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Sun Publishes Part 2 of Church Assessment Story; Not Much Better

By SB Pietas | 08/08/08

I hate to pile on--because that's clearly what the San Bernardino Sun is doing to the assessor's office--but I feel I must comment on Wesley Hughes' latest article.First off, I'm happy to see that Hughes got all of the names and titles right in today's story. Jessie Gill is no where to be found, apparently replaced with Sally Hill, Chief of Assessment Services (which is her real name).The good parts of the story stop there. In my response... read more »

Daily Press: Postmus mum on meth addiction claims

By SB Pietas | 08/08/08

The Victor Valley Daily Press's Ryan Orr has published a story about Assessor Postmus' alleged drug addiction issue, which includes methamphetamine use. Orr seems to have some very good sources, and takes pains to emphasize that. The full story is below.Postmus mum on meth addiction claimsSources report two stints in rehab for former county supervisor; Postmus may be gearing up for $87,000 disability retirementAugust 7, 2008 - 4:19PMRYAN ORRSAN... read more »

Negative Story on Assessor's Office Doesn't Mention Aleman or Postmus

By SB Pietas | 08/07/08

Here's a shocker: The San Bernardino Sun has a negative story posted on the assessor's office--and it doesn't mention or even involve Assessor Bill Postmus or former Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman.It seems that a High Desert church used to think it was exempt from taxation. This year, the assessor's office decided that only 54% of the site was used for church purposes, making the rest taxable. The church was given a $12k tax bill. Unfortunate,... read more »

From SBGOP: Estamos Unidos con McCain!

By SB Pietas | 08/06/08

The San Bernardino County Republican Party has announced an event for later this week. Here is that announcement.Estamos Unidos con McCain!Victory 2008Please join California Latino Coalition Chairs Mario Rodriguez, BobPacheco and John Cruz, along with their Statewide Team as theyannounce their Coalition Leadership and welcome to OntarioThe Honorable Carlos GutierrezThe Double Tree Hotel and Convention Center222 N. Vineyard AvenueOntario,... read more »

Press Release: Three Californians Named RNC Convention Officers

By SB Pietas | 08/06/08

Just received is a press release from the California Republican Party. Three Californians have been named officers for the Republican National Convention later this year. Included among them is Congressman David Dreier, who represents Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland in San Bernardino County.Here is the announcement:THREE CALIFORNIANS NAMED OFFICERS TO THE 2008 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONThe Republican National Committee Chairman,... read more »

Sun: Tuition reimbursement rule tightened

By SB Pietas | 08/06/08

Lauren McSherry has a story posted on the BOS vote to tighten requirements for county employees to receive tuition reimbursement in excess of $1,000. This is a move in response to Adam Aleman being granted more than $8,000 to cover the cost of classes only peripherally related to his work for the County. Aleman was arrested and charged in June with six felonies relating to his official duties. Aleman soon resigned from his position with San... read more »

San Bernardino News Roundup for August 5, 2008

By SB Pietas | 08/05/08

You ask, we answer. It's the San Bernardino County News Roundup.Breakup of union possible -- San Bernardino SunA movement is afoot to break up one of San Bernardino County's largest unions.Banner funds eyed -- Inland Valley Daily BulletinA three-year-old armed services banner program on Haven Avenue, which the city spearheaded to honor current military members, has drawn ire from some residents who say it hasn't exactly been a banner program. At... read more »

A Quick Message from SB Pietas

By SB Pietas | 08/03/08

As Red County Editor-in-Chief Scott W. Graves explained in a prior post, I'll be helping our fearless leader and editor Jessica Austin with her duties for the next week. Seems she's decided to take a trip, leaving the political mecca of San Bernardino County for the boonies in Washington, D.C.Anyway, as she will have intermittent email access for the next week, feel free to contact me directly with any story ideas or other comments. Simply send... read more »

Sun: Aleman refutes charges in court

By SB Pietas | 07/31/08

Here is the San Bernardino Sun's coverage of yesterday's arraignment of former Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman.Aleman refutes charges in courtNot guilty, says former officialMike Cruz, Staff WriterArticle Launched: 07/30/2008 11:03:13 PM PDTSharply dressed in a gray suit, former Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman stood out among the working-class families in the courtroom where he was arraigned Wednesday.Aleman, sitting next to his fiancee, rose from... read more »

PE: Assessor official pleads not guilty to felony charges in San Bernardino County

By SB Pietas | 07/30/08

The Press-Enterprise has a more extensive story posted describing the arraignment of former Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman. Also of note, the PE's story has embedded video of Aleman at his arraignment, next to a woman who appears to be his fiancée, Kelly Kuntz. Aleman looks notably different from his assessor's office portrait, which you can view here. Of course, maybe Aleman just altered his photo to make it "100% accurate."Assessor official... read more »