As soon as I hit the “publish” button on my last story, I realized there was a grammatical error in the title. Or was there? I changed it. But which is correct “Friends of Freddie find” or “Friends of Freddie finds”? My argument is that “Friends of Freddie” is a singular organization, so it should take “finds.” But then again, it sounds funny.
by Administrator with 4 Comments(Devore) – Missy Cunningham is a lady with a mission. That mission began about 10.5 years ago when she found Freddie, along with her littermates, in a box on the side of a busy road. Freddie was Cunningham’s faithful companion for the next 8.5 years until she died suddenly from cancer in 2010. Cunningham created “Friends of Freddie” on Facebook as a tribute page and began focusing almost exclusively on the Devore Animal Shelter last June. Devore Animal Shelter is San Bernardino County’s main animal detention facility. It is hidden in the foothills above the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California’s Inland Empire and cannot be seen from any main road or highway. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with No CommentsI received a series of emails from Bob Platt about the city manager position for the city of Redlands. Rather than trying to tell his story, I will let him do that with his position paper: Position paper 020512a
by Administrator with No CommentsAs the person who sent this to me said, “You can’t make this stuff up.” Check it out before they figure it out: Link Class Title: Director of Municipal Utilities and Engineering Class Code: Executive Salary: $140,436.00 Hourly $24,342,240.00 Monthly $292,106,880.00 Annually Print Job Information Email me when jobs like this become available
by Administrator with 6 Comments(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.” To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with 1 Comment(San Bernardino) – A new Facebook page has been created to provide a database to list any dogs incarcerated at the Devore Animal Shelter that are killed under suspicious circumstances. Devore Animal Shelter is the main detention facility for abandoned or lost animals in the county of San Bernardino in southern California’s Inland Empire. The page is called “Pups killed by Devore Shelter Staff under suspicious circumstances.” It was created by Christine Haslet, who is also the administrator of Friends of Devore Shelter Dogs and LuckyPupsDogRescue.com. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with 1 CommentChristine Haslet, who has been mentioned on this blog a few times and who occasionally comments will be on the The Pet Show tomorrow with nationally syndicated host Warren Eckstein. She will be discussing the Devore Animal Shelter.
by Administrator with 2 CommentsHere is the latest for all of you to confirm, deny, or clarify: Sgt. Emmons, who has been in trouble so many times that his total number of days of suspension numbers 72, has been promoted to lieutenant. Sgt. Manny Mendoza of POST fame has also been promoted. There is a big internal investigation going on that we believe has to do with the Major Narcotics Team. Did I mention that Paul Schrader plans to run again?
by Administrator with 193 CommentsI am so tired of politically correct people and companies. Now John and Ken have been suspended for calling Whitney Houston a “crack ho.”
by Administrator with 17 CommentsIn the last two days I have had two very unusual phone calls. In both cases I was advised of some interesting things going on in the First District. If what I was told is true, one or both situations could be game changers for the First Supervisorial District and the Eighth Congressional District races.
by Administrator with 1 CommentNoah I know y’all miss ‘em. See Noah above. I am sure that’s how y’all are feeling too. But they will be back with a vengeance soon. I have three weekly columns planned: Politicos and Pets (profiling elected officials who actually care about animals); Faces of Homelessness (profiling the pets of homeless people); A rescue’s story (profiling difficult rescue stories). So you all can look forward to that.
by Administrator with No Comments(Yucca Valley) – Assemblyman Paul Cook (R-65) announced on Wednesday that he introduced Assembly Bill 1695. It will require California’s most dangerous convicted sex offenders to carry state-issued identification cards, such as a California Driver’s License. Sex offenders will be required to carry the identification any time they are in a public place. They will risk being charged with a misdemeanor if they fail to do so. The law will apply to any convicted sex offenders who has committed a sexually violent crime or victimized a child under the age of 14. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with 3 Comments(Rancho Cucamonga) – Senator Robert Dutton (R-31) announced on Tuesday that he has introduced Senate Bill 1074. The bill will combat fraud, waste and abuse in the state’s food stamp program, now called the Cal Fresh program, by requiring that anyone applying for the program be fingerprinted before receiving assistance. California was one of only three states to require food stamp applicants to be fingerprinted. The requirement ended on January 1 of this year after Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 6 into law last October. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with 1 Comment(Palm Springs) – Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), who has been a strong backer in the effort to curb prescription drug abuse, issued a press release today in support of “Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” Bono Mack is the co-chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse. Coachella Valley residents can take part in the program that is being held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at six locations in Palm Springs. The event is the result of a collaborative effort between diverse stakeholders, including the Collaborating and Acting Responsibly to Ensure Safety (C.A.R.E.S.) Alliance, the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, the American Academy of Pain Management, Project Lazarus, Walgreens, and the Palm Springs Police Department. “Prescription drug take back days play an important role in our communities,” Bono Mack said. “All too often, unused prescription medications fall into the hands of children resulting in abuse, addiction, and even death. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with No CommentsSenator Bob Dutton (Rancho Cucamonga) – Senator Bob Dutton (R-31) announced today he has introduced legislation that would reduce sales tax on bundled cell phone plans. Senate Bill 1086 will ensure that tax is collected only the actual sales price of the phone. Most consumers purchase cell phones and other mobile devices as part of a bundled package that includes the service plan. Retailers charge the consumers sales tax on the mobile devices even when those devices are free, as they are with many plans. To read the rest of the story, click here .
by Administrator with No CommentsDead people registered to vote: 1.8 million
by Administrator with 1 CommentThis is one of those stories in which I am tempted to do a commentary for Examiner but for now will just vent here. Anyone who thinks county government is bad needs to deal with the state. I support the part-time state legislature initiative that has or is about to his the streets, but it does not go far enough. We need a part-time state government. For that matter I am okay with eliminating most of the state government.
by Administrator with 1 Comment(San Bernardino) – California Governor Jerry Brown appointed Dr. Dev GnanaDev to the Medical Board of California on December 21, 2011. GnanaDev was sworn in on January 9, 2012 according to a staff member at the board’s executive office. A phone call placed Monday to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) confirmed that GnanaDev has missed his filing deadline for the FPPC Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, more commonly known as “conflict of interest statement.” GnanaDev has a history of filing inaccurate or incomplete Form 700s. According to a representative of the board, all new appointees are given instructions about filling out the forms. A call to the board this afternoon confirmed that GnanaDev has not filed. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator with No CommentsThis was sent to me today: Sheriff’s Work Release Plan for Prisoners
by Administrator with 2 Comments(San Bernardino) – Georgeann “Gigi” Hanna can breath a sigh of relief in the close results in her race to be elected as the San Bernardino City Clerk. Today’s audit by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters produced 13 additional ballots with six going to opponent Amelia Sanchez-Lopez and seven to Hanna. The final total for the two candidates gives Hanna a three-vote edge, with Hanna receiving 6073 votes to Sanchez-Lopez’s 6070. Hanna is now officially the City Clerk-elect. To read the rest of the story, click here.
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