Politics, Government and Business in Southern California's Inland Empire
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
It sure looks as if San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Member and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos’ campaign is pulling out all the stops in the final days running up to the June 5 primary.
Ramos is seeking to unseat Supervisor Neil Derry in the three-way contest.
Election 2012
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/19/2012 06:01:36 PM PDT
Things don’t appear to be slowing down one bit in the contentious race for San Bernardino County’s 3rd District supervisorial seat in the June 5 primary election.
Outspoken incumbent Neil Derry has sharply criticized one of his two opponents, former San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos, saying Ramos doesn’t have the political background to serve a constituency of roughly 407,000 people.
Friday, May 18, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
The sauce pan is simmering in the race for San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor.
The three-way race consisting of Supervisor Neil Derry, Former Twenty-Nine Palms City Councilman Jim Bagley and Former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos is heating up heading into the home stretch to the June 5th primary.
Friday, May 18, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry has received the endorsement of the Barstow Police Officers Association in his reelection bid.
Friday, May 11, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
It was a bright, sunny and hot Thursday afternoon in the city of Highland, California.
When sightings of a campaign sign crew emerged.
Monday, May 7, 2012 – 10:20 a.m.
An interesting campaign depiction courtesy of the Internet.
Monday, May 7, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
Out of the three hotly-contested races in San Bernardino County, the contest for Third District supervisor appears to be full battle mode.
The sign crew for Former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos’ campaign was clearly expressing their unhappyness and frustration over the weekend.
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Published: 06 May 2012 07:26 PM
When it comes to Internet prominence, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stands out as a potential running mate for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
So says a survey by PeekYou, a company specializing in online people searches. PeekYou recently ranked possible GOP vice presidential candidates based on how often they’re mentioned on the Web, the amount of Web content they generate, their participation in social networks and other factors.
Sunday, May 6, 2012 – 10:30 a.m
Ramos struggles through final candidate forum.
Former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman and San Bernardino County Board of Supe’s candidate James Ramos showed up for the final candidate forum held at Copper Mountain College on Friday night.
Nothing changed.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 – 06:00 p.m.
You gotta love San Bernardino County politics.
The letter to the editor by San Bernardino attorneys Philip Kassel and Sanford Kassel, printed below, says it all.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 – 10:15 a.m.
State Senator Bob Dutton’s support of Former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos was front and center Thursday night.
By Guy McCarthy
May 2, 2012
The campaign for James Ramos, candidate for county supervisor in the Third District that includes Redlands and Loma Linda, released part of a letter Wednesday from the Fair Political Practices Commission stating his disclosure of economic interests are appropriate.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
The flap over the Form 700 – Statements of Economic Disclosure Forms filed by San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate and former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos in his various capacities as San Bernardino Community College District Trustee, State Board of Education Member and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate, raise really one main question.
Ramos currently functions in all three capacities and recently surrendered his Tribal Chairman title.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – 08:55 a.m.
Another Tea Party forum snubbed?
That’s the story coming out of Big Bear this morning.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 04/30/2012 05:26:19 PM PDT
View: Complaint
A complaint has been filed against San Bernardino County supervisor candidate and former San Manuel tribal chairman James Ramos, alleging that he failed to report his income and real property interests on state campaign disclosure forms.
The complaint, dated April 3 and received by the state Fair Political Practices Commission on April 12, alleges that Ramos failed to report on his form 700 Statement of Economic Interest a house he owns in Big Bear Lake and shares of stock in Pfizer Inc., a pharmaceutical company, and General Electric Co.
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Published: 29 April 2012 08:19 PM
As the lone Democrat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors for several years, Josie Gonzales has often endorsed and contributed funds to her Republican colleagues, a stance that has irritated some of her party cohorts.
On Thursday, the ill will was out in the open: the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee voted on a resolution calling on Democrats to actively not support Gonzales in her bid for re-election as Fifth District supervisor in the June 5 election. Critics cited her backing of former Supervisors Bill Postmus and Paul Biane — both later arrested as part of the county corruption scandal — and said she had failed to help other Democrats.
Friday, April 27, 2012 – 11:00 a.m.
It looks like Supervisor Neil Derry is hard at work cultivating votes.
It’s no secret that San Bernardino County’s Third Supervisorial District is fertile ground filled with conservative republicans, decline-to-state and independent voters.
The recent realignment of district boundaries has made the territory even more conservative.
Friday, April 27, 2012 – 08:50 a.m.
San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry picked up another important endorsement, in his quest for a second term, Thursday evening.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 – 09:00 a.m.
The former leader of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has dropped his clean campaign pledge in his quest to unseat San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry.
Candidate James Ramos is telling mountain constituents he’s ended his desire to run a clean issue-oriented campaign and instead has went negative against Derry.
BY JIM MILLER
SACRAMENTO BUREAU
jmiller@pe.com
Published: 22 April 2012 08:12 PM
SACRAMENTO — Throughout much of the past decade, California’s Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund has been a rare revenue bright spot for Riverside County.
Created by the agreements that legalized gambling on tribal lands, the fund has fostered grants to pay for police officers, medical services and other expenses to offset traffic and other consequences of having casinos nearby.
Michele Derry
Posted: 04/22/2012 07:04:10 AM PDT
I have stood by long enough while my husband is misrepresented by James Ramos and his gambling special interests. Enough is enough.
How can James Ramos, as a tribal chairman of a sovereign nation who receives over $200,000 a month as a tribal member through gambling profits, represent the interests of the average citizen of San Bernardino County?
Donnelly, Derry lag behind
April 19, 2012 5:18 PM
By SAM PEARSON, Staff Writer
Despite the advantages of incumbency, challengers are raking in more funds than the candidates they oppose in two High Desert races.
Both Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Jahn, who is seeking to defeat Assemblyman Tim Donnelly in the new 33rd Assembly District, and James Ramos, who stepped down from his post as Chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Monday and continues to campaign against incumbent 3rd District Supervisor Neil Derry, have significant cash advantages over their rivals.
Friday, April 20, 2012 – 02:15 p.m.
San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry picked up another large endorsement Thursday night.
The conservative California Republican Assembly (CRA) has officially voted to endorse the first-term supervisor.
Thursday, April 19, 2012 – 10:15 a.m.
The former chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has some bumps in the road ahead in his quest for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, according to sources.
James Ramos, who is challenging Third District Supervisor Neil Derry, is about to feel the baggage from underneath the train, all courtesy of his voting record on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees, where he currently serves as an elected member.
Monday, April 9, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales an Einstein?
It does sound kind of a laughable depiction of someone routinely identified with a fence post.
Michel Nolan, Staff Writer
Posted: 04/07/2012 02:58:48 PM PDT
SAN MANUEL INDIAN RESERVATION – Carla Rodriguez, chairwoman-elect for the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, has a vision for the pahi’kow – that’s Serrano for “future.”
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
All three candidates seeking to represent San Bernardino County’s Third Supervisorial District appeared at a forum sponsored by the Big Bear Democratic Club Monday night.
Yes, all three!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
It’s usually a good idea not to pound on one candidate too often.
It can give the wrong perception.
Monday, April 2, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
When San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos’ own polling revealed his Tribal ties hurt is electability, he immediately omitted any reference in his literature.
Only the term Native American would appear occasionally.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 29 March 2012 05:03 PM
Carla Rodriguez expects a smooth transition as she prepares to take over as chairwoman of the San Manuel Tribe of Mission Indians next month.
The tribe announced this week that Rodriguez, 58, of San Bernardino was elected by the tribe for a two-year term as chairwoman starting April 16, replacing her nephew, James Ramos, who had held the position since 2008.
By Michel Nolan, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/28/2012 06:40:49 PM PDT
San Manuel Stadium is ready for the Inland Empire 66ers to host their California League matchups.
Ready to serve hot dogs.
Ready for screaming fans.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 27 March 2012 05:27 PM
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has elected a new tribal leader.
Y IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 27 March 2012 11:33 AM
San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry will not be allowed to identify himself as a businessman on the ballot for the June election, a Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday.
For Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Starbuck
March 27, 2012 (951) 210-8460
Court Rejects Derry’s Ballot Designation
(SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA) – Today the San Bernardino County Superior Court rejected Neil Derry’s preferred ballot designation and ordered the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters to use the alternate designation of “County Supervisor” removing the word “Businessman”. In Neil Derry’s ballot designation worksheet he included the word “Businessman” in his title even though he doesn’t operate a business.
Monday, March 26, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
There’s a big question starting to circle the local newsrooms these days.
That question being. Where’s San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos?
BY JIM MILLER
SACRAMENTO BUREAU
jmiller@pe.com
Published: 25 March 2012 08:26 PM
SACRAMENTO — Inland Southern California lawmakers Mike Morrell, Jeff Miller, Bob Dutton and Kevin Jeffries spend a large chunk of their week in Sacramento, voting on bills and sitting through committee hearings as state legislators making base annual salaries of $95,291.
All of them want voters this year to view them as something different: businessmen.
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/25/2012 12:41:53 AM PDT
In collecting and spending campaign money for the San Bernardino County 3rd District supervisor race, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians tribal Chairman James Ramos is clearly ahead of the field.
In the latest campaign finance report released Friday by the county Registrar of Voters Office, Ramos had a cash balance of $435,281, while incumbent 3rd District Supervisor Neil Derry had $101,448.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
First it was a campaign flyer about the Mexican Mafia and other criminal activity on the San Manuel Reservation that caused a stir.
Now it’s Indian gaming interest’s buying an election.
By Joe Nelson and Neil Nisperos, Staff Writers
Posted: 03/23/2012 08:28:21 PM PDT
A supporter of Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos has asked a judge to order incumbent Neil Derry to strike the word businessman from Derry’s ballot statement – an action funded by Ramos, a San Manuel tribal leader.
The supporter, Patricia Amicone, is seeking a court order demanding that county Registrar of Voters Mike Scarpello remove the “businessman” term from Derry’s ballot statement, arguing Derry’s only profession is that of county supervisor.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 23 March 2012 04:22 PM
San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos is funding a legal challenge against election opponent and San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry’s use of the title businessman on his ballot designation.
STAFF REPORTS
Published: 23 March 2012 07:29 PM
State lawmakers had a debate last week about nothing.
Nothing, as in the contents of some six-dozen sparsely worded “spot,” or shell, bills that someday will contain hundreds of pages of legislation implementing California’s 2012-13 budget.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 – 06:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 23, 2012 – 09:20 a.m.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos is suing San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Michael Scarpello over his opponents ballot designation.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 08:45 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 09:55 a.m.
The ballot statement of San Manuel band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos leaves many questions and opens the door for political exploitation.
Ramos is challenging San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry in the June primary election.
Here’s the text of Ramos’ ballot statement:
By Andrews Edwards, The (San Bernardino County) Sun
Posted: 03/19/2012 11:58:44 AM PDT
SAN BERNARDINO – The Inland Empire 66ers’ home stadium will be renamed as San Manuel Stadium, according to an announcement of a “major new partnership” between the Single A ballclub and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
A news release revealed the new name by announcing a media conference is scheduled to take place at the downtown San Bernardino stadium on Thursday.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
For State Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) no good deed goes unpunished.
Dutton, a candidate for the 31st Congressional District lost out on the California GOP endorsement this week, after the San Bernardino County Republican Central Committee, last week, took a neutral position on endorsing between he and Congressman Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar).
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 12 March 2012 09:58 PM
The June election for San Bernardino County supervisors officially kicked off with the close of filing last week but the race between Supervisor Neil Derry and challenger James Ramos has been in full swing for months.
The race is shaping up as an increasingly negative contest. Former Twentynine Palms Mayor Jim Bagley is also running for the Third District supervisorial seat but Ramos and Derry have mostly been focusing on each other.
BY JIM MILLER AND DAVID KECK
STAFF WRITERS
jmiller@pe.com | dkeck@pe.com
Published: 11 March 2012 08:29 PM
Richard Milanovich, the longtime chairman of Riverside County’s Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and a leader in the effort to legalize and grow the state’s tribal gaming industry, died Sunday. He was 69.
Sunday, March 11, 2012 – 11:30 a.m.
State Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) left the San Bernardino County Republican Central Committee meeting empty handed on Thursday night.
The California Republican Party requested the county central committee render endorsements for state and congressional offices this month.
Sunday, March 11, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.
The number of candidates challenging San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry fell from four to two this week after candidates Ken Hunter and Robert Wilson officially withdrew from contention.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.
Is State Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) backpedaling on his endorsement of democrat James Ramos?
Or did he ever endorse Ramos at all?
By Gina Tenorio
Friday, March 2, 2012
Candidates for San Bernardino County third district supervisor faced tough questions Thursday night at a Redlands Tea Party Patriot candidate forum.
But the toughest question, and most pointed comments, were reserved for the candidate who was not there. Where was Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees James Ramos, some asked.
Incumbent Neil Derry and former Twentynine Palms Mayor James Bagley noted the absence of their opponent.
Kristina Hernandez, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/01/2012 08:48:40 PM PST
MENTONE – More than a hundred bodies filled the the Mill Creek Cattle Co. Restaurant on Thursday for a Redlands Tea Party Patriots-sponsored forum for candidates running for the 2nd District seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
Incumbent Supervisor Neil Derry and candidate Jim Bagley squared off, answering questions from moderator Phil Naman and the audience, with topics ranging from fiscal responsibility to impounding cars for 30 days for unlicensed drivers to fighting government fraud in the county.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – 05:30 p.m.
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos, a man burning through a hefty war-chest at a record clip, appears to be trying to tap non-gambling sources.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
Firefighter groups representing San Bernardino County and City firefighters have awarded their endorsements to San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 01:30 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 09:30 p.m.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos announced today that he will not seek a third term as the Tribe’s leader in order to concentrate on his campaign for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
By John F. Berry
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Only the biggest of political wussies would claim a scheduling conflict to flee a candidate forum.
Yet James Ramos, after agreeing to appear at a March 1 forum with the Redlands Tea Party Patriots, did just that to escape appearing with his competitors for Neil Derry’s seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
BY JIM MILLER
SACRAMENTO BUREAU
jmiller@pe.com
Published: 19 February 2012 08:13 PM
SACRAMENTO — As California considers a major expansion of legalized gambling, Gov. Jerry Brown wants to revamp how the state regulates the industry and protects its millions of customers.
Brown’s January budget plan includes a proposal to consolidate parts of the California Gambling Control Commission, which is autonomous, with the state Department of Justice, which is overseen by Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 – 05:55 p.m.
The Redlands Daily Facts is reporting that San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman and Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos has bailed out of a candidates forum hosted by the Redlands Tea Party Patriots.
Saturday, February 12, 2012 – 09:30 a.m.
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors candidate and Redlands Tea Party activist Ken Hunter has dropped out of the race for Third District supe and thrown his support behind incumbent Neil Derry.
The latest move reduces the field challenging Derry to three.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 – 04:30 p.m.
San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry captured another sizeable endorsement on Thursday.
Congressman Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar) has given Derry his backing.
BY JEFF HORSEMAN AND DUANE W. GANG
STAFF WRITERS
jhorseman@pe.com | dgang@pe.com
Published: 16 February 2012 07:05 AM
Seven years of debate over a proposed Temecula-area rock quarry came down to a tense hearing and a swing vote as Riverside County supervisors voted 3-2 Thursday to reject one of the most divisive land-use projects in recent memory.
By Benjamin Gonzales, Retired Deputy District Attorney
(Friend of DA Mike Ramos)
Posted: 02/16/2012 03:18:59 PM PST
I served as chief deputy district attorney for the District Attorney’s Office Central Division between October 2006 and June 2009. The city of San Bernardino and the San Manuel Indian Reservation were within my area of responsibility, as was overseeing the DA’s Central Gang Unit. In this capacity I was very familiar with the investigation into problems relating to gang presence at San Manuel and the “killer for hire” case alluded to by county Supervisor Neil Derry (“Crime ties are a serious issue,” Feb. 10).
Toni Momberger, Redlands Daily Facts
Posted: 02/16/2012 12:37:04 PM PST
The Tea Party Patriots in Redlands have gotten commitments from all five vying for the San Bernardino County Supervisor seat to participate in a forum March 1.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 – 03:00 p.m.
Looks can be deceiving.
And they usually are.
An interesting little tidbit recently emerged in the plethora of baggage coming to light in the quest of San Manuel tribal chair James Ramos’ quest to unseat incumbent Neil Derry on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
JEFF HORSEMAN
STAFF WRITER
jhorseman@pe.com
Published: 16 February 2012 07:05 AM
Whether a proposed Temecula-area rock quarry gets built hinges on a vote scheduled for this morning by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
The board will meet at 8:30 a.m. in Riverside to conclude its hearings on the Liberty Quarry, which raised questions about how to balance economic development, the environment and quality of life.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 02:00 p.m.
So former TwentyNine Palms City Councilman Jim Bagley is running for county supervisor.
Yes, Bagley has decided he can win a seat on the county board since his residence now sits in the Third District instead of the First.
Not really.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 01:00 p.m.
It’s said that money makes a difference in how you are treated in our criminal justice system.
A saying that’s absolutely true. Especially if your a member of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
BY DUANE W. GANG AND JEFF HORSEMAN
STAFF WRITERS
dgang@pe.com | jhorseman@pe.com
Published: 11 February 2012 04:03 PM
A political rock-and-a-hard-place scenario faces Riverside County supervisors as they decide the fate of a proposed Temecula-area quarry.
Approve Liberty Quarry, and the five supervisors will anger a wide range of opponents, including a politically active Indian tribe. Deny the open-pit mine, and they risk the wrath of business groups and union members desperate for jobs.
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Created: 02/09/2012 06:58:20 PM PST
Former Twentynine Palms Mayor Jim Bagley, who chairs the San Bernardino County Airport Commission, is running for the 3rd Supervisorial District seat occupied by Neil Derry.
Bagley, who announced his candidacy this week, said his priority is to restore “ethical leadership to the Board of Supervisors.”
Supervisor Neil Derry
Posted: 02/09/2012 02:15:59 PM PST
As a U.S. Marine, I proudly defended our country in the Persian Gulf War. As San Bernardino County supervisor, I am a strong supporter of law enforcement and an independent taxpayer watchdog for the citizens of the 3rd District.
I am writing in response to The Sun newspaper’s predictable defense of political candidate and San Manuel Tribal Chairman James Ramos (“Neil Derry’s ugly campaign,” Feb. 5 editorial).
Thursday, February 9, 2012 – 10:45 a.m.
It’s said that money makes a difference in how you are treated in our criminal justice system.
A saying that’s absolutely true. Especially if your a member of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Point of View
Jim Bueermann
Posted: 02/07/2012 11:40:59 AM PST
In any healthy democratic society, political discourse means candidates will disagree on issues and attempt to convince voters that the qualities of their position and character are evidence of their superior leadership.
Unfortunately, it also means that when a candidate is found lacking on the substantive issues, his campaign can become desperate and resort to the lowest of tactics – like smearing dedicated public servants as a means of attacking his opponent.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
So much for equal treatment under the law.
Especially when there’s money involved.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 – 06:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 6, 2012 – 10:55 a.m.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos must be wanting a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in the worst way.
Since 2010, a whopping $592,000 has been funneled to two Ramos-controlled campaign committees.
By whom you ask?
Indian gambling interests.
An amount making up 82.41% of his total campaign war-chest raised.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Published: 05 February 2012 07:09 PM
Fun time is over in the increasingly rough race between San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry and San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos for the 3rd District seat.
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