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Sun: Aleman declines comment after arraignment

By SB Pietas | 07/30/08

Former San Bernardino County Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman has pleaded not guilty to six felony counts. Aleman was originally arrested and indicted on June 30, and resigned the following week after Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Biane called for his firing.The DA has also provided the defense with 1,000 pages of discovery. If any of these documents are released or leaked, they may add to the public's understanding of the nature of the... read more »

First US-based aloft hotel opens in "Rancho Cucamongo"

By SB Pietas | 07/27/08

I think Red County San Bernardino needs a lighter post for once...You know, life is good in the Inland Empire. It seems we have had the distinct honor of receiving the first "aloft" hotel in the United States. Apparently, aloft (yes, aloft is supposed to have a lower-case "A") hotels are "targeted to meet the specific needs and desires of today's savvy, design-conscious consumers who understand that great style can be both accessible and... read more »

Sun: Postmus' problems reveal startling lack of accountability

By SB Pietas | 07/27/08

San Bernardino Sun Metro Editor George Watson has an article posted covering the drug abuse story. That article is below.Postmus' problems reveal startling lack of accountabilityGeorge Watson, Staff WriterArticle Launched: 07/26/2008 09:35:48 PM PDTSo now we at least know where Bill Postmus wasn't.A year ago, Postmus tried to lay to rest concerns about his whereabouts during the 2006 wildfires that burned in Yucca Valley, which happens to be in... read more »

PE: Just resign

By SB Pietas | 07/25/08

In a long, detailed editorial, The Press-Enterprise has called for Assessor Postmus' resignation. The article discusses not only the recent controversies in the office, but also older issues (California Charter Academy, Colonies Partners, etc).Just resign10:06 PM PDT on Thursday, July 24, 2008Taxpayers should not have to pay to be rid of Bill Postmus. The San Bernardino County assessor no longer has the credibility or legitimacy necessary to... read more »

Sun: Postmus' future hazy

By SB Pietas | 07/25/08

The Sun has a story posted discussing Postmus' future. Particular emphasis is given to allegations about Postmus having a drug abuse problem, and how that might affect him.Postmus' future hazyDA continues Assessor's Office investigationLauren McSherry, Staff WriterArticle Launched: 07/24/2008 10:41:06 PM PDTThe revelation that Assessor Bill Postmus has been mired with a drug addiction that resulted in two stints in rehab has given rise to... read more »

PE: S.B. County announces 10-week medical leave starting immediately

By SB Pietas | 07/23/08

The Press-Enterprise has a detailed story up discussing Assessor Postmus' announcement that he will be on medical leave, as well as potential replacement assessors.Here it is:S.B. County announces 10-week medical leave starting immediately10:10 PM PDT on Wednesday, July 23, 2008By DUANE W. GANGThe Press-EnterpriseSan Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus took a medical leave of absence Wednesday and named his top deputy as acting... read more »

Sun: Postmus to go on medical leave; sources say he's battled drug addiction

By SB Pietas | 07/23/08

Following rumors that he would, Assessor Postmus has taken a medical leave of absence from his post as assessor for San Bernardino County. Harlow Cameron will serve as acting assessor for the next ten weeks.UPDATE: The Sun has updated their story. The complete article follows. Also of note is that the original title for this article read, "Postmus takes medical leave; sources say he's headed to drug rehab." It was changed shortly after... read more »

Press Release: Postmus on Medical Leave

By SB Pietas | 07/23/08

Here is the official press release from the Office of County Assessor:County Assessor Bill Postmus Takes Medical Leave of Absence, Temporarily Assigns Responsibilities To Assistant Assessor For Operations Harlow Cameron  SAN BERNARDINO - San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus today announced that he is taking a medical leave of absence. As part this announcement, Postmus is transferring all duties and responsibilities to a thirty-five... read more »

PE: Embattled assessor takes leave of absence

By SB Pietas | 07/23/08

Here is Press-Enterprise writer Duane Gang's story on Assessor Postmus' medical leave.Embattled assessor takes leave of absence05:03 PM PDT on Wednesday, July 23, 2008San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus took a leave of absence this afternoon to deal with undisclosed health problems. He tapped Harlow Cameron, a 35-year veteran of the office, as acting assessor.In a statement announcing the decision, Postmus' office said details of his... read more »

On Assessor Postmus and a Medical Leave of Absence

By SB Pietas | 07/23/08

There have been two major stories by local newspapers today discussing the possibility of Assessor Bill Postmus taking some form of medical leave of absence. In response, county spokesperson David Wert stated that he wasn't even sure if elected officials could take sick leave, since they are essentially always at work--there is no vacation time, personal time, sick time, etc.So, it seems that although it wouldn't be done in an official, time... read more »