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I still see no conviction. I see that Rivero passed SFPD and LCSO's background which ALWAYS starts with a rep sheet report. Please respond with the proper information.
 

Hey, having fun trying to teach your kid it is okay to have sex outside of marriage as long as you are the Sheriff?
 

Although we would love to play 20 questions with you post 823, why don't you first tell us what you are talking about, why don't you, and I know this is hard, tell all of us what paper and what article and then we can help you maybe. Pretty easy give it a shot!
 

Why is it that all of these Anti Rivero people willing to write on this site, but refuse to call in and challenge Rivero during his radio shows. Hey Mitchell, why don't you talk on the radio anymore?
 

Once again you can't handle the truth. No conviction, no "no contest" or no Nolo Contende" ruling.
 

Because the Mitchell Corruption supporters know they have to be here, as they know this is where the citizens young and old, in the SO and out are watching, every single day. LOL
 

Sorry corruption supporters, you had hopes that you had something, it has backfired so terribly, you scramble now trying to hold on to the great plan of a hate ad, and attack, and now only to find it has actually lost you votes and Rivero continues to take the high ground, you whimper and whine because you can't keep the idea going. Sorry bad idea bad execution, wrong time, zero effect, lost money, exposed participants, not to good, it is the way it is.
 

"I will point out that not only did this NOT happen to Rivero."
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : September 7, 2010 8:19 PM

That is what I'm waiting to see. While it is impossible to prove a negative, court docs will provide sufficient evidence for me to make my decision. I've never been arrested or detained with narcotics, prowling or in a stolen vehicle. And I don't expect that behavior, recently or in the past, from a prospective Sheriff. It really is that simple. So if no evidence surfaces I can consider him, unfortunately I'd be mighty surprised if 'friends of LEO' would dare publish an ad to that end if it were false.

And if it is false, then where is the lawsuit, the retraction etc? No serious disagreement except on this anonymous, unaccountable blog. It is enough to raise questions in my mind and like I said I am not prepared to explain that kind of vote to my kids when I'm alreay working hard to keep them on the straight an narrow.
 

Does anyone remember the FAQ video that Mitchell had on his web site. The one where he discusses the Denius charges and how Mitchell puts all the blame on Hopkins? It is gone from his web site. Did anyone happen to download the file?
 

Forget the BS with Rivero when he was a kid in Fla. It's BS and Mitchell knows it. They are just grasping at straws as usual.

I noticed the hit piece was claimed by friends of Rod Mitchell and didn't know he had any. Fact is thats considered a political action committee who have failed to register. Rod will try to say he knew nothing about it, ya right. Just another case of Rod getting the fools to do his dirty work and once again he'll try to deny knowledge of it. Sound familiar.

If I had not made up my mind to vote for Rivero that sllanderous advertisment would have convinved me to. Mitchell aka corrupt politician.
 

Ok 827 let's cut to chase we have let you banter your holier then tho children diatribe. Do you want to teach your children the right and wrong of cheating on the husband or wife they marry, documented, with the husband telling the public on radio asking the sheriff directly. Do you want to teach your kids about stealing money, like Mitchell allowed in Garzoligate, Do you administer equal and fair punishment to your children, or do you use the Mitchell method? You are bad out of line, the morality of Frank Rivero is so far past Mitchell, we consider you a bad bad parent if you any way spout off about virtues to your children and then vote for Mitchell, you sir would at that point be the epitome of a hypocrite. Now we can go on listing the massive number of Mitchell issues and ask you if that is the example you want for your children, but your not going to win that one. We tire of your subtle little rant about your children and morals, it appears we have your vote for you to say otherwise is lie to your children and your morality.
 

I'm responding to; September 7, 2010 8:08 PM

Read Franks website. He explains the details openly.

Explain to your children the value of honesty and the truth. The truth takes courage. It is never easy. I don't expect perfection from my leaders. Theres no such thing as a perfect person, if there were I sure don't want them as a leader because they would be untested. Untested from life. I quote our 26th President of these United States, Theodore Roosevelt:

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotion, spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have never tasted victory or defeat.”

RedCell
 

Holy smokes that is a pounding Ollie, thanks for saying what I was thinking in perfect words!
 

Wow great post as well RedCell I did not see yours when I post 855 to Ollie. Thanks
 

How come Rivero did not vote to endorse himself at the meeting in Kelseyville? He was there, yet he did not vote for himsdelf? Telling, very telling and scary
 

Here's the full quote;

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

RC
 

Good post rc both of them, that is a great quote.
 

Oh ya very scary post 900, golly I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight it is so scary. What an idiot, man you Mitchell clones are weak.
 

OWD 7:21 - you are so right. For many of them, their corruption is so much a part of them, they don't even see it as corruption anymore.
Watch out for those who have to tell you, as opposed to show you, they are Christians; especially the ones who want you to know they belong to Christian (motorcycle) Associations. And then there's their friends, the ones with the Daily Word or thought for the day book next to their keyboard at work. Please, someone tell them they are supposed to read those books, not use them for coasters. They are not what they claim to be. Shine a light on them, make them accountable, and you will meet the darkness of their dirty, corrupt little souls.
 

"How come Rivero did not vote to endorse himself at the meeting in Kelseyville? He was there, yet he did not vote for himsdelf? Telling, very telling and scary
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : September 7, 2010 9:00 PM "

Unlike a politician perhaps, but why is that telling and scary? I sort of admire those qualities.

I dunno, just me I guess. Having played in the game; winning sometimes and also losing, I can honestly I am so tired of "Fake" politicians and sideline critics. Frank Rivero is the real deal. He does not come across like a politician.

RC
 

Do any corruption supporters even have a double digit IQ? Wonder what the next brainstorm idea will be?
 

Responding to; September 7, 2010 9:16 PM

As an anonymous post that has absolutely no credibility whatsoever. It is also disgusting.

RC
 

Ooh Ooh When they were passing out IQs Pat thought they said DQ and said no thanks I don't need one.
 

Your are right RC on post 916 we had to take it down, not even close to being on the discussion thread. Thanks.
 

Word 920 word!!!!
 

No caps guys, keep the profanity down, to the Lovelace approved list, and keep on hammering. Corruption supporters no whining, we put you in the corner for timeout when you do.
 

Hey Oli, how do I go about making a complaint to the DOJ about a deputy/officer or agent? Do I make the complaint against the individual or against the agency/dept/office involved or both?
 

What happened to all the foney baloney reports mitchell had on lakesheriff.com
 

Wonder if Mitchell will be waving that Doj report when he goes to testify in the Dinius lawsuit?
 

Has Mitchell ever answered about having Sgt. Bryan Martin record a political statement asking people to vote for Rod Mitchell which was sent out on the Sheriff's emergency reverse 911 system?
 

Not stating the wrongs of bureaucrats and no accountability is why we are at this mess. This is not errors or mistakes for if it was they say their sorry and move down the road. No they knew what they were doing so its not a error or mistake. I do not pick on innocent people. Their oath not having any value is why the dishonesty. I think I am in the arena I give my name and have done what a citizen is to do, let all know, while others only defend the status quo. That is insanity.
 

You can send information to the DOJ by going to the DOJ website and the information will be there. You can send by e-mail, Letter is usually the best method, but do both. There is also a contact set of phone numbers.

Good morning Lake County another day closer to November, and the start of change in our county. Great day of comments and again exceeded over 200 comments!!!! let's keep the pressure up.

The Lovelace Group of concerned citiizens
 

Appalled but not surprised
By Ed Brooks
Updated: 09/07/2010 10:53:20 PM PDT

I was appalled but not surprised to see Rod Mitchell's full-page smear ad published in your newspaper.

It is reminiscent of the dirty tricks campaign he waged against Joe Totorico in 1994. It worked then but it will not work this time. Remember that our deputies are trained professional lawmen and the sheriff is a politician.

Ask yourself if you want to continue with a policy of justice based on who you know or do you prefer equal justice?

Ed Brooks

Lakeport

This was posted in the Record Bee, great job Ed and again Mitchell and his boys are getting hammered for running that terrible ad, when will they learn, be sure to go to this piece in the RB and post your opinion of this rotten move by Mitchell.
 

Hey look KKK Klint is showing support for sheriff Mitchell on the RB post, gee that is great for the campaign...LOL He has a KKK member and half wits...That is funny!!
 

here we go the lovelace theme song!

I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that place.
Even your emotions had an echo
In so much space

And when you're out there
Without care,
Yeah, I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
I just knew too much

Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
probably

And I hope that you are having the time of your life
But think twice, that's my only advice

Come on now, who do you, who do you, who do you, who do you think you are,
Ha ha ha bless your soul
You really think you're in control

Well, I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me

My heroes had the heart to lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember is thinking, I want to be like them
Ever since I was little, ever since I was little it looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
And I can die when I'm done

Maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably
 

Will Mitchell make a comment about the Sacramento Co. district 4 incident today? and why Sacramento Co. Sheriff Department refused to hire him? I really don't think so! No Backbone Mitchell!
 

The bureaucrats will drive us all mad and history tells us the out come. The system is cutting our own throat with their dishonesty. I truly hope that justice will not be the citizens rope.
 

Has Mitchell said anything about using the call system and Steve Brooks message to voters?
 

I was happy to see the ad as this site was, and still is trying to put their own spin on a criminal arrest record of Frank Rivero. Nothing can change what has been done in his past and gives us a little look into why he is hooked up to this site and its own little group of lawbreakers and jail birds. And of course Rivero can't get his own ad in the local papers and say it is not true because it is. He can not win another one of his law suits because it is true. All that is left is the normal bunch of lies on this blog. and the spin doctor himself on his own .
 

He will be home in about 20 right now he is making a lot of new friends
 

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8:02, I am not a Law Breaker or Jail Bird. I am Ex-LCSO who will tell you, that in my opinion, "You guys are F@%ked upped." How is your DSA protecting you guys, I don't mean the GOB's but the average Deputy. Probably not very well. I am sure everyone at LCSO loves paying PORAC their dues for such piss poor representation because the GOB's have a say in who will be kept and who is not. This practice has been going on for years. I suggest you wake up before you have to call PORAC or even Ferguson at Human resources just to have your career flushed. Maybe your so ignorant you deserve it.

Constant Reader
 

Mitchell and his dirty players are running scared- fearing loosing their jobs if Mitchell loses the election. They covered for Perdock and they'll cover for Mitchell-Expect the worst- Some we know should have had their badges taken long ago.

Mitchell will go down in history as the sheriff who phonied up an investigation inorder to get innocent man convicted. Truth.
 

So I'm to believe those that did it to Mr.Dinius would be telling the truth now? I hope the citizens of Lake Count are smarter. But we might be insane for we put theses people in office. God help us.
 

If you play with fire your get burned 8:30. So when things backfire you really only have yourself to blame.
 

We are working to keep the good officers here in Lake County not the bad ones, no more mitchell, no ski, sorry guys no place in racial profiling or keeping your own secret weed, stealing $, DUI or other crap.

All for Rivero
 

844 blame goes to mitchell for not stopping it. blame mitchell for allowing it to happen under his watch.
Send mitchell a message, it's time to leave peacefully..and take beetredrob with you, your side man.
 

848 another stupid poster. My guess it's Beetredrob or Pattyjack.
 

Tonight Debate at Lower Lake Community Action Group
Between 6-8pm Lowerlake Park

Debate
 

I have a dilemna.... I heard that Baxter endorsed Rivero in the Record-Bee this morning, but I get stomach aches and hand cramps when I try to put 50 cents in the Record Bee newspaper sales container near my mailbox. Can the Blog help us by doing a "reprint" on the Blog when good news comes, so we don't have to contribute to their dynasty? I would be ever so grateful.
 

8:44, I don't need to play with fire. If the game was, he who dies with the most toys wins, I have you beat hands down. I will continue to make my 6 figure income while you guys, at LCSO keep looking over your shoulder. The bad guys are not on the streets, they are your coworkers looking for a foot up. I told you guys years ago to go with COPS as far as your legal representation in order to eliminate the whole GOB system. Guess what, the GOB's talked LSCO Deputies into staying with PORAC and the GOB system. When will the game be over for you?
 

"Former candidte announces endorsement" says page two of the RB this morning....the article is not on their website nor LCN's. Obviously neither news outlet wants to report this story. It would have been on page one in bold print if Baxter went with the other candidate.
 

Rod Mitchell, please explain why you a public official holding an office of trust would embrace the likes of Clint Fitzgerald? You've taken him into your campaign and used him as a pawn to spread your message of distortion and racial hatred knnowing his background and affiliations with well known hate groups. What the hell is wrong with you Rod or does he really reflect your own attitude.
 

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re: tonight's 6:00 PM Lower Lake Community Action Group meeting at the Russell Rustici Building in the Park at the end of downtown, left past the firehouse.

Firstly, these have always been public meetings, one need not join and pay the $10 membership to be able to attend. But, it is a small room, 40 or 50 is usually a very good crowd at a dinner meeting, there have probably been 80 or 90 stuffed in there for some events. There may be a lot of folks, so if you can it might be wise to eat something first, to tide you over, in case the food runs out.

This is not technically a "debate," but that's semantics. Each candidate for Sheriff will be given 10-15 minutes to talk, then questions from the audience directly, is my understanding, based on my discussion with the President of the group.

I actually asked for Frank to speak in August, but they didn't want to do that without giving his opponent, whom some members like, a chance to also be there. Thus, this non-debate "debate."
 

Is it going to be recorded?
 

Full-page Baxter/Rivero ad going into Thursday's or Friday's R-B. Rod got wind of it though and is trying to talk the publisher out of it. Can't wait.
 

Will Rodney be waving his DOJ report like it will get him out of all this trouble. Rodney you forgot to mention perdick boozing at Konocti and you forgot to mention the nine witnesses that testified the sailboat lights were on. Rodney you also fail to mention that your independent investigation based his investigation on perdicks testimony only and was ordered not to talk to any other witnesses. In his report Slaybaugh quotes Peter Elmer as saying he saw perdick hit an unlit object. Do you have the audio of this or is this another thing perdick changed?
 

Rivero and Baxter 2 fine men, who will clean the sheriff's office of all the corrupt officers, poor performing officers (hmmm Ostini hmm) bring integrity, morals, ethics and re-training back in just for starters.

Removing Browns Bus. # from the jail phone is another one recommended by the experts. Watch his business dry up.
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Why aren't all local Bail Bond Co.'s posted in the Jail for the inmates? I would think it is up to the individual businesses to provide a sign to be posted by the Jail Staff.
 

2:17 It is not labeled a debate. Some extra people, about 50 or so will be able to get in the door. Mostly standing. As was mentioned earlier, each candidate will speak up to 20 minutes, then some questions from the the people attending.
 

The DA bases his decision on prosecution on evidence and documentation presented by the Sheriff. If that information is false or misleading he can make the wrong decision to prosecute. In this case he obviously did. They should have called this a tragic accident and not prosecuted either one then let the civil court sort out the mess. If they had the truth about Rodney Mitchell and his cover up probably would never have come out and Hopkins might still be DA. As it is Hopkins is out and Mitchell will soon follow.

You just can not ignore the fact that Mitchell interfered with the investigation and allowed it to get screwed up. In doing so he's gotten a lot of good people in ht water with him. It's my hope this will come out in court and Mitchell will be forced to take responsibility for once and not allowed to pass the buck to one of his deputies.
 

Will there be room for Kkklint ace videographer and his racist pals? How about Frace's wife so she can storm out and throw another tantrum making them all look like AH's.
 

mitchell's cronies running loose at browns knew they smelt pot but didn't know it was 5000 plants worth. there were underground water lines going to it...who's water was it? It was browns....Special favors for special mitchell people..at taxpayers expense. yep!
 

Both men should have been taken into custody for the purpose of taking blood evidence to determine their state of sobriety at the time. Both should have been evaluated at the same time then released pending DA review. The evidence should have been properly handled and secured which it was not. Statements should have been taken from everyone in the area which they were not. This was a bungled investigation all thanks to Rod Mitchell the Sheriff sticking his nose in trying to cover things up.

Mitchell himself has no idea how to investigate a serious case but he's used his authority to influence those who do. This is wrong and it is criminal. He needs to be held accountable for his actions and not be allowed to blame everyone else as he has done in the past.

Those of you named in the suit should be very worried about Mitchell throwing you under the bus to save himself. My money's on him trying to make a deal to save himself through immunity if he blames you.
 

You Mitchell supporters especially those who work for him and your wives had better open your eyes and look at his past record for letting his subordinates hold the bag for his mistakes. You could be next and it doesn't matter what he promised you or who your daddy is. When it comes to a choice between saving Rod Mitchell or saving you guess which way he will swing. You just can not ignore history.
 

247 your a kook..check out the law kook. (1)Mitchell had a duty and that duty was to "CITE" the lawbreaking Perdock for going to fast for the conditions. Hear that Ostini? (2)Read the Safe Boating Rules and Regulations. (3) Mitchell's department had the responsibility to call in an outside agency.

Now it's time for Mitchell to be thrown out of office.
 

Oh you are wrong unnames Rivero supporter. Rod would never dump me, he likes me. I do his dirty work, spread rumors, steal Rivero signs and my wife helps on the Blog spreading dissension. We marched in Rod's parade and sold hotdogs for him. Rod said i could be a Sergeant so there, take that.
 

2:47 Mitchell should have arrested Perdock for drinking and speeding in a power boat on a dark night, and causing the death of a woman on a sail boat that wasn't going anywhere. How fast do you think a boat has to be going to hit and go over another boat? How about Perdock having access to the boat after the accident, and the ability to tamper with evidence? Mitchell should be charged with acting unbecoming a Sheriff, when he hugged Perdock, and didn't even pay attention to the woman that Perdock killed. These are reasons the citizens will never forget that terrible incident on a dark night on the lake. We need Rivero now. But we'll wait until November.
 

What's it going to say about Mitchell if
he loses to a guy with three prior arrests, two of which were felonies?
 

3:03 Why would Mitchell need to call an outside agency to investigate? He has his own boat patrol and a lot of big lakes to cover. Aren't they trained to conduct a proper investigation? If not why the hell do we have them lets just call someone else.
 

He will lose and that says it all. What it shows is he is incompetant and corrupt and the people who pay his salary are sick and tired of his cover ups and special treatment of thugs within his own department. The people will be heard loud and clear.

Again if Rivero has a record as you would have us believe how do you justify Mitchell himself hiring him? Maybe he was looking for another thug to add to his group and found out he had misjudged this man. Either way you look at it Mitchell is wrong and he will be voted out. Along with him will go those who feel they are above the law plus it wouldn't surprise me if one day the state AJ comes knocking on some doors with a warrant of their own for Rod and associates.
 

I don't think Rodney Mitchell understands the gravity of associating himself with neo nazi hate groups like those represented by Clint Fitzgerald. This is just one more reason to be taking a good hard look at the Mitchell administration and his abuse of power and his office. In doing so those involved with him are in jepardy too.

Rod, you should consider calling the San Francisco Field Office of the FBI and butter up their criminal conspiracy section to see what they may have on you. These groups are considered to be domestic terrorists and as such are definately on a serious watch list. You too may be on that list so keep working with Clint and the boys. They are small potatoes but I'm sure they would love to take down a corrupt California Sheriff. Great headlines for the Feds.
 

3:07 Mitchell should have kept his nose out and just worked with the press. He should have allowed his people to do a proper and competent investigation without interference. He should have made sure his people were properly trained and capable of giving both parties a fair shake by conducting an impartial investigation which could have been presented to the DA for review and a decision on criminal filing. Perhaps then the right thing would have been done but he did not and look where we are today.

To try to justify Mitchell's actions is evidence of the criminal mentality among some of his employees who think he actually did the right thing.
 

At one time the DSA was spreading the rumor that Rivero intended to disband the Swat team. Funny that those same DSA officials are members of that Swat team. When asked about this Rivero stated he had no such intention and he realised a need for such units in modern law enforcement.

After seeing the antics pulled by these same DSA Officials/Swat team members/Mitchell supporters I'm beginning to thing that unit must be disbanded and they need to start all over in recruiting and training professionals and not what they presently have.
 

2:55 FYI the water lines on the Rob Brown "grown" came off of a neigboring property owner's water tank. The water tank/well was run from solar power so it was not evident to the property owner what amount of water/power was being used.

Someone in the "know" had to have the information about that solar pumped well/water tank (which also provided water for the home) and knew that the property owner wouldn't become aware of the excess use. It wasn't "illegals" involved in that grow with all that knowledge. That was someone who knew the property and the set up etc.

Hmmmmmmm, I wonder who that was?
 

I read in the paper that the Lakeport City Council was balking on granting an improved retirement package to their Police officers. They said they would soon be out of money if they did that and would have to contract with the Sheriff for police service. A scary thought in itself with today's SO management.

Fact is and think of this if you contract to the SO you'll still be paying for their retirement system since the cost of service by the county is all lumped into the same package. So insteak of getting Police officers to protect you you'll be getting Mitchell thugs. Bad trade Lakeport.
 

Well, I'm slow, who was it?
 

308 nothing but a dirt bag cronie sprewing lies. Is this your job security? 53 days and wait till you hear whats coming your way.

Phoney reports gone after Nov 2.
Phoney charges gone after Nov 2.
Free passes gone after Nov 2.
Law breaking Sheriffs will be terminated after Nov 2. Horay!


Nov 2 brings a whole new image forming..honest respect with Rivero and Baxter and all the other good officers working for change.
 

According to medical research marijuana is an excellent and legitimate treatment for MS as well as a number of other dibilitating conditions. Rodney Mitchell's wife suffers from MS which I'm sure is a traumatic event for any family. Is she able to use MJ to help her condition or is Rod keeping her from it so he won't get busted with his pants down again.

If it works Mrs. M I say use it and God bless you. Remember it has nothing to do your your husbands candadicy or winning or losing this election. He will lose and it will be all his own doing not yours. I hope you take care of yourself.
 

Good news, I'm hoping the jigg will soon be up for the Mitchell gang.
 

2:47 ok y'all know that once the deputies on scene heard Perdock's account, they took it as gospel that that is what happened. afterall he is a trained professional not just any civilian. So they were not interested in any witness statements that were not in line with the "professional" This is the first reason why the scene should have been turned over to the CHP to secure and gather evidence. No one needs to be an expert on maritime law to secure evidence and take witness statements.

This lead to a unbalanced or biased report to the DA.

Having the CHP do the investigation would have left Perdock with no access to reports in progress no key to evidence locker his blood was stored in over the weekend. In short even the appearance of improper handling of this case could have been eliminatated.

Then when DA Hopkins decide to prosacute Dinius it is just seemed very strange to see Hopkins start his presentation and the first three of HIS witnesses said they saw the sailboat leave the dock with its lights on.
 

Just like the military, people are hired with an arrest on their records. As a former Marine Corp recruiter, I can't tell you how many applicants had a criminal past. The point was to find if there were convictions. The law states a person is innocent until "proven guilty" (a thing the Mitchell GOB's had forgotten). I don't think I need to point to several high profile cases were someone was arrested and found not guilty or charges dropped. From the Duke LaCross players to others.

The point is to find people who either has a clean past "OR" has shown a trend not to be associated with the criminal element. If you find Rivero's past to be improper of a police officer, than maybe Obama should have never been President since he admitted to using drugs when he was young. Oh and how about Clinton's famous statement, "I smoked but didn't inhale." And the list goes on.

Now as a deputy, I know of several officers who were arrested but not convicted and still hired. In 1984 Sacramento Sheriff Robbie Waters was arrested and convicted for DUI in a traffic accident. He was not removed from office.

Rivero will clean up LCSO and bring back professionalism.
 

Someone up above says: What's it going to say about Mitchell if
he loses to a guy with three prior arrests, two of which were felonies?

Damn, it happened to Gore!!
 

3:43. Great point, and look how that turned out!
 

Rod Mitchell and gang will soon be singing the Folsom Prison Blues........
 

Why don't you dildos just stick to the facts and the issues in this sheriff's race and stop making up stories that hold no water. Just a quick look at Rod Mitchell's history in office should be enough for anyone to see his administration has major problems. Who do you blame? One one person the department head and in this case Rod Mitchell himself.

If your new shoes hurt your feet you take them off and get rid of them. You try a new pair and that's just what we need to do here in Lake County.
 

It's not enough for us to pontificate on this Blog or in the coffee shop. There are some voters who don't follow this or the Internet and others who don't read the local paper. Surprisingly we have people sitting home minding their own business who really don't know what's going on. We must reach out to everyone and let them know what's going on in our community. If necessary offer to drive these people to the poles to vote. We must not become complacent, that's what Mitchell has done. We must continue to work on informing our family, friends and neighbors and getting Frank Rivero elected.

It's not over till the fat woman sings and Rod Mitchell and his rein of oppression could very well continue if he manages to squeek through with his lies and mud slinging and trying to scare people. He must go and its up to us to see this happens.
 

It's time we started compiling a list of the corrupt deputies in the LCSO. I suspect it will be much shorted then we may think although these few thugs have managed to bring a good department down. Mitchell, Martin, Dutra, Frace, who else......
 

Letter to the Editor, LC Record-Bee

Appalled but not surprised
By Ed Brooks, Updated: 09/07/2010 10:53:20 PM PDT

I was appalled but not surprised to see Rod Mitchell's full-page smear ad published in your newspaper. It is reminiscent of the dirty tricks campaign he waged against Joe Totorico in 1994. It worked then but it will not work this time. Remember that our deputies are trained professional lawmen and the sheriff is a politician.

Ask yourself if you want to continue with a policy of justice based on who you know or do you prefer equal justice?

Ed Brooks
Lakeport
 

Ed Brooks is just one citizen who is sickened by Rod Mitchell and his corrupt politics and smear campaigns. Has Mitchell not gotten away with the smear on his 1994 oponent Joe Tortorico we would not be where we are today. Joe was and is head and shoulders above Rodney Mitchell and a proven professional police administrator.

You let Mitchell scare you once and look what we got for it. Don't let him do it again. Vote for Frank Rivero, please for our sake.
 

Can we stop this 'arrested for a felony' accusation? It's possible for anyone to be arrested for anything. But no conviction means the arrest is meaningless, and the person is not guilty. Being arrested and not convicted means it is over, and should not be brought up again. Stop this charade of trying to destroy a persons character by bringing up phony charges, racially motivated, that were erased way back when. Good citizens reading these blogs, please remember this. Rivero has a clean record. He has never been convicted of anything. Mitchell had a big war chest to back him. I'd like to know where it came from. Rivero has been using most of his own money. It is hard, and he needs help, and would welcome any honest money donated to his campaign. Vote for a change. Rivero for Sheriff.
 

Don't allow a small minority of Lake Co. Deputies who have been allowed to run amok with no supervision or accountability continue to intimidate this county. Cut the head off the snake and with headless Rod gone the department can be reorganized and returned to a respected organization. Rod Mitchell's brand of above the law policing must stop.
 

Everyone please show up to the Lower Lake debate with Frank Rivero and Mitchell, rumor has it that Mitchell is going to try and load the room with his cronies, do not let this happen anyway you can get to the debate do so, there will be questions asked and Frank is fully aware of the significant breaking news we have been just describing.
 

If you dopes would take the time to put on your specks and see clearly you would know there was never a felony involved. Rivero was never brought to court, no charges filed and no conviction. He paid a small fine for a loitering citation, an infraction rather then go to court. Just as you would with a traffic citation.

Hauling young people to the slam then citing or releasing them was SOP in Florida tourist communities who don't want anything interfering with their tourist dollars. Get real and stop with your fairy tails Rodney.
 

Now that Baxter has come out in support of Rivero how long will it take Mitchell to start spreading rumors about him? After the primary he praised Baxter for his honorable campaign and avoidance of all dirty politics. Beware of what you say and do Rod you may get your dick knocked in the dirt.
 

snitch. everyone knows you only find sniths in the arctic forests.
 

I find it absolutely incredible that anyone would suggest that the death of Lynn Thornton was a tragic accident! It was caused by reckless driving in the water in the dark, possibly after drinking... And as to how it would be better if Hopkins was still there....never forget that he told the jury that whether or not they liked it, there was no speed limit on Clear Lake, and that if Perdock hadn't been going so fast he would have probably hurt more people. Get real! He should have been driving wakeless because he was in the bay, with a teenager on board, in the dark....on the day of a Regata. Sailors and citizens all over are paying attention to us now. If we want tourism to return and people to trust their justice system, we need both Hopkins and Mitchell to be removed...it would have been good if Perdock were also made to pay, but seems he gets a free pass thanks to his buddy and boss. Lynn, you are not forgotten. We are so sorry we couldn't wake up and smell the roses before you suffered. Thank you Lovelace for all you do, and thank you Rivero for being willing to serve. We know you will give the LEO's a fresh start and adequate training and support.
 

The point being made in the tragic accident statement was that if Mitchell and Hopkins had not filed charges against either one this may have slipped by unnoticed. As it was the blatent cover up was all to obvious and they went after one party while ignoring the Sheriff's #1 man. The jury saw it for what it was and acquited the man and it took all this for us to wake up and see what was really going on in our Sheriff's Office. Shame on ius but now we see things clearly and we all must work together to give Mitchell the boot and to hold these people accountable for their actions.
 

I ask again, what happened to a person being innocent until proven guilty?
 

He was arrested for possession with intent to distribute or sell. Isn't it the teensiest bit strange to you that that was the end of it?
Not being prosecuted is different from being found not guilty dim wit .......

Those cases had to be disposed of somehow.
 

You are a dope. Make up another fantasy. I do hope you are not a Cop with an attitude like you have.
 

Don't waste time here because non of us will jump on the Mitchell gangs band wagon. Stick a fork in him, hge's done and it's time for you people to save your own skins. Corruption in the Mitchell office is coming to an end.
 

Were the charges against Tom Carter dismissed or will Rod's gang continue to try to humbug him little by little?
 

Remember Mitchell gang members. Tom Carter crossed Mitchell and he got you stooges to do his dirty work again. It's blown up in his face. Cross him and you could be next. You pal today may be the guy who Mitchell sends to plant dope in your car tomorrow. Rod's witch hunts have not gone away and they won't until he's stripped of his position and office by the voters.
 

What's up with Brian Martin being caught with kiddy porn on his computer? Can it be traced after he tries to delete it? Tell us he's just working a porn sting.
 

Post 505 No need to shut down the system, it is bullet proof, if you see the Editor or others logged in to the Manifest, for a long period of time it is not an issue, there is no way of gaining access to any aspect of our operating system, believe us they have tried and continue to try. It will be to no avail. Also remember all of our information on the corruption of Rod Mitchell and the Lake County Corruption Group is and will be filed on the secure Wikileakes web site.
 

Ok then we will copy and paste so it keeps getting put up.
 

By the way the radio show today by Rivero was stunning, when Kip Ringen called in and had to admit by cross examination of Rivero that he did hold a meeting with Joe Ford Brown and Mitchell, of course along with Brown in Brown's office, and admitted to wanting 3 more years of time in grade in exchange for supporting Mitchell and going after Rivero, it was amazing. Frank spanked Kip hard, he should have never called in what a bad move. So in a three strikes and your out day, the Baxter endorsement, the Carter release, the Kip Ringen spanking, Mitchell and his boys are hurting now, and I love it!!
 

Everyone who can please get to the debate tonight with Rivero and Mitchell, load that room and support Rivero,the Blog will be here when you return we have people manning the site and we will keep an eye on the Mitchell punks. Please return after the event and report. what you saw and heard, you still have to time to get there. With all of the news of the day now is the time to go and support Frank the corruption supporters should be there with there head held very very low!!!
 

News just in by phone. Rivero is knocking their socks off again. Mitchell has a melt down and is blubbering and read as a beat.
 

Kip just go away, enjoy your retirement. You know Mitchell is no leader, No manager, he doesn't have a clue. Mitchell is all mouth and no action. So please just go away and keep your good name, that something Mitchell doesn't have!!
 

Excellent post 625 keep us updated!!
 

Do you know if anyone taped the debate?
 

I just got a email from Mr Baxter with his endorsement of Frank Rivero. And the reasons why Mr Baxter is supporting Mr Rivero. Very Very Impressive. They would make a very good team.
 

In due time the DEA connections to Mitchell and many others in the GOB network of the county will be made known. Do not doubt us corruption boys, we keep telling you and it keeps happening, as in this week when we told you it was going to be a big week, of course it was. Now I know you hate to hear it, but more is on the wind, and it will come out prior to the end of this week. Oh but what do we know huh?
 

This message was just sent to LCN, we suggest all of you do the same. We sent them the Manifest breaking news story.


Surely you will post this breaking news with as much speed and fervor as you posted his arrest right? You know being unbiased journalist and having the necessary integrity to always tell the whole story? Oh by the way when will you be posting Baxters total endorsement of Rivero, you know they way the RB did in a half page article? Might have been to late today, suspect we will see it tomorrow?
 

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813 What are you 9 years old?
 

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Oh we took care of 813 it took us oh, about 2 seconds. Another frustrated Mitchell supporter.
 

We care because while they are in business they need to be journalist, true to the definition, just look at it as us trying to help them out and teach them some of the various aspects of proper journalism. By the way we are not working at marginalizing them nor to, as you term it wipe them out. This it appears they are doing to themselves, does not appear like they need our help. So in fact we are quite consistent, we just don't think you like the consistency.
 

8:28 PM Then how do you explain this?

"Now by the way RB we are real close to having done huge damage to the LCN, stand by when it is all said and done we are coming after you. and if you want to underestimate us we invite you to do so, we enjoy it...LOL"

# posted by Blogger Oliver Wendell Douglas

and...

"We have been a great assistance to you in marginalizing LCN, we believe you can have a role to play in these elections, but this is not the way to do it, Please include an answer to this question when you respond to the public as to your actions."
# posted by Blogger Oliver Wendell Douglas
 

Har, somebody is keeping records... I guess someone knows how serious the law takes attempts to silence the media.
 

I was just thinking I remember when Lovelace posted the information that Rob Brown, Mitchell, Joe Ford, and Ringen held a meeting requested by Ringen, behind closed doors of Rob Brown's office. discussing Ringen attacking Rivero to get his extra 3 years in. This has now been confirmed by Kip Ringen, on the radio today, although he tried to say he was just checking on job availability, With Joe Ford there!!!!!!!! Behind closed doors those 4 people, and Lovelace has it nailed the next day? Kinda makes ya wonder don't it?
 

Ok 850 spit it out what are we suppose to be wondering
 

Well that is easy dipstick post 837, we have been of great assistance, as to the fact that by the very nature of now being a paper, and the blog, we have by natural course taken readers and subscriptions from not only LCN but as well the Record Bee by a smaller percentage due to their demographic make-up. None the less that in fact is quite clear, you and the Bee as well have been marginalized to a far greater degree then let's 7months or so ago. Now that you have that figured out and we can calm your paranoia just a little let's cover another query on your part. And that is the same for the first paragraph you posted, which is a duplicate concept of the second. Now that we have that covered to you realize the history of Lovelace and LCN. You know the many many months we shared information?

The communications, phone calls e-mails, the sharing of information for months and months? Do you choose to just forget that? Remember the phone call to ask us to get the SW numbers on a case, because you could not? Let's not beat around the bush here, we just happened come upon the understanding that government and media were to close, that relationships were built upon mutually agreed to approaches and protection and well you get the idea we are sure. So don't bother playing words games been there done that. Oh and the fact of the matter there is much more in the way of details. Now don't even get us talking about the Libel article, when campaigns attack, when LCN hit the bottom of the pit in journalism, and we have documented several lies that were in the article and strangely disappeared when it was brought up they were lies. Of course we have both versions. So this can go on and on. It is really not worth much discussion.
 

Ahhh, yes, they're good until they don't heel like you or Francisco want.
 

In the end 909 it will be that way the citizens will carry the day, not the politicians not the corruption, not the collusion, the hidden agenda's the lack of transparency. Again there is no connection to this site or Rivero, period. As usual a quick history lesson is in order. We started this site a year ago, as of yes 9-11 of 09. Now as are header indicates, we have pasted it below.

This is a forum for detailing the corruption in Rodney Mitchell's Lake County Sheriff's Department and other local offices.

Of course it used to say Mitchel and Hopkins. We started this site before there was an election before we knew Frank Rivero, or for that matter any other local candidate. So you see you are misguided just a little in your understanding.

The reality is Rivero or Baxter, or Anderson, are the ,individuals we have ended up supporting. That is not breaking news that a citizens group wants certain people to win the elections. So hope you are clear now.
 

Sorry guys got to get back on topic and need updates from tonights event....
 

920 right that is who your stuck with, it appears they are not your perfect choice just what you are willing to settle for, shame on the mess
 

930 What do you mean? And what might your choice be?
 

The image of corruption: 5,000 pot plants are found on Rob Brown's (a Mitchell supporter) property and he is given a complete pass. 29 and 79 pot plants are found on 2 lots in Tom Carter's (a Rivero supporter) neighborhood and he spends a week in federal custody.
 

Mitchell sided up with KKKlint and KKKlint is a white supremest.
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just got a email from Mr Baxter with his endorsement of Frank Rivero. And the reasons why Mr Baxter is supporting Mr Rivero. Very Very Impressive. They would make a very good team.
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means now he joins Rivero in this Blog as a co signer what's new about that
 

945 Careful, You don't want to lump Baxter's 4,024 supporters with druggies dealers and criminals. Pretty big numbers to over come don't cha think?
 

Nope, but then again, many of his 4,024 supporters won't be following.
 

Hey butt-head 10:01 Don Anderson has more class than you could ever hope to gain in your lifetime. Tom Carter is a good person and I hope anyone who is involved in trying to bring him down pays a hefty price.
 

1008 If you had to make a guess How many do you think would make a complete 180 degree change from Mr.Baxter's plan and ideas for Lake County and vote for the person they voted to unseat?
 

Did anyone happen to tape the debate tonight?
 

The Lower Lake "non-debate" was a packed house. Good questions, including one woman who was like a pit bull about trying to find out who wrote and financed the Sept. 4 "Friends and Families" ad for Mitchell that didn't require FPPC rules to be followed or a number displayed... Mitchell stepped on his tongue and refused to name them, but did finally admit he knew some of them, and then had the nerve to say he wasn't going to say he disagreed with the charges in the ad that Rivero had a criminal history and that he had criminals involved with his campaign. To show an example of his election committee, Frank introduced Babe Vecellio (age above 80 and she proudly admits it) and Sandy Bayles, a Dinius trial juror (also known on the Blog as Paranoid Drama Queen...) It was great! Frank kept him composure, but it was harder on the little old ladies, who chastised Joe Ford for leaving them out in the hot sun at the parade in Clear Lake when he went to the dark side and didn't show up as promised with an umbrella to work at the Rivero Booth. Can you say Traitor? ha ha He must be one of the ad writers for Mitchell, because he was removed from Frank's team largely for wanting to run such a negative campaign.... Anyway, back to the debate. Lots of good questions about resources, cutbacks, substations, and more. Frank was calmly passionate and sincere in his answers. Mitchell looked like Beet Reb Bob. And a good time was had by all..... except Dutra, who needs a chill pill.
 

Wow I was reading topix, kinda catching up with it for the evening. I was reading that letter to the editor from Mr. Brooks and I went to turn the page and all of a sudden it was just gone....the whole thread! WTF?
 

What did Mitchell have to say about perdick boozing at Konocti before he murdered Lynn Thorton? Was Mitchell waving his DOJ report?
 

You've just been sitting there waiting for this haven't you Mary Grace?
This wasn't Rivero. Guess again.... and it was recorded. Give it a few days, then check out www.sheriffrivero.com and see if it's there. Nighty nite now.
No more fightin', kay??????
 

I bet hoppy has some questions for Mitchell.
 

10:32, you've obviously mistaken me for a woman, which I can assure you isn't the case. Believe me or don't, the BS is so deep here you need waders.
 

10:16...All we need is 2,330....
 

Instead of making a claim about the vehicle, tell us the make and model and we'll figure out what it's worth. Then maybe you'll have some credibility.
 

Why is it every one describes Mitchell's investigations as fishy. First testified to in Dinius trial and now judge in Tom Carters case. Rodney "The Fish" Mitchell.
 

Joe Dutra never spoke at the debate, he patiently waited with his hand up. The recording will show it was another deputy who asked the questions.
 

I thought it was Rodney "Speed Bump" Mitchell!
 

10:48 2,330 Now Say It Real Slooooooow. Two "Thousand!" Three Hundred and Thirty. Big Numbers no matter how you count them.
 

Don't they call hemoroids speedbumps in prison?
 

That's funny right there! I don't care who you are.
 

11:10 The clock is ticking and Mitchell is running out of time.
 

lol no not the speed bump, Lovelace will allow it. Just got a significant report from the event tonight looks like Mitchell really tripped himself up tonight getting grilled on who posted the hate ad, also big news is a couple of deputies were observed talking with Rivero, this is a good sign and one that many would assume will continue as the reality of the upcoming change begins to take hold. Some will be more stiff and resistant others will be less so. This change over will not be near the drama when Frank takes the position then people think.

Mitchell finally admitted he knows some of the individuals who posted the ad, wonder if his list matches ours. Well that is not important now. Frank was reported to be cool and calm, he took the night, spoke well, and won the day with ease.
 

Breaking news: Tom Carter walked away from the facility in Oakland a short time ago, he is inbound to his house.
 

Good for you Tom, so happy you are out and ok, many of us are watching.
 

Welcome home Tom, you have been missed, we are so happy you are coming back.
 

11:08, not really when you consider that many of Baxter's biggest supporters, including Jeff Markham and Carl Webb, are now supporting Sheriff Mitchell. Think of how many votes these people carry.
 

They might want change, but not in the form of Rivero. And again, the people who know him the best, both personally and professionally voted to endorse Sheriff Mitchell 44-0
 

Oh my, this sounds like something big is coming down, this activity by the DEA this whole thing is looking real edgy, It is starting to feel like this is going to expose some very big and very bad connections. This has the potential of a full scale AG or higher investigation might eventually be called into this mess.

Tom good to hear the news!!
 

11:30 12?
 

Mitchell needs to start worrying about his defense in the Dinius Lawsuit. 11,000 pages of evidence was turned over to Mansson do you know how long it takes to learn what 11,000 pages contain?
 

Uh post 1132 and as well 1130, you are not posting serious right. We just got the support of Jack Baxter, hello, hello, the DSA has turned out to be a negative for Mitchell for the first time since he has been using that old campaign line. The officers who went and talked to Rivero, are showing you the signs of what is to come. Baxter will generate 100 times the votes of anyone else in the county as an endorsement. The reality is appearing to be that you cannot hope to overcome this deficit. Just cannot happen, with as much hard work as the Rivero/Baxter team are going to put into this, and the hands they are going to shake and the people they are going to talk to, you are in deep deep trouble.
 

Sure Baxter will work like mad man, he's got that promise to be undersheriff and get a second retirement out of it. The Lake County one will be tax free if he's smart.
 

Was Rodney waving his DOJ report tonight?
 

Why don't you identify the officers who went and talked to Rivero...Or did he go talk to them?
 

11:39 What did the Dsa do for Bryan Smith? Beland? Morshed? Garzoli? Nothing Nada. Way to busy sucking Mitchell's p** p**
 

Great news Tom!! Everyone was with you and thinking about you. Good to have you home.
 

11:45 so you can fire them?
 

Those officers do not need to be identified, if they want that known they will say it themselves. We honor their steps in the right direction. Post 1146 is right, and we all know the DSA only took care of their elitist group of GOB's.
 

How about this DEA, get out in the goddamn forest, get out and spend our money on the big boys, you dirty rotten sob's, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on this??? If I hear of another BOS member voting for helo grants I will come uncorked!! Enough!!! Stop the carnage, get the cartels, get meth, get the horse, the coke, the crank!!! How dare you attack a citizen of this country in this manner. Thank God for the right thinking judge in this matter. You people are out to ruin good peoples lives, your big ego's get in the way. It is a disgusting display of strong arm government tactics! Pitiful!!

Welcome home Tom and God bless you, we are glad you are safe!
 

Welcome Home Tom! You know I love you boys! HSF
 

The DEA don't get involve in grows unless those grows exceed 1000 plants. So someone got DEA Burkhart to do this and it had to be Rod Mitchell's backing.
I think he's a crook that wears a sheriff's badge.
 

Rob Brown can smell pot grows from around the high school. Rob Brown couldn't smell the pot grow on his own land. Didn't notice all the water being deverted to all 5000 plants. 5000 plants didn't grow overnight. 5000 plants. What did Burkhart do at Browns? What did the DEA do? Nothing at all. Smells bad.
 

Martin caught with kiddy porn on his computer. Wow! I hope they toss him out with Mitchell.
 

Did Mitchell make any comments at the debate why Sacramento Co. Sheriff Department refused to hire him? or about the District 4 incident in Sacramento?
 

Civil Rights Lawsuits

cv03953 Fidge vs. Lake County BOS, Lake County Sheriff
cv03498 Dinius vs. Lake County, Lake County Sheriffs, Rod Mitchell, (does 1-25 the biggest suit)
cv01214 Howard vs. Lake County,Walters, Rod Mitchell
cv01071 Alvarez vs Lake County BOS
cv05072 Beckway vs. Lake County, Lake County Sheriff, DeShong

Possible lawsuits coming in the near future.

Morshed vs. Lake County
Beland vs. Lake County
Garzoli vs. Lake County
Carter vs. Lake County
the suicide/jail vs. Lake County
Thomas vs. Lake County
EEOC complaint vs. Lake County
Writ of Habes Corps lawsuit vs. Lake County

all under sheriff mitchell's watch and still 52 days to go.
 

The debate was fairly good. Mitchell admitted to knowing who wrote the smear article on Rivero and agreed with the writing. The only deputies there were Curran, Ski and Dutra. Only Curran asked questions. Beland was also there but didn't asked any questions, just listened. Beland did have a little confrontation with Mitchell outside that was interesting.

The main thing I walked away with was Rivero talking to Ski and Dutra. They talked until everyone was gone. They shook hands and left. The two deputies were upset about Rivero's acusations of racism but both finally admitted to making racial slurs to Rivero. As I left, only Beland and Dutra were the last people present.
 

I see the Mitchell supporters are up early and up to their old tricks. They waste their time spamming the blog with the same old garbage. Well have fun guys cause November will bring the end of the world as you know it. Have a great day guys I know I will.
 

I was there last night too. McMahon's wife was the only person who got out of hand. Rivero answered her questions but she insisted they were not answered. The entire crowd told her to she was wrong. Mitchell took off right afte the election but Rivero talked to not only his friend by some cops outside.
 

Good morning Lake County, yesterday was the turning point day for the Elections and the past couple of days have been nothing less then amazing. We had nearly 400 comments in a single day, and nearly 2000 comments in a single week. Those are amazing numbers and it continues to expand we believe that by the time we are near elections day we will hit the 500 to 600 mark daily, with the potential on election day to hit 1000 comments in a single day. Thanks to all the supporters and for all the participation.
 

KKKKlint, Kip Ringin, Joe Ford and the Kat women were all together wearing I support Sheriff Mitchell stickers last night at the debate. Klint gave Joe Ford his phone number after hang around with Mitchell outside the event like they were best buds. Is Mitchell stupid?
 

Mitchell is beyond stupid. What he really is is desperate.
 

7:38 why did Kip make a big deal yesterday about how he thought he could come back as a sargent but then realized that after a year he could not? Rivero promised Kip the under sheriff position. That has since been promised to Baxter now and the one year limitation apparently doesnt apply. Is that because it is an appointed position?
 

Yes, Mitchell is stupid. Why else would he align himself with Clint an avid racist and local AH?
 

Yep, Kip & Kat made a Guest Appearance last night. Francisco did a double take when he saw them walking up together, since earlier in the day Kip had confronted Rivero about his lies on the Radio Program. And Hell must have Frozen over, I saw Mitchell give Kat a hug when she and Kip were leaving. With Kip & Kat switching Horses midstream, it does make one question what they discovered about Rivero. I talked to Kat, and she told me Kip has no desire to play Politics and they plan on enjoying life, dedicating themselves to Patriot Guard Motorcycle things and such. Joe Ford was a riot last night, playing stand up comedian and pizzing off old ladies. Warped, but Funny. Ski and Dutra did seem to be a little uptight. This Non Debate was about "even". But it was sure fun "people watching". Mitchell isn't always stupid, and I don't know why Rivero would even worry about Kip & Kat, after all, he told someome they are "Insignificant", and that they deserved each other. Looks to me he was right about ONE of the comments. All I can say is, under that smile of Kat's, and the new found glow of being in love, I sure wouldn't want to be the one who put the Knife in Ol Kips back. I have a feeling if you hurt someone close to her, there will be justice. Oh, but KKKKlint was there, he is a character now. Someone needs to do a reality show on Politics in Lake County!
 

I called Baxter and asked him about the retirement question. He told me that if he were appointed to the position of Undersheriff in an agency that has a Pers retirement plan that he would stop collecting his retirement during the time he was employed. He does collect his retirement from San Jose PD who has their own retirement system which is not connected with Pers and costs Lake County nothing.

Hardly double dipping but if a person works for a public agency they deserve to collect the retirement that is offered with the position like anyone else. We would be getting a quality product at a very minimal price when you consider what he made there compared to what he would make here. I think the main issue is competant and experioenced management combined with quality leadership in reorganizing that department. I thinmk our deputies would find they would be very happy to have someone like this working with them and you would no longer see the yes men and micro managing attitudes. This place needs an experienced and respected Cop to help make things better in the department.
 

Mitchell started of with a lie from his officers, carried it to the AGs office. Then tells us that he tried to inform Hopkins when he became aware . He is not at fault its Hopkins that is what he is telling people. I also understand Mitchell has a bridge he would like to sale the citizens of Lake County.
 

I knew it, that's Rod's way. Blame everyone first, lie and pass the buck but never, never take responsibility for your own actions or those of your office.
 

You Deputies who are so worried about Rivero coming in and canning the lot of you should be happy to see him asking Baxter to work with him. Here you would have a strong leader who is willing to be a buffer and stand up for what right. He would stand up for you and you would no longer have to worry about speaking your mind or getting thrown under the bus every time the Sheriff comes under heat. He would not be the yes man that has been seen in that office for the last 16 years.
 

9:00 I wonder what Kip and Kat were promised from Mitchel more than what they "discovered" about Rivero.

Kip's knowledge of Rivero's attorneys he knew when he was promoting Rivero. What changed about the time he jumped ship?
 

Rivero never promised Ringen or Baxter the position of Undersheriff and for several reasons. The position does not currently exist so at this time he has no authority to do so. He has said a number of times that if elected he would go before the BOS to ask for such a position since he sees it as a necessary management position wich they currently lack. Looking ahead as he should he is getting his ducks in order so asking people to consider accepting such an offer is not unreasonable or illegal, it's just good management.

If Ringen says he was promised the job then so be it. Baxter has said many times he was never promised anything but he was asked by Rivero to consider the position which he has. Rivero has said he has made no promises but would appoint someone to that job if elected. There you have it. Perhaps its putting the cart before the horse but I think its thinking outside the box and good management which we lack today.

Ringen approached Mitchell asking to come back as a Sergeant and was aparently told this would not be possible since he had been gone from that department for over a year. He would have to reapply and go through the normal testing and hiring process then come back as a Deputy. He has since learned that is the case and publicly admitted it. You can not blame him for trying to improve his retirement after dedicating the major part of his life to the LCSO.

See things for what they really are not for what the spinners want you to think they are. I see no collusion or dark conspiracy here with anyone.
 

Mitch starts wid a lie, he caint hep hisseff, da mans a layr tru and tru and we all knows it.....
 

We all know Mitchell's endorsement by the DSA and CO's is a scam. The groups are labor organizations so going against their current boss in an election would be foolish. These people were under pressure and under the close eye of the Mitchell gang themselves who organized the entire thing. Their secret vote was a sham and everyone knows it and they did not receive votes from the entire membership.

The DSA invited all candidates to address them but the CO's only talked to Rod and didn't bother calling anyone else. I'm not so sure the CO's even took a vote of the membership. These two groups do not represent Lake Co. law enforcement and I see them as nothing to pat yourself on the back for,

When Rod Mitchell says he is supported by all Lake Co. LE he is outright lying again. He is supported by those who are beholding to him and who live in fear of his wrath. When he expresses pride in the men and women of LCSO he does so because he's running for office and needs them. If he were not he could care less and they know it. When was the last time Rod went to the BOS to demand or ever just to ask for a better wage and benefits for his employees? It never happens, he says its not his job to do so. Well I disagree it is his job.

Rod Mitchell cares nothing for these people which he shows in the way he treats them when he doesn't need them. Their endorsement means nothing more then a frightened group rubber stamping what Rod tells them to do.
 

I'm so happy to hear the little fat boy boiled over once again. If God struck liars down the lightning would be constantly flashing in LC. People are seeing Rodney Mitchell for exactly what he is, a corrupt politician who can not lead or manage people and who has tarnished his badge and his office.
 

As you may have noticed the Lake County Manifest website is down right now. There are some technical changes being done, will be back up in a few hours. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Lovelace Group
 

What about Garzoli's partner who was injured way back when Garzoli crashed his patrol car. Now all Garzoli did was pay for part of the vehicle. Who was it that paid the officer's medical bills, who was it who had the back injury-and again who was the cause of that accident? Taxpayers got screwed with Mitchell keeping Garzoli on the payroll.
 

Lake County Manifest back up now!
www.lakecountymanifest.com
Thank you