Saturday , September 12 2026

Political Whispers

Growing concerns over SB 1087 has building industry calling for reform

The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) issued a statement yesterday calling for “a further review into Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)”, citing growing concerns over transparency, elected-official oversight, regional representation and accountability. The catalyst of the request – Senate Bill 1087 (Cabaldon). Legislation designated a “Housing Killer” …

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California Power Outages Predictable and Here Forever

The recent “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” by Southern California Edison (Edison) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) had been planned and approved by the State of California for nearly a year.  Like the rolling blackouts from 2000-2001, these events were entirely predictable and driven by policy decisions at the highest …

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Elitist Cadiz Critics’ Fake News Problem

Critics of the Cadiz Water Project in San Bernardino County’s Mojave Desert have spared no bit of innuendo, propaganda, administrative interference, and plain old lies in a flailing effort to stop the project from providing clean, renewable water to 100,000 households in Southern California. For the record, the Cadiz Water …

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Ramos Campaign in Panic Mode?

The Ramos campaign appears to be panicking.  No not Mike Ramos for District Attorney (whose reelection campaign is a basket case), Supervisor James Ramos’ campaign for the 40th Assembly District. When James Ramos threw his hat in the ring for the 40th Assembly District currently held by Assemblyman Marc Steinorth, …

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2nd District Supervisor Race Getting Snarky

The race for 2nd District County Supervisor is the most contentious election campaign in San Bernardino County (outside of District Attorney Mike Ramos’ disastrous reelection bid.) Eight year incumbent Janice Rutherford has garnered an unexpected opponent in this year’s election, current 40th District Assemblyman Marc Steinorth. Steinorth has certain advantages …

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