Category Archives: San Bernardino County Government

iePolitics: Here is a question for cops and animal lovers

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The city of Hesperia allows property owners to have up to 150 male foul on their properties.  Other than in the case of someone who raises turkeys for food (i.e., some prefer tom turkeys rather than hen turkeys because there is more dark meat), why would anyone want more than one rooster, peacock, gander, etc., and no females?  And, I might add, those cocks sell for $1000 a piece.

I am still trying to figure out both the logic of the law in Hesperia and the reasoning behind someone wanting so many roosters.  Can anyone shed some light?

Examiner.com: Heavy hitters hand out endorsements in San Bernardino County board races

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Supervisor Neil Derry

(San Bernardino) – Congressman Gary Miller (R-42) announced his endorsement of San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry.  His is the latest in a series of heavy hitters making endorsements in county supervisor races.

“I am proud to endorse the re-election of San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry, said Congressman Miller.  “He is an honest, responsive and effective representative for the residents of District 3.”

“Neil shares my strong opposition to higher taxes and wasteful government bureaucracy,” continued Miller.   “As Supervisor, Neil is working to make San Bernardino County more business friendly by reducing costly government regulations, protecting local jobs and helping 3rd District communities attract new employers.”

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iePolitics: More cop stuff

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I was asked to add this story to the blog.  It relates to the Boros situation:

Deputy Sheriff Found “Not Guilty” on Theft Charge

KASEY CASTILLO Associate Lackie, Dammeier & McGill

More than one of the bloggers after the “not guilty” verdict commented that it was a waste of taxpayer money to go to trial over such a small thing. But for those of you in law enforcement, you know that allegations of theft, even over such a small thing — a novelty Zippo lighter — are nothing to take lightly and would be career-ending. That is exactly why San Bernardino Deputy Sheriff Jason Boros sought out to vigorously defend himself with the assistance of PORAC’s Legal Defense Fund and the law firm of Lackie, Dammeier & McGill.

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iePolitics: Looking for more information

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The story below is on the old blog along with a couple of related stories.  This is now more of an issue than it was last year simply because one of the individuals involved is running for county supervisor, the spouse of the other is running for Congress, the master of ceremonies is running for re-election (if she can afford it) and the beneficiary of the fundraiser is also both seeking re-election and under investigation.

iePolitics: Looking for additional information regarding sexual assault by local congressional aide

This incident is said to have happened at Kinari in Victorville.  It occurred at an official function.  The aide and the wife of a prominent local politician were drinking heavily.  Before the night was over, a Kinari employee was sexually assaulted.  Agreement was made to keep the assault covered up.  We have a good idea what deal was made and why but would like confirmation from anyone familiar with the incident.

Examiner.com: County supervisor comes out swinging

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(San Bernardino) – San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry came out swinging this past week with a political mailer that pulls no punches.  Starting this early in the campaign season, weeks before the filing period opens, signals a very expensive race that insiders say will far exceed seven figures between the two major candidates.

In Derry’s first mailer, he capitalized on James Ramos alleged checkered past as a casino boss and rumored Mexican Mafia member.  Ramos is the chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, whose casino is located in the Third District above the city of Highland and he is Derry’s most significant opponent.

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iePolitics: Are you listening?

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I had a bit of an odd occurence yesterday.  On Wednesday I went to the library to get some work done on the blogs and websites and, lo and behold, all of my blogs and websites had been completely blocked on library computers.

I called GoDaddy, which verified that everything was okay and checked all of my sites from two different servers to be sure.  I called several friends who check from Blackberrys, iPhones, and regular PCs.  Everything was fine.  I refreshed numerous times on the library computer and then several hours later switched to a different computer.  I still kept getting messages that my sites could not be accessed on library computers.

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The Sentinel: 72 Square Mile Hesperia Closes Down One Of Its Three Fire Stations

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HESPERIA—The San Bernardino County Fire Department has shuttered one of the three fire stations providing fire protection to this 72 square mile city with a population of  90,173.

Fire Station 301, located at 9430 11th Avenue, was shut down on January 14. Previously, one paramedic engine, one brush engine, one paramedic ambulance and one heavy rescue vehicle was staged out of the station.

The decision to close the station was made by county fire chief Mark Hartwig in the wake of the city’s inability to provide more funding. Three of the city’s council members and the fire union sponsored a citywide ballot measure in November that would have imposed an $85 per parcel per year tax to pay for augmenting fire service levels. That measure was defeated soundly, garnering only 19 percent support.

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