Archive for February, 2010

iePolitics: Just When We Thought They Might Grow a Spine

On Tuesday’s agenda is this:

County Counsel

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Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 09-0038 with Irell & Manella, LLP, to increase the funding to handle the civil litigation regarding former Assessor Bill Postmus and the improper expenditure of public funds while he was in office (Four votes required).

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. Read more…

6 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 27, 2010 at 9:39 PM

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iePolitics: The Latest Sentinel Has Been Posted

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InlandPolitics: S.B. County: Ramos continues to accept money from defense panel (Update)

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  • Posted February 26, 2010 at 6:19 pm

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. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator2 - at 2:02 PM

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InlandPolitics: S.B. County DA: The rule of “Do as I say, not as I do” raises questions

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. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator2 - at 1:44 PM

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iePolitics: Update

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.

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 9:54 AM

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iePolitics: A Little Humor

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. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 26, 2010 at 11:42 PM

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For those that want to help . . .

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

4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 5:19 PM

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Senator Barbara Boxer: Housing

- – - – - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA – - – - -
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

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 10:39 AM

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Pat Gilbreath: Gilbreath Opens “Grassroots Action Center”

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 Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 10:22 AM

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iePolitics: Superintendent of Schools

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. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 23, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Categories: Campaigns, Gary Thomas, San Bernardino County, Superintendent of Schools, Uncategorized   Tags:

iePolitics: Throwing Stones from Glass County Building

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. Read more…

7 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 4:34 PM

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iePolitics: Calling All Republicans

There is about a 95 percent chance that I will become the editor of the San Bernardino County Republican Women Federated newsletter again.  I decided it was better than killing myself.  It will give me something to take my mind off of my problems and somewhere to channel my energy.  If this happens, I hope to get the next edition out as close to March 1 as I can.

So, for all of you that want to contribute an article, here are the rules:

  1. Articles can be no longer than 750 words.
  2. Articles are accepted from registered Republicans only.
  3. Articles cannot focus on your campaigns but rather on issues important to you.
  4. Articles that bash other Republicans will not be published.
  5. A press photo must accompany the article if you have not submitted one in the past or have an updated photo.
  6. A very short bio must accompany the article if you have not submitted one in the past or have an updated version. (See example at the end of each article in the October newsletter:  sbcfrw_newsletter_1009_gm(2).)
  7. Links to your campaign website, Twitter, and Facebooks accounts and contact information, i.e., email address and phone number, can be sent to me and will be included in the newsletter but cannot be included in the article itself.
  8. Articles submitted in .pdf format will not be accepted.   Word, Pages, and generic text are allowed.  They can be submitted in the body of an email or as an attachment.
  9. Articles must be submitted no later than February 27, 2010 via email to info@iepolitics.com.

I will be sending out personal invitations to participate to those whose email addresses I have as soon as I know for sure that I will be the editor again.  I lost my entire email list several months ago, so if you have not received email from me recently, I likely do not have your email address.

I am hopeful this newsletter will be delivered to about 9,000 Republicans countywide.  We are working on developing a list of solid email addresses.  In exchange for the free advertising you will be receiving for your campaigns, we will ask that you forward the newsletter on to everyone in your private email lists.  I hope some of the grassroots candidates comprehend the significance of this.

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 2:35 PM

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Mike Morrell: Endorsement

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.”

Read more…

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Senator Robert Dutton: Jobs Bandwagon

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In Case You Missed It:

Democrats Try to Jump on Jobs
Bandwagon

This piece was published in the Flash Report on Feb. 22.

By Sen. Bob Dutton

In sports, they’re called “bandwagoners,” – you know the type of fan that supports a team only when they start winning and become popular with the public.

Such is the case these days as those claiming to be “pro-jobs” are jumping on the bandwagon during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.

I have spent a career running a small business in Southern California and know first hand the responsibilities and costs of signing the front of a check as a business owner. As a result of my real-world experiences as a business owner, I brought a pro-jobs agenda with me when I came to Sacramento in 2002.

Every year since being elected I have introduced legislation to help lift the economic burdens that make California the most expensive place in the nation to do business.

Unfortunately each year nearly all of my pro–jobs measures have been killed in their first committee hearing by Democrats who control both houses of the Legislature. Read more…

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 12:39 PM

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Thanks,

James V. Lacy

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - February 22, 2010 at 4:00 PM

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Senator Robert Dutton: Climate Zealotry

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In case you missed it:

Climate zealotry

Don’t make California the global warming guinea pig

This 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. Read more…

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Senator Robert Dutton: MDOs

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For Immediate Release
February 19, 2010
  Contact: Larry Venus
(916) 651–4031

 

Dutton Measure Seeks Safeguards to Protect Public From Mentally Disordered Offenders

SACRAMENTO – 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. Read more…

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Senator George Runner: BOE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010

Contact: Matt Rexroad
916-648-1222

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. Read more…

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From the Editor of The Sentinel

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. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 3:52 PM

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Senator George Runner: AB32

Senator George Runner - Week In Review
The Continuing Consequences of AB 32
 

News of the Week
Legislators to address business “over-regulation” Friday
The sky is falling, and so is California’s prosperity
Republicans Introduce Private Sector Job Creation Package
McGrath School Receives State Recognition For Academic Achievement
Cookie monster

Ever since Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 32 (The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) into law, climate change has been the “it” issue of the day. In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, AB 32 transfers a huge amount of power to the unelected Air Resources Board without providing any real oversight or accountability. This risky move has produced some serious consequences.

Under the AB 32 umbrella, more legislation has popped up that prioritizes “going green” over California taxpayers and businesses; all following the trend of taking control and money away from elected governing bodies, and handing it to the Air Resources Board.

For example, in 2008 the Governor signed Senate Bill 375 into law. This new law takes control away from local governments by mandating that regional transportation agencies notify the state about how they will meet specific greenhouse-gas reduction targets as set by the ARB. Read more…

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Senator Robert Dutton: Democrats Fall Short

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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. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 3:41 PM

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Ken Hunter: Apple Valley Town Council

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.  Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Ken Hunter - at 3:40 PM

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Senator Barbara Boxer: Childhood Obesity

February 18, 2010

Dear Friend:

Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama launched a new public awareness program targeted at reducing the incidence of childhood obesity. As a long-time supporter of healthy programs for children, I encourage you to check out the new government website associated with this program at letsmove.gov

As Michelle Obama pointed out when she launched this program, childhood obesity is a serious problem. Currently in the nation, a third of all children are overweight, and many suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. And unlike so many diseases that we are struggling to find cures for, we all know how to stop childhood obesity. The new “Let’s Move” program promotes four parts, helping parents make better food choices, serving healthier food at school, making healthy food more affordable and available, and encouraging children to engage in exercise.

I hope you will check out the resources on the website letsmove.gov and encourage the parents you know to do so, as well. We can make healthier decisions for our children so that they can lead better lives.

Sincerely,


Barbara Boxer
United States Senator

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iePolitics: The Blog and Suicide

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.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 20, 2010 at 6:53 PM

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iePolitics: A Truly Inspirational Story

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.

4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 6:06 PM

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iePolitics: Cleaning Up Corruption or Political Witch Hunt?

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. Read more…

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM

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iePolitics: California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

For those of you concerned with the apparent fraudulent training certificates being issued involving San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department employees, someone from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) was reading the entry yesterday.  The Commission can no longer make any claims that they don’t know what is going on in this county.

It seems we have yet another double standard in this county.  When law enforcement officials commit a crime, such as Mike Ramos and now members of the Sheriff’s Department, our chief law enforcement officers for the county look the other way or help in a cover up.

If you would like to contact POST and request this matter be fully investigated, you can do so at 916.227.3909 or via email at postmaster@post.ca.gov.

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 7:59 AM

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Senator Robert Dutton: Job Creation Package

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Larry Venus
February 17, 2010
916–651–4031

Republicans Introduce Private
Sector Job Creation Package
Measures include 10 bills by Senator Dutton to lift
the economic burdens hindering job growth

SACRAMENTO–Senate Republican Leader–elect Bob Dutton (R–Rancho Cucamonga) has introduced 10 bills as part of a 24–bill Republican package to stimulate California’s private sector economy.

The legislation by Senator Dutton and other Republican senators was introduced as part of the emergency session declared by Governor Schwarzenegger to address California’s current fiscal crisis. This year’s budget deficit is an estimated $6 billion through June 2010 and nearly $20 billion by June 2011.

“The only way we’re going to solve California’s fiscal woes is through private sector job creation,” Senator Dutton said. “The difference between our plan and that of my Democrat colleagues is that their job creation proposals continue to increase the size of government.”

A recent editorial by the San Diego Union–Tribune titled “The Jobs Plan That Isn’t”observes that “instead of helping the state’s reeling private sector. The Democrats’ blueprint is almost entirely focused on using taxpayer funds to create government–paid positions.”

Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 7:50 AM

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Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack: Americans Need Jobs and a Healthy Economy, Not another Failed ‘Stimulus’

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of when the so-called “stimulus” bill was signed into law:

“One year after the Majority’s trillion-dollar ‘stimulus’, it is clear that this bloated spending package has failed to meet the needs of every day Americans,” said Bono Mack.  “Fraught with wasteful spending and big government programs, the ‘stimulus’ has left nearly 10 percent of Americans, and over 14 percent in Riverside County, without jobs and facing a record-high national deficit.

Read more…

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InlandPolitics Commentary: Time for Poizner to say goodbye

  • Written by Administrator
  • Posted February 18, 2010 at 6:07 am

One observation is becoming increasingly clear on the republican side of the California Governor’s race.

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner needs to bow out.

There has been countless times in the past where ego has led to the needless waste of millions of campaign dollars in a futile attempt at overcoming poor odds. This is one of those times.

The battle lines have already formed between former EBay CEO Meg Whitman and Attorney General Jerry Brown, who will likely be the democratic nominee.

Whitman has been spending big money to elevate her name identification and it’s working. The runner-up republican candidate Poizner is starting to be ignored, and calls for him to drop out of the race are increasing.

Poizner spending more of his own money isn’t going to do anything.

When you call a press conference to bash your opponent, but the media thinks you’re about to announce you’re dropping out of the race, it’s a bad sign.

To read the rest of the story, click here.

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Senator Barbara Boxer: Protecting Our Children

- – - – - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA – - – - -
February 17, 2010

Dear Friend:

One of my top priorities as a United States Senator has been to ensure the health and safety of our children.  That is why I recently called for quick action on the health concerns in Kettleman City, where federal, state and local officials are investigating the causes of a spate of birth defects and infant deaths.

There are reports of higher than usual birth defects and infant deaths in Kettleman City, located in Kings County.  While a possible connection to a nearby hazardous waste site is being investigated, many residents have called for both further investigation of a connection and for a delay in the expansion of that site. Read more…

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Enson Mason: Larry Walker’s Solution to our Problems

This is a good illustration of the difference between my perspective and that of the incumbent auditor / controller.  I believe that government is the problem and not the solution.  Private industry is more efficient, serves the people better and in most circumstances is far superior for improving people’s lives and creating wealth.  As you can see in the article (from the Daily Press) below, Larry Walker seems to indicate bigger government is the solution.

APPLE VALLEY • The man responsible for investing San Bernardino County’s revenue had some advice for people looking for a heads up on what’s driving the economy these days.

“The question is what’s the government going to do, it’s not what the market is going to do,” said Larry Walker, the county’s Auditor/Controller-Recorder. Read more…

8 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Ensen Mason - February 17, 2010 at 9:45 PM

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iePolitics: Can anyone confirm or deny this story?

This came from the Sheriff’s Department and we have lots of fans within that department so maybe someone can verify or clarify this story:

Here’s another one for you to look at.  I do not know for a fact but I have received this information from a reliable source that the maintance supervisor at Sheriff’s headquarters made between $170.000.00 and $200,000.00 last year. He oversee’s approximately 5 employees and he was given a county vehicle as a take home car. They would place one maintance worker on call in case the heater or air conditioner would stop working or some chief’s office did not get dusted right and pay that worker on call pay. The supervisor would then be placed on a call back status in case he needed to come into the office to supervisor that employee. That means that he would receive his pay 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Someone would have to wonder what dirt this guy had on the upper brass to receive this type of treatment. Sometimes it is helpful to open those doors late at night you never know what you will find lurking behind them. 
  Read more…

16 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 11:44 AM

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InlandPolitics: Ramos threatens potential challengers

Posted February 17, 2010 at 8:11 am

Ramos

In an interview the the Sun / Daily Bulletin newspapers, District Attorney Michael Ramos didn’t mince words.

Ramos’ statement in an article published this morning in both publications was clear and unambiguous. Read more…

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator2 - at 10:59 AM

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InlandPolitics: Lewis Companies pushing Rutherford to run?

Written by Administrator

Posted February 17, 2010 at 10:28 am

The political chatter is heavy this morning with Fontana City Councilwoman Janice Rutherford rattling the sabre at Second District Supervisor Paul Biane.

And of course, rumors have it that hiding behind the scene with Rutherford is the Lewis Group of Companies pledging their financial support. Read more…

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator2 - at 10:56 AM

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Congressman Joe Baca: Haiti Relief

SUPPORTING RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI

Dear Friend:

Last month, I joined my colleagues in the House of Representatives in co-sponsoring and passing legislation that will encourage more charitable contributions to Haiti, by changing current law to speed up tax deductions.  The bill, H.R. 4462, was unanimously approved by the House.

With over 230,000 deaths and close to a million people left homeless, the people of Haiti need any and all help they can receive. While this bill marks a small change in tax law, it is an important step to encourage more immediate charitable contributions to our suffering neighbors in Haiti.  Now all charitable contributions made to Read more…

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 7:44 AM

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iePolitics: You know Adam, that is so true!

Adam,

This comment was just posted to the blog:

Adam:

You could still save yourself if you actually told the truth to someone with a FEDERAL badge. If, as Sharon says, you were coerced and threatened, it would be Ramos and Moonbeam who would be facing RICO charges.

I hear from mutual friends that you are starting to get scared, and scared you should be.  I know I could pass a polygraph if I had to over what I’ve reported as you having said to me and I also know I’m not the only one you’ve said it to.

As angry as I am for what your lies have done to people I know and care about, I have always felt sorry for you, but mostly for your parents.  You have put your family through hell. Read more…

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 16, 2010 at 9:26 PM

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iePolitics: Biane to Declare Tonight

According to article on the Press Enterprise blogs, San Bernardino County Second District Supervisor Paul Biane will announce his intent to seek a third term tonight in Rancho Cucamonga.  Biane has picked up two opponents, Peter “Scott” Markovich and Dennis Labadie, so far with rumors of Upland mayor John “JP” Pomierski also joining the race.  Insiders tell iePolitics that another candidate is also expected to declare shortly. Read more…

4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 9:04 PM

Categories: Board of Supervisors, Campaigns, Dennis Labadie, John Pomierski, Paul Biane, Peter "Scott" Markovich   Tags: , , ,

iePolitics: Larry Walkers 460′s

For those who are interested, here are San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller-Treasurer/Tax Collector Larry Walker’s Form 460s showing his campaign contributors and his expenditures.

Walker Larry (Auditor Controller-Recorder 2010)-460-July312008 The most interest thing on this one is that Larry spend almost a third of his cash on hand to “reimburse for Angel’s baseball.”  What the heck does that mean?  They are calling it “office expenses.”  I know how it looks.

Walker Larry (Auditor Controller-Recorder 2010)-460-Feb182009
Well he filed this one late and blamed it on his treasurer.  Seems like a lot of his contributions comes from unions and $3000 from Lewis Co.  He also spends a lot of money of flowers.  I wonder who got the flowers?  Inquiring minds want to know. Read more…

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 8:46 PM

Categories: Auditor-Controller/Recorder, Larry Walker, San Bernardino County   Tags: , ,

InlandPolitics: Supervisor Josie Gonzales stays true to form

  • Written by Senor Blogger
  • Posted February 16, 2010 at 6:42 pm

The term “idiot” and San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales remain synonymous.

San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos and Attorney General Jerry Brown made sensational corruption allegations last week as an intro to their respective election campaigns.

Allegations that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Read more…

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator2 - at 8:19 PM

Categories: Board of Supervisors, Brad Mitzelfelt, District Attorney, Gary Ovitt, Jerry Brown, Josie Gonzales, Mike Ramos, Neil Derry, Paul Biane, San Bernardino County   Tags: , ,

iePolitics: Getting Nervous

We hear our favorite Yellow Singing Canary is getting a wee bit nervous.  Seems he is calling his old friends to get someone, anyone, to back him on his trail of deceit.  From what iePolitics hears so far, his “friends” don’t want to spend time as roomies with him and Bubba so they are politely declining.  I bet in the end, Mr. Aleman is the only one of the  currently accused who does jail time, “currently” being the key word.

We are hearing more charges are quite possible, just not of those District Attorney Mike Ramos is currently looking at.  We will post more info as it becomes available.

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 7:33 PM

Categories: Adam Aleman, District Attorney, Mike Ramos, San Bernardino County   Tags: ,

iePolitics: Sheriff’s Training Fraud–Where is Mikey?

I received the following email a little while ago:

Can you tell me what ever has happened to the case involving over 20 Deputies getting college credits when they did not attend the classes. It seems to just have gone away. This is serious because of the lying these people did and the amount of money they have taken from the County.

I asked our resident expert, AntiCorruptionUnit, as he is the one who broke this story, and here is his response:

Yes the case died a quiet death thanks to Sheriff Hoops.  Captain Bart Gray is now retired.  His wife was demoted from her position in the training division and sent back to the jail.

Just another cover up by the Sheriff’s Department. No prosecution if forthcoming in this matter.

So where is our crime-fighting District Attorney?  Oh yeah, political opps with Moonbeam.

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 6:57 PM

Categories: District Attorney, Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department   Tags: , , ,

George Runner: State Board of Equalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2010

Contact: Matt Rexroad
916-648-1222

Claims by Nakanishi Campaign on Slates are FalseSacramento – Senator/Taxpayer Advocate George Runner announced today that he has secured more slate purchases than any other candidate despite false claims by the Alan Nakanishi campaign in the race for Board of Equalization.

A recent announcement from the Alan Nakanishi for Board of Equalization campaign claims he has secured, “…three times more GOP slate cards than his nearest opponent, including such popular slate cards as the California Voter Guide, California Law Enforcement Voter Guide, Republican Taxpayers Association, Continuing the Republican Revolution, and nearly a dozen others.”

The claim that Nakanishi has secured more slates than Runner is simply not true.

The slates secured by Nakanishi total about five million pieces of slate mail. The Runner campaign has secured more than five million pieces of slate mail from Citizens for Good Government, COPS Voter Guide (earned), Family Faith & Freedom Association, PORAC Official Law Enforcement Guide (earned), Save Prop 13 by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (earned), Voter Guide Slate Mail, Small Business Action Committee, California Taxpayer Protection Committee, California Economic Reform Project, and the Republican Voter Checklist among others.

If Nakanishi has three times more slates than any other opponent, then he should be able to demonstrate over 40 slates. He clearly can’t do that.

“I would ask Dr. Nakanishi to either substantiate the claim his campaign has made repeatedly regarding slates or discontinue spreading false information,” said Runner.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He authored the successful Amber Alert system and Jessicaʼs Law in 2006. He resides in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 6:44 PM

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iePolitics: Board Decides Not to Sue Itself

In an extraordinarily surprising move, it appears that the four remaining members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors were not affected by the emotional, pious pleadings of Josie “I wish I had a brain” Gonzales and rejected her ideas about investigating and suing themselves.  They claim it is “Premature.”

Hmm . . . they didn’t think that a year ago when they sued those involved in the corruption scandal before there was one ounce of proof of wrongdoing.  Here we are a year later and there is still no proof—not a single conviction.  So what’s the difference? Read more…

5 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 4:29 PM

Categories: Board of Supervisors, Gary Ovitt, Josie Gonzales, Mark Kirk, Matt Brown, Paul Biane   Tags: , , , ,

iePolitics: Talking about Liars and Connivers

I received an email the other day that asked some questions about Supervisor Neil Derry in reference to a building about to be leased by the county.  If the sender of this email will send me their email address, I will forward Supervisor Derry’s response.  In trying to keep the email address confidential I even deleted it from my files. Read more…

12 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 3:42 PM

Categories: Board of Supervisors, Human Services System, Neil Derry, San Bernardino County   Tags: , , ,

iePolitics: Email the Board of Supervisors

It seems the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors needs some help doing the right thing.  They need YOUR help.

The Board of Supervisors has been covering for District Attorney Mike Ramos for months because they are TERRIFIED of being charged and arrested for issues relating to the Colonies settlement, Fair Political Practices Commission violations, and other items.  No matter how one feels about the Colonies settlement, it is clear that we have a District Attorney who has lied to the public and abused his office in other areas not directly related to the current corruption scandal.

The Board of Supervisors can and should waive the right to confidentiality and release all information in connection with Ramos’ misdeeds.  The public has the right to know in order to make an informed decision at election time.  To put this in perspective, how many of you who voted for Bill Postmus for Assessor would have done so if you had known he had been two rehab twice during his stint on the Board of Supervisors?  Well, it’s no different with Ramos.  Mike has an addiction too.  And he has lied to the pubic as well.  It’s time the board come clean on Mike Ramos.

Here is how to do it.  Click on www.gmail.com.  On the right-hand side, click on “Create an Account” and go through the process of setting up a new email account.  It only takes a few minutes.  Once it is set up, sign into it and hit the “compose” button in the top left-hand corner.

Copy and paste the following email addresses into the “To” section.

bmitzelfelt@sbcounty.gov, pbiane@sbcounty.gov, nderry@sbcounty.gov, govitt@sbcounty.gov, jgonzales@sbcounty.gov

In the “Subject” line insert:  “Release the Background Information on Mike Ramos”

In the body, insert:  “Please release all information from closed session in regards to the Mike Ramos sexual harassment investigation.  You have the right to waive confidentiality and we have the right to know.”

Note:  Of course I’m recommending the use of a Gmail account because they are anonymous.  I recommend remaining anonymous.  However, for those with a lot of backbone, by all means use your regular email.  FYI, the addresses I provided go directly to the supervisors’ Blackberrys, so be respectful.

For those who are willing, I’d appreciate a cc or bcc at info@iepolitics.com

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 1:59 PM

Categories: Board of Supervisors, Brad Mitzelfelt, District Attorney, Gary Ovitt, Josie Gonzales, Mike Ramos, Neil Derry, Paul Biane, San Bernardino County   Tags: ,

iePolitics: Ed Montgomery Declares Candidacy for Superior Court Judge

Edmund Montgomery, a family law attorney in San Bernardino, has declared his candidacy for a seat on the Superior Court bench.  Montgomery is hoping to replace The Honorable Raymond Van Stockum, who will be retiring at the end of this term.   I expect to meet with Mr. Montgomery in the next week to learn more about his campaign and his platform.  For now, take a look at his website:  Ed4Judge

I will reserve judgment as to whether I feel Mr. Montgomery or his opponent, a deputy district attorney, is better suited for the bench until I learn more about both.  But having spent much of my adult life working in the criminal justice system and six years of that as a Judicial Secretary for some of this county’s most distinguished judges, I have a few observations. Read more…

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - at 1:35 PM

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Paul Chabot: Endorsement

PRESS RELEASE
02/16/2010

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robin Haynal
Paul Chabot for State Assembly

Chabot Endorsed by
LA County District Attorney
and Chief of Probation

Inland Empire, CA – February 16th, 2010 – 63rd assembly candidate, LT Commander (s) Paul Chabot, announces the endorsement of Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, and Los Angeles County Probation Chief, Robert Taylor.

District Attorney Cooley stated, “I would like to extend my enthusiastic endorsement of your candidacy for California’s 63rd Assembly District.This endorsement is based upon your lifelong record of public service. I’m impressed with your personal values and your life experiences, especially your Iraq military service and your fourteen years in law enforcement. Further, I appreciate your fight against the abuse of narcotics. I’m honored to endorse you for election.”


Probation Chief Taylor stated, “In government today we should be concerned about selecting the best and brightest to serve. This is precisely the reason that I am supporting Paul Chabot for the 63rd Assembly District. Today, more than ever, we need to restore the people’s confidence in government. There is no one who can do a better job of that than Paul.”


“I am honored to receive continued strong law enforcement support and I am fortunate to have worked with public safety leaders from around the district and the state in a number of law enforcement capacities fighting to protect our communities from gangs and drugs”, said Chabot.


In addition to Paul’s local law enforcement experience, he is a member of the California Gang Investigators Association, the California Narcotic Officers Association, and the West End Gang and Drug Task Force. Paul also served as a Governor appointee as a Commissioner on the State Parole Board. His dissertation focused on dismantling sophisticated terror organizations and while serving in Iraq he wrote a strategy on how to defeat al Qaeda.

Chabot has also earned the endorsements of the California Narcotic Officers Association, California Police Chiefs Association, Riverside Police Officers Association, among others.

LT Commander (s) Chabot is a leading candidate for the 63rd assembly district seat currently occupied by Assemblyman Bill Emmerson who will step down due to term limits. He lives in Rancho Cucamonga with his wife Brenda and their three children.

visit Paul at: www.paulchabot.com

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Political Junkie - at 11:22 AM

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InlandPolitics Commentary: A battle of Good vs. Evil

  • Written by Administrator
  • Posted February 15, 2010 at 12:09 pm

This last week’s developments involving the filing of charges against two former county officials, the naming of five “un-named” co-conspirators, and the reputation destruction of others referred to in a complaint and accompanying arrest affidavit has commenced a chain of events that will reverberate in San Bernardino County for years.

The charges and accusations come with less than one week before the filing period for the June primary election officially opens. District Attorney Mike Ramos is seeking re-election and California Attorney General Jerry Brown is running for Governor.

After the conclusion of a live press conference District Attorney Mike Ramos made it clear to reporters they could deduce who the “un-charged” or “un-named” parties were by carefully reading the criminal complaint. Figuring out the names wasn’t the least bit difficult. Ramos’ venom was evident. He spoke of personal attacks on himself and his family and concerns over his budget being cut.

Former Assessor and County Supervisor Bill Postmus, who already posted $110,000 bail was re-arrested and forced to post an additional $250,000. Former Assistant Assessor Jim Erwin, who had already posted $220,000 bail was also re-arrested and required to post an additional $380,000.

Neither Postmus nor Erwin had ever been late to any court appearance.

The “un-named” individuals are Jeff Burum, co-managing partner, Colonies Partners, Dan Richards, co-managing partner, Colonies Partners, Patrick O’Reilly, CEO, O’Reilly Public Relations, Paul Biane, second district supervisor, and Mark Kirk, chief of staff to fourth district supervisor Gary Ovitt. Read more…

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator2 - February 15, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Categories: Bill Postmus, Board of Supervisors, Brad Mitzelfelt, District Attorney, Gary Ovitt, Jim Erwin, Josie Gonzales, Mark Kirk, Mike Ramos, Neil Derry, Paul Biane, San Bernardino County   Tags: , , , , , ,

iePolitics: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Since you asked, here is contact information for several local Federal Bureau of Investigation offices.  FYI, numerous county officials have contacted the Riverside FBI office, interviewed with them, and have requested investigations into wrongdoing in San Bernardino County.  So far, nothing concrete has happened.  Because so many have already contacted that particular office, I would tend to think they could also stand to hear from some private citizens.

Los Angeles:  (310) 477-6565

Riverside:  (951) 686-0335

Victorville: (760) 951-7119

If you want to complain or offer evidence about wrongdoing, cover ups, Medi-cal and 1011 fraud at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center specifically, you need to contact the United States Department of Justice at (202) 616-2492, as that investigation is already ongoing.

6 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 14, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Categories: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Board of Supervisors   Tags: ,

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