B. Brier | August 30, 2009
SUN Editorial
Ethics board or something better
So far, we’re not bowled over by the enthusiasm with which San Bernardino County supervisors have greeted proposals for an ethics commission. That’s fine – there are legitimate questions to be explored about the cost of such a commission and how it could be set up to be effective.
But to [...]
B. Brier | August 28, 2009
County Supervisors Lukewarm To Ethics And Common Sense
Ethics and San Bernardino County. It goes together as well as bacon and ice cream.
One would think that San Bernardino County, with its well documented past history of ethics lapses, would work to establish an ethics commission with serious and thoughtful effort. One would think that county leaders [...]
Press Release | August 28, 2009
ROAD CLOSURES:
Until Further Notice – Gerard Rd. between Tower Rd. and Coffee St. is closed. A detour is in place.
ROAD DELAYS:
There are no road delays to report for next week.
If you have any questions, please call Curt Royer at (209) 385-7601.
Ron Nehring | August 28, 2009
Yesterday we made our case in federal court in our ongoing legal challenge to portions of McCain-Feingold, or the “Bi-partisan Campaign Reform Act,” also known as BCRA. This morning I would like to provide you with additional information on the case, and observations from yesterday’s hearing.
There are three plaintiffs in our [...]
Michael Orme | August 28, 2009
The Town of Apple Valley Animal Services Department invites the public to the annual Pet Fair August 29, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at Lion’s Park on South Outer Highway 18 between Flathead and Dale Evans Parkway. Download an Event Flyer here.
All Day Activities
Dog licensing for Apple Valley residents
$20 microchips [...]
Ron Nehring | August 27, 2009
I just left the courtroom here at the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington, D.C. with CRP General Counsel Chuck Bell following the hearing in our legal challenge to provisions of federal campaign law (McCain-Feingold) interfering with our party’s ability to work on behalf of our candidates.
I’m pleased to report to [...]
Press Release | August 27, 2009
SACRAMENTO—Senator and Taxpayer Advocate George Runner has announced that former California Republican Party Chair Frank Visco is the latest addition to a broad-based coalition of conservative supporters in his race for Board of Equalization.
“George Runner has been on the front lines in the battle against taxes and excessive regulations in this [...]
Senator George Runner | August 27, 2009
SACRAMENTO – From the start, California has enjoyed unique natural economic advantages over other states, from its regional location and deep sea ports to its temperate weather and year-round fertile agricultural land. Our world class university system, cutting edge research and development centers, and an ample, willing and able workforce would [...]
Press Release | August 27, 2009
(Sacramento) – Today, Rick Keene’s campaign for the 4th Senate District announced a major public safety endorsement – this one coming from “California’s Firefighters” the CDF Firefighters Association.
“Rick Keene understands the significant threat wild land fire poses to most of rural California. He has worked with firefighters to keep North State [...]
Press Release | August 26, 2009
El Dorado County Animal Services is advising pet owners in the Cornelian Drive area of Meyers in South Lake Tahoe to be watchful of their dogs, after receiving several reports of dogs from that neighborhood who were exhibiting unusual illness, including seizures. “We know of at least four or five dogs that have become sick [...]