Daily Archives: January 21, 2010

iePolitics: The Indian Gaming Connection–Political Contributions, Part 3

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Here is the list for the current election cycle.  Note the $1,000,000 contribution to their own PAC.

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DATE PAYEE CONTEST POSITION PAYMENT TYPE AMOUNT
02/19/2009 ADAM FOR ASSEMBLY 2010 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 59 SUPPORT MONETARY $3,900.00
08/24/2009 ADAM FOR ASSEMBLY 2010 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 59 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,500.00
09/24/2009 AVILA FOR MAYOR SUPPORT MONETARY $500.00
02/19/2009 CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SUPPORT MONETARY $5,000.00
02/13/2009 CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SPEAKERS CUP SUPPORT MONETARY $60,000.00
02/13/2009 CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY SUPPORT MONETARY $10,000.00
06/26/2009 CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY SUPPORT MONETARY $25,000.00
08/24/2009 CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY SUPPORT MONETARY $50,000.00
04/20/2009 CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY SUPPORT MONETARY $5,000.00

iePolitics: The Indian Gaming Connection–Political Donations, Part 2

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These require no editorial.  I think they speak for themselves.

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DATE PAYEE CONTEST POSITION PAYMENT TYPE AMOUNT
07/11/2007 ABEL MALDONADO FOR SENATE STATE SENATOR 15 SUPPORT MONETARY $2,500.00
05/10/2007 ADAMS FOR ASSEMBLY 2008 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 59 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
06/22/2007 ADAMS FOR ASSEMBLY 2008 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 59 SUPPORT MONETARY $2,600.00
08/01/2008 AGHAZARIAN FOR SENATE SUPPORT MONETARY $1,500.00
10/17/2008 AGHAZARIAN FOR SENATE SUPPORT MONETARY $3,600.00
03/21/2007 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY 2008 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $2,500.00
10/30/2007 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY 2008 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $3,600.00
08/01/2008 ANNA CABALLERO FOR ASSEMBLY SUPPORT MONETARY $2,000.00
08/30/2007 ANTHONY ADAMS FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON SUPPORT MONETARY $4,500.00
10/16/2008 ANTHONY ADAMS FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON SUPPORT MONETARY $900.00
05/29/2008 ARABO FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 78 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
10/17/2008 BILL BERRYHILL FOR ASSEMBLY SUPPORT MONETARY $3,600.00
07/30/2007 BILL EMMERSON FOR ASSEMBLY 2008 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 63 SUPPORT MONETARY $7,200.00

iePolitics: The Indian Gaming Connection–Political Contributions, Part 1

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DATE PAYEE CONTEST POSITION PAYMENT TYPE AMOUNT
12/30/2005 AGHAZARIAN 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON SUPPORT MONETARY $3,200.00
09/28/2005 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
02/21/2005 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
02/06/2006 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
06/02/2006 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $500.00
10/11/2006 ALBERTO TORRICO FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 20 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,500.00
03/23/2006 ALVAREZ FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 69 SUPPORT MONETARY $3,200.00
06/02/2006 ANTHONY ADAMS FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 59 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,500.00
10/11/2006 ANTHONY ADAMS FOR ASSEMBLY STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 59 SUPPORT MONETARY $3,300.00
12/30/2005 ARAMBULA FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON SUPPORT MONETARY $3,200.00
12/30/2005 BASS FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 SUPPORT MONETARY $3,200.00
06/21/2005 BILL EMMERSON FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 63 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
08/15/2005 BILL EMMERSON FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 63 SUPPORT MONETARY $1,000.00
04/05/2006 BILL EMMERSON FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 63 SUPPORT MONETARY $155.00
10/11/2006 BILL EMMERSON FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2006 STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON 63 SUPPORT MONETARY $3,300.00

iePolitics: More Biane Nepotism?

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Sources tell iePolitics that today’s selection of Michael Cramer as the new Chairman of the San Bernardino County Planning Commission reeks once again of Supervisor Paul Biane nepotism.  We are told Mr. Cramer is related to Supervisor Biane by marriage—uncle, father-in-law, or something along those lines.  We have been unable to confirm that relationship.

Less than a year ago, another Biane relative, Michael Biane, was appointed to the Assessment Appeals Board.  Michael is Supervisor Biane’s uncle by blood.

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iePolitics: Is there really a “plan”?

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The story below from inlandpolitics.com is disturbing to say the least.  The problem is that it may only be the tip of the iceberg in terms of backroom deals and cover-ups that have occurred as part of the investigation into San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos and his sexual exploits.  We will probably know more next Tuesday after the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meet in closed session.

On Decemer 18, 2009, Mark Kirk and I met to try to resolve differences.  I asked him about the status of the Mike Ramos.  Mark’s only response was “I have a plan.”  Last Friday when I received the call about the memo where it appears the report was gutted and the investigation covered up, I kept asking, “Are you sure?  Mark said he had a plan.”  I sure as heck  hope what we see now is not the “plan.”

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iePolitics: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

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I know we have a number of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) staff, including some of its doctors, reading this blog.  I need some advice.

I wrote a short while back how I was treated by Dr. Pham.  I contacted Patient Rights at ARMC and was assured my complaint was being elevated.  I was supposed to hear back by January 11 and still haven’t heard a word.

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InlandPolitics Commentary: Santa Monica law firm at center of Ramos report focus

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Was the true scope of the law firm hired by San Bernardino County Human Resources Director Andrew Lamberto to mount a politically explosive investigation really focused on just three questions?

Will county supervisors answer that question soon, or just try and delay until after the June election.

The Santa Monica office of law firm of Curiale Hirschfeld Kraemer, LLP was hired to investigate misconduct allegations leveled against District Attorney Michael Ramos and certain members of his management team by Investigative Technician Cheryl Ristow. Ristow says she a had a 17-month long affair with Ramos and that when the affair became public last may she was retaliated against after expressing concerns to management.

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iePolitics: The Indian Gaming Connection

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iePolitics is starting a series examining the influence of Indian gaming on politics and crime in San Bernardino County.  We will detail its involvement with organized crime and the Mexican Mafia, the preferential treatment by San Bernardino County officials, and their political activities through political action committees, as well as report on some of the “incidents” involving the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that go unreported by mainstream media.

Among the topics will be the relationship between Tribal Chief James Ramos and District Attorney Mike Ramos, the chaos with the tribal police whose captain happens to be the wife of Safety Employee Benefit Association President William Abernathie, and incidents with the Gaming Commission, most recently involving a physical assault by Tom Ramos, James’ brother.

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