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Let freedom sing
Wish I could have attended.— September 22, 2015 3:46 p.m.
Tribune says L.A. operation lags
If Mr. Broad does end up buying the Union-Tribune, he will most likely push charter schools, right? That is what I have heard, and it doesn't make me feel very happy.— September 20, 2015 2:20 p.m.
Sweetwater district sued from Texas
Probably the wisest plan.— September 20, 2015 11:19 a.m.
The tragedy of the Starlight Bowl
If the Old Globe can deal with the airplanes, why can't the Starlight? Eric Hanson, I also wonder why a completely defunct organization can still hold a lease. It doesn't make much sense. Joe Fitzpatrick Junior, that's a great idea. I have seen a product advertised that is sail-like, has three sides and can be used in conjunction with several of the same to stretch over and under in ways that might help with some sound abatement and would definitely help in the event of any rain. And of course are very useful for shade if the area is used during the day. Too bad that hopeless centennial committee that wasted all that money didn't put it towards something useful, such as bringing this venue back.— September 20, 2015 11:16 a.m.
Sweetwater district sued from Texas
Good catch!— September 18, 2015 9:40 a.m.
BBG Communications greases senator's palm
It is shameful that predatory companies enjoy government contracts. I can hardly countenance the fact that this company still exists, much less pays off politicians in order to maintain revenue sources. Someone please correct me if I have this all wrong. But--taking hard-earned money from deployed military members when they have no other choices for communicating with their loved ones is a real low in human behavior. There must be a way to get this to end.— September 17, 2015 3:36 p.m.
Sweetwater district sued from Texas
Here's another thought regarding the "investigation" by the attorney(s) who, according to "Elevation" determined that a worthy lawsuit exists for Mr. Bleisch. We don't know the credentials or background of the attorney(s) in question. We don't know on what criteria their decisions were based. We do know that historically, Sweetwater has been known to have lawsuits that could go on for a decade (for some reason, there has been an unwillingness to settle/finish up). However, maybe that will change with new people on the board and in the administration. Maybe legal advice the school district gets will actually assist the school district's position, and not just the bottom line of the law firm. What I am saying is that Sweetwater just might be fortunate enough to have legal representation that benefits Sweetwater--so things just might not be quite the honey pot for litigants that they once were. Mr. Bleisch was riding high one day and out of the saddle the next. I am sure that hurt. Mr. Bleisch might well ask himself what role Ed Brand played in all this. One possibility is that the concept of expendability is something that bully leaders have a sixth sense for, almost like a sell-by date on a steak.— September 16, 2015 11:12 p.m.
Sweetwater district sued from Texas
Curious that anyone would say I am taking a step "backward". I am merely attempting to try and figure out some of the dysfunctional wheeling and dealing that entered into the sideshow that is being discussed here. Because, we know that the main event is what Brand managed to get away with, who helped him, and why there seems to be no further data on all the real estate ventures. Surely the files would be able to provide more background now--unless those files have been purged.— September 15, 2015 7:16 p.m.
Sweetwater district sued from Texas
The clearest message I got from the whole Bleisch Incident was that Ed Brand loved hobnobbing with the Big Guys, so that when Bleisch went all Rah-rah for the Secretary of Education's visit, I am sure Brand encouraged him. And when Bleisch was caught cutting corners with his financials (and a few other things), Brand, ever looking out for number one, was no longer in Bleisch's corner. I am sure there are some big anger issues here--but let's take a good look. When wrong-doing gets reported, we don't "shoot the messenger". Facts are facts. Crazily enough, those in this part of San Diego County have been facing veiled threats for some time (from previous school board members to Brand to whomever sent private investigators out). People here still spoke for and lobbied for The Truth. I do not think that will change. I hope that Mr. Bleisch really does find the truth and can reconcile with it. There is no cause for anger to be directed at the reading public, who are really interested in an honest public school system.— September 15, 2015 3:26 p.m.
Sweetwater district sued from Texas
As a legal tactic, these posts by "Elevation" are not likely to be welcomed by Bleisch's legal team--unless they are so desperate that they are using this as a trolling opportunity.— September 14, 2015 6:47 p.m.