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Editorial: When will the BOS learn its lesson? – Part One
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Editorial: When will the BOS learn its lesson? – Part One

Emasculated.  Impotent.  Ineffectual. Powerless. Debilitated.  Cowardly.  Weak. Anyone of these adjectives is an appropriate descriptor of the current five members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors individually and as a not-so-well functioning governing board.  Never was it so obvious as it was on Tuesday. More than a year and a half ago many astute observers began to realize the Board of Supervisors had a problem.  Several high-ranking staffers, including County Counsel Ruth Stringer, . . .

Editorial: “Corruption on Steriods”
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Editorial: “Corruption on Steriods”

Today’s arrest of Robert Rizzo and seven others in the city of  Bell scandal made for a happy day for all citizens who are frustrated and sickened by the corruption that permeates every level of government.  The arrests also highlight what can be done when citizens join forces and let their voices be heard, combined with having elected an experienced prosecutor dedicated to the pursuit of justice. The Bell scandal has more than one San . . .

Brad Mitzelfelt: The Rise to Power (Road to the Chairmanship?)
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Brad Mitzelfelt: The Rise to Power (Road to the Chairmanship?)

At over 17,000 square miles, San Bernardino County First District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt holds the distinction of being the local elected official for an area larger than nine states.  His First District is the largest county district in the lower 48 states.  The fact that that there are only seven incorporated cities with relatively small spheres of influence within that expanse only increases the enormity of the job. Mitzelfelt began his life in public service . . .

Neil Derry’s Report Card
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Neil Derry’s Report Card

It looks like San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry may have hit another bump on the road to ethics reform in a county riddled for several decades with behavior by its top leaders ranging from ethical lapses to openly criminal acts.  Derry defeated incumbent Dennis Hansberger in the June 2008 primary in what was a contentious and expensive campaign, running on a platform of ethics reform. Since taking office 21 months ago, Derry . . .

Editorial: The Two Faces of Mike Ramos
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Editorial: The Two Faces of Mike Ramos

Last week a reader pointed out to us the front page of San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos’ website.  It was updated on August 27, 2010 with this statement: 8/27/2010 District Attorney Reform Proposals For nearly seven years the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, through its Public Integrity Unit, has been a constant observer of city, county, school and district governmental operations through the review, evaluation and investigation of over 500 complaints. For . . .

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