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iePolitics: An update from Bill

I just heard from him.  He is safe.

Sam Berdoo: Senor Blogger Way Off Base With Sam Berdoo

Let us be very clear.  Sam Berdoo attacked no one, is not angry, and holds no grudge.  All Sam did was post the articles and comments of other people.  This is a common practice on ie.politics and one I hope will continue.  No where can it be pointed out, that Sam Berdoo wrote any thing disparaging about Derry or the others.  All Sam has done is remind the populous about the relationships that exist within the all pervasive culture of corruption.

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Sam Berdoo: Meet Joe Turner, Derry’s Invaluable Political Writer

Derry’s Controversy Continues – Turner

Joseph Turner mingles with a crowd of flag-waving skinheads at an anti-day laborer center rally that took place in Laguna Beach in July 2005. (photo courtesy of laindymedia.org)

S. E. Williams Staff Writer

“I consider accusations of bigotry and racism to be complimentary. And while I don’t thirst for confrontation, I dont [sic] fear it.” “Our enemies are bloodied and beaten. We cannot relent. Our boot is on their throat and we must have the willingness to crush their “throat” so that we can put our enemy down for good.” -Samples of previous postings by Joseph Turner from his Save Our State website.

Over the previous two weeks, The Alpenhorn News has reported in detail on Neil Derry’s questionable choices related to some individuals selected to fill key positions on his staff. The series began with an exclusive report on the criminal ebackground history of his Administrative Analyst Wanda Nowicki. Next, the paper examined the polarizing and controversial history of his ex Chief of Staff, Jim Erwin, that culminated with his 2009 arrest at Derry’s office on felony charges related to the $102 million Colonies Scandal.

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Sam Berdoo: Jason Desjardins and the Court of Public Opinion, Part I

Despite what to me defies common sense, and despite Jason’s own statements on the public record, he can not legally be prosecuted for any violation of the law that he may have committed in regards to the alleged theft of his illegally transported firearm.  Supposedly, that has a lot to do with “habeas corpus” and no proof that the gun existed. You will have to figure that out for yourself.   Let’s be correct, but not for Jason’s own behavior and his public proclamations, Desjardins would not be in this extremely embarrassing situation.

We need to ask ourselves, “In a time of rampant corruption in San Bernardino County, do we really need to have this kind of person in elected office”.  Elected Officials are subject to a higher standard of scrutiny than the general public. Like most politicians today, Jason is all for transparency, except when it pertains to him.  An Elected Official has a duty, responsibility, and an obligation to adequately explain and answer questions related to  the circumstances surrounding his personal conduct when such subjects are brought into the Court of Public Opinion.  The public has a right to know about the conduct, both  past and present, of their elected representatives.

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Sam Berdoo: Councilman Jason Desjardins: Alleged Thief Back In Court

According to court records, accused political sign thief, Jason Desjardins is to appear in Superior Court this morning in Department S9, at 8:30 am. This matter had been continued over from May 2010 at Desjardins’ request in order to conduct discovery and interviews. I recall Jason and his Brother were caught red-handed, in broad day light, in front of cameras and witnesses, stealing Mayor Morris’ and Dennis Baxter’s political signs. It looks like Jason could be in trial by the end of August.

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Sam Berdoo: DA Ramos: No Charges Filed On Jason Desjardins

Well, Isn’t it interesting how Jason is always involved in these murky situations and always seems to squeeze by. I can assure you that had you or I admitted to illegally caring a firearm, we would have been cited and sanctioned. Ramos has already been accused of special treatment for his good friend, Bertha Cortes. This is another case of selective prosecution, in this case, not to prosecute.

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iePolitics: Public Defender Issues

Here is a scan of what I received today: scan0001

There are two issues with what this informant claims.

First is the issue of being a county employee with a criminal record.  I have seen the county try to fire employees for less than drunk driving.  I have also seen them hire convicted felons.  In one case the employee went to state prison not once, but twice, on felony drug charges and was hired back both times while on parole.  So if you are a favorite, it doesn’t matter what you do.  And if you are not, you better not get a jaywalking ticket.

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Whited: San Bernardino County will never shed its tarnished image

Action speaks louder than words. San Bernardino County Supervisors claim they want to clean our tarnished image and they prove it by tarnishing it up some more. They never miss an opportunity to take the low road.

Observers say this group of five is the most ineffectual and dysfunctional Board in memory. They have been paralyzed for two solid years as the district attorney conducts an investigation into their crimes. Not one can claim innocence and prove it by acting with intestinal fortitude. Each is like whipped puppy hoping for reprieve.

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iePolitics: Hinkley vs. Havasu Lake

The center of town, Hinkley, California

The post below is so long, I thought I would respond separately.  The biggest thing for me in this issue is that the HelpHinkley people try to make it sound as though Nursery Products is dumping raw sewage in the middle of their school yard.  Nothing could be further from the truth.

First, technically, the town of Hinkley doesn’t even exist.  It is an area outside of Barstow, near Lenwood.  There are no “Welcome to Hinkley” signs on any of its borders nor is there a traditional government-supplied sign indicating population,  elevation and boundaries.  So where Hinkley begins and ends is subject to interpretation.

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iePolitics: The Significance Has Been Lost

As I read various blog comments and accounts of Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman and former San Bernardino County Assessor employee Rex Gutierrez’ corruption trial and non-verdict, I realize the magnitude of what happened Wednesday is lost on most.  Let me explain.

The District Attorney pulled out all stops to keep this case from going to trial any sooner than necessary due to his re-election campaign and fear certain information might come out during the trial.   Gutierrez refused to waive time further.  The District Attorney used every procedural delay available and the trial did not commence until the last possible moment.  The District Attorney was hoping a smoking gun would materialize but it never did.  The District Attorney’s hand was forced. Read more…

iePolitics: June 30 – A Bad Day for Adam Aleman

Adam Aleman was arrested on June 30, 2008.  Adam Aleman pleaded nolo contendere on June 30, 2009.  And on June 30, 2010, Adam Aleman is deemed a liar by a vast majority of the jurors who heard his testimony.

What does this mean for our favorite yellow singing Canary in terms of the sentence he will be given? Read more…

iePolitics: Now we’re hearing it’s over

The jury reached an impasse on all three counts:  5-7, 4-8, 3-9.

iePolitics: Don’t quote me on this

But what I’m getting third hand via text is that the jury deadlocked on all three counts and the judge has sent them back to try harder.

InlandPolitics Commentary: For county employees union it was all about the money

InlandPolitics.com is still piecing together information still being received related to the contract vote by the San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA).

It’s seems to be boiling down to the money. The unions money!

The potential long-term loss to SBPEA of at least ten percent of it’s county employee membership would cost the union about a quarter million dollars in dues revenue annually.

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iePolitics: I Met A True Friend

While meandering around Hinkley, Lenwood and Helendale, I noticed this guy (or girl) on the side of the road.  He wanted all the attention he could get.  Didn’t mind a truckload of Boxers barking at him like maniacs at all.

iePolitics: It’s a Conspiracy!

I’m feeling very pissy right at this moment because I got kicked out of the courtroom.  I was told I’m on the witness list.  How  the heck can I be on the witness list?  I have not been subpoenaed nor have I been interviewed by EITHER side.   So when were they planning to interview or subpoena me?  After the “not guilty” verdict is read so I can say, “I told you so.”

Aluminum foil aside, I know they have no intention of calling me as a witness.  They never have.  They just want me out of the courtroom so when little Adam and little Andrew testify.

The Sun has already posted a story about testimony this morning, so if you want the nitty gritty, go read that.  Here is my version that you will never read in any newspaper.

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iePolitics: This is fun!

I wonder if the canary knows I’m sitting 20 feet away from him.

iePolitics: FBI Probe – More Information

Readers on the San Bernardino Sun blogs are speculating that today’s search warrants involve Jeff Burum and Colonies Partners.  That is not the case.  The subject of the search warrants appears to be Upland Mayor John “JP” Pomierski.  The search warrants were served on City Hall and his home.  They were also served on two additional locations but those locations do not involve Burum or Colonies Partners.

Thank You from Ed Montgomery

 Thank You
 
This campaign was a lot of work as it should be. I believe as a candidate it is my job to earn your vote both by my experience and by having the courage to go out into our community and meet with voters.
 
I appreciate the many efforts of the event organizers who have made it possible for grassroots candidates like me to present our campaigns in public forums. I thank the many community organizers who come to these events and then tell their friends and neighbors.
 
My campaign has been truly a family affair from my patient wife, to my son out there handling signs, and my daughter who as campaign manager put in more hours than the rest of us. I thank my staff and my friends who every step of the way went out there with their families talking to voters. I never could have done it without you.
 
Thank you to my fellow candidate Paul Schrader for all of the hard work with my campaign. It was a great experience to work on bringing Victim Notification GPS into our community with you and get to know your wonderful family.
 
I thank the voters who have taken the time this election year to research the issues in this race and reach their own informed decision. I believe in this race I am the best qualified, most dedicated candidate to serve our community.
 
Now the election is in the hands of the voters.
 
Thank you again for an experience I will never forget. I look forward to serving you as your next Superior Court Judge.
 
Ed Montgomery
Candidate for Superior Court Judge #29

Campaign Wrap up Video

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Ozzy Osbourne TWEETS Candidate Ed Montgomery

Ozzy Osbourne tells his 635,000 Twitter followers and 29,000 Facebook fans to use their head and vote for Ed!

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iePolitics: Happy Birthday To My Little One

Naomi is three years old today:

Paul Schrader: Publisher Dave Henderson endorses candidate for Sheriff Paul Schrader of San Bernardino County

Endorsement for Sheriff of San Bernardino County
By Dave Henderson
Saturday, June 5, 2010

After a great deal of research on the various candidates, I have been trying to decide who I would vote for and if I would follow a long standing tradition as a publisher and declare my endorsement of any candidates. I have never openly endorsed a candidate.

I do not believe in voting along party lines. I search to find the candidate who follows my beliefs and has the moral character and honesty that matters to me. Will the candidate sell their soul to obtain or stay in power? As with all of you, that decision is a very personal. Read more…

Paul Schrader: Appointed Sheriff Rod Hoops endorses his good friend Paul Biane for Supervisor again.

Hoops he did it again!  The legacy of the good old boy club continues.

Its time for a fresh start. Break the club. Its time. We deserve better.

Elect Paul Schrader as Sheriff of San Bernardino County 2010. www.sheriffpaul.net

Vic QUIT Before the Fight Even Started

As you can see posted April 13, 2010 before the fight even started Vic quit.

San Bernardino deserves a candidate who will FIGHT for them. Not whine about how uncomfortable he is with the self promotion of politics.

Vote For Sheriff Mark Averbeck

Vic Stull is on the Run

Vic Stull can’t run from the voters forever…….

This election year I have been out in the community earning your vote. My friends, family, and I are out at events talking to voters and answering the tough questions voters have about our court system.

My opponent on the other hand is sitting at home expecting your vote to come in without working for it.That is when he is not at the country club with other members of the San Bernardino political establishment who expect voters to just keep the status quo.

I have participated in no fewer than 4 public forums that I verified Mr. Stull was also invited to participate. I welcome the opportunity for voters to contrast our skills and most importantly our temperaments when it comes to this position. Mr. Stull has stayed home.

The last ten years I have volunteered my time on the bench as a substitute judge on the family court bench. Mr. Stull has had this very same opportunity, but did not feel that he owed it to our community to take on this training and develop a record of conduct on the bench among his colleagues before running in this election.

Yesterday Mr. Stull made what I believe to be his one public appearance in this campaign since I declared my candidacy. He spoke at the Redlands Country club. I exhausted every effort to work with the meeting organizers directly. Despite my request to be a part of this forum and have equal time to present why I am the better candidate for judge, I have been shut out. Clearly my speech would have been more dynamic compared to Vic’s presentation. This is why he made sure I was not there.

Ask who does Mr. Stull think he needs to be protected from? Is it the voters?

This election year we even have a candidate for judge in another race facing protesters when he goes out in public, but even judge Lemkau is making more of an effort to meet with voters than Mr. Stull.

Does Mr. Stull need to be protected from another distinguished member of the legal community? A man who has to hide from his opponent in the campaign clearly shows a lack of ability to manage conflicts. Judges who can’t manage conflicts, can’t manage a courtroom, and can’t face the contentious nature of litigants in the court.

I can assure Mr. Stull that I am many times more professional, courteous, and restrained than the many self represented litigants that come before the San Bernardino courts who are frustrated, yet deserve the opportunity to have a fair hearing.

Our courts see people on the worst days of their lives, and deserve compassion. The courthouse is not a country club and our community is ill served by jurists who believe it should be a place where the priviledged hold all the power and the common man has no rights.

Our courts serve all walks of life. I am proud to have worked my way up from a modest upbringing to where I am today always understanding that the dignity of an individual before me is not measured by their bank account or the clothes on their back.

Voters ask yourself: where is Vic Stull?

Don’t vote for a man who thinks the only worthy voters are the country club voters. Our courts have too many judges who sit in judgment of our community, without ever participating in it.

Remember to use your head and vote for Ed.

Ed Montgomery
Candidate for Superior Court Judge Seat #29

Learn more about why when elected I would serve on the Family Court bench on my site: http://www.ed4judge.com/home/judicial-assignment

Bring a judge to the court qualified for the most complex assignment.

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Let my opponent finish his game by NOT electing him as your next Superior Court Judge
Use your head and Vote for Ed!

Let him finish his game

Get Ready to Vote for Sheriff Mark Averbeck

Get Ready to Vote for Sheriff Mark Averbeck

• Are you tired of the Good Old Boy System in San Bernardino County?
• Are you tired of the corruption with the P.O.S.T. scandal with Zero arrests and Zero
• Terminations?
• Are you tired of not having police dogs on patrol and in our jails?
Now is the time to change the problems into solutions. Winners Make it Happen and Losers let it Happen.

Vote for Sheriff Mark Averbeck

Check out Mark’s Endorsement from the Largest Law Enforcement union in the State of California.  The Officers who work at Chino State Prison were kind enough to put a link to my website and billboard on their web page.

http://cimccpoa.org/

Vote for Sheriff Mark Averbeck

Rules That Govern Medical Services

The rules that govern the delivery of medical services are multifaceted. It is not just one agency or level of government who oversees its delivery. Each discipline has its licensing or certification board that dictates how that profession may practice. Each setting (hospital, nursing home, clinic, etc.) has guidelines that allow it to operate and be licensed. Then there are rules that dictate how private insurance pays for services. Rules on how care of private-paying patients can function. Government funded care such as Medicare and Medicaid also have their rules on how they should be billed and what acceptable services can be billed. In addition, there are often both state and federal rules within the same area that must be adhered to. Each of these may have different expectations. When this is true the “Most Restrictive” rule must be followed.

To their detriment, most health care professionals have expertise in one or two of these areas. They often unwittingly violate regulations they don’t know but are responsible to follow. The violations here are not whether a physician can give away free care or whether services can be undocumented by a physician. The physician scope of practice rules are only one component of compliance in a hospital setting. The fact that services are delivered in a hospital setting means that the hospital is responsible for the services delivered and that the rules and laws that govern it must be followed.
Potential non-compliance may exist in two areas:
1. State and federal licensing laws, and
2. State and federal reimbursement guidelines

Title XXII is the group of state laws that dictate licensure of health facilities. Services delivered in a health facility must be documented. It is not an option whether or not to document care or not. It is a requirement. Federal licensing laws also require that all care delivered must be documented. Late entry of documentation is possible if for some reason it was not completed at the time of services. But if done is must be dated on the day it was written not post dated back to the service date. Back- dating is considered fraud or forgery, . Bboth of which are not just a violation of rules, but criminal offenses. There is an example of a facility in Riverside County where nurses asked to falsify records were arrested and taken to jail. The electronic medical record system in use at ARMC should prevent this, but it may be able to be overridden by those with “Administrative” authority.

Healthcare billing and reimbursement is unlike any other profession. There is not a direct correlation between what is billed and what is paid. When an agency or service provider is a Medicare provider they are subject to a concept called “Lesser of cost or charges”. Basically, Medicare sets rates that they will pay. If you participate as a provider of care and bill Medicare you must bill at least the Medicare rate to all others. If you bill less than the Medicare rate to others then Medicare expects that you will bill them at that lower rate. If it is found that others are charged less than Medicare and that is accepted as payment, then the difference that was paid Medicare and what would have been paid at the lower rate is owned to Medicare. Care of County Supervisors and their families is certainly less than the Medicare rate. All similar service delivered at that rate is potentially in jeopardy.

Each facility who bills Medicare or Medicaid must submit an annual “Cost Report”. This is another area that both lack of documentation and failure to bill affects. This annual report is to reflect all appropriate costs and incidents of services delivered. Distilled down to a simplified equation, the total costs divided by the increments of service gives an average cost of service. Where facilities can get into trouble is when they inflate costs by including inappropriate items or report fewer increments of service. In the latter case reducing the denominator inflates the cost per increment. If a facility is found to be providing an inaccurate cost report, Medicare/Medi-Cal can trigger a financial audit that can result in paybacks, withhold of payment and/or fines.

Vote For Sheriff Mark Averbeck

Please remember to vote for Sheriff Mark Averbeck on June 8, 2010
Mark held a press conference on April 8, 2010 that was the catalyst, which that revealed a major corruption scandal in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department that reached the Command Staff Level. You can view Mark’s Press Conference at www.electsheriffaverbeck.com.

Sheriff Billboard

April 8, 2010
Press Release
Mark Averbeck, candidate for San Bernardino County/Sheriff Coroner announced today that he has requested the District Attorney’s Office to cause the San Bernardino County Grand Jury to investigate allegations that high ranking members of appointed Sheriff Rod Hoops management team committed fraud and defrauded the tax payers of San Bernardino County by misappropriating over $50,000. For several months now, information has been circulating around the Sheriffs Department and has been reported by one local news organization that as many as fifteen members, both sworn and non sworn personnel, were investigated for falsifying Post Certificate applications. Reportedly, this fraudulent conduct allowed Sheriff Employees, including high ranking administrators, to receive increased pay that was unearned. This extra pay was money they were not qualified to receive. Read more…

iePolitics: Now It’s Time To Call Out The National Guard

Obviously, Deputy McGruff has failed at his assignment.  We need the big guns.  Time to call on the National Guard.  We hear these signs are all over the west end.  We need to line the streets with militiamen and tanks to be sure we are all safe from these dreaded signs.

Like, umm, where can I get one to go with my Frank Guzman sign?

Appointed Sheriff Rod Hoops Supports Supervisor Paul Biane in this election. Do we need a fresh start?

This is why we need a fresh start in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.  I have been at meetings where Rod Hoops has said there are big problems on the 5th floor with the Board of Supervisors and he will not go there without a witness with him.  Then he supports one of the problems. I also received the flier with Hoops and Ramos together.  The voters get it.

Why do we need a fresh start? When you have a cloud of corruption over all county government and the board appoints the Sheriff, it is time to vote out all the incumbants.

What do I want to bring into the Department?

Transparency

As part of my fresh start approach to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, it will be my duty to see that the Department is above reproach in order to restore and retain the respect and trust of the public. My first objective is to make all areas of the Department transparent, especially the jails. There will be an open dialogue maintained with the community and community activists who have questions regarding the Department, including the jails.

In order to bring justice to those wronged and closure to those who have done right, I will have all internal investigations expedited. The community will know the truth, and Deputies will be treated fairly and in accordance with “The Peace Officer’s Bill of Rights”.

Elect Paul Schrader for Sheriff of San Bernardino County.

Ron Wall: Latest Endorsement

You are all no doubt aware of the endorsement I received from the Daily Bulletin and the Sun. I just received a new endorsement from former Ontario City Council Member, Debbie Acker. She wrote the following:

“SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY IS FACING AN UNPRECEDENTED CRISIS OF CORRUPTION. RON WALL IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. RON WILL BRING MUCH NEEDED HONESTY, INTELLIGENCE AND TRANSPARENCY TO COUNTY GOVERNMENT.” DEBBIE ACKER, FORMER ONTARIO COUNCIL MEMBER

A Wall of Integrity to Stop Corruption

Ron Wall: Board and ARMC

A Wall of Integrity to Stop Corruption

I attended the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, May 11. During the comments section two physicians reported concerns they have about the quality of care at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), the political environment surrounding it and the lack of action to correct the problems. Two things seem apparent. All is not well at ARMC and the Board of Supervisors lacks the desire or expertise to address these issues. Read more…

iePolitics: Voter’s Guide and Newsletter

I am still getting all kinds of questions on both.  I can’t keep my phone charged long enough to get back to everyone.  Here are the rules again:

Articles for the newsletter are due no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010.  I moved the date up one day since I wasn’t going to be able to work on the newsletter tonight anyway.  Articles are limited to 500 words and CANNOT BE CAMPAIGN RELATED!!!!  They also cannot diss other Republicans.  Here is what a newsletter looks like:  September

Entries for the Voter’s Guide can be submitted any time but the first draft of the guide will be posted to its own website Wednesday evening.  It will be distributed via email to the list later this week.  Here is my working copy with a few entries so you can get an idea of what I need.  All Republicans running for any office, including Central Committee, are welcome to submit entries.  votersguide2

The only 2nd Amendment Sheriff’s Cadidate in San Bernardino County Paul Schrader’s video regarding Carry Conceal Weapons permits

SHERIFF SCHRADER SPEAKS ABOUT CCW’S

ELECT PAUL SCHRADER FOR SHERIFF OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER 2ND AMENDMENT SHERIFF

From the Headquarters of Paul Schrader, Candidate for Sheriff-Coroner, San Bernardino County.

There has been a cloud of corruption over the San Bernardino County government for the past decade. So much corruption that even elected officials who have not been involved in any scandals are viewed with suspicion by the citizens of San Bernardino County.

My goal is to give the citizens of San Bernardino County something that is desperately needed; A Fresh Start. That start begins with concerned, responsive elected officials. A Fresh Start with innovative plans and solutions to the challenges we face. Fresh, proactive leadership that will restore faith, hope, and the belief that a better future for our families and our children is not only possible, but is something we can accomplish together. No longer will the citizens of San Bernardino be barred from participating in the design of our future, your voices silenced or unheard. I pledge to you that there will be a Fresh Start in law enforcement, that you will be a part of it, your voice will be heard.

I will use my 27 years of experience in City, County, and Federal law enforcement together with your input, your thoughts, and your ideas to create a fresh, new atmosphere of cooperation between the community and law enforcement.

By joining together, you and I can make that Fresh Start a reality. Together we can develop a cooperation between the community and law enforcement that will be a model for other counties to follow.

If you believe with me that San Bernardino County deserves this kind of cooperation and leadership, vote for me, Paul Schrader for Sheriff, on June 8, 2010.

Vote for Sheriff Mark Averbeck

Hello Everyone. You probably received your ballots in the mail today from the Registrar of Voters. Please ask all of your friends to vote for Mark Averbeck for Sheriff. This billboard will be installed tomorrow on the 10 freeway facing east bound next to the Belair Swap meet. The location is just west of Cedar in Fontana.

Thanks for your help.
Mark Averbeck

iePolitics: And for the Other Mark and Paul

Really, this isn’t for Paul Biane or Mark Kirk because I don’t believe Pinocchio’s, aka Adam Aleman, lies any more today than last week, last month, or last year.  Adam has been telling us forever that the handcuffs are about to be slapped on Biane and Kirk.  Under normal circumstances, for that to happen there has to be a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed.  Jim Erwin and Bill Postmus are the exception but that is a different post.

San Bernardino County District Attorney knows he doesn’t have a case or Biane and Kirk would have been charged.  It’s one thing to charge those like Erwin and Postmus without sufficient evidence.  It’s another altogether to get a judge to sign an arrest warrant or a grand jury to indict a sitting member of the Board of Supervisors or the Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors without evidence. Read more…

iePolitics: Mark and Paul, Here Is Some Advice

After decades of dishonorable San Bernardino County Sheriffs who spend more time cheating on their wives and figuring out ways to cheat the system than doing the honorable thing, either one of you would be a breath of fresh air.  I know both of you are Christians and dedicated family men.

Both of you need to settle down, stop attacking one another, and instead concentrate on attacking the real enemy.  Right now all you are doing is taking votes from one another instead of taking votes from Rod Hoops.  Remember, he only needs 50 percent plus one.

But more importantly, start acting like Christians and stop this!  Seriously.  Debate the real issues.  Bring corruption to the forefront.  Be gentlemen.  Go do the right thing!

iePolitics: POST Scandal

I’ve received two responses so far.  The first is that Stodell is from the Yucaipa area, which fits the situation.  And the second:

The names that I have heard for sure that have been involved in the POST issue are Bill Zehms, Lt. Jerry Davis and Captain Mark Marnati. Sources say that they have confirmed Davis and Marnati but the Department denies this because of their rank and the fact that Marnati had worked in Internal Affairs. If Stodell was involved in this scam then it really dates back a long time as he retired three to four years ago. Now if they have been doing this for that period of time then Captain Gray would owe a lot more money than he paid back that’s for sure.

Please keep the tips coming.  I think we all know there is more to this scandal that what the Sheriff is admitting to publicly.

iePolitics: Don Kurth–Not Impressed

I always have to check out Jessica’s spin as it seems to differ greatly from what others think of the same event.  As I was looking at 63rd Assembly District candidate Don Kurth’s Facebook page, I found this:

Don Kurth did you know I authored and passed a resolution here in the City of Rancho banning medical marijuana dispensaries? We must do the same for the State of California and protect our kids and our communities.

So, he openly admits he thwarts the will of the people.  How many other areas will he put forth his own agenda rather than uphold the will of the people . . . new taxes,  bigger government, amnesty for illegals?  I’d like to know how he picks and chooses which laws to uphold and which ones to disobey.

iePolitics: Mill Creek Meet and Greet

I had a chance to stop by the candidate meet and greet and Mill Creek Cattle Company in Mentone.  It was my first time there although the drive-in in Redlands is my favorite bar-b-que.  I will try to write about this event and Tuesday’s event in more detail tomorrow, but for now I will just say it was nice to see it so well attended by candidates and voters alike.

I finally got to meet both Paul Schrader and Mark Averbeck in person.  It was also nice seeing Mike Morrell and Paul Chabot who are both running for the 63rd.  Don Kurth was also there but well guarded by Jessica Austin and I decided this was probably not the best place for Jessica and I to have any type of discussion.  Acquanetta and Pat both had tables there but were not present themselves.  I didn’t see anything for Henry. Read more…

iePolitics: Art Bustamonte

Could someone from the campaign please contact me?  sharon@iepolitics.com

iePolitics: Lemkau/Hosking Race

This race seems to be turning into a “lesser of two evils” race.  We all know Judge Lemkau’s claim to fame.   Now we are finding that Hosking is supported by many of the evil doers in this county.  If someone could email copies of both of  their 460s I would greatly appreciate it.  We don’t need to go from bad to worse.

We are going to look much closer to this race in the next week or so.  Feedback on either would be greatly appreciated.

iePolitics: Ramos FPPC Complaint Moves Ahead

San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos and the treasurer for his re-election committee have been notified by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) of the recently-filed complaint regarding their claim that there were a minimum of 127 credit card purchases under a $100 that did not have to be itemized on their Form 460.  This means that the Commission did not reject the complaint outright but will be investigating it further.

This is the second time in recent months Ramos has been the subject of a FPPC investigation.  Earlier, he was found to have not reported $10,000 in income given to his wife Gretchen for campaign-related functions.  Ramos paid a $200 fine to settle the claim.

iePolitics: What is District Attorney Mike Ramos Hiding?

Imagine being a seasoned, well-respected prosecutor of 30 years or more.  Now imagine sitting in the judge’s chambers discussing one of the most high-profile criminal cases in the past decade in your county.  And then imagine having to ask the judge to not be required to turn over all evidence to the defense.

Preposterous?  Anyone in the legal community would think so as they understand  the rules of evidence.  Surprise witnesses and damning evidence is only allowed on Perry Mason.  In the real world, by law, both sides have the right to all evidence in their favor or against them prior to the commencement of trial. Read more…

iePolitics: The Anthony Riley Document

As both Ken Hunter, candidate for the 59th Assembly District, and John Wurm, Ken’s campaign manager, have indicated, John has sent me a five-page document about opponent Anthony Riley.  Unfortunately, because it was sent in .pdf format, I cannot reprint it on the blog, but you can see it here:  Anthony Riley

Last week I commented that I really like Ken Hunter as a candidate but I was concerned with his connection to Barb Stanton and the unethical means she and her followers use to fight corruption.  I have long contended that using unethical means to fight the unethical makes one as unethical as those they challenge.  The document I received from the Hunter campaign is a perfect example of my point. Read more…

LISTEN TO CANDIDATE PAUL SCHRADER FOR SHERIFF OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ON KCAA

CLICK HERE TO HEAR PAUL: PAUL SCHRADER ON KCAA RADIO ON APRIL 8, 2010

iePolitics: Buying a Dog Licence Should Not Require a Root Canal

The Inland Valley Humane Society is not a governmental owned organization, but they are a subcontractor of services from many cities throughout the region. Getting a dog license for my sister who moved from Nevada is becoming more laborious than having a root canal done on your mouth. Recently my neighbor got robbed and a suspicious man parked near the front of my home for three straight days. My neighbor across the street questioned the man and we found out he was a license investigator. Then I asked my sister was her dog licensed, she said no so I decided to start out the paperwork towards getting her corgi legal. I fed my credit card into their website and sent the related documents, then a week later they said, you owe the license fee and a penalty. I did pay the license fee, but upon calling their department they said the dog was not licensed in Las Vegas, but in fact she lived in the unincorporated part of the city governed by Clark County. However when you look up on Google dog licenses is not needed! When my sister and I tried to talk to them about this fact they seemed oblivious to what was cited.

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Paul Schrader: Candidate Paul Schrader for Sheriff with Artist Ozzie Garcia, and WAP Clothing President David Chu at Hs New Gallery in Rancho Cucamonga

Ozzie Garcia a local artist and great manwho  invited me to the new, We Are Proud Clothing (WAP) gallery/store in Rancho Cucamonga. The picture above from left to right is, Ozzie Garcia, Paul Schrader,  The Guitar Man, and David Chu President & Owner of  WAP.  David’s company gives half of all proceeds to help the homeless.  David allowed me to contact his staff and customers regarding my campaign. David’s website is wearproud.org and he is a great guy. Check him out. Read more…