Politics, Government & Business in California's Inland Empire
Andrew Khouri
November 29, 2016
Southern California home prices jumped last month, but sales flatlined in a region where homeownership is increasingly out of reach for the middle class.
Ivan Penn
November 29, 2016
A consumer advocacy group contends that California refiners are holding down gasoline production to inflate prices at the pump.
By Suzanne Hurt, The Press-Enterprise
Posted: 11/28/16 – 1:12 PM PST |
SAN BERNARDINO >> Survivors pleaded to San Bernardino County supervisors Monday for more help in their efforts to heal a year after the Dec. 2 terrorist attack in San Bernardino.
Capitol Alert
By Jeremy B. White
jwhite@sacbee.com
November 28, 2016 – 5:35 PM
Broadening the path to long-sought deals on affordable housing, transportation infrastructure and climate change, California Democrats have again captured a two-thirds supermajority in both houses of the Legislature.
Jeff McDonald
November 28, 2016
The California Supreme Court has declined to take up a lawsuit seeking release of dozens of emails to and from the Governor’s Office regarding the San Onofre nuclear plant failure.
By Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow
dkasler@sacbee.com
November 28, 2016 – 2:36 PM
It’s only a beginning. But it’s a strong beginning, and it offers at least a rain gauge’s worth of hope to a state enduring its fifth year of drought.
Monday, November 28, 2016 – 12:15 p.m.
The pension system for San Bernardino County, California, took another hit in its latest fiscal year.
By Sudhin Thanawala
November 28, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation’s largest state bar association is overhauling ethics rules for attorneys for the first time in 30 years, and some lawyers are unhappy about a proposal that would open them up to discipline for having sex with clients.
By Dan Walters
Observations on California and its politics
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 28, 2016 – 12:01 AM
While other, more pejorative, terms could be used to describe California’s massive legal system these days, let’s just say it’s in disarray, and count the ways.
By Ed Mendel
November 28, 2016
The state Supreme Court last week agreed to hear an appeal of a groundbreaking ruling that allows cuts in the pensions earned by current state and local government workers, including judges.
Capitol Alert
By Dan Walters
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 27, 2016 – 12:01 AM
Demography, it’s been said, is destiny – and the outcome of California’s election this month proves it again.
By Bob Egelko
Published: November 26, 2016
Updated: November 26, 2016 – 6:00am
With his first Supreme Court appointment, President-elect Donald Trump will be in a position to deal a severe blow to unions representing government workers, the stronghold of organized labor in the United States.
By Chris Dolmetsch and Laura J. Keller
November 25, 2016
Wells Fargo is calling for dozens of customers suing over bogus accounts opened by the bank’s employees to resolve the dispute through arbitration rather than federal court.
By Jeff Horseman / Staff Writer
Published: Nov. 23, 2016
Updated: Nov. 24, 2016 2:51 p.m.
Biopsy results show that Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit has advanced pancreatic cancer, the supervisor’s office announced Wednesday evening, Nov. 23.
By Niall Stanage
11/23/16 – 06:02 PM EST
Donald Trump won the presidency with an unpredictable approach, and he is sticking with it as he prepares to move into the White House.
Thursday, November 24, 2016 – 10:35 a.m.
InlandPolitics would like to wish all of our readers a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
By Suzanne Hurt, The Press-Enterprise
Posted: 11/23/16 – 10:21 PM PST |
Another person has come forward about medication denials for survivors of the Dec. 2 San Bernardino terrorist attack — this time, the husband of a San Bernardino County employee shot in the face.
By Ryan Hagen, The Sun
Posted: 11/22/16 – 11:09 PM PST |
SAN BERNARDINO >> City employees are one step closer to completely moving out of City Hall, removing a substantial earthquake risk but also leaving another downtown landmark vacant.
The State Worker
By Jim Miller
jmiller@sacbee.com
November 22, 2016 – 5:53 PM
California’s largest state-employee union announced Tuesday that it will go on strike Dec. 5 in response to what union leaders complain is “unlawful conduct and egregious unfair labor practices” during negotiations for a new contract.
Maura Dolan
November 22, 2016
The California Supreme Court decided Tuesday to review a ruling that would give state and local governments new authority to cut public employee pensions.
By Neil Nisperos, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Posted: 11/20/16 – 11:25 AM PST |
ONTARIO >> Air travel at Ontario International Airport is expected to increase this holiday travel season as airlines have added more seats and flights out of ONT this year, officials said.
By Dan Walters
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 20, 2016 2:44 PM
California’s gubernatorial transitions have included a less-than-stellar tradition in recent decades – outgoing governors leaving budget deficits to successors.
Ed Mendel
November 21, 2016
The state’s two largest public pension systems never recovered from huge investment losses during the deep recession and stock market crash in 2008. CalPERS lost about $100 billion and CalSTRS about $68 billion.
Don Lee
November 17, 2016
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet L. Yellen gave a relatively upbeat assessment of the economy Thursday, further signaling a likely interest rate hike next month.
By Melody Gutierrez
Published: November 18, 2016
Updated: November 19, 2016 – 6:33pm
SACRAMENTO — As Kamala Harris prepares to take the job held by U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, it’s anyone’s guess who will take Harris’ place as California’s attorney general.
By Suzanne Hurt, The Press-Enterprise
Posted: 11/19/16 – 6:06 PM PST |
SAN BERNARDINO >> Survivors of the Dec. 2 terrorist attack in San Bernardino say they’re being cut off from anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medication and counseling shortly before the one-year anniversary — making an already traumatic time even more distressing.
James Rufus Koren
November 18, 2016
A federal regulator has tightened restrictions on Wells Fargo & Co., requiring it to get approval to replace or hire new executives and make other changes, in the latest fallout over the San Francisco bank’s fake-accounts scandal.
Business & Real Estate
By Dale Kasler
dkasler@sacbee.com
November 18, 2016 – 9:00 AM
California employers added 31,200 more jobs to the state’s economy in October, although the unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent, state officials said Friday.
Capitol Alert
By Dan Walters
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 18, 2016 – 10:30 AM
Reacting to a legislative stalemate over the State Bar’s future, the California Supreme Court late Thursday authorized the legal profession’s regulatory agency to collect $297 in dues from each state-licensed attorney next year – enough to cover its basic functions but less than it wanted.
By Joe Nelson, The Sun
Posted: 11/16/16 – 2:32 PM PST |
San Bernardino County has settled for $1.5 million a lawsuit filed by the parents of a developmentally disabled Ontario man beaten to death by his cellmate last year at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
AP Nation / World
By Jonathan J. Cooper
Associated Press
Nov 16, 2016 – 6:35 PM EST
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s nonpartisan legislative analyst said Wednesday he’s forecasting a $2.8 billion budget surplus next year and says California should be able to weather a mild recession without major budget cuts or tax increases over the next four years.
Ben Adler
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | Sacramento, CA
It’s often said that “as California goes, so goes the nation.” But that’s rarely been less true than in last week’s election.
Joseph Turner
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 5:37 p.m.
A San Bernardino City government employee has contributed money to campaign committee for a sitting member of the council according to Form 460 filings available to the public. Read the rest of this entry »
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 09:15 p.m.
GOP Congressman Darrell Issa will retain his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 09:00 a.m.
Former Victorville City Council Member Angela Valles has conceded loss to San Bernardino County First District Supervisor Robewrt Lovingood.
By Neil Nisperos, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Posted: 11/15/16 – 6:26 PM PST |
SAN BERNARDINO >> UPS announced Tuesday it will begin seasonal cargo operations out of San Bernardino International Airport for the month of December.
By Shea Johnson, Staff Writer
Posted: Nov 12, 2016 at 12:08 AM
Updated: Nov 12, 2016 at 3:55 PM
HESPERIA — As a school district police officer here, Mayor Bill Holland fell under his boss’ scrutiny for purportedly destroying evidence while leading the investigation into claims that an Oak Hills High School freshman football player had been subjected to sexual hazing, the Daily Press has learned.
By Chuck McFadden
November 15, 2016
It’s all over and, with a few exceptions, it will stay that way for two more years.
By Dan Walters
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 15, 2016 – 3:27 PM
Let’s assume that California’s bullet train project never gets beyond the current work in the San Joaquin Valley – about 100 miles of track and a few stations.
By Heather Caygle and John Bresnahan
Published: 11/15/16 – 09:03 AM EST
Updated: 11/15/16 – 06:52 PM EST
Nancy Pelosi’s hold on the House Democratic Caucus is being tested.
By Michel Nolan, The Sun
Posted: 11/14/16 – 11:41 AM PST |
Jack H. Brown, executive chairman of Stater Bros. Markets and charitable leader throughout the region, died Sunday evening surrounded by family. He was 78.
By Jeff Horseman, The Press-Enterprise
Posted: 11/14/16 – 3:44 PM PST |
San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos said Monday that he’s interested in being appointed to serve the remainder of Kamala Harris’ term as California attorney general now that she’s been elected to the U.S. Senate.
Capitol Alert
By Christopher Cadelago
ccadelago@sacbee.com
November 14, 2016
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is the early favorite to succeed fellow Democrat Jerry Brown in the 2018 gubernatorial race, as the state’s second-in-command holds large advantages among Democrats and independents, according to a new Field Poll.
By Dan Walters
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 14, 2016 – 8:00 PM
A new poll indicates that Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is, by a wide margin, the leading candidate for governor two years hence – which shouldn’t surprise anyone.
Phil Willon
November 15, 2016
Newly elected U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris said she’s already been in contact with her West Coast colleagues about banding together to implement Democratic priorities in the political era of President-elect Donald Trump.
By Dan Walters
dwalters@sacbee.com
November 14, 2016 – 12:01 AM
State Sen. Bob Hertzberg puts it succinctly, albeit accurately: “58 counties in California are accidents of history.”
Kurtis Lee
Nov. 12, 2016 – 3:24 p.m.
A somber Hillary Clinton blamed her presidential election loss on a variety of factors Saturday, including FBI Director James B. Comey’s announcement last month that newfound emails possibly linked to her private server were being reviewed.
Makeda Easter and Dakota Smith
November 11, 2016 – 07:00 p.m.
California is quickly becoming a battleground for immigration policy as a cross-section of leaders across the state vowed to fight any plans by President-elect Donald Trump to deport thousands of people in the U.S. illegally.
Friday, November 11, 2016 – 11:30 a.m.
Now that all of the dust is settling in the aftermath of Republican Donald Trump’s surprise victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton it’s time to reflect a little.
Adam Elmahrek and Hailey Branson-Potts
November 9, 2016
Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger were elected Tuesday night to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, marking the election of a female majority and a continued leftward shift for the influential panel.
Christine Mai-Duc
Nov. 9, 2016, 10:38 a.m.
Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) has lost her long, expensive battle against fellow Democrat attorney Eloise Reyes.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 – 07:30 a.m.
In what to most was a stunning victory. Billionaire non-politician Donald Trump will become the forty-fifth President of the United States on January 20, 2017.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – 08:00 a.m.
It’s Election Day. Please make sure to vote!
By Neil Nisperos, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Posted: 11/06/16 – 4:30 PM PST |
ONTARIO >> A high-ranking executive for Korean Air was present at the airport on Wednesday for the ceremony to hand off ownership from the city of Los Angeles to the Ontario International Airport Authority, and OIAA hopes the visit could translate into potential business.
Joseph Turner
Suday, November 6, 2016 – 8:24 a.m.
Don’t worry, she’s got this!
Hillary Clinton’s campaign allowed a Bernie supporter to take the mic at a campaign event and proceed to rip into the candidate before being escorted off the dais. Read the rest of this entry »
Saturday, November 5, 2016 – 10:30 a.m.
The liberal mainstream media is essentially freaking out on Saturday morning, with poll after poll showing the steam running out of Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
By Jeff Horseman, The Press-Enterprise
Posted: 11/03/16 – 10:12 PM PDT |
Depending on where you live, the source of those political ads cramming your mailbox may be hundreds of miles away.
Joseph Turner
Thursday, November 3, 2016 – 10:37 p.m.
Syrian refugees could soon be getting a tuition-free junior college education if one ultra-liberal Riverside County politician has his way.
Bill Hedrick, a candidate for the Riverside Community College District Trustee with ties to a radical Islamic terrorist group , expressed his support for tuition-free college education for all on his Facebook page.
“I believe in making community college totally free — that means no fees.”
In this YouTube video, Mr. Hedrick is very clear. He says: Read the rest of this entry »
Laura J Keller, Dakin Campbell and
Kartikay Mehrotra
Published: November 3, 2016 — 2:00 AM PDT
Updated: November 3, 2016 — 6:38 AM PDT
After Wells Fargo & Co. executive John Sotoodeh handed off more than a hundred branches in Southern California to a colleague in 2009, problems surfaced quickly.
Dan Weikel
November 1, 2016
After years of litigation and negotiation, Ontario officials assumed ownership of LA/Ontario International Airport from Los Angeles on Tuesday.
By Joe Nelson, The Sun
Posted: 11/01/16 – 9:18 PM PDT |
The race for First District San Bernardino County supervisor sees incumbent Robert Lovingood going up against Angela Valles, a former Victorville councilwoman and Victor Valley Community College District trustee.
By Susan Abram, Los Angeles Daily News
Posted: 11/01/16 – 1:37 PM PDT |
A long-awaited civilian oversight commission to push reforms within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, two years after it was formally proposed.
Joseph Turner
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 – 12:04 a.m.
An anonymous commenter on the Inland Politics blog claiming to have lost his or her father in the December 2 San Bernardino terrorist attack is calling for the dismissal of a San Bernardino Sun columnist named Sal Rodriguez.
The columnist has come under fire after he penned a smear piece of a local candidate over the issue of Syrian refugees which contained inaccurate information and insensitive comments. He subsequently engaged in debates on Facebook whereby he presented false information as being fact.
In addition to posting insensitive comments on Facebook and subsequently deleting them, Rodriguez compared the threat of terrorism via refugees to peanut allergies. He suggested that peanut allergies were a greater threat and that anyone getting enraged by refugees was “pathetic.” Read the rest of this entry »
By Tyler Durden
Nov 1, 2016 – 10:46 AM
In today’s, 25th, Wikileaks release of hacked Podesta emails, one of the notable highlights is a March 2, 2015 exchange between John Podesta and Clinton aide Cheryl Mills in which the Clinton Campaign Chair says “On another matter….and not to sound like Lanny, but we are going to have to dump all those emails.”
By Kathleen Pender
Published: October 31, 2016
Updated: October 31, 2016 – 4:33pm
More than 250,000 homeowners who had loans serviced by Wells between 2005 and 2010 and paid for the appraisals could receive at least $120 each.
Amy Quinton
Monday, October 31, 2016 | Sacramento, CA
Rains have drenched Northern California, where most of the state’s largest reservoirs are located. The state had the second wettest October since the Department began keeping records in 1921.