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.
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.”
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
I know some of you hate it when I post videos that have nothing to do with politics, but I haven’t been able to get this song out of my head for days. I finally looked it up on You Tube. I was raised on Gospel music and this sure is some good Gospel music. For the rest of you, skip to the next post.
Here’s your chance. Actually, you have one of several chances.
There are several of us who want to fire our worker’s comp attorneys. I have come to the conclusion worker’s comp attorneys are worse than ambulance chasers. The whole process on both sides of the fence is filled with scam artists including the doctors, the attorneys (including county counsel and risk management), and investigators. No one cares if there is an injured person or not; it’s all about racking up fees. So we are looking for a worker’s comp attorney who is a real pit bull. Does such an animal exists? I’m beginning to think not but if anyone has a recommendation, there are several of us looking.
Second, there are also several of us looking for a good employment law attorney. Although we’re still pursuing the class action suit, some of us have claims for retaliation and hostile work environment that are so egregious we want separate cases. Again, we are looking at a pitbull who will eat Ruth Stringer and spit out those bleached locks.
And finally, for me personally, I’m at my wit’s end with my landlord who has locked me out of my property, taken almost everything I own, and is not cooperating with returning it. He has no court order. As a matter of fact he attempted to evict me and the case was dismissed. It’s a long, convoluted story I would be happy to share with anyone who can give me some help with it, but it’s too long to write about here. I tried to get the Sheriff’s Office involved and now I’m the one being threatened with arrest. I’m not sure I’m allowed to say who so I’ll just say that someone one the Fifth Floor tried to reason with the guy and he agreed to cooperate but then when I tried to get my stuff this past weekend he refused. (more…)
