Lake County Government Watch

If you didn't read today's Record-Bee and I couldn't blame you if you didn't bother. The paper that boasts a policy of not endorsing candidates has posted two pages of letters to the Editor favoring Mitchell. They printed one from Mitchell himself as well as one from his campaign advisor Pat McMahon. This following a letter from Pat's wife Mary-Grace also a campaign advisor taking up half a page repeating the so called accomplishments of Rod Mitchell from his web site. One does not need to be to bright to see the Record-Bee is giving Mitchell free campaign advertising under the name of Letters to the Editor.

To give equal time to pro-Rivero opinions they listed two very short and generic letters. In an election that has inspired spo much public interest you just can't tell me that's all the letters they have received.

Sadly our Record-Bee has chosen to get in bed with Rod Mitchell and push his candidacy while trying to act like they are impartial. Hogwash.

Be fail Mr. Dickson, be impartial and lets let the voters make their decision then let the chips fall where they may.
 

Wow!!! 416 we are on the same wave length!!!!! Great stuff!!!!
 

Mitchell has been bullying the people of Lake County for 16 years and it's time to put an end to it. He's personally tried to intimidate people during this race and had his gang do the same. We've seen so many good people get scared off by Mitchell's threats of exposing the dirt he has on others. Just look at former #2 man Jeffrey Markham who had nothing good to say about Mitchell until suddenly he's seen the light and now thinks Mitchell is the new Massiah.

Markham is just one of many and only he knows what Mitchell may have on him. This strong arm tactic has been Mitchell's way sionce day one and he's gotten away with it. Now is the tiome to tell him what you think of his actions. Now's our change to fire an employee who has failed in his duties and disgraced his office.

Vote for rivero and take a change on change and the return of trust and confidence in the SO. Vote for Mitchell and hje'll see it as a mandate from God to continue his dirty deeds and his lies to the com,munity.
 

Ya 423 we had to laugh at Mitchell himself sending in a letter to the paper written himself and they publish it, oh my God we were on the floor, this guy is so desperate he is killing himself, funny stuff at this point. Well then that goes straight to the post of 416 and the post put up at almost the same time that just went up, hey everyone can see this why can't Rodney Boy??? LOL
 

Just sit down and watch the news or read the papers during election time and you'll see nothing but personal attacks and lies. Everyone is trying to tell us they are the only one who can come in and clean things up that their predeccessor has mismanaged.

In Lake County Rod Mitchell is spinning his wheels trying to convince everyone what a great sheriff he has boon. He wants us to ignore his record of incompetance and mismanagement spanning 16 years. He wants us to forget the repeated lies and cover ups he has done. He would rahter blow smoke and accuse his opponent of everything under the sun.

He calls his opponent a criminal yet he was the one who hired him. So, are we to believe Mitchell hires criminals? What does this say about all the other deputies?

In his own SO memorandums he praises Rivero for his good work then turns around and attacks him when Rivero runs against him. Can we believe anything Mitchell tells us? I say no, he has shown himself to be a vindictive little tyrant who considers the people to be stupid. Tick tock Rodney.
 

The latest is that the LCSO DSA (Martin & Dutra) who say they represent the deputies are now admitting that Rivero just may win this election. After shooting off their mouth about quiting if he's elected they move to step two in their campaign to destroy their own credibility and make their organization look foolish. Now they are threatening to ram rod a vote of no confidence in Rivero if he is elected. There is no thought of waiting to see what he does or to give the man an opportunity to do what he's promised.

If Rivero is elected we will have him for the next four years as our sheriff. What you may say or think doesn't mean a thing and if you fail to give the man a chance you are just hurting yourself. It's time the DSA members give these fools the boot and get someone in who will look out ffor their interests and work with the administration not against them. This type of thinking does you no good and in the end will neuter your group even more.
 

I'm going to laugh my ass off when Rivero is elected and seeing all Mitchell's little brown nosers come slithering up to suck up with Rivero. These people see themselves as being really something special while most others see them as punks and bullies. What goes around comes around gang. Rodney will soon find this out and so will you.
 

I am going to be curious to see how long it takes before Elizabeth Larson apologizes to Frank for the ridiculous Editorial Review Board trash writeup during the primary. She knows now, if she didn't to begin with (but I suspect she did!) that Frank Rivero wasn't behind it the threats she maintains she experienced, and in fact was facing the same threats, but I never saw or heard of anything close to an apology....shame on you, Elizabeth. I have to say, though, Mitchell is even worse. I don't buy the Record Bee any more because I'm anger at their obvious slant, but I did hear from a friend that Mitchell is now saying in writing that Rivero only has 1 and 1/2 years experience....what happened to San Francisco undercover work Rivero did, Rod???? An Rod has the audacity to accuse Bruce of "blatant lies". What was that Rod?
 

Right on 443 perfectly said!!!
 

Yes, According to Miutchell Rivero's time in law enforcement shrinks every time he talks about it. At the same time rod's nose gets longer.

Mitchell has no problem claiming law enforcement time and experience he never has claiming his part time volunteer reserve work with Sac Co. is actual LE experience.

Elizabeth will never apologize and she knows there were no threats made and that Rivero did nothing. This is something she and jj made up to make a big deal and we all bought into it. Shame on us but now we know the truth. Her claim to be a journalist is a fraud and the LCN is nothing more then a copy of what the Record-Bee prints. I do not even look at the LCN since I don't want them to get a hit on their web site. As for the Rerord-Bee I plan on not renewing myown subscrip[tion once this election is over. I hope a lot of people do the same and send these people a message.

Rivero still has more time on the street working in a real police department then Mitchell ever had hiding out here in lake County. SFPD like most large agencies has more calls in a day then the LCSO has in a year and these clowns think they are overworked Cops. They are a joke.
 

Post 508 thanks so much for that post you really hit the nail on the head, and all of us appreciate your support and your comment! Many ramifications are going to come by the Lovelace group after the elections in regards to the actions of Mitchell, LCN and others we will not elaborate on the details of those actions, but you can read between the lines we are sure. Many very serious mistakes have been made by not only LCN but Mitchell and a few others but execution of those actions are better served after the election. Again all of us thank you for your support and comment.
 

You just delete comments you don't agree with but then claim to be for transparency. If Rivero is elected and we lose a lot of good deputies that will be the real shame. Lake County will be in for a big shock when the crime rate increases under Rivero.
 

607 another great post well said!
 

What do you know, Lizzy is up on Facebook right now looking for news. She wopuld get mopre from copyoing frank Taylor's "Outlook".
 

We know Elizabeth larson and her wimpy husband jj watch this Blog all the time. I do hope they are learning someting about journalism or in their case lack of plus what people think of them and the way they conduct their business. Shame on both of you and you do your community a grave diservice.
 

608 with the attitude of the so called deputies posting here i hope we do lose them. They are an embarassment and we don't need people like this. Just getting rid of Mitchell and his thugs will automatically make crime go down.
 

608 if you are a deputy I hope you will be the first to stand up to Rivero and resign your position. You talk a lot but lets see what you do when it's time to back up your mouth.
 

At this point in this very contraversial sheriff's race the community is lined up on opposite sides of the fence thumbing their noses at one another. Threats, lies, and charges hurled back and forth by supporters. In the end we'll have only one winner and I think it's going to be Rivero. Mitchell has shot his wad and its time to go.
 

Oh my you have it so wrong 608, here let's educate you, first of all the "good" deputies are bidding their time and they can't wait for Mitchell to be gone. They are laying low and we are hearing from them. For many months they are telling us they are voting for Rivero but of course cannot say so. They cannot wait for this election to be over and know that Mitchell is done. The tone now as in your post is one of understanding the end is near for Mitchell. The GOB deputies will have a choice to make, and 99% of them will shake Frank's hand have a sit down meeting and understand that a different world and department operation is upon them. For the few that would leave if there is any, they have not planned to leave and they cannot sell their houses and will not want to leave Lake County, they will come around as is always the case in an organizational upper management take over. No one buys the mass exodus theory you dipsticks try to espouse, intelligent people understand these concepts and those of us who have run or managed business's hope that helps you with a better understanding of reality.
 

608 I'll bet mitchell has made plans for when he looses his job. Has he shared them with you? Or is it every man for themselves?
 

October 27, 2010 6:35 PM

Prop 19 is going to pass. I disagree with some of that bill, but it will be great for the state budget and the existing laws are pretty lame. Boarder violence is out of control. Our drug laws are failing/failed.

I disagree with your post. It does not seem to me that there will be less arrests. There may be a slight re direction of assets. For example allot of the unregistered pedophiles will be arrested and need to register. Domestic violence 13710 will be enforced in full. Methamphetamine labs will be taken down. Illegal grows on public lands will still be enforced, or they should be. If a citizen reports a crime, like loud noise, threats or any other situation their complaint will be taken seriously even if the suspect(s) are someones good buddy. The victim(s)/RP will be treated with respect and not belittled.

This is what I expect. Hypothetically even is Mitchell is elected, prop 19 will have a huge impact and allot of resources will need to be re assigned.

I am not a criminal. I have no pending charges(I think that's what you were trying to say..)

Go Rivero!

RedCell
 

I just checked my mail, and got a political ad from Mitchell. He jumped on the old three arrests, calling two of them felonies. He also said Rivero avoided a drug conviction, is in partnership with an individual under indictment for drugs and tax evasion , also said that Rivero sued over losing a contract with the SF Coroner's office, and, get this... preparing to sue Lake County for discrimination. How can he get away with all this bs, sending it all over the County? Can Rivero's handlers get something in the mail right away to counter this garbage? Time is of the essence. Rivero for Sheriff!
 

7:25 They say the truth will set you free in Riveros case the truth will just send you home.
 

October 27, 2010 7:25 PM

Sounds libel. Libel(written, broadcast or published words) and defamation(rumors, statements etc against another) run rampant in Lake County.

Almost as bad as the poor driving conditions of the roadways up here. Lawsuits just waiting. No ones called them on it..yet.

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Hey Clark there will be counter ads coming out of the Rivero camp. However the wiser of the citizens recognize that this is Mitchell shooting himself in the foot now, desperation is easily recognized by the voters and they see these last desperate attmepts as exactly what they are, it is fair to say that the more Mitchell throws mud the more votes he is now losing. You have to give the majority of the public more credit for seeing the desperation. The die is cast, only a couple votes here and there will change, most of the changes will be for those supporting Mitchell currently switching to Rivero, some will do it right in the voting booth. The more Mitchell does this now the worse it gets for him.The Rivero campaign team is very wise in this area, this is why you have seen them not try to counter the constant attacks by Mitchell, they will with due diligence have some last days ads and mailings, but it is only to keep the record straight, as long as all who are going to vote for Rivero get out and do vote, which they will the die is cast, Mitchell is done.

As far as Mitchell's attacks on the citizens what he does not realize is that all he has said against people and all his attacks will have huge consequences after the election, Mitchell's life will be a living hell of litigation and constant court dates much documentation by many citizens has been gathered, and for Mitchell it is not a pretty picture, but he in his desperation has decided he will destroy himself and his life to try and stay in power. In the long run Mitchell it appears will end up a poor and sad man, Karma will come to great him in the end. it appears that LCN has gotten themselves in pretty hot water, not to go into details, but they do not even realize what may be in store for them. However the important thing now is the election and getting out the vote, making phone calls car pooling, talking to people and pushing hard in this last few days.
 

With all the layed off LE throughout Califorina if the LCSO DSA bunch did quit we would have our choice of educated, military back ground (which I feel is a must) qualified LE that would LOVE to come here and work in Lake County. They could buy affordable housing and raise their kids in our fresh air and be part of a better future.

To hell with the DSA dumbies! We want some real deputies, not these GOB corn fed goobers who were losers in high school and now because they wear a badge want to push people around.
 

757 Don't you mean when Rivero wins?
 

Yes I do
 

748 you are delusional. We have many great deputies, many with a military back ground. Are you saying you want the likes of Beland and Morshed back??
 

9:02 Yes
 

9:02 Pat, I would take Beland and Morshed over you any day of the week. They have integrity something you know nothing about.
 

The Rivero get out the vote campaign is doing a great job. I have been contacted twice in the past twenty-four hours. I have to agree that if the deputies want to throw a tantrum and quit when the election is over, so be it. There seems to be no shortage of out of work LEO's in the state and it doesn't look to me like the current guys are doing very well at investigating violent crimes (current murder case on trial comes to mind) and certainly there seems to be no meth shortage in the area.
 

Rod has issued stacks of new forms to all the deputies. They will ask you if you have a recommendation for medical marijuana. If your Doctor's recommendation says you can have more than 24 plants, they will write you a ticket that requires you to go to the DMV. The DMV will re-examine you and take away your drivers license because the sheriff is accusing you of smoking to much marijuana.
Mitchell is trying to keep this a secret, but it was revealed today by one of the insiders. Mitchell knows this is illegal and that is why he is trying to keep it a secret. He is ignoring the new studies that show there is no risk associated with driving after smoking marijuana. It's not a question of whether you agree with the marijuana laws or not, it is the law.
Why is Sheriff Mitchell asking his deputies to break the law? Deputies, you don't have to obey his orders when he tells you to break the law. The California Supreme Court has ruled there is no legal limitations on prop 215. Read the law fellas.
He is setting this county up for more lawsuits. Time for a change.
 

Now I know what jj's opinion is worth.LOL

Herb
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You are quite correct, there are exceptions to the absolute immunity enjoyed by prosecutors. I was just sharing my opinion (or shooting off my big fat mouth, to put it another way) that the libel claim is pretty weak. Anyone can file a lawsuit, winning it is another thing.
 

Mitchell said in the paper today that he reduced the violent crimes associated with Meth. He goes on to say that violent crime because of marijuana is on the rise. This from a man who threw his own son out of the his house for smoking pot. Rod, to many people have smoked pot to believe your bulls**t anymore. If you can't control all crime, including your own, it's time for you to go.
 

Wasn't the last pot bust due to a traffic stop? Maybe rod was talking about his luck related busts.
 

1004 There are no risks associated with driving under the influence of marijuana? Are you high? There can be risks associated with anything that effects your reflexes. I for one don't want a bunch of stoned people on the roads I am driving.
 

Too late, there are a bunch of stoned people on the roads you are driving. However they are not the problem, it's the drunks who are the problem. Are you drunk?
 

Heyyyyy GIRL??? How does it feel to have it "right up your butt" like you like to do to others??? S**T talkin dumb s**t! Hey didn't cuz kristen juget, now with CHP dispatch and with a CHP patrol officer steal from her own folks @ LC travel??? Loser bit*hes like you are a dime a dozen! Who steals from their own MOTHER?????
 

Wow, from 400 something friends on FB to 258? Wow, Ms Breezy daycare, are U running scared? I still made the cut! U lying sack of suds! Hey girlfriend, how does the payback sh*t taste? Pretty damm bitter huh?? Maybe you'll learn to STFU :)!!!!! Shall we start talkin about your husband's side of the fam-dam-lee?? You have some real winners there!!
 

My words are for the Mitchell gobs. You have taken it so long you need me to help with your bowels. There is mush softer material than your computer paper. As I do like to get along,hear are thoughts for you. Do I really think you will leave if officer Rivero is elected? If you have not had the intestinal fortitude to follow your oath and keep those around you that would lie, cover the lies up no less try to hang another for one of your own.No, no you are cowards and not to be trusted along with your hero Mitchell. Good day to all the good citizens of Lake county.
 

Good morning Lake county, quite the day of posting yesterday and last night a real beating on the Mitchell gang, even Rachael keeps getting nailed, by the way Rach your facebook account looks totally different now, that's funny the Mitchell stuff is down and man what a friend purging that was, guess maybe some of those friends were not really friends huh. Well lessons are learned through experiences and for you this is going to be a hard lesson. Your direct connection to Mitchell and his knowledge of your sign activites is being documented, now of course we are not ready to lay out the details till we know neither you or Mitchell can change any of the facts, ain't this fun Rach, see what happens when you get in over your head, your mouth and friends tend to get you in trouble. Hey has Rod come to your rescue or is he just totally blowing you off now, you know the way he does anyone he uses and then decides he does not want to be associated with them when they can no longer be a help for him. Rach the e-mail offer is still open. Oh we know the GOB's have told you to not say anything else after that er uh mistake of trying to cover you ass, which really hurt your cause, but the offer is open.
 

I am asking that you look into this since it very important running into the end of the race.

In the Jeff Markham article, he stated there was only 6 suits pending against LCSO and 5 are from in custody persons. Well I will give you the facts and a way to research it. Markham cleverly forgot the already settled ones.

The website is called "Pacer". It might be good for you on future articles too. It lists all federal law suits. Here is the cases with only "Two" being from criminals. All civil rights violations.

Fidge -v- LCSO
Dinius -v- Perdock, LCSO
Seals -v- Mitchell, LCSO
Harris -v- Mitchell, LCSO jail ( I believe this is a medical marijuana case involving the jail).
Howard -v- Mitchel, LCSO (Howard is a black male and former deputy. He was the only person not to pass his sergeant's test).
Oliver -v- LCSO jail
Harris v- LC jail (another Harris)
Beckway -v- LCSO
Breanerd -v- LCSO, Mitchell

I will not boar you on the EEOC complaints, here are some settled cases.

Mahoney v- LCSO, Sgt. Frey (County paid by court decision).
don't remember -v- LCSO, Capt. Markham for sexual harassment (County paid by court decision).
Goodmanson -v- LCSO, Lt. Ostini (racial discrimination. County paid by court order).
 

Why am I not surprised? Frank Rivero was right at the HVL debate when he said his mistake was not fighting back hard enough...this sort of information needs to be available in newspaper editorials, but RB and LCN don't want it to come out, so.......
 

Denise Smith vs. Jeffery Markham $50,000 in attorneys fees. $75,100 in judgement against Markham.
 

8:13 But Mitchell was not arrested 3 times like Rivero
 

James I woke up late and thought I had missed your morning say nothing post but I found it. Thank you I'am off to use it for what it is good for in the bathroom. Have a great day.
 

836. But Mitchell was not a minority in a hostel state. He was lucky to be white, and a gob, while Rivero had to overcome great odds to not only become a citizen, but a decorated policeman at SFPD.
 

Post8:40 If that is what you like? Then here is more. How dumb to use computer paper at that cost over toilet paper. Just trying to help. But your a Mitchell backer I guess one should expect that stupidity.Hope your able to wean yourself from Mitchell. You see I don't think its okay to lie or cover the lies up or rail road another. No matter what problems I might have I have it over you.Lit me say it again. You think its alright to lie cover the lies up. Your oath has no meaning and you can stick it to the citizen for one of your own in our legal system. Mr.Dinius is coming hope it works out for you. For me I'm pleased. I have not lied to my government but your group can't say the same. Karma is on the way. Happy day to all the citizens
 

Unconstitutional arrests and no such thing during the 1970's as Diversion Program. God Mitchell you should at least know was Diversion is?

Four years as a deputy, one year as a detective. That's Mitchell's great street experience?

Seven years as a police officer, four years as a detective. Great street experience.
 

Hey post 8:36. I find it really hard to believe that the Rivero arrest claim from 30 years ago is again being used by another Mitchell supporter. Does anyone truly believe that constantly bringing up the 30 year old incidents will convince any voter to vote for Mitchell. All you are doing is showing your ignorance and total lack of intelligence. Guys like you are actually an embarrassment to even the Mitchell campaign, and that is not an easy thing to do. Congratulations, you are now another winner of a Genuine Glass Belly Button. I am sure that you know what that means. Lets stick to the present day issues and attempt to move forward, and avoid going backwards like you just did. AL B
 

Don't forget to add to the # - Civil Suit; Schwab vs Lake Co. Sheriff et al; was thrown out by the Lake Co. Superior Court; declared it 4 days late. Case was never heard. Such a shame; would have reinforced their negligence.
 

Hey 219 I can help with that one. I know that side of the family and they are all ruthless lying sacks! But it wasn't just **MOM** Kristin stole from she committed fraud and stole over 100 grand from the clients of LC Travel that s why I heard they had to sell it! Even better, she stole the money to pay for her METH ADDICTION! Doesn't Rach's husband work for grandpa too! Now there one shaddy a$$ mother!
 

4 days late? Hopkins must have had a hand in that. Isn't a filing deadline the same as a statute of limitations? That's what Hopkins and mitchell did with perdock.Simply let the time to charge him run out.
 

What can we can find about her relations to the (Deputy) Davidson family? I know there is a tie there too!
 

There is a tie in to Davidson, we are awaiting information on that connection from a source, we are hoping they contact us in the near future.
 

To my activist friend.
I like your wording: "The Status Quo Has Got To Go."
The Historian
 

To the citizens of Lake County at 1:32 this afternoon we have received the following communication via the sheriffmitchellwatch e-mail account. We do not know the identity of this individual. We were stunned up it's arrival and believe it is of critical importance to disseminate immediately to the public and we will offer no opinion on it's content we believe public should draw its own opinion. We are asking that via whatever means possible you assist us in delivering it to all individuals across the county, by forwarding it via e-mail, by making copies and distributing hard copies of it, or by whatever means possible at each individuals disposal. It will be posted on the Blog due to its size in several consecutive posts.


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Hello sheriff Mitchell watch group,

I am not sure if the sheriff Mitchell group is the same people as the Lovelace group but I am assuming so. If this has gone to the wrong group please pass it on to whom it would be most useful.

I live here in Lake County and have for many years. I will be vague in this message as to my true identity and as you read my message you will see why. I have been watching the sheriff's campaign for 7 or so months now, and have been bidding my time waiting for when it seems the time is right to send this message. You can contact me by using this e-mail address if you find it necessary. I feel it is time for me to set the record straight and give this information to your group.

I know sheriff Mitchell very well, I have spoken directly with him for many years. Originally I felt I was not going to support him for another 4 years as sheriff, but was somewhat on the edge. Since watching quietly for the past 7 months it has become clear to me that I must speak out and pass on some warnings and information concerning him and some of those that support him. Please take what I tell you with all seriousness I do not mince my words and I am speaking from direct experience and knowledge.
 

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1. Concerning others who have been mentioned that at one point in time or another have thought of running against Mitchell and the reports of him warning those people of what may happen, your reports are correct. Kip Ringen was threatened by Mitchell and Mitchell meant it. I thought at the time Kip being a rather aggressive individual at times, (although I believe his heart is in the right place) would stand up to Mitchell. As you know he did not and in the end this has hurt Kip's self image tremendously. It bothers him to this day and unless he finds a way to "make it up to himself" it always will. Kip did reason out the extra time he needed to increase his retirement in this mind and damaged himself even further by siding with Mitchell, changing horses in the middle of the stream. Please know that Kip's anger is self anger at his own actions. I felt he had made the turn when he testified before the Grand Jury early this year on what Mitchell had done. But this did not hold the day for him, and the Grand Jury and those who listened to his story that day had to many ties to Mitchell. Kip knew this going in but it was his way to try and recover from how terrible he felt about backing down to Mitchell.

2. Next I would like to set the record straight on Tom Carter, Mitchell has a hatred of Tom beyond the pale of what anyone can imagine. The basic reason's for this have been touched on by your group. Tom whom I know and have talked to before is an individual who has deep deep roots in the county. I know of no other individual who is more connected to people in this county then Tom Carter. Mitchell understands this very well. Mitchell is out to bring Carter down, and Mitchell is connected to certain people in the DEA. I believe but do not have direct knowledge that it was Mitchell who set in motion the break-in at his wifes hair salon. I have heard that in the past couple of months Mitchell has attempted other threats against Tom, but Tom is rightfully keeping that quiet for now. I therefore will not elaborate on that knowledge. I also believe Tom is on the verge of his current case being dismissed, though he should be aware the DEA is a stubborn and overzealous agency and this could still take many months to happen.
 

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3. On Russell Perdock, Russ has been hurt badly by all that has happened, he did not "want" to hit the boat of Bismarck Dinius but out of fear he went along with the cover-up and the majority of his anger and his families is against Hopkins and Mitchell, neither he nor anyone in his family will cast a vote for Mitchell, they did vote for Baxter and I believe will either no vote or vote for Frank Rivero, but never for Mitchell. They believe both Hopkins and Mitchell discarded Russ when it was they who set the plan in motion to attack Dinius and protect Russ. For their own protection they dropped him eventually like a hot potato. It was sad to see and sad further to see the effects this has had on Russ over the past few years. Yet in many ways it was also Russ's own actions in the aftermath of the accident that set his own demise.

4. This is a warning. Regardless of the election all of you should be aware Mitchell is a man who knows no bounds, if given the opportunity he will attack you, your group has angered him to the point of desperation, he is scared, he is tired. They have conducted telephone surveys and what they are seeing in the numbers is scaring the hell out of them, they felt they had only one choice and that was to turn it as dirty as they could. Thus the Florida trips, and no neither of the those individuals "just happened to be in Florida", everything they brought forth from Florida is bogus and only spun to make seem legitimate. All the other attacks on Frank Rivero are a desperate attempt to save the campaign, but deep inside they know they are losing. I was surprised to see them take this approach, they would have been better off playing fair and running a clean campaign, this was a major mistake as your group has noted, and now to late for them. Although I always felt this was the end for Mitchell no matter what, he has angered to many groups and individuals over the years, the Dinius trial was the catalyst that set this all in motion.
 

5.Joe Ford, a very nasty old man, deeply and emotionally unstable, living in his old world and trying to revive it through the Mitchell Campaign. As you have reported Rob Brown has backed down from the Mitchell Campaign, you were right in reporting this many weeks ago, and actually I was surprised your group caught the signs so quickly of this separation. The reality of this is Mitchell listened to both of them for to long, and it has hurt him and he cannot see ouit.

6. A further warning, all of you should be very cautious during the remainder of the election and until January all of you that are in this group will be in danger, there is always the possibility that Mitchell or the few that will hang with him afterwards will commit acts of violence or other such actions. Stay out and in the open, the same as the porch light to deter burglars.

7. As a further note on Rob Brown, at some point not to long ago when his so was being attacked, Rob realized that for the sake of Mitchell and other connections and advantages Rob has in the county he was going to potentially destroy himself and hurt his family, this is why he backed down. Caution became the better part of valor in Rob's mind and he had to push his ego aside for a brief moment to see it. Rob dislikes a lot of people but none more then I have seen him hate those in your group, although that is now tempering down.

8. I dislike the GOB network very much and perhaps this is why I am sending this. The network does exist in the SO, those you have listed over the months are part of it. Frace, Dutra, Davidson, Martin, I won't list them all your group knows their names well enough. They are disliked by the majority of the deputies, they feel, they run the department, they extend out to the SWAT team that is simply a GOB club run by them, nothing more, and one of the weakest SWAT teams I have been witness to. The DSA vote as you have reported is bogus, I need not say any more on that.
 

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9. EEOC violations, "screen tests", racism, Indian community relations, attacks on Lande, unsettling comments, all of it true.

10. On a simply curious note concerning "Rach". A very frightened girl right now, you have reported on this accurately. I doubt you have enough for an actual conviction if filed but it may be worthwhile to make a point. Although with Hopkins out it is doubtful anything will come of it. Mitchell knows her, she got in over her head and is apart of the network as described. Speaking of the business and individual "Elitist Network" as your group has described it, there is no doubt of its existence. The business's and individuals through-out this county is what Mitchell felt would keep him in office, he is stunned and surprised this is not holding true. Mitchell truly believed he had a choke hold on the county.

11. Concerning Mitchell's infidelities, although I do not believe the acts and details should be part of an election, it does point to a sheriffs credibility, they all are true, and there are far more then "one in 8 years".

Please use this information has you see fit, I don't believe I need to go any further with it, as it is my belief Mitchell has lost the election. Mitchell is a twisted and maniacal man, he really is not to intelligent, but he has set up a significant kingdom over the years. Your information on the numerous civil lawsuits in federal court recently really upset him and his campaign team thus you have seen the recent opinion pieces in the papers. I also have other information which at this point I don't believe is necessary to expose. Your group has been questioned and attacked from various papers to sheriff Mitchell, they do not like you, and for good reason, you have opened the great can of worms they never wanted exposed, and you surprised them with your intensity and toughness. I may not agree with all your tactics, but in the majority I know why you had to do what you did and why you had to be so hard. This e-mail account will only be open for a few days and then it will be removed, contact me by then, otherwise I wish you good luck in the future and hope with all my heart better times lay ahead for Lake County.
 

Hey everyone just got word Frank Rivero is going to be on the Senior Moments radio show this afternoon at 5:00 to 6:00, Everyone please listen in, I do not know if there will be call in questions or not but this is going to be one of the last chances to hear Frank on the radio to the public, the other time will be on Herb's show on the 30th, and as far as we know it is scheduled to be a debate, but thus far Mitchell has refused to come on the show. Please tune in today at 5:00 and listen to Frank Rivero.

He was not scheduled to be on but has accepted the invitation from the Senior moment folks at the last moment.
 

Thanks Lovelace and to who ever sent in that information it confirms for me most of what I thought about Mitchell and his gang of thugs!!! I have sent this out to several people already in the county. Vote Rivero on the 2nd!!!!
 

4 days late; right, the statute of limitations; the court denied Govt. Code
945.6 b; allowing an extention of time [6 months] to file if incarcerated at the time. Gave some idiot reason why it couldn't apply... they denied it because it would have cost them dearly. Did everything to cover it up; including exparte communications.
 

I do not know about Russ Perdock's family but I do know that Russ himself has long ago come to the realization that he has no choice but to vote for Rod for the sake of the Sheriff's Dept. which he still loves. Much of what is listed in 1 through 11 is also bunk but I will not bore everyone with that.
 

Great Bismarck Dinius song being sung by Joan Moss on the radio right now, she wrote this song in tribute to Lynn Thorton, and she has done nice job singing this song she wrote, great that senior moments is playing her song she has worked very hard on it and they are playing it now, Frank is there and he will be on the show shortly. Good job Joan. Great song and nice sound. What should we do with our corruption is a line in the song, and then the words are vote in the next election, Bismarck Dinius now seeks justice, Hey ho up and rising, hey ho up and rising, what did we learn from this, hey ho rise up for good hey ho rise up and vote, and vote for Frank Rivero.
 

Well 509 I have it from good authority and a direct conversation with the Perdock family members that you are lying. So don't try to spin it, you simply don't like the truth.
I am listening to Frank right now on the radio, and he is asking how it is going, and he is talking about family and how hard it has been with the Mitchell attacks, and the terrible allegations, and how Mitchell does not want to talk about his 15 years in office, Frank is saying to Mitchell what is that you have done to better the county in your 15 years, and Mitchell does not want to talk about it. Great job Frank keep it going.
 

Thanks for that e-mail whoever sent it, you have spelled it out well, and I appreciate the information and your view. I agree it is time for change, it is time to vote for Frank Rivero.
 

What is the number on the radio dial, 88.1?
 

I just saw an ad that John Thornton did...wow, it's powerful... thanks John. I know that wasn't easy. Sandy Bayles, Dinius Trial Juror and ardent supporter of Frank Rivero for Sheriff
 

5:22... What I said is the truth as I know it. Maybe I am wrong, maybe you are wrong, but I was not "lying", and I do not suspect you are. The person I got my information from is very close to Russ and he claims Russ admitted he has no choice but to vote for Rod. You say you got your info from the family. I stated that I do not know how the family feels. Actually, I have heard how they feel but I do not know how they say they will vote so I did not say.
 

The number for KPFZ is "Idiot.one"
 

Is that because you can't find it?
 

Great radio show today Frank was right on the mark today.Great job Frank, good show.
 

I listened to the program also. Great show. Now there was a Senior Moment I could relate to.LOL
 

Looking for opinions: It's my guess that Don Anderson will be elected DA by 6-8 percent. I'm going to say 54% Anderson / 46% Rhoades. The race for Sheriff will be much closer IMHO. I'm guessing 49% Rivero / 51% Mitchell. Do any of you Bloggers have some insight you'd like to share? I anxiously await your responses
 

wishful thinking on your sheriff prediction
 

721. Well a guess is just a guess. So why not 54% Anderson and 60% Rivero? I think I'll just wait for Tuesday.
 

7:29, it wasn't wishful thinking. I just think Mitchell has gained some momentum in this final stretch. Either way I bet both races will be close :)
 

339 I want to say thanks for all the information you shared with us. But, I must give my opinion as we wine down for election day.
No. 11 Writer, Perdock.
Perdock's action within the first hour wat that of an obnoxious self serving jerk, who thought more of himself than those on board the sailboat. He set the cover-up in motion, if you had listened to the 911 tapes-he was already protecting himself.
As an officer and aware of protocol he could have initiated it and called an outside agency but didn't. Mitchell assumed the responsibility and still nothing but a cover up. Those that assisted Perdock and Mitchell do not deserve our sympathy. I refuse to allow corruption or infection to become minor, this infection took an innocent man wrongfully charge by those who were there to protect and enforce the law- don't forget that. Mitchell and Perdock thought of no one else but themselves and Lynn is gone.
Vote that sucker out.
Thank you Lovelace for letting me air my opinion.
 

Anonymous : October 27, 2010 7:48 PM

I would urge caution. If you burn people, the agency could get a reputation and you won't get anyone wanting to work here.

when you get an agency who fails 75% of their people by the end of probation it doesn't really speak to highly of them. Word gets around.

Start people off on a level playing field. I would urge against "a house cleaning", but it's not up to me.

Some agencies in the late 80's and early 90's were actually investigated by POST due to such a high attrition rate.

I was punched in the chest, told to re-write a report(by hand-old school) over and over as my POS FTO dumped cigar ashes on it. Told to sit in the car and memorize my sections as my FTO banged his beat wife.

I had a buddy of mine who was failed out of SRPD. Another agency failed him because they did and he went out in the forest and shot himself in the head. So f^&* you!

RedCell
 

hey red cell, who many departments let you go before you finished your probation?
 

October 27, 2010 10:53 PM

I agree. Reaction timing and judgment are effected.

There is a USAF study they did on fighter pilots and the effects were pretty dramatic.

Anyone hurts my family or I because of driving baked out of their mind and I will beat their ass!

Sure, legalize it. Pass prop 19 or whatever. That does not remove personal accountability. Responsibility to act like a grownup before getting behind the wheel.

RC
 

October 28, 2010 8:29 PM

Can I have my shoes back? There in your wifes car.

RC
 

8:40 aka kip and cat lady how about all of your lies??????????????????????
 

shame on you Kip for not having the balls to run against Mitchell and for selfishly turning on the guy that did. Go craul back under a rock with the bald kitty (yuck).
 

October 28, 2010 8:44 PM

Doh!!!

RC
 

October 28, 2010 8:29 PM

I was never fired. I was never let go for being a sleezy, lying piece of shit!

Having a pressed uniform, polished leather gear and a high arrest record were my crimes.

Going on foot patrol, arresting felons(and letting a few people go who were straight up with me, who didn't deserve to be screwed by the system) were my crimes so kiss my ass!

I hated the corporate micromanagement by fat lazzy assholes!

RedCell
 

mitchell's goons on the loose.
 

Stacy Mcpherson. Any relation to LE Mcpherson?
 

Whats happening in this Sheriff's race is exactly what this blog set out to do. Just 4 more days and its a done deal pal. Face it, your boy Mitchell is toast. Burnt toast!
 

I seen Kip & Cat at a Football Game, it was cold and it was so sweet to see them cuddling, and smiling, its about time both of them were happy. Im glad to see them happy and in love. They were with another couple who also seemed to be very much in love. Being in love definatley agrees with them. They both look great. You guys at the hatelace group might want to try some love and kindness, maybe it would improve your looks and attitudes.
 

Good for Ringen. I hear they have a gorgeous home. Living well is the best revenge. Pay no attention to these hate mongers, they are just jealous. But that ball sack comment was funny.
 

Had to think about it did you? Typical Loser
 

yo 10:12 sometimes its better to think about the answer you are about to give, otherwise its like your mouth/plugged sewer, it runneth over. dont forget to wipe your chin
 

I give up You have too much experience for me to compete with.Go ahead show us what your really made of.
 

I thought I would take a last look to night to see if anything worth reading was on...I'm sorry to say it really was a waste of time. This blog is better than that, but I guess there has to be the usual late night low life writing. I do agree with the person who said the blog will not decide the election. It's the people who have seen ruination, and the creation of the gob group by Mitchell. May the best man win...and that man is decidedly Rivero!
 

And to think Kip could have been running for sheriff. OH that's right he isn't running because he is a coward. One little fat man afraid of another.
 

Ok boys and girls, clean it up or it comes down.
 

heshe started it
 

Rodney, I heard your radio add today. You said that you gave your financial information to the local media. I'm sure they will share it with us because we all know they are not biased. One question they might ask is, why did your wife, Becky, deed property over to you in 2001 and 2005? Why was it deeded to you as your sole and separate property? They wouldn't suspect a medical scam as your whole family is covered under your coverage. Maybe it allows someone to receive a monetary benefit of some kind. Please explain this for us Mr. Mitchell.
Shortly after the boating cover-up, you borrowed $100,000 on your home from Beneficial Finance. Was that money for your lawyer. If not what did you do with it? Looking forward to hearing your answers. Thank you for being so transparent.
 

You also said no deputies have had to be laid off. What about all the ones who quit or the ones you fired?
 

Spin Rodney Spin
 

Crawl ack in your bottle MGM
 

11:51 pm? Wow! A couple of questions for you. Isn't Rod's wife disabled and do they have children? Why would Rod Mitchell remove his wife from owning any of their property they share?

Sole and separate property means: his alone.

If Rod Mitchell should pass away, his property goes to someone, but not to his wife.

Why would he leave his wife without a home- without providing for her future? Is he pulling something fast here, does he expect California taxpayers to pay while he gives away their assets to who knows...who..
Rod you need to come clean and address -why you would remove your wife of sharing property with you?
 

Yeah, but I don't think Pothead Clark will be getting it.
 

After Frank is elected there won't be a reason for mitchell to try and shut down this site. Then we can get to other questions that the citizen's might want investigated. There is no other place where the citizen's have a voice. At the present you can not get unbiased news from the local news. This is all we have and I will continue to support them.
 

943 we were on the same wave length it appears thanks for the post, and yes this will go on after the election, oh there is so much to do, from the BOS to the city of Clearlake and all it's problems, we have people waiting in the wings to report on both these entities. We have asked them to hold their information so we can do it justice when the first phase of the Blog is completed. Thanks to everyone for being there for us and for the county and for the elections upcoming.
 

I am very disappointed to see in the Rec Bee Oct. 27 a letter to the editor written by
Willie Sepeta...as he is falsely stating that Mitchell is supported by State law enforcement and local fire and emergency medical service professionals. He has no right claiming anything of the sort as this is totally false. What right does Willie Sepeta have in making this statement? Local fire professionals have not stated anything at all about who they support and they wouldn't.. as it is against their ethics; as should be also with Sepeta . He surely puts himself in high regard in making this statement. And I have not heard of any State law enforcement make any endorsements, either. I am so surprised that he would step up and make this false statement. He must really think he is so important.....it's obvious why Mitchell is supported by deputies and correctional officers; fear....And aside from that" he says, Mitchell has maintained a budget; he knows nothing about Mitchell's overtime as we have seen posted on the State's website; and Willie, he "hasn't had to lay off officers" because they have all quit or have been fired........"Largely because of Mitchells fiscal management"... You are off the wall, and I am so disappointed to think you would broadcast lies in the name of Mitchell; especially after the Dinius Case. Get informed, Willie; We don't have serious people running the Sheriff's Department, "Corrupt" people is more descriptive.
 

Can we have a "Rename the Website" contest?? That might be fun....
 

I just read my morning Record-Bee. I'm going to miss the election campaign advertisments sinc they are the only thingworth reading.

I see Mitchell is listing two pages of local endorsements which include the special interests and his subordinates naming the usual suspects. He lists their wives and children and probably their dogs and cats. I noticed the absence of Ringen and KKK Clint Fitzgerald, Garzoli, Perdock. Many other deputies who are not his GOB's. were not listed. Even Markham's wife was not listed as a supporter since he has nothing on her to use as blackmail.

I lists his usual scare statements hinding that if Rivero is elected the criminals will move into the SO. Hell, they are already in the SO many of whom are listed as endorsements. Nothing new, no plans for improving the service or immage of his office. No assurances that he will stop lying to the public and stop covering up wrongdoing.

Its time to stick a fort into Mitchell's fat ass because he's done.
 

Rod and Becky own 3 parcels in Lake Co and they are all listed in his and his wife's names. The loan he took out went to buy the lot across the street from his residence on May 31, 2006. There was some money left over but I doubt it was enough to ascribe nefarious purposes to, but then again, on this blog one might read anything.
 

Corruption?! Man you guys sure are quick to point fingers and stay outta the spot light are you? it's always something. first we are low lifes now drugies. well waht about you Mitchell f*cks??!! why would we want to vote for someone that is supported by: Liars, theives to metion a few! man you can't even stay commited to one person....must get that from Mitchell cheatin on Becky...haha i even heard the other day that Mcpherson's got something going with Paula Tolle! well maybe we'll scratch that,I hear that Von gal is just painful to be around....But you get the point ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
 

McPherson can't have to much going since he's in Afghinistan dating camels and goats.

Lovelace, I doubt you have much to worry about since Rivero will win by a wide margin. Nevertheless you have done much to expose Rod Mitchell and his gang for their dirty work, illegal activities and corruption. You have brought this to the attention of the public who has taken a long hard look at them and they do not like what theyu see. I thank you.

We must work together to rid of corrupt professional politicians like Mitchell who have run amok for years without being called on their activities. It's not over until he is out and we send a strong message to all other politicians that we will not stand for this in lake County. Get out, call everyone you know and those you don't know and encourage tjhem to vote for Rivero. Also dump incumbents. Clean up Lake County and don't listen to Mitchell's lies and scare tactics.
 

A name the Blog contest is a great idea one of the ideas that was thought of was Lake County Government watch. Post your ideas on the Blog and they can be collected and then brought to a vote that would be fun. Good idea, post your ideas!!
 

I fall on the floor laughing at how the Mitchell supporters are now giving up on the election, and in the last days want to try and describe the areas and people that should or should not be given credit for their demise!! Ha ha ha ha so funny, So many people have done so much. None of this exposure and great information would have been available without the Blog, thanks to all of you, for not only driving the Mitchell supporters totally crazy, but for raising the awareness and shedding the light on those that have ruled us and the county for so many years. Thanks Lovelace people, bring on November 2nd!!!
 

I think on of the big things that happened though all this effort is the way you people got so much done and through this Blog out to all the other areas. Articles in the Outlook had a big impact, all the comments in the local papers, the investigations, the Grand Jury, the Middletown paper, all that stuff. And ha ha ha ha the papers like LCN and the Record doing you guys advertising for you. he he he they thought they were attacking everyone but they were getting the word out, hell I have been in this county for 22 years and never seen anything like it. I think this place needed this for a long long time ago!!! I agree with the stuff about Rivero, what a great effort on his part, he is a damn bulldog, and boy oh boy Mitchell is a scared cat now..LOL oh my name is the " Lake community watch group"..has a ring to it. Or he he "Now that the king is dead"
 

215 - good post. Rivero is a bulldog while Mitchell has shown himself to be a Chewawa running in circles, chasing his tail and yapping about nothiing.

Actually I am a dog lover and I would hate to insult our canaine friends by comparing amny of them to Rod Mitchell. Dog have much more class, they don't tell lies or cheat. Dogs are our best friends where Mitchell is no one friend.
 

Lake County residents are setting a good example for others who are tires of the status quoa and what their elected officials are doing to the community. They gave the DA the boot and soon they will give the sheriff the boot. This sends a definate message to those politicians who are in it for themselves. It's time to straighten up and fly right or you too will get the boot.

The pseudo bid shots and good ole boys in this county who have thought for years that they run everything are getting their eyes opened. They are not the big shots they think they are.
 

Hey look 129, don't you feel a bit insignificant at this point. ;-)
 

Hey look the Lake County city council is now going to start town halls meetings to keep the citizens informed, and also as they said keep the public updated on the "Barbara La Forge murder investigation, this is an article in the local rag LCN. Geeee Mitchell is on his way out, Burke after endorsing him is leaving, and now we will hold town hall meetings and keep the public informed. Wow what a concept, wonder where they got this idea, oh that's right from the Blog geeee next thing you know they will start using the word transparency..LOL and what with Mitchell losing we will suddenly get a Barbara La Forge case being solved.
 

Looks like LCN has given up on campaigning for Mitchell now they have a giant picture of Mike Thompson on their front page, Good lord Liz are you now laying prostrate before this guy. I don't know Thompson nor what people think of him, but he looks to be LCN's new hero, well since he is a shoe in, she may want to make herself feel better after destroying her paper in support of Mitchell. LOL

And look now the CLPD wants to work with silks, for the community, this after McClain attacked him and Ron Green got the restrictions removed, boy nice try jumping on the old band wagon with Andre's success when McClain tried to stop him. There is an article in the RB. Funny as hell. Hey CLPD and LCSO how about just shutting up and staying away I am sure Andre will call you if he needs you. Ha ha ha
 

Here's another idea.. "The people for the people of Lake County", for the new blog.
 

AL.B I just read the paper and I see Your name as a supporter for Sheriff Rod Mitchell, but here you boast about supporting and voting for Rivero, are you trying to have it both ways, You still can't come to the Sheriff's Office and be palsy walzy and get info from the guys and gals.

I support and voted for Sheriff Rod Michell My name is o the list and I don't support Rivero.

I however am welcome at the DA's office or at the ADMIN.


PS I hear ***** is back at the Hill Road Hilton AGAIN
 

McPherson off limits?! Give me a f**king break!! what is he GOD? I don't care where he is.So what.stating what he does and who he does it with isnt true because he's in Afghanistan?? I couldn't care less where that guy is you whinny f**king BI*CH!!!!!!!!!
 

I am very disappointed to see in the Rec Bee Oct. 27 a letter to the editor written by
Willie Sepeta...as he is falsely stating that Mitchell is supported by State law enforcement [is there a state law enforcement?] The Troopers? and local fire and emergency medical service professionals. He has no right claiming anything of the sort as this is totally false. What right does Willie Sepeta have in making this statement? Local fire professionals have not stated anything at all about who they support and they wouldn't.. as it is against their ethics; as should be also with Sepeta . He surely puts himself in high regard in making this statement. And I have not heard of any State law enforcement make any endorsements, either. I am so surprised that he would step up and make this false statement. He must really think he is so important.....it's obvious why Mitchell is supported by deputies and correctional officers: fear....And aside from that" he says, Mitchell has maintained a budget; he knows nothing about Mitchell's overtime as we have seen posted on the State's website; and Willie, he "hasn't had to lay off officers" because they have all quit or have been fired........"Largely because of Mitchells so called questionable management"... You are off the wall, and I am so disappointed to think you would broadcast lies in the name of Mitchell; especially after the Dinius Case. Get informed, Willie; We don't have serious people running the Sheriff's Department, "Corrupt" people is more descriptive.
 

October 29, 2010 5:00 PM

Woa..

RC
 

October 29, 2010 1:44 PM

Eh, I'm supporting Francisco. However you need to check yourself. Need to show some respect for our troops.

I don't know this guy McPherson, but your comments are uneducated and ignorant to say the least. You really don't want me as your enemy.

Are you prejudice against the military? People of all races and backgrounds serve. Open your mind!

RedCell
 

Thousands of people have just received Rivero's beautiful classy mailer today, it must be a relief to the county to see such a class act come in the mail box, it is professional, slings no mud, points out his great ideas, and looks fantastic. I am very impressed with this mailer card, this is what the difference is between Mitchell and Frank, Mitchell and his supporters look like whining little kids mad that their toys are being taken away Rivero is the parent taking control of the temper tantrum Mitchell is having. What a big difference, there is no doubt this piece is going to move even more former Mitchell supporters to Franks side. Oh man Mitchell's campaign really blew it in this election, hey thanks Joe Ford for helping us out and so glad Mitchell listened to you. Vote on Nov 2!!!
 

Man what a day in the mail, Box, Frank Rivero is on the full page Women's election guide, he is on the official voter information Guide, along with great write ups man very nice stuff, and on the official Election guide for democrats, I mean 3 full page voter guides and Rivero's own, that campaign team knows exactly what they are doing and they understand timing. Great job, 30,000 people in the county have just seen Frank Rivero's name on these massive and important recommendations!! Oh my.
 

I got mine too, GREAT STUFF!!!! VOTE RIVERO!!! THANKS LOVELACE!!!!!
 

Hehehehe never once did I ever receive one from Mitchell, guess he knows who I'm voting for RIVERO....must mean hes got my number, should I be scared, shaking, have eyes behind my head hehehehe, NOT!
 

Hey I wore my Lovelace shirt today....I got asked if I was afraid of any reprecautions. I said NOPE! Free Country and I can wear whatever I choose! They really thought I was Lovelace lol. Everyone should wear theres to the polls
 

ok well how about this one. I got asked if I felt like a walking target. My reply was, heck no, the only things those guys know how to shoot at is dogs and co-workers! Guess that makes me pretty safe!
 

541 - One big difference between Mitchell's mailers and Rivero's is that Frank didn't print them on our dime using county copiers, printers, scanners, paper personnel and time. Mitchell could never say the same thing truthfully of course Mitchell's is not capable of telling the truth.
 

Has anyone else noticed that when Rodney Mitchell came out with his attack on Rivero accusing him of having a criminal record from Florida the local news took it as fact? Mitchell sent two of his thugs paif for by Rod's campaign to attempt to dirg up dirt on Rivero. When that didn't work they made it up. Now Rod says the information was easily ac cessed through a public records check costing less then $25. yet niether he (LCSO) or SFPD could find this criminal history which now they spread as being a one man or youth crime wave.

The hard hitting, ace investigative reporters at the Record-Bee and LCN didn't bother to investigate this themselv es or to expose the real facts. They just took Mitchell money and spin and ran with that. If Rod says it then it must be true. They forget that very little of what Rod says is true and even they have caught him in some of his many false statements.

Like Mitchell's campaign and political machine the local media has no interest in accurate reporting just sensationalism true or not. They print Rod's spin, his rumors and lies and think nothing of it. Remember this when you consider logging in to the LCN or buying the Record-Bee. If you want to hear the truth and have responsible journalism these are not the places to go.

It's time for vote out professional politicians who have lost sight of their real responsibility and vote in a new person who wants community involvement and is willing to change. Vote Rivero in and Mitchell out.
 

Tick tock Rodney. Just like the Texas Ranghers you'll be called out soon. Unfortunately not soon enough for most of us.
 

I just love beatin someone at their own game! Thats what being sloppy gets you~ GO RIVERO your gonna win this one pal
 

Trick or Treat, smell our feet, Rodneys gonna get beat. With all your lies and games you played, the county gonna oust ya on election day!
 

AI guess Rodney does not realize that 99.9% of the people who get the Bee have already mailed in their ballots or have decided whom they are voting for, he is such a knucklehead, the Bee printed version is not the place to spend your money at this point in time. But Rodney will not get out and knock on doors in the pouring rain like Frank, he and his campaign team are not running the smartest campaign, but the fact of the matter is Rodney has never had to run a campaign, so it shows. Ya wear those Lovelace shirts, great stuff, and a great day coming in November. Nice poem 705, let's see some more, while we are having fun, Rodney is having a near heart attack trying to figure out what the hell he is going to do after the 2nd. Man this has been fun, Right corruption boys??? LOL
 

Boy I am going to miss that big orange title at the top of the Blog!!! SHERIFF MITCHELL WATCH. lol this has been great, think we will send Rodney a copy of it, you know so he can remember us.
 

Hi to post 4:29 . I was for Mitchell in the beginning, and I did sign a pledge, but as time went by, and I learned more about what was going on, and when I went to the debates, I discovered that what I always felt needed to be changed and implemented at the LCSO, was being offered by Rivero. Eventually, I did meet Rivero, spoke with him about what he wanted to change and to add to the LCSO, I realized that we both had very similar ideas on improving the LCSO. As I said earlier, I WAS for Mitchell in the beginning. Mitchell is a friend, but the changes I always felt we needed were not offered by Mitchell, and he appeared disinterested or strongly against the new ideas. We are not supposed to vote for an individual because they are a friend. That is just a very personal gesture, but that is not what this election is about. I was a volunteer working under Mitchell for almost 8 years, and it always was a pleasure working for him. I never was involved in any way with the political going's on in the LCSO. After being fired for an incident that I allowed to happen, I was made to feel as though I was not ever a friend, but just another stupid inmate from the jail. THREE MONTHS after the incident I received a letter ordering me to turn in my CCW, which I did. My ccw had absolutely nothing to do with the past incident, and at that time I was 100% legal in every way. I was told by one of the deputies that I was being used as an example to the other Volunteers as a warning not to screw up, or else. That pissed me off, but there was nothing I could do at that time. I presently do have a CCW again. Mitchell knew that I had a clean record, gave me the OK to reapply for the license, and signed my new license. There is a lot more to the incident, but I do not intend to say any more about it, as it is over and past. Due to my clean record, Mitchell said that I could reapply to be a volunteer again, which I did. I am presently waiting to be called in and approved. I always enjoyed working with the LCSO, as I was doing a service that was rewarding as well as being fun. I have many friends working for the LCSO, and I enjoy going to the LCPOA dinners and meeting with my many friends. If anyone has something that they want to say to me, or have a question they want an answere to, just post it on the Blog and I will reply asap. PLEASE, no nasty stuff as we should be past that part of the election. Sincerely, AL B
 

Good post AL B Just goes to show you, you can go home again. If there isn't room for you now, hang on.
 

AL B. Just wondering. Was the incident that you had, warrant being fired by Mitchell? It seems that you felt wronged, and deserted by whom you thought was a friend.
 

That is a great post Al B honest and very forthright. Well said. Thank you.
 

AL B. It wasn't a demeaning question. It just seems Mitchell has fired many people without good reason. And, I guess others have also thought he was a friend, until...
 

I just happened to look at today's RB, which I seldom do, and saw Mitchell's full two page ad. It said absolutely nothing, and filled the page with the names of people who, he says, back him. I was wondering if that was a total? Meanwhile, I saw Rivero's classy (3) ads. He spelled it all out, and left nothing to the imagination. Great read for anyone on the fence, and, I think, just could bring some Mitchell people to change their minds. Powerful stuff!
 

Make that 2 for 2:02. Lake County Government Watch sounds good to me.
 

I like Lake County Government Watch too. (LCGW) Or maybe "Eye on Lake County" (EOLC)
 

A little Hanky Panky with some Rivero signs last night in Upper Lake. Was that you Celeste? It looked like day care paint.
 

Hi Clark, Post 8:33. I handled the situation incorrectly, and I accepted being fired as I was wrong. I felt that I should have had a chance to have a mediator between me and the Sheriff, and again between me and two Deputies at a meeting I requested. At both meetings I knew immediately that I was not going to get anywhere, and the meetings were a loser for me. From me believeing that the officers were my friends, they treated me as though I was just another loser. The past incidents made me realize that without an independent mediator to guide the meeting, any individual all by themselves do not stand a chance of getting an impartial hearing. Keep in mind that there was much more to the incident than what I am saying here. Did I truly deserve to get fired, maybe, but not without a fair hearing which at that time all of the control and power was on the other side. The incident taught me that without an outside independent mediator, no individual has a chance against the police who can control the situation. I am 100% for a civilian review board, but it has to be very carefully set up. I have several ideas, but for now I will not get involved till I am sure that my voice will be fairly heard. I hope that I gave you the answere to your questions, if not try me again. Sincerely, AL B
 

If you display your political signs in the parking lot at the Bower's street Clearlake voting poll, eect it to be laid down as I had to do in the primary, I did not rip tear or deface it just laid it down in the back of the pick up truck it was visibly advertising, against the rules during the actual voting.

Thank You
 

AL B
# posted by Anonymous : October 29, 2010 11:31 PM

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You were not wronged, You were given a warning and you just ignored it and took the matter even farther than it was. I did not think You should have been fired as you had put in many years of quality volunteering and many of us respected you for that and were sad to see you missing.

so if you get back on the program, will be good to see you again. I think no more needs to be said, done is done.
 

10-29 929
Quit claim deeds are used when a spouse signs away interest, by way of interspousal deeds, quasi-martial property-quit claim deeds.
Normally those deeds are used for divorced people transfering community property to one's own sole and separate property not shared by a spouse. Each to their own I guess, but she's in a wheelchair why would she assign her share over to him? You didn't mention anything about that.
 

537 his days are numbered and we won't have to worry about him any longer.

Rivero 4 Sheriff.
 

Good morning Lake County,

Thanks Rivero 4 sheriff, it doesn't make much sense does it, but doubtful at this point that the real reason will be found out. Don't think Rod is going to step up to the plate on this one. I haven't seen a copy of the last publication of Rod's from his campaign partner the Record Bee, but I wonder if he is going to try and lose any more votes from his last minute hit pieces. Anyone seeing a copy before using it for the dog waste put a post up. The last mailing coming in yesterday of 4 total Rivero pieces was great, and very professional.

Also as another note, some word is flying around that Mitchell illegally put the union logo on one of his pieces as if he had it printed by a union printer which is a requirement of any democratic piece, and if you do sneek on the union label and it was not a union shop that is a big no no. Again suspect it is to late to make a move on checking this out, but when the last campaign contribution list comes out it will be easy to check on where the money was spent and if it was actually a union shop.

We are now down to the nitty gritty citizens, if all of us get out and vote, which we implore everyone to do, and talk to everyone you can in these last few days, the numbers are showing us to be the winner. As you may have notice the Mitchell supporters are starting to go into hiding on the Blog and around the county. They have battled us for the last 14 months and this for the first time has not shut down an opposition group! It has been a great run, Hoppy is gone and now we rid ourselves of Mitchell, and it will be mission accomplished. The last thing to do will be to set up the party and celebrate the great changeover in our community.

vote vote vote for Rivero let's finish this job in grand style and pull at least 65% percent of the vote.
 

Mitchell had a very impressive list of supporters in Friday's Record Bee. Why didn't Rivero do the same?
 

Mitchell had an impressive list of GOBs LE kiss asses, and people who had pulled their support. Interesting how he bolds the LE names as if to tell us that they are more important then the citizens. Wrong fat boy there are a lot more citizen then you LE GOBs. Meanwhile, Rivero was busy laying out his plan for reform.
 

Oh my post 902 what is it about this concept you don't grasp, the endorsers list isn't changing a thing. Very bad move again on Mitchell's part, he is acting as if there are thousands of people who will see the silly list and go oh my I am now voting for Mitchell. The Rivero campaign is much smarter then that and spent there money on professional non-hit pieces and phone banks and those types of activities. For some reason Rodney was under the impression that over the past month or so there is this massive pool of undecideds in the county. Simply not the case, the die is cast, and to constantly put crap in the Bee is not going to change a thing. Sorry corruption boys your options have run out and what you can do to change how the vote will turn out is over.
 

Mitchell also road his GOB deputies the entire campaign and never understood what we told him over and over, having the likes of Frace, Martin, Davidson, Dutra etc holding up the Mitchell along with the DSA phony endorsement has hurt him badly. He in his ignorance thought having those supporters was a plus and it only hurt him their reputation in the county is so bad that he could not see how negative having that support was. Hey we tried to tell him, but ego boy just would not listen.
 

Mitchell had a very impressive list of supporters in Friday's Record Bee. Why didn't Rivero do the same?
# posted by Anonymous : October 30, 2010 9:02 AM
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cuz they no speaka inglish VIVA QUBA
 

And the hate and racism continues which is of course why you have lost. LOL
 

i wold have singed on with Rivero but dont wnt my name showing I have too many warrents
 

I AM NOT A RACIST (SAID WITH A RICHARD NIXON VOICE)
 

My response to post 11:53. I think what occurred needs to made clear, as there were two separate incidences, not one. One of my responsibilities was to transport female or male inmates from the jail to the administration building where they performed a cleaning service. I did this for several years, rain or shine. While returning the female inmates to the jail, one of the inmates suddenly gave me a big hug and thanked me for being like a friend during her incarceration, as she was to be discharged having served her time. This surprised me, as I never had any personal contact with any of the inmates. This incident was witnessed by an employee who was handling the front desk at the time. It was a nothing incident and it was forgotten about, or so I thought. When I returned to the Admin building, I was immediately approached and received a lecture and a warning, as if I personally had done something wrong. The inmate must have been talked to, and she said that she did the surprised hugging, and I had nothing to do with it happening. The individual who was manning the desk at the time had to be the one that reported the incident. She was well known as the company SNITCH, who was always ready to report anyone who she though was doing wrong. She was not even a peace office, just another AK employee. Now, back to what occurred. The warning I got was not warranted and I objected to being accused wrongly. I was spoken to, not as a friend and a volunteer, but as an individual who did a terrible thing. I will not mention any names, as this happened several years ago and is long over. The incident that caused me to be fired had absolutely nothing to do with the hugging incident, and the so called warning I got was strictly for the hugging incident. I hope what I have said here clears up some of what had actually taken place regarding the unwarranted warning I received. I am hoping to be back in the Volunteer program asap. Sincerely, AL B
 

I speak English just fine and so do ALL the people who have told me they already voted or are voteing for Rivero. While walking and phone banking for him it was easily 3 to 1 for Frank. Oh, and by the way I don't mind putting the signs back up for Frank. Mitchell supporters just look immature and ignorant for knocking them down and as you can see it doesn't stop us!!! Go Rivero!!!!
 

I have a suggestion. Lets take all of the signs down now, as they are presently useless and just a boring eyesore. If there are any individuals who at this time do not know the candidates, they are just lost souls who should be ignored. The signs served a purpose at one time, but not any more. I will be glad to see them gone, and not having to read about them on this Blog. Guess who?????????
 

1031
That incident was not what caused your departure from the program, warning about putting funds on the books of an inmate did, along with inviting the inmate to live with you and the mrs.

being a volunteer you must not associate with inmates or parolees especially felons.

I said nuff said but you keep wanting to drag it on, let it go you are a Rivero supporter now and I am sure when he win you can rejoin
yea
 

UPDATE....................last I heard that parolee is back as an inmate
 

1102 -how does it feel to have such a cold black heart? You insist on throwing this "information" on the Blog as if we should all hate AL B as you apparently do. I'm sure your insistance on outting AL's reason for not being with LCSO anymore is due strictly to the fact that he has come out and said he was a Rivero supporter. Well here's a clue asshole, it's a free country and Al and anyone of us can support whomever we choose. At least Al says who he is, you being the chicken shit that you are hide behind anonymous. I don't know this Al B but I have to say I disagree with using inmate workers to clean up after pigs ho can't clean up after themselves. How many confidential things were heard or seen by inmate workers? Of course Capt. Crystal Esberg did say she trusts the inmate workers more than she does county employees. Lay off of AL, what happened happened now move on!
 

Hey post 11:02, you just can't let this issue die can you? You just started the incident going again. The company SNITCH also was the one who reported my putting the funds up for an inmate. I had no idea at that time that you were not allowed to assist an individual in need of financial assistance. It was a one time happening. As for my inviting the inmate to temporarily live in our house, you have no knowledge of how or why it happened, so I suggest that you let this whole incident be dropped, as there is so much that you and nobody else knows about. I still do have my Volunteer's manual. Being a Rivero supporter has nothing to do with you and I, it is about other issues. My wanting to rejoin the Volunteers was between Mitchell and myself, and had nothing to do with Rivero. Lets just drop this whole thing right now. You know who I am, but I do not know who you are at this time, so how about you and I getting together over a relaxing cup of coffee, ( not at admin ) and just having a friendly BS session as friends, not as adversaries? And yes, we will eventually be working together. Sincerely, AL B
 

I think it's about time we drop the AL B inquisition. It doesn't affect us or the Rivero campaign. Let's just concentrate on Tuesday, and make sure it's a Rivero win.
 

To post 11:05. Mary Hayes is not on the inmate list as of today. I have no doubts as to her eventually ending up incarcerated again, as her specialty when out of jail is drugs. AL
 

I agree with Clark 100%. Now it should be only about the election, nothing else matters. AL
 

Al B., I am sorry that you had problems concerning this and I know that you were just trying to help. But, you know as well as I that as a volunteer or an employee of any kind at the S.O. you are not to fratenize with any inmate or parolee. There are reasons this rule is in place, and you know it. Eventhough I know you were just trying to help, you were wrong and way out of line. Let's just leave it at that.
 

Yea, don't bring up Al B. again. He is a Rivero supporter and we don't allow Rivero supporters to be picked on. Now, if it is a Mitchell supporter, give it all you got. Spread lies about a Mitchell supporter, call them names and spread B.S. about them!
 

hey 1248 that's right, except for the lies and B.S. That's your M.O. Just look at the lies in the current Mitchell ads.
 

We only pick on the stupid Michell supporters because they make it so much fun to do. I will actually miss this blog when Frank is elected the sheriff and I want to thank all you Mitchell guys for coming here so we can point out all the wrong thinking you demonstrate, you and all your flawed ideation will truly be missed. Rivero for Sheriff
 

My my a bit testy today are some. This is the Lovelace group, we think it is time for hope and good cheer as we approach the election. Focus on the great work that has been done and the great change that is coming our way. Many other issues need to be addressed in this county as we have already pointed out, for now we focus on the last days of the campaign the Rivero victory and the disbandment of the Mitchell supporters and their old world ways. Time to begin the process of bringing the LE and government officials to task of advancing the cause of transparency and justice in this county. We will in the end have created a model for other communities to change, a model the rest of the state can look at and implement in their communities large or small. If we were in LA we would be doing the same thing to the Mitchell clone down there sheriff Baca. For now it is Lake County we are working on, and the citizens will speak on the 2nd and they will have said we have had enough!!! We think it is a beautiful thing that is on the horizon, and we are happy and joyful at what is to come on the 2nd, to all of you that are voting for Rivero, we Love you, and we are grateful for what you have done and are going to do! Let's lift our heads up, come together and give thanks for the end of the first phase of what has been a great battle!!! Cheers!!!
 

203 the Blog remains, the name changes and we are open to new titles. Much needs to be done, from the city of Clearlake to the BOS, as we have always said this is just the first phase, once the track record is proven, those we point the finger of change at will be wise to take the citizens serious and no one is untouchable in this county, this is our county, not the BOS nor anyone else's but ours, we own it and we will take ownership of it. They will do what we tell them to do, how we tell them to do it, and when we tell them to do it. Hope that clear that up. Hey but love your post and thanking the corruption for participating in our ideal is a nice touch.
 

Sheriff Baca? Didn't Captain Jack work for him....Oh wait, it wasn't Captain Jack, it was er, Dr. Joaquin, Oh wait he's not a doctor er, just a plain old retired sergeant who couldn't get promoted past sergeant after 38 years. Now he's resorted to lies so he can inflate his ego and feel more important than he is.
 

213 From Strategic Deception to pure Desperation.
I love it.
 

1245 then why is Sgt. Renee Heffler living with a former inmate? I hear she socializes with them all the time. I believe Renee's sweetie was in for something to do with a little girl. Guess it's ok for some and not ok for volunteers to fratinize with inmates, typical Mitchell GOB stuff.
 

Renee is on RKM's endorsement list.
 

I read Rodney's endorsement list. I know at least ten people on that list that are not Rodney endorsers, they are voting for Riverio. I will be calling them in the next few days.
 

Frank is still out there, pounding the pavement and giving out his phone number, committing to not changing it as part of his commitment to the people, for accessability. What a guy! He sure has my vote, and my husbands. Go Rivero!!! Please vote Nov. 2.
 

What happened to Sheriff spokesman Capt. Bauman? Suddenly the new spokesman is Rodney Mitchell. Must be an election year. We don't hear from this guy for 15 years and then wham, he's everywhere.
Someone gets busted in Laytonville and Rodney takes credit? You helped with the search warrant, Rod, the state made the bust. It's a good thing you don't have to pay for the advertising that LCN gives you for free.
 

Oh my my my, Clint Fritzgerald just went crazy on the radio on Herbs show!!!! Literally I think Clint went off the deep end, screaming at the top of his lungs, "I will kill my self, I will kill my self before you take away my rights to hate speech") you son of a bitch Frank Rivero, I mean screaming at the top of his lungs. He went off the deep end this time. "Its illegal, its illegal" he screamed, oh man, we have to get a tape of this one, Clint is gone over the edge. And Herb was great after the melt down he said. Well there you have a Mitchell supporter"...LOL Oh my gosh it was something to hear. Of course Frank just pointed out that KKK Klint was given a bumper sticker by Mitchell and a T-shirt!!! Well I think KKK just lost Mitchell the campaign all by himself. LOL if you haven't heard it you have to hear it again it will be on at 10:00 am on election day, so listen to it!!! We are going to get a recording of that for the record. amazing!!
 

Rivero is on 88.1
Great show tonight with Herb and Rivero. Can't wait till Nov.2nd when Rod gets his pink slip from the people. Rod can take Clint Fitzgerald with him.
 

October 29, 2010 8:11 PM

They made you sign a pledge? A pledge to what? Is that in addition to being sworn in? weird..

You have a CCW? Why? I could get one, but never applied. What would I do with a .45?

I drive around Clearlake and the park all the time. Never needed a weapon.

Guess I just spread a warm ray of sunshine wherever I go..

RedCell
 

Wow what a great radio show, Frank just backed Tom Carter and told people what for, He said what if it is your son or daughter what if it was a spouse, and you were being treated like you were guilty until proven innocent. Frank put the hammer down, Mitchell refused to go on the radio show and this was a home run for Frank. Solid very solid. Great job Frank and the callers were so kind to him, and thanking him for all he has done!!!
 

October 30, 2010 12:35 PM

About time someone stepped up and said it. Jheez already.. This is about Francisco!

Go Rivero! Whoop whoop!!!

RedCell
 

Mitchell continues making mistake after mistake. I guess he thought the world series game was more important then going on the radio with Frank. It was intersesting to note that KKK Clint was the only nay-sayer making a call and if he is the representative for a Mitchell Campaign supporter we definetly need a change--- NOW

RIVERO FOR SHERIFF
 

6:44
misinformation alert
- the last day to register to be able to vote in THIS election was October 18
call the registrar and verify that
 

Ha ha ha Klint went crazy, oh my gosh, never heard anything like it. Man call out the guys with straight jackets this guys is gone!!!
 

Voter registration is done. If you are not now registered you cannot vote, maybe KKK forgot and is acting out his frustration. All I know is he sounded like a total lunatic, wow how many votes did he lose for Mitchell on that one!!!!
 

Good bye KKK thanks for playing the game, you lost the election and your mind all in one day. Thanks
 

Just talked to Frank , He felt really good about the show yet he isn't taking anything or anyone forgranted and is currently out at Safeway in Lakeport to continue with his bid for sheriff. You've just got to admire his stamina. After he is finished at Safeway he is going to Konocti Vista to judge the halloween contest.

GO RIVERO
 

October 30, 2010 5:52 PM

Wasn't that the wackjob who was asked to leave from Konocti? Sounds like that may have been a good call ; ) You get those instincts from working the streets.

RC