept non-stop for four days, which considering what has been going on in my life, has been a good thing. There are a lot of people to thank and a few I’m very upset with.
I would like to make one thing very clear. On Thanksgiving Day I was sitting in the parking lot of the hospital in Kingman Arizona trying to down a bottle of prescription pain killers. Naomi kept hitting me with her bad leg because she wanted to go potty. That’s when I panicked about the dogs and contacted Jim and he talked me into coming home. Anything else is a lie and I’m very disappointed that someone I thought was a friend would write what they wrote. (more…)
These days when my political-type friends and I are talking on the phone, the subject of phone taps always comes up. When I’m talking with Bill or Jim, for example, I assume the district attorney’s office has their phones tapped and can hear everything I say. So, since there is always a supply of 7-in-1 and Bordetella in my refrigerator, I always remind Bill that if he’s at my house he can find the clean syringes there. And when talking with Jim, I make it a point of giving him the account number Adam passed along to me for that off-shore account with the $1.02 million in it from Colonies settlement. The three of us are getting our passports ready for the big day. (more…)
It was previously reported that State Senator Roy Ashburn was arrested this week for drunk driving, but it was also mentioned that he was seen leving a gay club called Faces in Sacramento with an unidentified male companion. I don’t care what team the senator plays for, but when you vote against the community that you are allegedly a part of you end up becoming a clown. Senator Ashburn is a hypocrite where he organized anti-gay rights campaigns such as banning of domestic partnerships by day and then parties at the local gay bar at night throughout the years. (more…)
Update: I have Ronald’s e-mail address and will be looking fowards to sharing his press releases and maybe a future interview with him shortly.
Looking at the candidate filing status reports from the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters makes me puzzled at some of the people who put their hat in the ring for the June Primary. Who are these individuals?
For one, I am glad Supervisor Ovitt has a challenger. However it took me a bit of detective work to figure out who is Ronald Wall. Ronald Wall is a Democratic Party activist, but what is Ronald Wall also good for? I know that San Bernardino County needs to be cleaned up, but how will Ronald Wall clean up San Bernardino County government and represent the fourth district effectively?
In the 32nd State Senate District, the Republican Party has an announced challenger and he is yet another dark horse candidate. Who is Michael T. Bryant from Ontario, California? He used to have his email address listed, but it was taken down when I tried to ask about his candidacy. I don’t want to end up knocking on his doorstep asking for details about his campaign since he did not leave a phone number, web site or e-mail address.
It would be appreciated for future canidates to have at least a public address even from a place such as hotmail or yahoo so people could offer their support or ask a few questions so they would be informed voters.
If you are any of these individuals feel free to leave a reply on this post, or better yet get in contact with the administration here for an account where you can post your press releases and speeches on how you can make our communities better.
On Tuesday’s agenda is this:
County Counsel
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Talk about a group of individuals that just won’t learn. You’re not going to win these cases so why keep feeding Ruth’s flame? If you dumped Ruth and Hueston, you might be able to hire a seasoned litigator who could mete sage legal advice instead of telling you what you want to hear. (more…)
Tonight I read of the second celebrity suicide in as many days. Today it was announced that Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son, Michael Blosil, committed suicide. Yesterday, it was Andrew Koenig, best known for his role on Growing Pains. From his father’s website is this quote:
If you’re one of those people who feel they can’t handle it any more, if you can learn anything from this: it’s that there are people out there who really care. You might not think so . . . but there are people who really, really care. And before you take that final decision, check it out again . . . talk to somebody. And for those families who have members who they fear are susceptible to this kind of behavior, don’t ignore it, don’t rationalize it. Extend a hand.
I’ve taken my share of criticism from those who have not been there. ASKING FOR HELP IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. One knows they need help and even wants help but asking for it is truly impossible. (more…)
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San Bernardino County currently sports one of the highest, if not the highest plea bargain rates in the state.
A not so flattering statistic to say the least.
Ramos
Over the last several years county supervisors have gave additional millions in budget funding to District Attorney Mike Ramos. The result. More plea bargains with criminal defendants.
Several months ago stories ran here and on iePolitics.com exposing substantial political contributions to Ramos by two attorneys who control the San Bernardino County criminal defense conflict panel. (more…)
A major allegation contained in the recent announcement of charges in the “windshield crack-like” corruption investigation into San Bernardino County government by District Attorney Mike Ramos and Attorney General Edmund “Jerry” Brown has some interesting twists.
Ramos earlier this week announced a series of reforms necessary to put the power of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in check. (more…)
My phone should be turned back on today and I’m headed home to try to put things back together. I won’t have internet access. For the record, I gave a friend my sleeping pills and painkillers to hang on to until I’m sure I’m through this. Thank you everyone for your support.
WHY PARENTS DRINK
A mother passing by her son’s bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then she saw an Envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to ‘Mom.’ With the worst premonition she opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter.
Dear Mom:
It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Dad and you.
But I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older than I am. But it’ s not only the passion . . . Mom she’s pregnant. (more…)
Here is an email address that will be read by a live person. The Connecticut office has been hitting the blog all day. Here is her address:
Elizabeth.Barnhart@hartfordlife.com
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February 24, 2010
Dear Friend:
The California housing market continues to struggle, with too many empty houses in neighborhoods, and too many people still at risk of losing their homes. I am pleased to let you know about a new investment for California that aims to help with this continued housing crisis.
President Barack Obama recently announced the “Help for the Hardest-Hit Housing Markets” Program that will direct funding to state housing finance agencies in California, as well as Nevada, Arizona, Michigan and Florida, to address the housing crisis at the local level.
I am pleased that President Obama recognizes that California and other states hit hard by the housing crisis will need additional resources. While there is still more to do, this investment will provide help to homeowners who are struggling during these tough economic times and are at risk of losing their homes. I will continue to work closely with the Administration and state officials to make sure these funds keep families in their homes.
If you would like to know more about this program, I encourage you to visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/help-hardest-hit-housing-markets
Sincerely,
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
Campaign Headquarters Opens for Business
REDLANDS [02.25.10] – Redlands Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Republican candidate for the 63rd Assembly District will officially open her “Grassroots Action Center,” on Monday, March 1 at 11 a.m. According to Gilbreath campaign manager Al Hernandez, the location will become the “nerve center for an aggressive, neighbor-to-neighbor outreach. Adding, “We’re running a different kind of campaign – from the people up – not Sacramento down.”
WHAT: “Stand With Pat Grassroots Action Center”
WHERE: 150 E. Vine Street, Redlands, CA
150 E. Vine Street, Redlands (traveling south on Orange Street from Interstate 10, continue onto Cajon Street. Turn left on E. Vine Street. Headquarters is located at the corner of S. 6th Street and Vine.)
WHEN: Monday, March 1, 11AM – 3PM (more…)
Today I had my Worker’s Comp appointment. It was denied again. My attorney told me the county is doing what they are doing specifically because they don’t like the blog. Well the blog is no more.
I knew I should have stayed home. Fortunately, I had the foresight to bring my painkillers, muscle relaxers, and sleeping pills with me. I really wanted to die quietly at home but that was not meant to be. I’m not about to go there now.
Please, please someone make sure Naomi has a good home. I didn’t even get to give her a hug goodbye this morning as I was in such a hurry. Remiel can go back to his first mom Laura Burleson, who can be found on Facebook. Lucy can go back to Deanna at Animal Hospital at the Narrows. Ask Deanna if she will place the other Boxers. Animal Control will just kill them and they are wonderful, well-behaved dogs that deserve a good home.
I know some don’t understand. I have asked for help from everywhere I know to ask. My landlord is still holding many of the things I consider important hostage. My storage units will be auctioned off next week. And all of my jewelery, my mom’s jewelry and my grandma’s jewelry will be lost over the next few weeks. The county cut off all payments to me as of last Thursday. I have exactly $3 right now and my bank account is overdrawn. There is no hope of any other money for possibly months to come. I current landlord wants rent and I have nothing.
I have lost everything that is important to me. I can’t live on air. The county knows I’m suicidal and chooses to push me over the edge. Hopefully, someone will hold Mark Kirk accountable for what he has done.
I’m sorry to my friends. I know I’m hurting you. But I also know a week from now no one will remember that I even existed. That is life and I accept it. But I hope someone steps forward and helps my family sue the county and Hartford for what they have done.
Hi-Desert Republican Women, Federated welcomed San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Gary Thomas, Ed.D., as their guest speaker today at the monthly membership meeting. Of course this means that Thomas is a good Republican! 
Thomas discussed both the successes and failures with the county’s sch0ol system. San Bernardino County has a lot to be proud of including an on-going commitment to public/private/community-based partnerships to enhance their ability to provide services and education to our county’s youth. (more…)
So our illustrious San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos is concerned about expenses paid by former Assessor Bill Postmus out of Postmus’ campaign war chest—not exactly new news. And also not new news is the fact that what is good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander—pun totally intended—here in San Bernardino County. (more…)
California Small Business Association Endorses Morrell
Upland, California – The California Small Business Association (CSBA), which represents over 203,000 California small business owners, has announced its support of Mike Morrell for the 63rd State Assembly seat currently held by Bill Emmerson.
“We believe your commitment to the future of small business is deserving of the support from our organization,” said President Betty Jo Toccoli, “and you will do a great job representing us effectively in the Legislature.”
In Case You Missed It:Democrats Try to Jump on Jobs
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In case you missed it:Climate zealotryDon’t make California the global warming guinea pigThis op-ed was published in the Feb. 21 edition of the Press Enterprise.By BOB DUTTON In his State of the State address, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared that jobs are his top priority and unveiled an initiative aimed at creating 100,000 jobs, streamlining regulations and curbing frivolous lawsuits. The governor’s proposals are a good first step. Allow me to suggest a vital second step: Put the brakes on out-of-control, unelected bureaucrats whose regulatory actions are killing jobs and endangering our economic future. Just look at the California Air Resources Board. Even while furloughs slow work at other state agencies, the folks at the air resources board are speeding ahead with full force to impose sweeping, untested global warming regulations. They seem intent on making California the nation’s global warming guinea pig. (more…) |
Dutton Measure Seeks Safeguards to Protect Public From Mentally Disordered OffendersSACRAMENTO – Senate Republican Leader-elect Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) today introduced Senate Bill 1265 to protect the public by giving local authorities the ability to use common sense when mentally disordered offenders are released into neighborhoods. The need for the bill stems from a homicide that took place in Upland last month. The murder took place in an unsupervised “group home” where seven male offenders were living. All seven men had been released from mental hospitals under the Department of Mental Health’s Forensic Conditional Release Program (ConRep). The unlicensed facility where they lived shared a fence with an elementary school. (more…) |
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Poll Shows George Runner is Clear Frontrunner in BOE Race
Sacramento – The results of a poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies show Senator/Taxpayer Advocate and Board of Equalization candidate George Runner as the clear frontrunner in the primary race for Board of Equalization. The California Republican Primary Survey shows Runner was chosen by 56% of likely voters in the upcoming Republican primary, more than doubling the combined score of both of his opponents who each received 12% of the vote. (more…) |
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Dear Sentinel Reader,
The Sentinel is distributed throughout San Bernardino County – the largest geographical county in the United States. It is growing and so are its expenses.
Accordingly, we are humbly asking for your support of the continuation of the Sentinel’s journalistic mission. You can do this by becoming a subscriber at this critical time. An annual subscription to the Sentinel is available for $30 per year. Subscribers will receive a physical copy of the paper each week or can elect to receive the e-mailed PDF version of the Sentinel. No one will be denied a copy of the Sentinel because they can’t afford the price of a subscription. (more…)
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***Dutton Report Alert***
Democrats Fall Short on Budget Solutions
Rather than making the tough decisions necessary to bring the state’s revenues in line with spending, California’s Democrat-controlled Legislature is once again settling for partial solutions to our state’s massive budget gap.
The Democrat plan approved by the Senate today ignores nearly $5 billion in cuts proposed by the Governor and specifically excludes reductions in programs that constitute over 80 percent of the state’s General Fund budget.
Less than one-third of the $5 billion in “solutions” actually approved by the majority party are actual cuts. The remaining two-thirds are realized through tax increases, gimmicks, deferrals and other cost avoidance measures. (more…)
Ken Hunter, the leading candidate for the 59th Assembly District, will be addressing the Apple Valley city council meeting on 2/23/2010 at 6:30 about vital state and city issues. Ken will also be available to discuss these issues with the public, city council members and the media. (more…)
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Before my oldtimers think to themselves, “Here we go again,” I am NOT suicidal. I am extremely depressed but not suicidal.
I am not sure the blog will continue. What you see here may or may not be the end of the blog. My former landlord stole almost all of my computer equipment and the Sheriff’s Office won’t do a thing about it. I will not be able to get to a hotspot to use my laptop so I don’t expect for there to be anything new on the blog for a while after this post.
As you will read in the post above, I’m not having a good day. This was sent to me a few minutes ago and it makes me feel a bit guilty.
The most recent arrests of former San Bernardino County Assessor William “Bill” Postmus and former Chief of Staff to Supervisor Neil Derry, James Erwin, highlights yet again the disparity in treatment by San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos when compared with other jurisdictions. Ramos clearly is attempting to attempting to “punish” those who are political adversaries upfront as he knows the cases against them are weak and convictions are unlikely.
Take a look at the difference between the Postmus/Erwin case and the case of the four San Jacinto City Councilmen who were recently indicted in Riverside County. The disparity is glaring. (more…)