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Editorial: BOS Should Postpone CAO/CEO Board Item to Allow Imput from Rutherford
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Editorial: BOS Should Postpone CAO/CEO Board Item to Allow Imput from Rutherford

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is playing fast and loose with the rules once again.  And this time around it seems they may very well be in such a hurry so to prevent newcomer Supervisor-elect Janice Rutherford, who ran on a platform of ethics reform, from providing her input into a law that will affect her ability to serve her constituents  for her entire term of office and keeping her promises to voters. . . .

Election 2010: Winners and Losers
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Election 2010: Winners and Losers

Involvement in politics, whether as a candidate, volunteer, staffer, or contributor, is not for the faint of heart. November 2, 2010 saw many winners and losers and some of the biggest losers were not even running for office. By now almost all of the races have been decided statewide.  We thought we would take a moment to discuss a few of the biggest winners and losers in San Bernardino County. Winners: Janice Rutherford—Supervisor-elect Janice Rutherford . . .

BOS Attempts to Circumvent Will of the People
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BOS Attempts to Circumvent Will of the People

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is set on Tuesday for the first reading of an ordinance to make a de facto amendment to the Charter of the County of San Bernardino.  The Charter of the County of San Bernardino is the county equivalent of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of California, both of which were adopted through a vote of the people.  As such, the law is very specific . . .

Editorial: Sen. Dutton Cuts Political Deal with Biane
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Editorial: Sen. Dutton Cuts Political Deal with Biane

Last week’s revelation that Ted Dutton, father of California State Senator Robert Dutton, was one of the  major donors behind Citizens Against Corruption Opposing Rutherford for Supervisor 2010 was barely noticed.  It’s significance is great however. Senator Robert Dutton has not tried to hide his desire to be elected to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors at some point in the future.  Who would not with the generous salary, benefits, and pension plan? Sources . . .

Editorial: Biane clearly lied to Daily Bulletin reporter; time for him to go
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Editorial: Biane clearly lied to Daily Bulletin reporter; time for him to go

“Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive.”  San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane forgot these wise words from Sir Walter Scott.  Biane, who has been caught up in yet another scandal, has indeed created a tangled web for himself on the eve of an election where he is battling for his political life. Biane plead guilty to reckless driving in 2006 after being arrested for driving under the influence . . .

Editorial: Time for the Board of Supervisors to Initiate an Investigation of Supervisor Biane
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Editorial: Time for the Board of Supervisors to Initiate an Investigation of Supervisor Biane

As details of San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane’s run-in with the law while attending a football game in Indiana come to light, it is becoming apparent a cover-up took place.   For five long years Biane hid his dirty little secret from his colleagues and his constituents.  With the four remaining supervisors each affirming their dedication to transparency, initiating an investigation into Biane’s misdeeds  is the right thing to do. Two years ago county . . .

Editorial: Paul Biane: A Stain on San Bernardino County
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Editorial: Paul Biane: A Stain on San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Second District Supervisor Paul Biane fancies himself to be a crime fighter.  Just ask him.  Or better yet, check out his campaign mailers where he takes credit for exposing the current corruption scandal.  He seems to forget he is named as John Doe No. 5 in the scandal he is claiming responsibility for uncovering.  In other words, he exposed his own wrongdoing.  And in his mind that means he should be re-elected . . .

Editorial: Time for the US Department of Justice to Step in: Compelled to Deceive – Part Three
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Editorial: Time for the US Department of Justice to Step in: Compelled to Deceive – Part Three

Are you listening US Attorney?  San Bernardino County is in crisis.  It is a crisis that mocks our justice system; one that distorts the truth; and one where integrity is a forgotten.  Bringing about justice is no longer the highest priority of our county prosecutors; winning at any and all cost  is their goal—a goal that has little to do integrity, truth or . . . justice. There are many lesser-known stories of justice gone . . .

Editorial: Now is the time for the US Department of Justice to step in – Part Two
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Editorial: Now is the time for the US Department of Justice to step in – Part Two

Are you listening US Attorney?  San Bernardino County is in crisis.  The principles our nation were founded on are being undermined by the very person sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States—the person charged with enforcing the Constitution and all state and local laws at the county level. When one reads the California District Attorneys Association Code of Ethics reprinted in Part One of this series, it is easy to see its President . . .

Mitzelfelt Gains Statewide Profile with Global Warming Suspension
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Mitzelfelt Gains Statewide Profile with Global Warming Suspension

Brad Mitzelfelt AB32, written by Assembly members Fabian Nunez and Fran Pavley, was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 27, 2006.  It’s known as the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The Act requires that the level of greenhouse emissions be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020, with the first reductions required to begin in 2012.  Greenhouse gases include: Carbon dioxide (CO2) Methane (CH4) Nitrous oxide (N2O) Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) Sulfur . . .

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