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School officials Gandara and Sandoval plead guilty
Hopefully Judge Espana will finally do the business of the community in the sentencing phase of these two criminals. These two men lined their pockets as well as their stomachs on the backs of this community. It wasn't about contractors bids it was about greed. I personally would like to see them both in jail for a year,but we haven't seen much in the way of legal consequences for what these people have done.— April 4, 2014 6:16 p.m.
Ed talks out of school
It should be interesting to see how the April 21st meeting goes. The County Office of Ed.says a quorum is needed to pass a vote. One of the attorney's said,that's only for financial and important matters,not evaluations type things. I wonder what the truth is? It certainly is an important issue. But I guess it will be whatever Fast Eddy really wants. I just heard that the Chamber of Commerce and now the Lincoln Club refused to endorse McCann. I'm selfish I figured if McCann won we would be relieved of his block voting with Cartmill. The City Council people know he would be ineffective there because they know him and could block his votes. If he wins the primary He can't run for Sweetwater,so I guess we still have some hope. After is appearance on TV with his sleeping bag with Larry and Moe I'm not so sure he has any chance of winning an election for dog catcher.— April 1, 2014 8:02 a.m.
Rankled by Sweetwater district meeting cancellation
Wow,the Brand plot thickens. Cartmill spends time with the family in Disneyland over the weekend,shows up for work on Mon.picks his daughter up from school and has a smoothie but can't make it to a board mtg. What a set up. BMcCann doesn't show up in time for the meeting but conveniently is available to show for the press before they left the district office. Somehow this just doesn't feel right to me. At least we now know thanks to Susan,that Fast Eddie and company can't purchase the new district office with the sale of the other properties monies. Someone please make a movie this can't all be really happening. How could Brand not know that he couldn't use these funds for purchasing the new property without Litchman being compensated first??? No wonder on the board agenda Brand needs $400,000 in additional legal defense funds to make it through the year. Can't be just HAR now can it.— March 18, 2014 3:55 p.m.
Sweetwater district teachers vote on strike
Brand will supposedly be evaluated on Mon.in closed session finally. I wonder if Cartmill and McCann will attempt to take it off. Time to express ourselves to deaf ears. Who knows which way Pearl will sway. People think she's finally wise to Brand I'm not so sure about that. I do know the property is up for a vote and it has to be unanimous or it's a no go. See you all there.— March 16, 2014 8 a.m.
Sweetwater district teachers vote on strike
Maybe because of pending litigation would be my guess.— March 16, 2014 7:47 a.m.
Chula Vista candidates declare intent to run June 3
It will be interesting to see what McCann does on Monday. The board is finally evaluating Brand after all the public outcry. Will McCann help get rid of Brand for cause or continue his political spiral down hill. Who knows he may pay him to leave,remember the Gandara. With all the politicians except Rhindone coming out against Brand maybe we will get lucky. The teachers are taking the strike vote on Thursday and I believe they will go out. We need real leadership now more than ever. I'm also concerned about ROP the monies will not be available to restore the programs because of the IPADs and appears Pearl has given up the fight. Hope to see a crowd at the closed session on Mon.for Brands evaluation. The property is also on the agenda,but we can't afford to pay benefits for our teachers.— March 12, 2014 7:59 a.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
I was surprised to see Mayor Cox at the board meeting. How refreshing to hear a bit of common sense from someone who knew what she was talking about.$ 130,000 is a small investment for our students and parents for the services they get. Why Brand is attempting to start his own family resource center makes no sense at all. It will be interesting to see how the votes shake out on this matter.— February 20, 2014 1:59 p.m.
County board of education occupies Sweetwater
Eastlaker, I bet your correct. We will now have another district office position,with the same pay. Brand will have to protect him because Bobby could implicate him. Remember Ochoa was let go by Brand. It will be interesting to see what he does with Bleish.— February 10, 2014 3:58 p.m.
County board of education occupies Sweetwater
theyknowmeascoach,what a great day for CPM if it stands!— February 10, 2014 12:10 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
Wow, Susan thanks again for putting your self out there for this community,and reporting the truth. This community is grateful to you and hope you continue to be the voice of truth. Mr. Bleisch has always been known as a self serving bully with his own agenda. He has teachers that do his bidding transfer to the school where he is principal. He's not respected or taken seriously by anyone but Brand, and that's only because he's to ignorant to know Brand is using him. Expect more pro we love Bobby blogs because this article and PDF file will send him in search of more people to blog on his behest. Prepare for the storm he will try to stir up for you. Thanks again gal for your candor and honest reporting. A supposed white elitist fan. Tom Calhoun calls us "those people" Brand calls us the Cave People,what's next?— February 6, 2014 10:23 a.m.