Politics, Government and Business in Southern California's Inland Empire
May 20, 2013; 06:34 PM
Ontario, San Bernardino County and Culver City filed an appeal late Monday, May 20, of the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission’s approval of an LAX expansion plan.
To read story by Cassie MacDuff in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/14/2013 05:17:03 PM PDT
San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux presented the first budget projections for the next fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/13/2013 05:15:52 PM PDT
Updated: 05/13/2013 05:15:59 PM PDT
San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux will discuss proposed budget programs for the next fiscal year and the county’s financial condition during a study session of the Board of Supervisors today.
Liset Marquez and Joe Nelson, Staff Writers
Posted: 05/07/2013 11:00:57 AM PDT
Updated: 05/07/2013 09:49:23 PM PDT
Ontario and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will join Inglewood and Culver City in a legal battle over an environmental plan for LAX approved by the Los Angeles City Council last week.
May 07, 2013; 05:51 PM
San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux will stay on until 2017, and possibly beyond that, under a contract extension approved Tuesday, May 7, by the Board of Supervisors.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
April 19, 2013; 05:04 PM
San Bernardino County is proposing to award a multimillion-dollar contract to operate its landfills to a company that has drawn criticism from an environmental group over its safety record.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
By Joe Nelson
joe.nelson@ inlandnewspapers.com @SBCountyNow on Twitter
Posted: 04/18/2013 07:35:56 PM PDT
The president of the union representing San Bernardino County’s prosecutors, deputy public defenders and child support attorneys has threatened a strike if the county continues imposing concessions he said are not on par with other counties.
Thursday, April 18, 2013 – 09:30 a.m.
Another unfunded special unit being created by San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos?
Looks like it.
Sunday, April 14, 2013 – 11:45 a.m.
After a protracted negotiations period, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is set to impose a one-year contract on the union representing the positions of Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Public Defender and Child Support Attorney, effective immediately.
A contract that will deal a serious blow to take-home pay.
April 11, 2013; 04:28 PM
San Bernardino County’s two newest supervisors are also the wealthiest of the five members of the board, recently filed financial disclosure statements show.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
By Joe Nelson
joe.nelson@ inlandnewspapers.com @SBCountyNow on Twitter
Posted: 04/10/2013 06:29:11 PM PDT
Updated: 04/10/2013 09:01:26 PM PDT
ONTARIO — A rebounding economy. A more idealistic Board of Supervisors with a focus on ethics and good government. And most importantly, a Countywide Vision to ensure San Bernardino County residents, business owners and community leaders prosper for decades to come.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 04/07/2013 05:20:32 PM PDT
Updated: 04/07/2013 05:29:38 PM PDT
San Bernardino County is hosting its annual State of the County event on Wednesday at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. Its focus will be on the Countywide Vision plan and the progress made since its implementation in June 2011.
March 28, 2013 8:42 PM
Jim E. Winburn, Staff Writer
VICTORVILLE • High Desert government representatives have asked the Federal Aviation Administration to find the money needed to keep the Southern California Logistics Airport control tower open.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 – 10:30 a.m.
I was stunned to read an online opinion editorial by County Supervisor James Ramos on Wednesday.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 – 09:30 a.m.
Here’s some news flowing across the transom Thursday morning.
Barstow Court to remain open
The state has coughed-up funds to temporarily keep one courtroom open at the Barstow Court facility through early summer.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.
It’s unbelievable!
Mayor Patrick Morris, the mayor of bankrupt San Bernardino, is still telling newspapers that San Bernardino International Airport (SBIA) will get a scheduled passenger airline.
Andrew Edwards, Ryan Hagen and Joe Nelson, Staff Witers
Posted: 03/25/2013 08:59:57 AM PDT
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Scot Spencer, the former airline executive and convicted felon who was nonetheless entrusted with leading the development of San Bernardino International Airport, faces five years in prison after being charged with an alleged associate with conspiring to steal more than $1 million in public funds.
March 25, 2013; 09:25 AM
A long-running investigation into business dealings at the San Bernardino International Airport Authority resulted in criminal charges and the arrest of former airport developer Scot Spencer, District Attorney Michael Ramos announced Monday, March 25.
To read story by Iman Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 – 03:00 p.m.
A San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge set aside a misdemeanor conviction of a former county supervisor Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.
One has to really wonder just how unhappy San Bernardino County officials are these days.
March 17, 2013 9:04 AM
Jim E. Winburn, Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO • Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Desert Protection Act is kicking up more dust in the High Desert as the pending bill threatens to shut down future mining prospects, San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor Robert Lovingood said.
Joe Nelson and Sandra Emerson, Staff Writers
Posted: 03/16/2013 05:17:55 PM PDT
Updated: 03/16/2013 06:51:03 PM PDT
After nearly nine years and roughly $46 million in taxpayer money spent by all parties involved, San Bernardino County’s indemnity lawsuit against Upland and two transportation agencies has left scars, but none that cannot be healed, officials say.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/12/2013 08:49:23 PM PDT
San Bernardino County on Tuesday settled its nearly 9-year-old lawsuit against the city of Upland and two transportation agencies regarding the county’s landmark settlement with Rancho Cucamonga investor group Colonies Partners LP in 2006.
Thursday, March 7, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.
Is the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established to capture control of Ontario International Airport (OIA) a publicity stunt, or hapless thinking?
March 01, 2013; 06:03 PM
Having identified Rep. Gary Miller as a target for defeat in 2014, Democrats are taking every opportunity to go after the Rancho Cucamonga Republican.
To read column by Imran Ghori, Jeff Horseman and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/01/2013 07:31:27 PM PST
San Bernardino County’s days are numbered in deciding if it will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit seeking partial reimbursement from Upland and two transportation agencies on a $102 million legal settlement.
February 27, 2013; 05:59 PM
Construction costs have driven up the budget for San Bernardino County’s Adelanto jail expansion by $6 million.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
County Supervisors approve resolution to support equitable funding
February 26, 2013 7:29 PM
Brooke Self, Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO • San Bernardino County Supervisors on Tuesday voted to adopt a resolution seeking adequate funding from the state to keep courthouses open in Barstow, Needles and Big Bear.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.
Here’s some news flowing across the transom this Wednesday morning.
No decision on San Bernardino County appeal
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors did not reach a decision on whether or not to appeal a San Diego County Superior Court ruling dismissing most of a civil case the county filed against defendants San Bernardino Associated Governments, California Department of Transportation and city of Upland.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 02/19/2013 07:30:12 PM PST
SAN BERNARDINO – San Bernardino County Presiding Judge Marsha Slough and top county law enforcement officials on Tuesday gathered with the Board of Supervisors to discuss the potential “catastrophic impact” court closures and consolidations will have on the public.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 02/18/2013 02:59:46 PM PST
Updated: 02/18/2013 09:01:20 PM PST
Recent court closures in San Bernardino County and resident transportation problems arising from them will be the topic of a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
February 12, 2013; 08:56 PM
A group of Inland city officials urged San Bernardino County supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 12, to end the county’s costly lawsuit against three public agencies to recover $102 million paid in the controversial Colonies settlement.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson and Sandra Emerson, Staff Writers
Posted: 02/10/2013 03:34:01 PM PST
Updated: 02/10/2013 10:57:13 PM PST
San Bernardino County’s lawsuit against Upland and two transportation agencies in which the county seeks to recoup a portion of a $102 million legal settlement could force Upland into bankruptcy court, City Manager Stephen Dunn said.
February 06, 2013; 07:09 PM
A judge rejected San Bernardino County’s efforts to recoup $102 million paid in the Colonies settlement, throwing out its damage claims against three other agencies for an agreement he called “unconscionable, unlawful and sordid.”
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
February 05, 2013; 06:17 PM
San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos spent more than $1.5 million in his winning campaign last November – more than twice as much as Neil Derry, the incumbent he ousted.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/30/2013 08:24:55 PM PST
Updated: 01/30/2013 08:49:52 PM PST
A San Diego Superior Court judge on Wednesday tentatively dismissed a nine-year-old lawsuit by San Bernardino County against three public agencies in which the county sought to recoup a portion of a $102 million legal settlement the defendants say was corrupt.
January 29, 2013; 06:00 PM
More than a decade after San Bernardino County declared a local emergency because of increased fire risk resulting from a bark beetle infestation in the San Bernardino Mountains, officials say the emergency is over.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
January 13, 2013; 08:18 PM
Kevin Jeffries is still settling into being a Riverside County supervisor. But he’s already enjoying it.
To read column by Jeff Horseman and Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/11/2013 07:15:11 PM PST
A grass-roots citizens group has sued San Bernardino County and a Spanish broadcasting company over a 43-foot-tall radio antenna the Board of Supervisors approved for a ridegline overlooking Wildwood State Park in Yucaipa.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – 09:15 a.m.
Here’s some news of interest flowing across the transom this week.
San Bernardino County Supe’s elect Rutherford chair
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford as it’s new chairperson. Second District Supervisor Gary Ovitt will be vice-chair.
Staff Reports
Posted: 01/08/2013 08:00:41 PM PST
San Bernardino County will sue the state Department of Finance in an effort to recover nearly $15 million it loaned to redevelopment agencies in Lake Arrowhead and Fontana, county spokesman David Wert said Tuesday.
January 07, 2013 9:38 AM
LYNNEA LOMBARDO, Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO • Robert Lovingood, the newly elected San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor, has chosen Daily Press Editor Donald Holland to be his special assistant.
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
January 06, 2013; 06:33 PM
You’ve spent more than a year running for Congress, endured millions of dollars in attacks from your opponent and shadowy Super PACs, and yet still prevailed.
To read column by Jeff Horseman, Imran Ghori and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 – 11:00 a.m.
The news on the pension front for San Bernardino County is still not good.
It appears a newly-implemented pension formula for new employees will provide little near-term relief from escalating county contribution rates.
December 30, 2012; 07:20 PM
San Bernardino County’s two newly elected supervisors have begun forming their staffs.
To read column by Jim Miller, Imran Ghori and Ben Goad in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/18/2012 07:24:19 PM PST
Citing glowing recommendations from his colleagues at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the surrounding local law enforcement community, the Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Assistant Sheriff John McMahon to replace Sheriff Rod Hoops who retires Dec. 31.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/18/2012 12:06:36 PM PST
Updated: 12/18/2012 08:18:07 PM PST
San Bernardino County on Tuesday became the first county in California to contract with the state Fair Political Practices to enforce the county’s new campaign finance ordinance.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – 01:35 p.m.
As expected, San Bernardino County Supervisors appointed Assistant Sheriff John McMahon to replace retiring Sheriff-Coroner Rod Hoops Tuesday afternoon.
Sunday, December 16, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
The dog and pony show over the appointment of San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Rod Hoops successor is about to end.
Sunday, December 16, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
San Bernardino County is about to make good on its promise to have the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) take over enforcement of campaign finance laws in the county.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/04/2012 11:50:22 AM PST
Updated: 12/04/2012 09:59:35 PM PST
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved forming an ad hoc committee that will screen applicants for sheriff and provide a recommendation to the board.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/03/2012 06:40:35 PM PST
SAN BERNARDINO – Monday was a good day for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, especially board Chairwoman Josie Gonzales, who was sworn in for her third term.
Friday, November 30, 2012 – 08:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 30, 2012 – 09:40 a.m.
Last Tuesday’s events at a regular meeting of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors was the first opportunity to shed light on a glaring issue facing county leaders, newly-elected Third District Supervisor James C. Ramos, and voters.
Wednesday, October 28, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
The years long saga over the installation of a Spanish-language radio tower in an unincorporated area adjacent to the city of Yucaipa is finally over.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/27/2012 07:24:41 PM PST
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized County Counsel to sue the city of San Bernardino for $1.5 million in unpaid landfill service fees.
November 27, 2012; 05:50 PM
Capping a long-running battle between open-space advocates and a local broadcaster, San Bernardino County supervisors voted Tuesday, Nov. 27, to allow a radio tower to be built near Wildwood Canyon Park in Oak Glen.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Monday, November 26, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Josie Gonzales has come up with a good idea for voters to consider.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/24/2012 05:21:29 PM PST
On Dec. 4, once James Ramos and Robert Lovingood are sworn in as San Bernardino County’s new 3rd and 1st district supervisors, the board will begin discussing the appointment of a new sheriff.
Published: 21 November 2012 – 03:50 PM
A long-running battle over a proposed radio tower near Wildwood Canyon Park in Oak Glen will go before the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Nov. 27, but opponents are not happy with the timing of the hearing.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.
Sources report incoming San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor James Ramos has selected Conservative Republican and former State Assembly Candidate Phil Paule as his chief of staff.
Monday, October 19, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
Here’s a recap of news of interest flowing across the transom this past week.
Market skid continued on
The Dow Jones Industrial Average skid of more than 1,000 points continued last week. Most analysts expect a bumpy road ahead as negotiations over avoiding deep federal budget cuts try and get off the ground.
Published: 16 November 2012 – 07:21 PM
San Bernardino Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Josie Gonzales said she plans to ask her fellow supervisors to act quickly to fill the position vacated by retiring Sheriff Rod Hoops.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
November 15, 2012 5:31 PM
LYNNEA LOMBARDO, Staff Writer
APPLE VALLEY • As 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt is wrapping up his tenure, he summed up his post by stating: “It was a difficult time to serve.”
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 – 03:00 p.m.
All the spin and posturing over the early retirement of San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Rod Hoops is making for interesting these days.
Doug Saunders, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/13/2012 08:24:54 PM PST
Updated: 11/13/2012 11:25:10 PM PST
SAN BERNARDINO – Retiring Sheriff Rod Hoops has been accused of brokering an agreement with the county Board of Supervisors to ensure the appointment of his replacement, according to a former deputy chief.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/12/2012 06:24:58 PM PST
San Bernardino County supervisors are likely going to see their pay and benefits reduced after voters approved Measure Q last week, but it won’t be for quite some time.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/11/2012 01:59:30 PM PST
James Ramos rose from an impoverished youth on the San Manuel Indian reservation to one of the most prominent movers and shakers in San Bernardino County, possessing a commitment to education, community service and philanthropy.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/07/2012 07:07:59 PM PST
Fresh off a victorious election night, San Bernardino County Supervisor-elects James Ramos and Robert Lovingood on Wednesday discussed their visions on how to get the county back on solid financial ground.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
The showdown between the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and two of its employee unions, via measures Q and R, was settled by voters Tuesday night.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 – 08:25 a.m.
As expected High-Desert Businessman Robert Lovingood and Former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James C. Ramos won their respective bids for seats on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Lovingood defeated Sheriff’s Lieutenant and Apple Valley Town Councilman Rick Roelle to become the next First District Supervisor.
Monday, November 5, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.
Last modified: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 0 08:30 a.m.
Here’s a few commonsense candidate recommendations, in select contests, for Riverside and San Bernardino County voters to consider.
Published: 03 November 2012 – 07:17 PM
County supervisors earn six-figure salaries, control millions of dollars in spending and serve a vast population. But at its heart, the race for a supervisor’s seat is run like much smaller campaigns — door to door, voter by voter.
To read story by Jeff Horseman and Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 – 02:45 p.m.
InlandPolitics.com has learned that another 70,000 copy distribution of a Special November 2012 edition of the San Bernardino County Sentinel newspaper has commenced dropping in Third Supervisorial District mailboxes this week.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 – 08:00 a.m.
Apple Valley Town Councilman Rick Roelle seemed to have the wind at his back following his strong showing in the June primary, which propelled him into a November runoff against High-Desert businessman Robert Lovingood.
But, appearances can be deceiving.
Admin Note: To some surprise this opinion editorial was published in the Monday edition of The Sun newspaper. The author has released his work to InlandPolitics.
John Berry
Monday, October 29, 2012
Few stories, in my 20 years as a newspaper reporter, ever electrified readers more than one I wrote for The Press-Enterprise in 2008 when a pair of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians got house arrest for crimes that would have sent anyone else to prison.
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