From Havasu Lake . . .

Dear Sharon

The B.L.M. has reportedly issued a Trust patent for the Chemehuevi Indian reservation to the B.I.A. office in Parker Az.  Federal register: June 24 2010 (Volume 75, number 121) Pages 36118-36119 Public Land Order 7743

This Order directly impacts the town of Havasu Lake Ca. but according to Andy Silva as of noon today (7-1-10) Supervisor Mitzelfelt had not even been briefed on this issue. Unfortunately for the citizens of Havasu Lake Supervisor Mitzelfelts unique relationship with Indian Gaming interests effectively prohibits any leadership in this sad situation. Continue reading

iePolitics: How To Get Rid Of Al Vogler

We have a plan, a serious plan.  You see, it’s almost time for reapportionment.  And at least two districts need to give up constituents, the First District and the Second District.

So our thoughts are to give Devore, up the Cajon Pass, and the city of Hesperia to the Fifth District.  That would give Josie the constituents she needs, like Al Vogler, Paul Bosacki, ET (maybe) and a few other of  our favorites. Continue reading

iePolitics: Two More Terminations Today

Moises Cisneros, International Trade Manager, and Simone McFarland, Economic Development Manager were both terminated from the county today as expected.  McFarland was a part of the Google Fiasco last year where county staffers showed up late, having just left the golf course, and exhibited a cocky attitude in a meeting with Google, which was looking locate a campus in the Victor Valley.  The campus never materialized. Continue reading

InlandPolitics: Corruption cases problematic for Brown

Written by The Insider

  • Posted July 1, 2010 at 11:19 am

District Attorney Mike Ramos / Attorney General Jerry Brown

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Thursday, July 1, 2010 – 10:00 a.m.

Once thing is for certain.

San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos drawing Attorney General Jerry Brown into his crusade against his political enemies was a smart move.

Even though Defendant Jim Erwin pushed him into it. Continue reading

iePolitics: The Significance Has Been Lost

As I read various blog comments and accounts of Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman and former San Bernardino County Assessor employee Rex Gutierrez’ corruption trial and non-verdict, I realize the magnitude of what happened Wednesday is lost on most.  Let me explain.

The District Attorney pulled out all stops to keep this case from going to trial any sooner than necessary due to his re-election campaign and fear certain information might come out during the trial.   Gutierrez refused to waive time further.  The District Attorney used every procedural delay available and the trial did not commence until the last possible moment.  The District Attorney was hoping a smoking gun would materialize but it never did.  The District Attorney’s hand was forced. Continue reading