Category Archives: County of Riverside

Shireen Qudosi: Tea Party Protest Against Temecula Mosque Points to Rising Tensions Between Islam and Right Wing Groups

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Reposted with authorization from author in an effort to bring forth different perspectives to the blog.

Summary:  The sinking ship known as the Southwest Riverside County Tea Party Citizens in Action Group spurs ignorance and causes further damage to Tea Party and GOP image.  July 30th plans to protest the existing Temecula mosque shows SWRC Tea Party is spurred by hatred of Islam.  By bringing dogs to mosque grounds, singing in protest of belief that Muslim women are forbidden to sing, and with local pastor claiming that the mosque will increase presence of Muslim extremists, group proves to be out of touch with reality.

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Heightened tension between Islam and self-proclaimed American Patriots are on the rise. With the Ground Zero mosque protests inciting nation-wide Islamophobia paired with accusations of Tea Party racism, it’s no wonder that one of the biggest battle grounds that brings these two heavyweight issues face to face is in our own backyard – Temecula, California.

The city of Temecula has a Muslim demographic. The Muslim demographic have long since had a place of worship.  However, they needed time to raise funds to convert a basic warehouse like structure into a proper mosque. Continue reading →

iePolitics: Cleaning Up Corruption or Political Witch Hunt?

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The most recent arrests of former San Bernardino County Assessor William “Bill” Postmus and former Chief of Staff to Supervisor Neil Derry, James Erwin, highlights yet again the disparity in treatment by San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos when compared with other jurisdictions. Ramos clearly is attempting to attempting to “punish” those who are political adversaries upfront as he knows the cases against them are weak and convictions are unlikely.

Take a look at the difference between the Postmus/Erwin case and the case of the four San Jacinto City Councilmen who were recently indicted in Riverside County.  The disparity is glaring. Continue reading →

InlandPolitics: Riverside County supervisors rake in the campaign cash

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  • Posted February 4, 2010 at 3:55 pm

The campaign finance disclosure statements for members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors show healthy sums for all members with the exception of Jeff Stone who is seeking state legislative office.

Here is the annual summary for all five supervisors who collectively raised $ 1,048,448.90 in 2009.

Excellent job in a poor economy.

SUPERVISOR           CONTRIBUTIONS   EXPENSES      CASH ON HAND

Bob Buster           $ 250,453.25    $ 215,632.20  $ 167,261.80
John Tavaglione*     $ 138,555.00    $ 244,672.73  $ 421,458.13
Jeff Stone           $  66,575.00    $ 122,667.62  $   1,035.02
John Benoit*         $ 342,412.44    $  65,493.13  $ 288,023.95
Marion Ashley*       $ 250,453.25    $ 215,632.20  $ 167,261.80

* Candidate for election or re-election in June 2010

Source: Riverside County Registrar of Voters

Unlike their San Bernardino County brethren, the Riverside County bunch seems to be a little more frugal with their cash spending habits.

A brief review of the expenditures revealed no payments to criminal law firms.