Politics, Government & Business in California's Inland Empire
By PE Politics
January 19, 2012 12:37 PM
Days into his campaign for a new San Bernardino County-based congressional seat, Rep. Gary Miller is touting endorsements from area electeds.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 03:00 p.m.
Take two for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos.
Meaning yes, another push poll.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 08:05 a.m.
The latest candidate to jump into the election fray is State Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga).
After toying with the prospect of challenging Assemblyman Mike Morell, Dutton will now take on Rep. Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar) for the 31st Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands).
Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 07:15 a.m.
The latest results from the circus known as the Iowa Caucuses now has former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum over Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney by 34 votes.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 06:35 a.m.
Texas Governor Rick Perry has dropped out of the race for the republican nomination for President of the United States.
Perry is expected to throw his tepid support behind former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
Expect Rick Santorum to bow out after Saturday’s South Carolina Primary.
BY RICHARD K. De ATLEY
STAFF WRITER
rdeatley@pe.com
Published: 18 January 2012 03:51 PM
The California Supreme Court will review a city of Riverside medical marijuana case in which a lower court ruled that cities and counties have the right to ban dispensaries.
Local governments throughout the state have used that decision, issued in November by the Fourth District Court of Appeal, to shut down medical marijuana clinics within their boundaries.
BY JIM MILLER
SACRAMENTO BUREAU
jmiller@pe.com
Published: 18 January 2012 04:17 PM
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Bob Dutton declared his candidacy Wednesday for the redrawn 31st Congressional District, setting up a June showdown with veteran Rep. Gary Miller, R-Diamond Bar.
BY DARRELL R. SANTSCHI
STAFF WRITER
dsantschi@pe.com
Published: 18 January 2012 01:07 PM
Veteran Colton City Councilman Frank A. Gonzales has been named the city’s new mayor pro tem.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 18 January 2012 07:13 PM
A study of a proposed radio antenna near Wildwood Canyon State Park in Oak Glen states that the project should not have a significant impact on the scenic views of the park — a finding that opponents criticize as flawed.
January 18, 2012 11:58 AM
Brooke Edwards Staggs
VICTORVILLE • Less than 12 hours after his contract was approved by the City Council, Victorville received notice that the man chosen to serve as deputy city manager overseeing finances had opted not to take the position.
AV councilman increases 1st District candidate field to six
January 18, 2012 5:46 PM
Brooke Edwards Staggs
Apple Valley Councilman Rick Roelle announced his intentions Wednesday evening to compete for San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor in the June election.
Molly Davis, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/18/2012 04:38:10 PM PST
REDLANDS – Historic preservationists cautiously celebrated after receiving word that cinema owner George Krikorian is in default of an agreement with the city that could lead to his purchase of a historic downtown packing house.
By Michael J. Mishak and Anthony York, Los Angeles Times
January 19, 2012
Reporting from Sacramento — After years of economic pain and deep budget cuts, Gov. Jerry Brown declared California to be “on the mend,” saying the state is emerging from financial turmoil and proclaiming his dedication to a string of ambitious public projects.