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Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
cvres - who knows? Mello Roos, where are the Mello funds????? As long as this bunch is in I will NEVER EVER vote for another bond measure. I understand I am not alone.— August 30, 2013 8:49 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
knowthetruth - Please tell me NOT again. Does the name Castle Park High ring a bell? I seem to remember ASB funds allegedly being misappropriated there as well. That principal as I seem to recall he is working in Barstow or is it Riverside? Why is any money being spent on Duncan? Surely he knows this is not an affluent area, so why the hype? Monies do not make a community - it is the integrity of the people that reside in the community. I am now hearing TShirts have been ordered, could this be true? What our students will be dressed up like monkeys to impress???? Is this why the community is planning on turning out with signs to protest Duncan, because they know their children's ASB funds are being used for pompous arrogant self promotion. You know that 100k+ that our board was being asked to spend on private investigators? Well perhaps we need to have them investigate the old ASB person, the principal, and Ed Brand. OK folks, so it appears we need to get the word out, Brand is choosing to spend our students monies to Impress a politician. Wonder how many people will be phoning Duncan's office to question these allegations? Wonder how many news organizations will be there asking the question - HOW MANY TAXPAYERS DOLLARS WERE SPENT FOR DUNCAN'S VISIT? HOW MANY ASB DOLLARS WERE SPENT FOR DUNCAN'S VISIT? And finally WHERE THE HELL DID THESE KIDS ASB FUNDS GO??????? "Ah hello, is this Arne Duncan's office? May I ask your fax number? I have some newspaper articles that you might want to read prior to meeting with SUHSD. Oh you didn't know about the indictments and upcoming trials? - and by the way before I let you go I am curious why on earth Mr. Duncan would choose SUHSD, why not one of the elementary districts - none of their board members have been indicted, their superintendents are not under fire". Can you imagine the repercussions of this on Duncan, a poor communities kids forced to spend their ASB funds on his visit? Board members, what is going on? Did you know this?— August 30, 2013 8:24 p.m.
Nobody hurt at Southwestern College
Hopefully no one was seriously hurt.— August 30, 2013 7:31 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
Does she live in the area where the ROP use to be located? Are they the ones organizing this?— August 30, 2013 12:44 p.m.
Todd Gloria wields the ax, firing most of Filner staff
and the beat goes on............. And on, and on, and on— August 30, 2013 8:49 a.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
Lincolnette - you are misinformed, Lopez lives in Bonita. John McCann and Jim Cartmill live in Eastlake.— August 28, 2013 10:18 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
Ensenadamarie - I live and pay taxes on the west side, but notably NO WHERE near the amount you pay. Your concerns about what I believe you indicated were your home schools Eastlake Middle and High are shared by many of my friends who are undoubtedly your neighbors. I have heard and seen first hand the condition of your Performing Arts Theatre - in need of work indeed. Why, why are west side students inundating east side schools? It is because Ed Brand opened up the flood gates, and the board with the exception of Lopez and Quinones seem to have no problem with it. John McCann and Jim Cartmill, too are your neighbors AND board members, and yes many of the Eastlake folks have been demanding answers but, to date, none have been given. Arlie Ricasa, while on the east side does not reside in Eastlake. For the record, Lopez - east side but not Eastlake and Quinones - National City resident. Charges for off season athletes is new to the discussion. Yet ANOTHER unanswered question the entire community has asked - this one too remains ignored, as if the issue does not exist. You are correct in your assessment that new blood needs to be voted in. In 2014 3 board members will face the voters - their platform for reelection? - well 2 of them have been indicted and while McCann showed promise in ousting 'the gandara' he appears to have failed to lead and turned over all power regarding student education and total control of our tax dollars to Brand. To sum the madness up, we have been abandoned! Finally, Mello Roos, while I do not pay them, others I know who do, are concerned, very very concerned!— August 28, 2013 10:15 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
Lincolnette - Welcome to the conversation. I believe the Grand Jury investigation on THESE individuals is complete. We now wait for the trials of all of the individuals indicted, and there are many. While I, along with the rest of the community, must wait to see the evidence presented at trial - it is important for me to personally speak to why I stand behind Mrs. Lopez. It was in fact Mrs. Lopez who went to the DA before all of the indictments - it appears she realized what was going on and would not be a part of it. There was a group of individuals who, in their naïveté, went before the board approximately 4 years ago. She was the ONLY board member who listened and chose to meet and review the I formation they had. Why did the other board members choose to ignore concerned citizens? In 2010 a new face arrived in the scene, that of John McCann. While I did not support Mr. McCann there were others with whom I have since aligned myself with who vehemently challenged my opinion. These others promised that if elected. McCann would lead the charge to restore SUHSD to its reputation of old. Alas, this is one of the few times in my life I wish I had not been right but I was. Reprieve time when McCann allegedly led the action to send 'the gandara' (past superintendent) packing. I Thank him for that. Present time - our district continues to be in the news, the majority questions the actions of current super Brand, and the lack of leadership and representation of our board. So, the question remains did we trade 'the gandara' in for 'the brandera'? Perhaps you might want to reread this story and make note of the fact of the board members names who are mentioned - I do not see Bertha Lopez's name? Again welcome, we need as many informed community members as possible if we are to vote out board members up for reelection next time around - John McCann, Arlie Ricasa and Jim Cartmill and take our district back!— August 28, 2013 9:51 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
And so the 'alleged' corruption began. 'The gandara' had slithered into town and was seen as a conduit to what ultimately became the 'largest corruption case in San Diego City/County history'. Ah yes, and the board wonders why we want them GONE!!!!!!!! Did they sit back and simply watch our District unravel? NO! they allegedly took an active role!!!! Wonder how many of our indicted board members will plead out? One thing for sure, after 4 years of this treachery anniej will be in court every day - let members of the board plead their case in front of the very public whose children's education and whose tax dollars they swore to protect. Remember the words of Richard Nixon, "I am not a crook" - well, facts and history has proved differently. Ms. Luzzaro Thank You for such an in depth factual piece of the puzzle, the mess that has now become SUHSD.— August 28, 2013 7:55 a.m.
Water rates hike proposed for some South County residents
And what of those who have, for years, nursed fruit trees? We too have chosen to be frugal when it comes to water consumption - still remember when one of our young grandchildren came home and and shared what they had learned in school that day about water conservation - 'if its not brown don't flush it down' This story seems to indicate that it does not make much difference if you are true conservationists when it comes to H2o - looks like they are going to get you one way or another.— August 27, 2013 8:40 p.m.