Lake County Government Watch

Can anyone remember a more corrupt Sheriff, than Rod Mitchell?
 

5:47 Rodney?
 

4:53 don't you wish you had that kind of power? Maybe you can get KKKlint and red c back on your blog. HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!
 

Now boys be civil, stay off the caps, kool the profanity, although we do approve of turd brain, but not in caps.

Let's ask a simple ethics question, if Kip Ringen met with Mitchell,Brown,Ford, as described a week or so ago, and Mitchell and Brown did not immediately tell him no. Is that not wrong? Wouldn't an honest individual immediately indicate the potential illegalities of that course of action, but not leave it open to acceptance like Mitchell and Brown did?
 

When it comes to simple ethics Mitchell fails every time!
 

Kip Ringen and Joe Ford are not running for election and what they do or say means little. The Mitchell gang is running for their lives and job so they will say anything to keep Rod in power and themselves from having to account for their deeds. None of the clowns are credible and we'll soon see them out of office. They are working overtime spreading rumor and inuendo trying to smear Rivero in any way they can. In the end the people are not going to buy any more of Mitchells dirty politics and we will vote this gang out.
 

Mitchell has failed at everything he has done for the last 16 years. If he actually had something positive to show for it you can believe he would trumpet it out loud and clear. He has nothing so he falls back on sleezy political practices and attacking everyone who is against him. That covers most of the voters who he considers stupid.
 

Another day and still no answer from Lovelace or Rivero. Why and how many times has Rivero been arrested?
 

Be right back need a beer. You take care now
 

6:36 FYI Kip was planning on running as a write in on the November ballot, however he tried to sweeten his pot by meeting with Mitchell. A meeting which I think was quite cagey by Mitchell. Mitchell is the one who asked for the meeting with Kip, when Kip met with him and made his proposal, Mitchell leaked it and now everyone hates Kip for being a greedy bastard out for his own benefit. Worked like a charm, now Kip has no chance what so ever of getting any votes so it effectively took away any competition he may have been to Mitchell. Now Mitchell is desperately trying to figure out a way to meet with Rivero and have Rob Brown as a witness again ;-) Keep dreaming Rod & Rob, hahahahahahahahahahaha
 

6:50: I don't know anything about Brian Martin's father but "will do anything and sacrifice anyone to get ahead" describes his mother to a "T". She works in the DA's office and mentors Rachel Abelson, teaching her everything she knows.
 

8:04 Maybe a good start would be to put your real name on your post so you have turd head backed into a corner.
 

I not to sure his question is not important and deserves to be on this blog>
 

I was reading the blog when I came up to this most incorrect statement I have ever read. I immediately wanted to respond. If someone had since, sorry I couldn't wait:

The main problem with the tribal police is that they have not accepted to follow the State Attorney General's directives and decisions like all other law enforcement agencies in the State must do. Also, they have limited their liability at 5 million dollars, again unlike all other law enforcement agencies which are unlimited.
It is not that Mitchell ignores them, it is that the tribes will not accept what is needed to be a recognized law enforcement agency in the State of Calif.
Now, you will say that they are federal police. That is fine. All they have to do then is transport their federal prisoner to the federal jail which is in San Francisco. It is very simple.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : August 29, 2010 11:32 AM
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The Truth
First off, the State Attorney General's Office already signed off on the BIA Police a long time ago. Look at Hopland and numerous other BIA Police agencies throughout California.

Liability insurance for the BIA does not exist because federal agencies do not need liability insurance. They are the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. To show you how incorrect the above state is, the BLM Rangers and USDA Forest Rangers are less trained than the BIA cops at Robinson. But still Mitchell allows the Rangers to use their radio channel and book prisoners in jail. Also, if your statement was even half true, why would Mendocino Sheriff's have no problem with BIA Police and the Lake County DA's Office have no problem?
 

Mitchell, the public is still waiting. Why were you not allowed to go full time with Sacramento Sheriff's. Do you think people have forgotten about your act in District 4? Why is Watt and Marconi such bad news for you?

Tell the people before I do in October...
 

Rodney, Tell us what are you going to to do about the Dinius Lawsuit? You have screwed over all your co defendants what makes you think they won't return the favor?
 

852 If you had any balls you would call Frank and ask him.
His phone number is 707-987-4467
 

913 If you had any balls you would call Frank and ask him.
His phone number is 707-987-4467
 

12:25 From a shower door production company to jail guard and then sheriff deputy.
Didn't he covered up a supposely suicide by hanging at the jail about 12 years ago to Mitchel's delight? Oh yes, Officer Basor will lie to get ahead.
 

Why was Mitchell told to leave Sacramento Sheriff's. What did you do Rod in District 4 to be asked to leave?
 

You're full of shit, Basor did his job and did it well. What you need to ask is how a person who has only been a supervisor make it all the way to Captain in only four years and not supervise any deputies as a sergeant? Well Brown?

Or how about Martin. He has only been with LCSO for three years and now is a lieutenant?

Then you have Kenner. Kicked out of investigations for poor performance but promoted to sergeant shortly later.

And you wonder why LCSO is so screwed up.
 

Mitchell, what happened in District 4? October is coming fast!
 

Mitchell is a defendant for his involvement in the murder of Lynn Thorton by perdick.
 

WOW 11:05, why haven't you posted this over on the Record Bee's topix? Hmmmmmmmm I know, because on RB's topixs they can track your dumb a$$ even through a proxy and then your outed, you know LIBEL! The name Rivero is like the name Smith. Look in any phone book and you will find thousands.

Sadly, you are a prime example of why you can't fix stupid.
 

This local government is what you get when you expect less. For those that take a oath and find excuses so they can forgo their duty. Then what good are they? This problem to lie and cover for each other has been going on long before the Binius case. That case got beyond their control. I think of all those that died not to dishonor the oath took by them. Then the excuses used by these low lifes so to justify. I have to feed my family. Find another job but keep your promises
 

good morning Lake County, that was a hell of a day of posting and beating up on the Mitchell boys. Here is the interesting thing, have you noticed how angry the Mitchell boys are? It is not that they are posting anything that protects or paints a better picture of Mitchell, as they must real realize that they simply cannot do that. So their anger is focused on trying to bring down Rivero, we have told them over and over that is exactly the way to lose a campaign, but they just don't seem to get it. Why is this. Why through-out for example the last week, they have not posted a single positive thing about Mitchell? We have never seen a campaign try to run this way. Now the fact of the matter is they must believe they have no choice, but the public sees through this quite easily. How they will imagine can we vote for someone who has no quantifiable positive aspects to him, while all they try to do is bring someone else down to their level. A death sentence for a campaign. Well let's have another great day of beating up on these thugs, Remember we are now only 60 days away from the Mitchell end to his career.
 

Mitchell, the public wants to know, why did the Sheriff's in Sacramento refuse to hire you full time? What happened in District 4?
 

7:04 I thought it was District 9...I saw the movie too
 

Did anyone do a background check on Mitchell, before he was hired?
 

700 AM
Just maybe that's the reason Mitchell is refusing to debate Rivero. Mitchell has something to hide. We'll seen rotten Rodney Mitchell at the Lake Co. Fair. this weekend.
 

It took 16 years and the citizens have done our background check and it sucks, he needs to go. Mover over for a better man. Vote for Officer Rivero. Thank you.
 

Rivero has a plan, an it will work. Mitchell has no plan. just more of the s.o.s.
 

Another day and we still don't know what happened in district 4 in Sacramento. Do we Mitchell? I would call Mitchell, but he never returns calls.
 

So what about SJPD. Please show me where Baxter's name appears. It is no where in that article or any other article.

I can point out the same thing in Sacramento and LCSO. So does that make it true for Mitchell? Oh wait, he keeps harassing the Pomo Indians police force. I guess he is!
 

What happened in Sacramento Mitchell? Why did you not become a full time deputy?
 

The article in the San Jose mercury News is just the usual grabbing of headlines and sensationalism which is typical of that group. Similar accusations have been made all over the country because its now the latest in thing to trumpet when you want to bash law enforcement.

San Jose PD under Chief William Lansdowne was the first department to come out on their own and track all citizen contacts to see if racial profiling did exist. It did not which was validated by the cities Independent Police Auditor. Nonetheless these things do exist in some places and LE managers must be aware of it and not turn a blind eye. They must be proactive to eliminating such attitudes where ever they exist. If it exists here in Lake Co. and I don't know that it does then the Sheriff's must take appropriate action to train and supervise his people.
 

Perhaps racial profiling in Lake County is a good reason for citizen oversight but I tend to think that proper training and attitudes which will nip it in the budd will work as well. Attitude may be a big problem at LCSO which will emulate that of their boss.
 

Being one of Lake Counties senior citizens I hauled my wrinkled old butt out of bed late this morning. I picked up the Record-Bee off the floor after the dog had a chance to use it for his own business them came out to see what the intelligencia had to say. Even at almost 9: O'Clock its still to early to listen to Kkklint and his pack before having your morning coffee. Once again the same old tired song only the words get more bitter each day.
 

Since Bruce Keeps Deleting the Truth...
Here you go Lake County!


Hey Bruce, better watch who your capping on. Someday you will have to answer to your accusations face to face, man to man. I hope you don't pee your pants.

By the way, Frank has been arrested 3 times, 2 Felonies... anyone care to say Florida????
All you Felons should stick together. And No, Im not a Mitchell Supporter.
God Help Lake County.
# posted by Anonymous : August 29, 2010 10:09 PM
Oh, and these are not just "Smoke Rings in the Dark" as far as Rivero's arrests.. He was a busy boy back in the early 80's in Florida. A Felony for being in the Possesion of a Stolen Vehicle, A Felony for being in Posession of the "Green" (hey! that Cuban Drug Lord Story is taking shape!) And a Misdemeanor for being a Peeping Tom, or casing the place??? hmm...

Then a few years later San Francisco PD was under federal orders to get Minorities hired at any cost or previous record, if it was colored, and had a pulse, it was hired...

Then the LCSO Background Boys only went back to the S.F Days. Whoops! And now this Clown wants to be Sheriff??!! No Worries Folks, the Hard Copies of these arrest Records will soon be public..... Read and Weep, or go smoke another big fat one.
# posted by Anonymous : August 29, 2010 10:17 PM
Alright Francisco, since you will not answer the question about the arrests and what they were for, I will.
Lets see, first you were arrested for Felony possession of marijuana (that's right, Felony). How much dope did you have Francisco? I know, all of you 215 supporters don't care because in your mind it is not illegal.
Number two, arrested for prowling. Were you a "peeping tom" or were you casing houses, Francisco?
Number three, arrested for Felony auto theft/being in a stolen vehicle. What the heck is that about Francisco?
I think it is time for you to come clean Francisco. And yes, Francisco does read this blog and he even posts on it regularly. Stop lying Bruce. If your candidate is so great, just tell the truth.
 

I see someone earlier decided to get off track from the Mitchell Watch to attack LCSO Sgt. Gary Basor. I can only assume it's another one of his backstabbing co-workers probably from within the Mitchell team itself.

I have dealt with Basor and was impressed by his attitude and professionalism. I've thought for some time that this man would have a place in the future of LC. If it's true that Mitchell has decided to promote him to Lieutenant then I think it's one of the few wise moves he's made. I do not believe Basor has ever been one of Mitchell's gang or GOB's. He's not a yes man and has been used to straighten out problems caused by others. It's men like this who will be a part of reorganizing and creating a new department that we can be proud of in the future. That department will not be run by Rodney Mitchell but this does go to show there are some very good people working quietly in our SO.
 

A sad day, is when the community doesn't trust it's law enforcement. Under current Sheriff Rodney K. Mitchell the Citizens of Lake Co. has seen it's Sheriff Department go to sh-t. The Citizens of Lake Co are questioning Mitchell ability to properly lead the Department. Mitchell has shown his incompetence many times. The boating accident that killed Lynn Thornton on Clearlake five years ago. Opened the community eyes to the corruption within the Sheriff Department under Sheriff Mitchell failed leadership.
 

If the insurance company that is going to defend Mitchell and his co defendants feels they have committed crimes they are under no obligation to represent them.
 

It sounds like Frank has committed atrocious felony acts. Once the rest of yhe county sees Frank's criminal history, Frank's history. He had some huge balls trying to get elected that kind with that kind of luggage. I'm writing in Ringen now.
 

I'll take Rivero, over Mitchell any day. I can't remember a sheriff, that is more disliked, not trusted by a community then Mitchell is.
 

8:56 - An interesting observation and good questions but I wonder if you would even consider the truth here.

I too read this report, which as you say is available on the Internet for a price. These three entries go back to a time when this man was 18 years old. If you wanted to be truly informed you would note that in each case he was released with no charges filed. This means insufficient evidence or the police investigation determined he was not guilty. If they thought he was and had a case he would have been booked, charged with a crime and the would go on to trial. This did not happen.

This is called a detainment much like any other law enforcement contact where a person is stopped and questioned for anything. It's not an arrest its a detainment in which no charged were brought. You may say this is semantics but the bottom line is the fact that he was released without charge and has never been convicted of a crime.

A point of fact relating to law enforcement of the 80's particularly in the southern beach towns like Florida. At the time it was standard law enforcement procedure to keep the kids moving and away from the tourists on the beach. No teen parties interfering with vacationers who spend money.

Why is such a notation of non-arrest still on a person's record since clearly no crime existed? It's a matter of potential civil liability and accusations of police harassment. The police must document their actions to show why they did what they did which is not unreasonable. Still something like this may look bad in the future especially to someone who doesn't understand the process. That's why it says no charge, no conviction.

In Rivero's case he voluntarily reported these field contacts with police to SFPD and LCSO background investigators. Understanding the process they could see this was not an arrest and did not disqualify any candidate from employment. Thus he was hired by both agencies. Both the United States Coast Guard and the state licensing board for Mortuary Services also investigated his background. Here too it was obvious none of this was a disqualifier.

I find it interesting that after hiring this man Mitchell now decides this in an important issue worthy of being brought out in public. The confidentiality issue seems to have faded slightly since these notes were in River's file. Are we to believe people like Mr. Fitzgerald who says he paid this cost of a background investigation because he feels the facts about all candidates much be made public and he did not get them from the Mitchell camp. I see little use in dredging up teenage activities other then for the purpose of smearing and discrediting a political opponent, something that we've seen time and again from the Mitchell camp.
 

I wouln't vote for Ringen for dog catcher.
 

Good explaination of the laws and practices and it helps to put things into perspective. Common sense won't mean anything to kkklint or the Mitchell group but it never does.
 

So Mitchell what happened in district 4 in Sacramento?
 

Even if it were true that Rivero was detained or even arrested in his youth (are we talking over 25 years and two law enforcement jobs ago??), I would rather have him as a Sheriff than someone who would help a fellow officer whose reckless behavior endangered a teenage girl on his boat and killed a recently retired state law enforcement officer (Lynn Thornton). That Sheriff also fired a law enforcement officer who tried to do the right thing and breath test all parties to the boat crash, fired a law enforcement officer without giving him the opportunity to deal with a substance abuse problem, and allowed a prisoner to commit suicide in our jail although his family called repeatedly and requested a suicide watch for him. Let's get real here people, and weigh the differences. Go Rivero! I agree with the person who blogged weeks ago that Rivero could go in his office and not come out for 4 years and still run a department better than who we have now. We can't afford all of these lawsuits either. It is getting beyond ridiculous. Oh, and one more thing. I know Frank Rivero, and trust that he intends to clean up the county and make the LEO's and other employees proud of their uniforms and their jobs. Just wait and see.
 

Vote Rivero for Sheriff
 

I am more worried about Mitchell's next arrest. You know the one for the murder of Lynn Thorton!
 

Hello 952 AM
If Rivero was arrested in 1980. I don't give a rats as-, about it. Rivero is ten times the man Mitchell is. We can't afford a sheriff like Mitchell is.
 

Mitchell tell us about the district 4 incident in Sacramento, please and tell the truth, if you can?
 

Oh you poor little Mitchell people. Resulting to slurs and wrongdoing will get you know where. What I'm going to write can easily be confirmed by Capt. Brown or anyone in backgrounds at any agency.

POST sets the minimum guidelines on background checks for a Peace Officer, not LCSO or SFPD. Agencies can also add their own additional standards if they want. POST requires each candidate must have their background checked including before high school. An agency is mandated to obtain a complete criminal history check both state and federal (NCIC, CII and CLETS). There is no way crimes such as you describe would not turn out in a background check by two different agencies.

In my 20+ years in law enforcement, I have never seen an officer hired with the type of background you describe. I also noticed you never indicated a NCIC agency number of the agency that did the arrest. With a prior narcotics arrest record, no way would SFPD had made Rivero a narcotics detective (a detective a lot longer than Mitchell was).

Stop making up false claims and I ask this blog to start deleting those entries as soon as they see it.
 

Oh I get it, duck my challenge by using it against Rivero. Well it will not work.

Mitchell, why did you not get hired by Sacramento Sheriff's. What did you do in District 4. He is a hint, he was forced out.
 

Don't be surprised if Mitchell tries to frame Frank and has him arrested before the election.
 

Can you imagine a young cop fresh out the academy who gets hired at the S.O and he has to work for a sheriff who has covered crimes committed by his staff, cheats on his wife in a wheel chair, allows his staff to make degrading remarks to women and harasses the BIA police only because their working at a Pomo Indian reservation?
 

I haven't met a white supremacy member that I could agree with. Let alone believe.
 

I guess we now know why Rivero associates with criminals. They have a lot in common.
 

Post 9:30am, your comment was, "In Rivero's case he voluntarily reported these field contacts with police to SFPD and LCSO background investigators. Understanding the process they could see this was not an arrest and did not disqualify any candidate from employment. Thus he was hired by both agencies. Both the United States Coast Guard and the state licensing board for Mortuary Services also investigated his background. Here too it was obvious none of this was a disqualifier."
Let us look at each of the agencies you have listed concerning the backgrounds that were done.
First, the State licensing board only does a fingerprint check/background on applicants. They do not do a real background check. No big deal.
Second, Francisco was never, I repeat - never in the Coast Guard as you continue to try and make people believe. He got a license to drive a small boat to dispose of cremated remains in the bay. It is like a taxi driver needing to get a special license to drive a taxi. Their background check was a fingerprint check. Again, no big deal.
Now, SFPD should have done a background check. During the late 1970's, 1980's and the 1990's, SFPD was under a federal mandate to hire minorities. They were having a hard time finding enough qualified candidates. They lowered their standards and were not conducting the best of backgrounds. They should have found the arrests, not detentions, on Francisco's rap sheet out of Florida. Whatever the reason, Francisco was hired.
Now, the LCSO background check. LCSO would have done a thorough background on Francisco from the time he applied for the Sheriff's Office back through the time he was hired by SFPD. Then, LCSO would have probably used SFPD's background on the years prior, believing SFPD had done a complete background on Francisco.
As for the background investigators at LCSO, one is a retired Lt. from Daly City and another is a retired commander from the CHP. There is also a LCSO sgt. in backgrounds.
Continue to try and spin you lies, lovelace.
 

Is it true that Mitchell is the leader of EAU? and the KKK?
 

If Frank ever testifies in court is the D.A now mandated to notify the Defense, Judge and jury of his arrests before he gives testimony?
 

Sorry. Local KKK?
 

Why won't Mitchell deny that he is a Officer and Member of the EAU?
 

It must be true if Mitchell won't deny that he is a Officer and Member of the EAU?
 

Why won't KKKlint admit that Mitchell is his leader and mentor?
 

Why won't Mitchell deny that he is a Officer and Member of the EAU?
It must be true if Mitchell won't deny that he is a Officer and Member of the EAU?
Why won't KKKlint admit that Mitchell is his leader and mentor?
 

Why do you say Could it be? That is usually followed by a lie.
 

605 Well said. I have always found it hypocritical when someone who drinks alcohol criticizes someone who smokes weed. I myself don't drink alcohol but I also dont criticize those that do. In my opinion alcohol is a far more dangerous drug than cannabis and brings out the worst in some people. I say to each his own and in moderation.
 

TO all "repetition dose not transform a lie into the truth."FDR.
 

"The Sailboats Lights Were Off"
8 Named Co-Conspirators & 25 John Doe's
 

I love that word co-conspirators, it sounds so Mitchell like. Can you imagine what is heading Mitchell and Hopkins and others way, when the jury returns a guilty verdict for conspiracy and then the Rico act comes in to play, and the feds began their prosecution for criminal charges following the civil suit...Oh the other good news is the public will know about this.
 

9 people testified that the lights were on only perdick and the Walkers testified to the lights being off. Perdick and Jim Walker testified they did not see the sailboat prior to the collision and Jordon Walker testified she saw the sailboat three seconds prior to impact the only way that would have been possible is if the lights were on.
 

634 You say that the low post count on the story of Tom's arrest on LCN is because no one cares, but that does'nt explain the low post count on virtually every other story.

As for people saying Tom's arrest makes the county look bad thats not what I've heard. I have heard many people say that the way Mitchell and Hopkins handled the Dinius case made the county look bad.
 

650 The only showing that matters is the one at the polls. Many people are fearful of publicly coming out against Mitchell, but they will speak up at the polls.
 

704 I really don't know if people care or not about Tom's arrest. My point was that people don't seem to care about any of the stories on LCN.
 

But even though this group sells pot and pays no taxes on its profot they still use all the services we pay taxes for free.
 

Was KKKlint there in drag following Rivero around trying to film him or was h following Mitchell around preaching his white pride crap.
 

729 I thought no one cared.
 

Without the pot industry this county would be bankrupt. Period, oh there are taxes paid big time every bag of dirt bought, everything purchased by the legal 215 growers, all of it taxed, in fact do your self a favor go ask any of the local small hardware stores how they would be fairing without the pot industry, they dear friends would be closed. All of you drinkers out there, switch to pot, it is better for you, is far less dangerous the drinking, provides great income and economy to the county, helps a great number of ailments, including glaucoma, arthritis, other joint pain, and is available in a number of different forms. A recent article the the green leaf paper, showed a study that people who have smoked pot drive safer then one who has nothing in their system and 7 times safer then a person who drinks. Should I go on.
 

7:10 And you point is what? That people belivee this bunch of liars on the trash site when LCN really does tell it the way it is.
 

Ok Mitchell boys and girls, you must post facts about your boy, your punk Mitchell, post about how he handled leadership and employee relations, post why he should still be sheriff, post about how he handled Dinius, post about his infidelities, post about Garzoligate, post about Moreshed, Wright, Beland, the recent death and shooting in the forest. Let's see you discuss real issue about your boy Mitchell. Have you no way of defending him, is all you can do is try to bring Rivero down to his level???? You are not looking real good right now. Can you post anything positive about this punk, this sheriff who has destroyed this county on his own.
 

7:32 Is that the same as us working people pay in state and federal income excess of 25% a year so you dirtbags, freeloaders can use all the state and local services free. Give me a F$$%%%% break
 

732Ok once again my point is that LCN is a dead site and can not be used as an indicator of whether or not people care about any given issue.
 

No 732 come on brighten up, they are saying everything LCN does is bias, we all know that, they are saying their readership is in the trash and for good reason. They are saying this site is hit and watched by more people in the county then anything ever to happen in this county. They are saying you have to understand this, remember between this site and the Manifest in a little more then a year they are approaching 60,0000 comments and over half a million page hits and views. You get it now, this is the place to be in the county, you are here are you not? LOL
 

That was a great day for the Train For Change, Rivero looked on his game and he was standing tall, Mitchell on the other hand did not look to good, I think when he saw the Train, I saw him, grab his chest...LOL
 

737 If your concerned about pot growers paying their fair share of taqxes vote yes on prop 19.
 

Word 749, but these nut's in the Mitchell clan will not understand what you are saying. Now come on Mitchell boys respond to post 737, see if you can do it, don't waste your time trying to drag Rivero down to Mitchells level, the question is can you defend him, can you bring him up to Rivero's level????
 

Someone hit a nerve with the Tom and Joey post it got deleted. I know who Joey is and he is greedy like Tom seems to be.
 

748 said I suspect LCN has less comments because it is a news site and most folks read it for that. It isn't a comment blog, like this one, so it isn't surprising.

Look back to stories from last year and you will see many more comments than have been posted lately.
 

We can't have a lot of Mitchell whiners on this site, now come on did you see what Ollie posted step up to the plate you lowlifes and post some content, some facts some good solid information on Mitchells record of performance.
 

Hey you just made our point, John are you listening to post 753, your posting rate is in the trash. We said that a few posts ago. The party is over for you. Thanks post 753, we said a year ago there were much more posts now they are gone.
 

When it is passed we all will be in the business I know it is better than what I do now. My concern is will it be a money maker if not transported out of state.
 

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH the citizens are riled up right now, You Mitchell boys are getting your butts kicked, and still you can't answer the question of post 737!!!! Do it come on bring it boys.
 

Good question 756...i think it is a moving target, and it will evolve as the process unfolds from the government perspective they just want to know how to tax it and make money off it. Go to the patent site, and you will find that the government has pulled patents on hash, on oil and on bud manufacturing, geee wonder what they have in mind, while the DEA is just interested in grabbing assests....LOL
 

7:58 What about this question; Another day and still no answer from Lovelace or Rivero about his criminal past
 

801 Dude where have you been it's all spelled out on Rivero's website. Your a little slow on the uptake.
 

Ya 801 doesn't appear to be to sharp, and we posted that portion of the answer on the Blog several post ago. A great overview on Rivero if you read that and don't vote for Frank you have a couple of screws loose or a few bricks shy of a full load.
 

i am so happy that poster brought out the idea of the Rivero arrests, because that now is a great benefit to Frank.
 

8:06 No 8:01 just doesn't admit the exsistance of anything that disagrees with his (or Her)fantasy...
 

Mitchell supporters can you answer to Ollie's question post of 737, many citizens are on this site, let's debate sheriff Mitchell right now. Let's do it!! Were ready are you.
 

The LCN has lost readers. Why bother reading their tripe when you can go to the Record-Bee and get the same thing. LCN just copies their news stories. The only thing they do on their own is spread Mitchell's spin and try to make him look good. A lost cause. You watch just how fast Lizzy and jj start sucking up to Rivero when Mitchell is out. Then Rivero will be their bread and butter. I hope he doesn't forget all the hit pieces they've done on him and their blatent favoritism toward Mitchell.

I for one will not read their slanted version on news again and i encourage others to do the same.
 

Remember tis Lake County, Rivero was never arrested he was detaines just as any of us would be when stopped by LEO's. H=Because he was a kid he was hauled to the station to harassment and investigation. Once there he was released without charge, no conviction. That's it, the end.
 

831 Great post. I stopped going to that site a long time ago. The Record Bee is'nt any better but at least their forum is more active.
 

I hear rotund Rodney was doing his thing in the parade. I wonder how many of his gang were on duty being paid by us. Was fat Rod on the clock?
 

At least my dog likes the Record-Pee. LCN is on the Internet and I just can't allow him to hose down my new Mac.
 

837 LOL that was funny.
 

Was King Rodney the first seated on his thrown surrounded by his court, Martin, Dutra, Frace, Ski, Cecil with Ringen and Clint as the court jesters?
 

When Rod gets the boot maybe he can become a paperboy for the Record bee and we can all sick our dogs on him. Kip can sick his pussy on him.
 

8:41 - You want Mitchell watching over your pot garden or keeping an eye on your wife. Who do you think the real crook is around here? It's Mitchell and his gangsters. We do not have a Sheriff's office in Lake County, we have a group of criminals guarding the hen house and stealing all the eggs.
 

Tired it has been a Big day in the Big house.
 

841 Is that you Rob Brown? The reason I ask is because you mentioned your pot garden.
 

Red, the Squid, how could you do this to me. Now I can't pick on you anymore since you've become self actualized and your vision has cleared. Welcome to the world of the living who want only what's best for our community.

Please explain to me the significance to StaMarine, Red Cell and Red C. The Squid I threw in myself for a chuckle.

Look out Mitchell and gang here comes Red so your ass will soon be out.
 

8:50 you are a moron who wants nothing more then to create dust to cover your boy Rod. It won't work, we all see through the two of you and soon he'll be out. If you are a part of his gang of theives then you won't be far behind him.
 

Come on Big Red, go after Rod Rooter.....
 

853 Obviously we have already elected a liar his name is Rod Mitchell.
 

What do you mean we won't elect a liar? What did we elect the last 16 years?

Read the rap sheet, was there a conviction? No
 

Well that sums it up, again everone has your number and it's zero.
 

8:52 Now hold on Bruce will click his his little feet together take a hit from Mr. courage and explain away anything that is said about his boy Tom. Of course at the same time Tom is trying to remain seated in a room full of people that want to make friends with him.
 

Detention, arrest, field enforcement contact, call it whatever you want but if there was no charges filed and no conviction it means nothing.
 

8:56 Was there 3 arrests?
 

If anyone needs to man up it's Mitchell.
 

Good post Deputy, you were probable one of those who invaded the mans home, handcuffed his kids then hauled him away on some trumped up charges. Keep up the good work because it's people like you who will ensure Mitchell's defeat. We the people don't want our law enforcement officers to have an attitude such as yours. Go shoot someone's dog.
 

858 In case you have'nt noticed this site is called sheriff Mitchell watch not Tom Carter watch. Try to stay on point.
 

What a laugh today. The train was full of supporter and Rivero walked along side shaking hands. He even shook a few off duty deputies hands. But the most funny thing tonight was Mitchell. He sat his fat ass on the back of the truck like he was King Mitchell. You didn't see Mitchell until the truck passed you.

Mitchell didn't even have the nerve to go out and shake hands.
 

If it were true that the LCSO hired a man with three felony convictions as you would have us believe then shouldn'ty we get rid of the incompetant sheriff who did this and approved it? Mitchell hired Rivero because there was no reason to disqualify him. Now that Rivero has run against him he's suddenly the wors person, worse deputy and the biggest crook Lake Co. has even seen since Rod himself. Your stupidity alone should be cause to terminate you. I certainly don't want incompetant dopes like you coming to my home if I need help.
 

That's part of the problem with Mitchell he belives he is the king of Lake County.
 

Well 9:04, in the words the comman man can understand you are full of shit. To be more specific you are a liar. Combine the two and you have a Mitchell thug fighting to keep their jobs and their crooked boss in office. To late dude.
 

Hi post 7:58
What is the big deal, and why is this never ending item so important to you??? If there is something else in the blog that gets repeated as many times, I have never seen it. Can you try harping on another item, as you ran this one into the ground a long time ago. I am also getting bored reading about Marijuana. If there is nothing new to pass on to the readers of this blog, why don't you just SHUT THE F--K UP. The 444 post was rather interesting, as was the complete article in the Bee Today. Is Mitchell finally starting to admit that his department is in need of an overhaul. Gee, it must be a desperate move on his part, as he has been preaching all along that things in the LCSO are going along just fine, and no improvements were necessary. Jeff Markham is on Baxters side, and always has been. Other than helping to clean up Mitchells mess, I am sure that Jeff will vote for Rivero when the time comes to vote. I also know that Jeff was never one of the Sheriff's good ole boys, so he will be impartial with his reports. the next two months should be interesting, as the persons who claim to have all of the secret information will be putting it on the blog, or will they? Nuff said for the moment, so till the urge to respond to someones blog hits me again, Bye Bye from me.
 

907 I disagree Rod's the star of this show.
 

Mitchell is the boil on Lake Counties ass and it's soon to get poped so watch out gang the splash will come your way. It's time to either zip up or start hunting for a new job. Forget police work because once they find out you are from Mitchell's LCSO you won't stand a chance of landing a Cop job. Even Daddy can't help you Martin.
 

9:08 you are right on. Markham was never one of Mitchell's GOB's. All the new ideas they taked about were Jeff's not Rod's. Jeef preached this long ago and Mitchell ignored him. He got tired and when his time was up he bailed out leavng Mitchell holding his Rod. Now that everyone can see Mitchell for the goofball he really is he slithers back asking Mafrkham to bail him out. A good idea which you should have done years ago and maybe you wouldn't be getting the boot today. To little to late Rod.

Markham knows what Rod is and i'm sur[prised he would step up to help him. I know his reason is for the good of the department not Mitchell but it won't work. If Rod gets in he won't need Jeff anymore and it's adios MF back to the same old stuff.
 

So, you would vote for Mitchell. He is the problem and if he had his shit together we wouldn't be talking about this. Wake up.
 

9:10 Come on what would you know about a job and my you are really scary.
 

Sounds like sour grapes Rob, didn't he come to you to post his bail?
 

9;33 I belive you to be correct. I have to sign off now as I do not have the pot growing coin these fine people do. I have to do real work tomorrow so I can have my taxes taken out so they have a school for their children , free doctor visits , free new parks for their older children and themselves to do drugs in , and some left over for the clock on main steet. But don't get up I will take care of it.
 

Rodney has his own legal problems. You dumb hillbillies are going to have a rude awakeming when Dinius' legal team refuses a deal.
 

Wait until Anita Grant and the BOS arenamed in the lawsuit and it goes to trial.
 

See gang those of us who have worked around you punks have your number and we'll take anyone over Mitchell. Hopefully you big mouth punks who threaten to quit when Rivero is elected will be true to your word.

I doubt that will be the case. You'll be right in trying to suck up to Sheriff Frank but we all know who you are.
 

Is Mitchell still sparking Lizzy Lars on the side or is he laying low.
 

I for one am tired of this site. you are all a bunch of liars. I am voting for MITCHELL.

AL B Lakeport
 

Al put down the beer and go lay down.
 

Stay on subject boys this is not a whine at Lovelace site, so let's see some answers to your choice for sheriff. What is a leader, and how does Mitchell's record stack up to it.
 

8:36 Mitchell is one point up because he has no criminal record.
 

Mr Ron Green, an attorney from Lower Lake, and a fanatical rivero shill had the gall to suggest to Mrs Mitchell that she use marijuana for a medical condition she suffers from.

Aside from the assinine manner in which he boasted of making this comment on the hate blog, there just aren't words enough to descibe how big of a douchebag this guy really is.

I didnt' know lawyers could recommend medical treatments or that his advice was even sought, appreciated, expected or warranted. This man, like many lawyers, just doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut. He even admitted that he had been drinking at the time when he verbally accosted her. Perhaps we should file a complaint with the state bar or BOMQA for practicing medicine without a license. Either way, this guys harassment of Mrs Mitchell is completely uncalled for.

Anyway, if you're in Lower Lake, swing by his office at 16085 Florence Dr, where he probably still lives with his mommy and tell him what an asshat he is. Or you can call him 994-8655.

Or if you've been particularly unlucky enough to have suffered through his possibly drug addled services you can post a review of his work here.

http://local.yahoo.com/info-21698353-green-ron-ron-green-law-office-lower-lake
 

Well Hellfire, you left the RB article after getting your ass kicked, and thought you might try over here. Sorry not going to happen, Ron Green is way, way above your head, you can't in your wildest dreams hang with him. I might suggest to you, to back off, cause you are in way to deep,
 

What Ron Green did was strong, and he stepped up big time, I could not be happier with the actions he took.
 

9:39, I did? I guess it's a matter of perspective and your's doesn't matter to me very much.
 

Go to bed Pat
 

This was posted on the RB article, Hellfire didn't have an answer to this comment. Wow!

Don't look now boys but that was a big scam job by the DEA and the people that need to know, are really looking at this one. Think about these facts then we can talk about collusion. The DEA agent in charge is Brendan Burkhart, guess who Burkharts best best friend is? Oh I will tell you Garzoli!!! Yup and guess what Burkhart knew about Garzoli's illegal flights, that of course is why the DEA did not want to look into the issue and said we consider the case closed. Think about why Sheriff's officers and DEA agents just spend upwards of 100,000 dollars to pull a patch of 29 plants for which Tom is not charged and let the people go after they pulled the plants. Think about the fact that these were rented properties with an individual house on Both, and Nothing to do with Tom. Now try on this for size, why did sheriff and DEA officers walk past 3 or 4 much larger grows on the same mountain to get the 29, and 79 plants??? Think about the fact that Carters case is falling apart in Federal court and the judge is getting **** off at DEA agents in SF for stonewalling. Think about the fact that there are 15 to 30 legal grows on that huge Mountain, and everyone knew that feds were coming because they flew over many times as usual prior to the raid. Would you not think if someone was concerned about a raid they just would have pulled the plants. Do you idiot's really think a person that knew he would go jail, and knew plants were there would just say awwww screw it, and not do anything about it? Now when was the last time you heard of the DEA doing costly multiple fly overs on already known legal grow sites, and then take the time and effort to pull 29 plants... Citizens this was 100,000 dollars easy, and they did this to get the plants? or was their case falling apart and they had to try a last ditch effort to shore up their position? Look folks if you don't think there is a lot more to this then a 100 plant raid, you are going to have to take the blinders off, or someone is pulling the wool over your eyes. Stand by folks you will hear a lot more on this one when it is all said and done, and Rodney, Dutra, SKI, Burkhart, Martin and the rest will wondering what Mac Truck ran them over. All in due time, this citizens was a big big mistake. I happen to be someone who knows the LCSO, and the DEA quite well, I cannot post my name, but believe me this is going to be bad for Mitchel, and bad for the DEA when all the facts come out. Not pretty and your Board of Supervisors voted for more helo grant money, so we can fly around and search out 100 total legal plants..
 

You did 945 and you looked really out of touch with reality. I just posted over there that you are over here posting as well...LOL you look like such a dumb ass...
 

Why is Tom still being held? Hasn't the court found out yet that it is all a scam? When Tom gets out, we want to know if he needs any help getting home, or anything else that we could help with. The DEA and the Sheriff's office really blew this one, and the court should have released him already. We,the citizens of Lake County need help from the State and the Feds to clean up the corruption gang...the Lake County mafia, now.
 

It is now Saturday and in about 7 hours this site is gonna be hummin'. Maybe earlier for those who get up to read their paper when it first arrives. The deniers will be tearing up their keyboards to post.
 

Tom Carter's arrest was done as a warning to scare off anyone else who wants change in this county. Arrest em and let the courts sort em out is Mitchell's motto.
Mitchell is trying to scare everyone because he knows he is losing the election. If you watch his corruption boys closely, they walk around seemly confident but in the pit of their stomach's they are scared. Martin, Dutra, Frace and even Ski are fearing the worst and well they should fear. What Rivero hasn't seen with his own eyes he has been filled in by the people who have been screwed by that motley crew.

So come on boys, what are you REALLY hiding or protecting? What could get out to the public between now and say... Oct. 25, 2010? Knock off the crap or this could get really ugly. No more games, no more DEA buddies doing your dirty deeds. Let Mitchell sink or swim on his own or all your dirt will surface like oil in water, it's you choice, think about it. Think about it long and hard. You are only as solid as your weakest link.
 

Rivera has had it with Mitchell too. She got her RN license and is saying good bye to Mitchell's corruptions
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Are you kidding me? She was just as corrupt as Mitchell, just ANY dispatcher, past or present. No one could stand her and now she's gone on to be a RN. I always thought nurses were caring people, she's going to be way out of her league in that profession because there isn't a caring bone in her body. Central dispatch is thanking their lucky stars she's gone.... god help them if they get sick and she's their nurse though!
 

Of course the DA's Cops are represented by a real union.

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Wrong again - they are members of the DSA just like the crook cops, the DA cops are just nicer and have a conscience to follow the law
 

I would remind you that all this venom put out is not caused by officer Rivero but from Mitchell not being strong on the oath he took. I speak up because this is not how I care to live.This started with a lie and now we see that evil and say so with hope it will lose it's existence. If not, insanity will be the cause to all our stupidity. A government that lies looses the trust of the people.
 

Please do not us abuse Becky Mitchell. Her cheating, lying, husband it the one we need to get of office. Becky will take care of old Rodney in time.
 

Hey Mitchell supporters
Tell us ten things Mitchell, has done to improve the Department. Please only report the facts, no spins, no B.S.
 

Will Mitchell make a statement today about why Sacramento Co. Sheriff Office refused to hire him? Mitchell the voters, want to know about your background.
 

Kinda quiet... no one has read today's paper yet.
 

The post below has been reposted, due to its critical importance, everyone should understand that this is just a small sample of the issues associated with the bogus raid in Upper Lake, when the rest of the details come out you will want the AG and everyone else in fed and state government to investigate. There is something terribly wrong. In due time you will see why.


Don't look now boys but that was a big scam job by the DEA and the people that need to know, are really looking at this one. Think about these facts then we can talk about collusion. The DEA agent in charge is Brendan Burkhart, guess who Burkharts best best friend is? Oh I will tell you Garzoli!!! Yup and guess what Burkhart knew about Garzoli's illegal flights, that of course is why the DEA did not want to look into the issue and said we consider the case closed. Think about why Sheriff's officers and DEA agents just spend upwards of 100,000 dollars to pull a patch of 29 plants for which Tom is not charged and let the people go after they pulled the plants. Think about the fact that these were rented properties with an individual house on Both, and Nothing to do with Tom. Now try on this for size, why did sheriff and DEA officers walk past 3 or 4 much larger grows on the same mountain to get the 29, and 79 plants??? Think about the fact that Carters case is falling apart in Federal court and the judge is getting **** off at DEA agents in SF for stonewalling. Think about the fact that there are 15 to 30 legal grows on that huge Mountain, and everyone knew that feds were coming because they flew over many times as usual prior to the raid. Would you not think if someone was concerned about a raid they just would have pulled the plants. Do you idiot's really think a person that knew he would go jail, and knew plants were there would just say awwww screw it, and not do anything about it? Now when was the last time you heard of the DEA doing costly multiple fly overs on already known legal grow sites, and then take the time and effort to pull 29 plants... Citizens this was 100,000 dollars easy, and they did this to get the plants? or was their case falling apart and they had to try a last ditch effort to shore up their position? Look folks if you don't think there is a lot more to this then a 100 plant raid, you are going to have to take the blinders off, or someone is pulling the wool over your eyes. Stand by folks you will hear a lot more on this one when it is all said and done, and Rodney, Dutra, SKI, Burkhart, Martin and the rest will wondering what Mac Truck ran them over. All in due time, this citizens was a big big mistake. I happen to be someone who knows the LCSO, and the DEA quite well, I cannot post my name, but believe me this is going to be bad for Mitchel, and bad for the DEA when all the facts come out. Not pretty and your Board of Supervisors voted for more helo grant money, so we can fly around and search out 100 total legal plants..
 

The entire Bio of Frank Rivero is up on the Manifest, it is a great read, both the RB and LCN (which currently is down again) this morning have been sent this article, and as we thought these bias rags will print nothing of it. Sad indeed, None the less the information is out there now thanks to the Manifest and our distribution networks. Good morning Lake County, it was a great day of comments yesterday, and the citizens really spoke their minds on the Upperlake raid, you should see the comments on the RB just nailing Mitchell and the DEA.

Much more to come, and now the question on the table is what will or who will they try and go after next as the campaign goes on. What a sad display of the officials in our county.
 

Well one thing I know is tha the DEA cares less what this site , this county or even this state thinks. The play by their own rules and usally hand in hand with the IRS as if their case gets weak usally the IRS case will be strong. In any event just the fact they arrested Tom again should be reason for great concern. He may not have been any smarter than Eddy. Remember Eddy thought he would always beat the case too.
 

Someone has already said it. The only reason Carter was picked up was because of Mitchell. He put a call in. He runs with phoney charges just as he did with the Rully complaint. Martin, Dutra and Ski went along with it. They all need to go. We have to rid this county of the corruption and Mitchell is the 2nd on the list.

Vote Rivero for change.
 

You can try and blame the county but no one tells the DEA what to do they tell the county what to do. It was their call to arrest Tom on a federal level thats the reason he is in the city and on a no bail hold.
 

726 IRS otta look at Rob Brown...now. Hope he didn't claim he paid for a pot clean up when he didn't. His buddy Mitchell used taxpayers monies.
 

He thinks he is above the rules the rest of us have to live by. No so as seen by this last arrest. Don't be greedy or flashy as it is going to hurt everyone.
 

Things were pretty good before all this started with Tom now some of us feel the pressure and are too old to do any time. He has not been a help and Eddy hurt things also. I do not care about the election only about my income.
 

I for one hope they come after all you freeloading assholes.
 

I'm curious. And this is an honest question. What are the intelligent, thinking members of this site's contingency plan for IF Sheriff Mitchell wins in November? I don't want the " Mitchell sucks, he cheats, he is a jerk" response. I truly am curious. Secondly, IF Deputy Rivero wins, what would you expect his response to be if approached by the DEA in a similar case like Mr. Carter's? And lastly, when this is all over, does either side HONESTLY think that all of the name calling, boasting and down right slander (from both sides) is going to further this county or is it going to be a wound that bleeds for a long time? Honest answers please. I'm not interested in the b.s.

Troy Brierly
 

This is very ugly, and the fact that 3 sheriffs officers were on site makes it even worse for Mitchell. Trumped up attempts at taking a citizen out, reminds me of the days of the 1920's when the LAPD was running rough shot over everyone. Remember it is the Judge who was ready to throw out the original charges against Carter, and this was the only re-course they had. The DEA is a nasty and egocentric group, who believe they hold all the cards, but this time they have made a big error. This is not even close to an Eddy Lepp situation. This is 29 plants pulled on a legal grow with a group of thugs hell bent on destroying a good mans life. Such a shame that our government is able to hurt so many people for their own purposes. But remember the level of detail from the above post will be expanded and it is even worse then what has already been said. I agree a sad day for the DEA and a sad state for Mitchell and his band of renegades.
 

729 am DEA. Dave Garzoli's buddy DEA (Windsor) Garzoli flew with him. He is the son in law of Bucholtz, you know Mitchell and Buckholtz?
 

Hey Troy that is a good question, and actually we have answered it several times in the past and will do so again. First from a historic perspective, we started this site, prior to the election and without knowledge of Frank Rivero or anyone else. We built a model that carries on after the election. It does not matter who wins the election as far as this site and the citizens work for change. When Mitchell is defeated, the site name will change to something like Lake County Corruption watch, and our focus will turn to two areas. One will be a complete overhaul of the BOS and their activities, the other will be to the city of ClearLake. Some of the work we will be doing will be demanding a true accounting of the BOS and their time allocation, in other words we estimate the average supervisor spends about 26 hours a week doing their job, they are being paid 55,000 dollars a year, and if you are the Chairperson 60,000 a year, there will first be a system put in that makes them more accountable to the citizens and their use of our time. Rob Brown will be under the microscope big time, and there are many questions that need to be answered by him. This site will continue and we are currently investigating and gathering facts and data in regards to the direction we will move in after the elections. Mitchell is not the only issue in our county, no stone will be left unturned. That is just a few of the details as we do not want to show to much of our hand at this time.
 

This is off the main page of this site and shows Tom's arrest has everything to do with it being her. Tom was th main man on starting this blog because of his first arrest. ( The recent DEA raid in Upper Lake in concert with the Sheriff's department is just one of many examples of abuse committed against Lake County residents. In light of this and other illegal activities, Sheriff Mitchell and D.A. Hopkins must be removed from office. We are determined to maintain a live and current flow of information about the Sheriff's Department and the District Attorney's office.)
 

You are on it post 739 (Windsor) yes we know who lives there. Shhhhhhhhhhh much going on in this regard. Thanks for the post and you do have some insight.Nice to have you on-board!!
 

Actually 751 Mr. Carter was not aware of this blog nor was he involved with it when it was started, we did highlight the DEA raid as an example of what we were examining in relation to what areas the citizens needed to fight against, the DEA was just one of the areas. Other then that your post is spot on.
 

There are bandits within the SO that should be fired for what they do and for what they'd done to innocent law abiding people.
 

I say it again the government that allows lies, loose the trust of the people. Its a reaction you get like once bet twice shy. It is this local government that has put all this mess on us. If not please tell me were the buck stops.I know "Its a personnel matter."
 

759 Go find your own site to blogg on. This site is for Change. We want Rod Mitchell gone. Voted out. He's done a lot of damage to the county. Mitchell can take his corrupt officers with him.
 

801 if you are who I think you are? you may get to live out your fantasies in real time.
 

811 was to the other 801
 

Ha ha ha that is the dumbest post I have seen LCN do yet, they just repeated the same old news of the contention of the DEA as to the scam job on the Upper Lake Raid...Ha ha ha God they are so weak. They just can give it up. John, Liz take a break your man Mitchell is gone and done, stick a fork in him and stick a fork in your now nearly dead rag site. What a joke you have become and so transparent as to what you are trying to do. Why didn't you post the Rivero Bio, he is the frontrunner for sheriff, and you can't post a single line about his background in such an important election...What a shame what you have fallen to.
 

Thank you. I was almost expecting a vile response from someone. I was just curious as to how this was shaping up, it's goals, etc. Glad to know there are some civil and intelligent people. Don't get that much anywhere on the web. I made it a policy long ago not to publically endorse or distance myself from any candidate but good luck.

Troy
 

My goodness, that paper of Liz and John has fallen off the deep end, shut it down and call it done along with Mitchell. LOL
 

Thank you Troy, if we could get Mitchell supporters to engage in meaningful conversations which we have tried many times, the citizens would be able to make rational decisions. We appreciate your comments and your input Troy. Thank you.
 

If Mitchell is concerned about Rivero's past, then what is to be said about his hiring practices? The recent full page paid ad in the Retched B by Mitchell attacking Rivero shows just how desperate and dangerous Mitchell is. He will stop at nothing to keep his powerful position as Sheriff. Complete power corrupts completely! Nepotism is at it's worst with our elected officials in this county. Martin is a rubber stamp for Mitchell and Hopkins. How can he (Martin) rule fairly for the accused when he would be ruling agianst his son who is on Mitchell's payroll and under Mitchell's supervision as well?
 

Derek Navarro will be in court soon.
 

I know none of the people involved in the LE controversy and or the situation with Mr Carter;however, my first thought when I read the article in the Record Bee about the raid was this looks raid looks like an attempt to intimidate and settle some political scores by LE. Your description of what happened certainly strengthens my opinion and the full page Mitchell ad in today's paper certainly confirms my opinion that Mr Mitchell is grasping at straws. The arrests mentioned happened 30 years ago and seem irrelevant now. I have not read Mr Rivero's biography in the Manifest yet, but will soon.
 

900 am Makes sense- conflict of interest.
 

Lets start with the most obvious of the corrupt Mitchell supporters and do a complete 30 year background search. What names do you think we should start with? Give me a list and lets get this started. They only had to search one name but we have many to chose from. Lets go for the top 10 list. I will volunteer my time and money to research one of them. Lets Go!
 

Troy Brierly.....Hmmmmmm. Is that the same as Troy Liarly? Im just asking.
 

10:21 - wrong again

That language was first declared unconstitutional as a CA Elections Code Section in

Eu v. S.F. Cty. Democratic Cent. Comm., 489 U.S. 214 (1989)
http://supreme.justia.com/us/489/214/case.html

and later as a portion of the CA Constitution in

Renne v. Geary (90-769), 501 U.S. 312 (1991)
http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/90-769.ZO.html

Both were United States Supreme Court decisions.

The power of local parties to do this those court decisions
 

10;17 It is hard to learn how to play when they keep changing flutes on you.
 

annnnddddd - if this is the case 10:21 (which it isn't ) shouldn't the elephants have to take down their mitchell sign -- mkay?
 

Well with the full page crap in the retched bee, it clearly shows the desperation of the "Mitchell camp". Way to go DSA members for backing the likes of Mitchell, and you deputies want respect in the community. If it wasn't considered an assult, I'd spit at you to show you how awful both you and your boss are. My vote still goes to Rivero and I and my friends will work twice as hard to get even more votes for Frank. GOB's have got to go along with their dirty politics.
 

Ok I've had it, the full page ad I just saw in the Bee will swing my vote to Rivero. I was a Baxter voter leaning toward Mitchell until this morning. Can someone tell me how to send a donation to Rivero.
 

BTY.... who the hell is friends and family of Lake County Law enforcement? No name, no address, no phone?
 

Boy, that ad did it for me, too. I think I'll go out and buy a pit bull and get some tattoos. Then I'll have my pit bull tattooed with a picture of Frank so everybody will know I'm a badass and I'm voting for Rivero.
 

10:43
http://www.sheriffrivero.com/JoinUs.htm