It’s interesting how the Governor tends to make a bunch of his appointments at ‘closing time’ on Fridays. Why is that?

Well, yesterday was no exception. At the end of the day, Arnold announced the appointment of 26 new Superior Court Judges… So as an excercize in editing, here is a brief summary of them, broken down by county and political party of the appointee. Before I go on, let me drop the good news and the bad news on you. Nearly 2/3 of the new judges are Republicans, which is a significantly higher GOP percentage for the Governor than we have (unfortunately) gotten used to. But, many of these appointments are to smaller (and definately more Republican) Counties. We’ll keep an eye out on how his appointments in the big counties look in the near future… The bad news? Well, if you are from San Joaquin County, both of the new judges are from the party of Hillary Clinton. And if you are from the Republican County of San Bernardino… Somehow with six new judges appointed there, only two of them are Republicans… … Read More

Earlier this year, several landowners complained to county supervisors that an individual had erected a large fence and installed guards to keep them off the property. Problem is, it is their property! Apparently this individual has built a large compound where he lives with his six children, on their property. He put up No Trespassing signs, on their property. He ran a free food program for the poor until the county code enforcement and sheriffs deputies raided the property,their property.

There is an accomodation in California law that allows the taking of land from somebody through an action called "adverse possession."

You can acquire title to land, even if someone else already owns it, if you’ve fenced it, openly occupied it without permission and paid property taxes continuously for five years.

Riverside County currently has about 20 cases of this type occurring. There would probably be more, but the paying of property taxes is where most get caught, because the tax collector usually notices two payments on the same property when different parties pay them.

I’m sure there is… Read More

The last weekend is here before the special election in the 37th CD. LBReport has audio from the last debate. Race is a big issue in this race on the Deomcratic side between blacks and latinos playing that card. The only GOP candidate campaign representedat the forum was Police officer John Kanaly. Get the low down here. See previous post here.… Read More

Over at the Contra Costa Times politics blog, Lisa Vorderbrueggen is reporting that Democrat Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier has introduced a resolution in the Assembly to name the newly reconstructed Benicia-Martinez Bridge in the East Bay after a politician. But not Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, or some other long-lost but nationally venerable leaders — he wants to name the bridge for the local, incumbent Congressman George Miller… Nice. I guess we are starting a new tradition now — if you bring back the pork, you get your name on the project. This is a terrible idea. Look, I don’t know George Miller, and this has nothing to do with him being a liberal Democrat. Republicans who famously procure pork for their districts shouldn’t be glorified either. For example, Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands)… Read More

Late last evening, San Bernardino County Republicans elected a new chair of the county’s party. CountySupervisor Gary Ovitt has been elected by the party’s membership and will succeed my boss Bill Postmus at the helm of the party that has seen tremendous successin recent years.

In addition to Ovitt’s election as chair, a new executive board was chosen as well. This important panel will see new faces. Those who will be continuing leading San Bernardino County Republicans include the following:

Chair: Gary Ovitt

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Late last evening, San Bernardino County Republicans elected a new chair of the county’s party. CountySupervisor Gary Ovitt has been elected by the party’s membership and will succeed my boss Bill Postmus at the helm of the party that has seen tremendous successin recent years.

In addition to Ovitt’s election as chair, a new executive board was chosen as well. This important panel will see new faces. Those who will be continuing leading San Bernardino County Republicans include the following:

Chair: Gary Ovitt

Vice chairs: San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane and Fontana City Councilmember Acquanetta Warren Treasurer: Biane Chief of Staff Matt Brown

Secretary: Assemblymember Bill Emmerson District Director Nan Rider

First Supervisorial District’s representative: Ovitt Chief of Staff Mark Kirk

Second District’s representative: businessman Dan Richards

Third District’s representative: Party activist James Tate

Fourth District’s representative: Chino Hills Mayor Pro Tem Curt Hagman

Fifth District’s representative:Immigration reform advocate… Read More

Recently, I saw “Jersey Boys” at the Curran Theater in San Francisco. It was fantastic! (I think I was born too late, because somehow I knew every word to every song, many of which were released when I was just a gleam in my mother’s eye.) The production was excellent, though they dropped the F bomb a bit too much, and the re-enactment of the inspiration of “Oh, What a Night” was a bit shocking. Still, I highly recommend it for those over 18.

Now, before “Flash” bursts a vein in his neck, there is a connection to California state politics. (:

A few weeks ago, many of us at the Flash Report and in leadership positions in the CRP received an email from a man who gave us a glimpse into the mind of our most important Party asset…no, not our donors…our voters. Here is what he had to say:

I’m a lifelong resident of the state of California. I’ve actually been here long enough to have witnessed some good policies and politicians on both sides. In my 40’s I… Read More

A couple of days ago,I said I would facilitate this discussion. Several comments were posted to my original blog on both sides of the issue (see them here). And, if you haven’t seen the powerful statement posted by San Diego GOP Chairman Tony Krvaric, a fairly recent citizen himself, you need to read it (posted after my part two entry).

I know some had hoped the issue had gone away by now. After reading the following additional input, perhaps this will be the end … it is for me.

A couple of folks emailed me without posting a comment, yet gave me permission to publish their very compelling insights. The first is from Howard Epstein, vice chairman of the San Francisco Republican Party. The second is from a member of the State GOP, to be left anonymous. It is a MUST READ.

Ok, before yougo off wondering about me accepting at face value the comments of an anonymous e-mailer, let me make it clear. The individual is known to me… Read More