From Senator Dutton

By Jessica Austin | 03/01/09

Scrutinize climate planAir board member Roberts should throw weight behind Senate bill2:05 a.m. March 1, 2009In a fashion disturbingly reminiscent of the state Legislature's frenzied approval of a deeply flawed energy deregulation bill in 1996, the California Air Resources Board on Dec. 11 hastily approved the "Scoping Plan" for implementation of the landmark 2006 state law requiring the use of cleaner but more costly types of... read more »

Guest Editorial: Senator Dutton on State of Economy

By Jessica Austin | 02/27/09

2/27/2009 Dutton Report Special: State's Unemployment Rate Continues to Rise The Economic Development Department released the statewide unemployment figures for January and to no one's surprise the unemployment rate in California in January jumped to 10.1 percent, up from 9.3 percent in December. It's the first time in 26 years that the unemployment rate rose above 10 percent.The figures specifically for Riverside and San Bernardino... read more »

Fundraiser for Congressman Calvert with honorary guest Congressman Lewis

By Jessica Austin | 02/19/09

Yesterday I attended a fundraiser for Congressman Calvert, with our very own Congressman, Jerry Lewis, serving as the main host.  It was a pretty packed event, with about 200 people or so in attendance.  Both Congressmen gave us a run down of what's happening in our Capitol, specifically about this "stimulus" bill.  The good news is not single one Republican voted for it.  The bad news is there are going to be 2 more... read more »

Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Don Kurth Attends National Healthcare Leadership Conference

By Jessica Austin | 02/19/09

Here is the press release:  Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Don Kurth AttendsNational Health Care Leadership Campaign SchoolWashington, DC - Rancho Cucamonga's Physician Mayor Doctor Don Kurth attends AMPAC Physician Candidate School this week in Washington, D.C. February 13-15, physicians from across the nation were invited to attend the annual Candidate Training School sponsored by AMPAC, the political action and education arm or the... read more »

RCSB Exclusive: Editorial by Senator Dutton

By Jessica Austin | 02/13/09

As California suffers through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s, I think often of that dedicated employee who just found out he or she has just lost their job and is going home to tell their family.I can't get the image out of my head of that person walking in the front door and deciding exactly how to break the news to their spouse and kids -  how to tell them that the life they enjoy is about to radically... read more »

SB Police Officers' Association Response to Mayor's Budget Cuts

By Jessica Austin | 02/13/09

Here is a press-release I was asked to put up from their organization:SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. - The San Bernardino Police Officers Association's President, Richard Lawhead, made the following statement, on behalf of the Association's members, in response to Mayor Pat Morris' press release from earlier today:"It is unfortunate that Mayor Pat Morris and Chief Michael Billdt continue to misrepresent the position of the Association when it comes to... read more »

What does it mean to be a "Conservative"?

By Jessica Austin | 02/10/09

As a senior at a liberal university who is majoring in political science, there is nothing more frustrating to me than people's lack of understanding of what conservatism is.  You can be conservative, liberal, moderate and anything in between on a variety of philosophical, political, and moral issues.  However, it is status-quo to stereotype people based off of a few issues, without taking into regard any of the others.  This, I... read more »

AD 63 Candidates: Who's In?

By Jessica Austin | 02/09/09

To clarify the buzz about the candidates for Assembly District 63 once Emmerson is termed out- here are the Republican nominees that intend to run:  Mike Morrell; businessman.  Paul Chabot; military/business.  Don Kurth; Mayor of Rancho Cucamonga.  Acquanetta Warren; Fontana City Councilwoman. Even though it's a bit early I doubt anyone else will throw their hat in the ring.  It's actually a very impressive slate of candidates... read more »

SB SUN: Immigration Debate Surfaces in Stimulus Bill

By Jessica Austin | 02/09/09

Here's an article regarding some Republicans trying to protect the American workforce by ensuring the legal status of employees.  Congressman Jerry Lewis is the co-sponsor of a bill that would make E-Verify, which is a program that verifies workers are legally authorized to work in the United States, permanent; thus ensuring employees are legal residents of the country.Groups opposed to illegal immigration are mobilizing to ensure that the... read more »

Press Release: Fred Shorett

By Jessica Austin | 01/29/09

The San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters today endorsed longtime local businessman and decorated Vietnam Veteran Fred Shorett for the City's vacant 4th Ward Council seat.   "Firefighters are supporting Fred Shorett because of his strong commitment to public safety and his many years of service to our community and our nation," said Firefighters Association President Scott Moss.  "He has the maturity and dedication to... read more »