I don’t feel like having to deal with the ugliness that goes along with this subject matter when it is being discussed. As I pointed out in a previous post, I’m simply deleting the comments made by anyone who doesn’t know how to behave on this blog. So I’m going to do the […]

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Bob Smith is running for the state Assembly. If you check out his website, you will note that instead of a picture of him prominently displayed, there is a picture of an unidentifed Sheriff’s deputy in uniform or is that a picture of him from decades ago? Am I the only one that […]

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This story reminded me of the reason why I refuse at Christmas (or any other time) to donate one thin dime to the Salvation Army. In involves a case I came in contact with when I began my county career over 28 years ago.

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We’ve all heard the saying, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean there is no one out to get you.” I do not believe someone can be a political figure without being a bit paranoid. The problem with politics is that there are some very unethical, evil people who want to keep their […]

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Here is the Sun’s version of what is going on with Aleman. Not much news, but some history.

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Probably about two-thirds of this is true. I’ll let you check Snopes yourself to see which two thirds. But I think the concepts resonate with citizens. We’re all so tired of being victimized by our government. We want strong leadership and people of integrity in power. We get neither these […]

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I couldn’t put a message on your site, so I’ll say “thanks for the plug” on mine. If you want to confirm the story, there are about a dozen articles in the Daily Press between February 14, 1986 and March 31, 1986. The Los Angeles Times has one that is on line. […]

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Yesterday’s Daily Press article and the comments made about it highlight just how much our country needs more prayer. As I read the blogs of the Daily Press I am amazed at just how much anger and hatred people have for their fellow man. I have to say I was dismayed at the […]

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I’ve posted a couple of pieces on the BMX situation in the Town of Apple Valley. I did not realize at the time that not only are BMX bikes not allowed at the skatepark, but NO ONE is allowed to ride ANY TYPE of bicycle in any public park. Children are not allowed […]

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I’m just curious how many of you are old enough to “get it.”

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This is from Barb Stanton’s site:
Reportedly Jim Tatum, another developer in the high desert has or had a relationship with Postmus. Tatum has told others he pays $100,000 cash for every subdivision to be fast tracked. He places this cash in a brown paper bag. Tatum called it a ‘pass the buck,’ bag and stated […]

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First, from the Sun, I had heard of Dorothy Inghram. I assumed she had died a long time ago. Here is her story: Dorothy Inghram
The second, from the Daily Press, sounds like it is also a GAIN/JESD/ESP success story, although I’m sure under the current TAD Administration, the church and God had […]

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This is another one of the multimedia presentations from OBJ. It is based on a routine by Red Skelton performed in 1969. You have to listen to the end to hear what I’m talking about. I wonder if this is where our illustrious justices on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal got […]

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Capt. Crazy posted this link on the Daily Press blogs. I have to tell you I really have to side with the kids. Criminalizing kids for riding bicycles is just plain wrong.

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There have been rumors over the years that a Trader Joe’s will be built in the Victor Valley, but those that call their headquarters are told that the Victor Valley is not affluent enough. We have the affluence and I think a TJs would do great up here as long as they have private […]

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More than 33 years ago my mom moved my little brother and me out of the big city and onto a five-acre parcel that was surrounded by another 200+ vacant acres of dry lake. Boy, do I remember boredom! We lived in the middle of nowhere. I had my own private bus […]

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County aims to scale back: It’s a negotiation year. Of course they do.
A giant Easter bunny used to catch motorists: Bizarre
With all the examples of the damage it seems to do to children, I often wonder why parents allow any child into the limelight at an early age: Suicide

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My first questions is, Can we get some of these around the Mall of Victor Valley and Walmart? Security Blanket I was at the mall last night and the lack of security is disgraceful.
Here’s an updated version of the story of the animal control officer who is accused of drowning 50 kittens: […]

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Democrats won’t pass budget without tax increase of around $5 billion: Daniel Weintraub
Governor wants $67 million more for private prisons: Sac Bee
State employee pay database: State Employees Do we see a trend? Database
Bronze Plaques for the Homeless: San Francisco Chronicle
Anyone who says private enterprise is better . . .: […]

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The filing period has passed and now we know the slate of candidates for each of the supervisorial districts: Press Enterprise It’s time to ax the incumbents and bring some new life to San Bernardino County,
This is a very interesting story about the county’s Department of Children’s Services: Child Abuse or Not?
This […]

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