March 2009     

We do not make jokes, we simply watch the LA Times, the Orange County Register and the CID/HOA board of directors and report the facts!

Another Corrupt Coto Election - Hello All:  I just threw the Delegate Election form sent by CZ in the trash.  I refuse to participate in a process that intentionally disenfranchises our members.  Clearly, we have taxation without representation in Coto/CZ.  

The Audacity of Coto de Caza Stupidity - In covering public safety in the community for the last six years, I have learned that the GRUP Syndrome aka Michael Jackson’s Syndrome – where adults refuse to grow up, is not only alive and well in Coto de Caza, but is also thriving.

 CZ - Another Poorly Designed Survey With an Devious Motive
Dear CZ Board Members: Once again the CZ Board has sent out another poorly designed survey. CZ Board Members when surveys are designed, all possible responses must be included in the multiple choice answers.

NATIONAL GRAND JURY DECLARATION
What is a National Grand Jury? What is a ?Run away grand Jury? ? Why were grand juries established and what powers do they have? Could grand juries be the 4th branch of government? Is it possible they could be the checks and balances to a seditious...

President Obama Wants a Commerce Secretary
According to CNBC, President Obama frustrated in his attempts to find someone willing to be Commerce Secretary, and who may be current with his or her IRS accounts, has turned to Craigslist. ?The position of Commerce Secretary is too important to...

Laguna Woods Board Meeting Security Rivals BOS CCW Hearings
The Laguna Woods Third Mutual Board mimicking the recent OC CCW hearings, finally politically assassinated one of its own. Katie McDaniel, an apparent critic of the status quo was removed last night from the Third Mutual Board by majority acclamation -...

Stranger Danger - not just a Ladera Ranch issue!
Because of the concern over recent attempted kidnappings in Ladera Ranch the Orange County Sheriff and department members responsible for protecting that community will be addressing the issue tonight in a special event hosted by the Ladera Ranch Civic...

OCSD Obfuscation? When PRA stands for Purely Recycled Answers.
When PRA stands for Purely Recycled Answers. What PRA is Supposed to Be:Government code 6250 stipulates that, the Legislature, mindful of the right of individuals to privacy, finds and declares that access to information concerning the conduct of the...

LWV - FileGate Lessons Learned
Public Records Act Request work with OCSD!Laguna Wood Village - We now have proof positive that although the OCSD is no-responsive in many cases, when people file a Public Records Act request, the department responds?kind of.

PCM & Third Mutual ? The Ultimatum
After a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and experiencing an exponential growth in revenue circa 1996, Gateway computer issued an ultimatum to a computer peripheral supplier: You can bid on a new product, however, you must significantly improve...

Shut Up! Shameful, Coward Nation
The Shut Up RuleRecently, a good number of local politicians have adopted a Shut Up Rule, allegedly for efficiency purposes. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens statements that she does not agree that her restrictive CCW policies infringe on Second...

Shut Down The Red County Mr. Graves! - Pelosi?s Shut Up Rule
First we hear of local governance enacting Shut Up Rules, allegedly for efficiency purposes. Then OC Supervisor Pat Bates declaring that the CCW issue is dead, followed by Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens statements that she does not agree that...

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Saddleback College Speech Faculty Honored with Tournament
Mission Viejo, CA ? The ?Bob Bornemann Spring Championships Forensics Tournament?, sponsored by the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association (PSCFA was held on the campus of Los Angeles Valley College on February 27th through March 1st.

To Catch a Rising Star! - Concerto Gala ? At Saddleback College
Mission Viejo , CA . The Symphony Orchestra launches its spring season featuring winners of the Annual Music Teachers Association of California Concerto Competition on Saturday, March 21st at 8pm in the McKinney Theatre.

Annual Music Festival Finale- Wind Ensemble at Saddleback College
Mission Viejo , CA ? The Saddleback College Wind Ensemble closes its annual Music Festival with an evening performance featuring some of the finest American Wind Literature on Wednesday, March 18th at 8pm in the McKinney Theatre.

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OCSD Crime Lab Breaks Record - The Good news
The good news is that the OCSD?s Crime Lab reported a new record for DNA database hits. The Lab obtained 32 hits in a single day on Feb, 1 2009, beating the last hit record of 22 in one day set in September 2006.

WWSKD - What Would Sheriff Keyes Do Re: CCW Issue?
You will not see his name in what I called OCSD Star Search - The Final Episode. For that matter, Lt. Bill Hunt did not get any support from the Orange County Board of Supervisors either in that episode

What Would Sheriff Walters Do Re: CCW Issue?
Chief Paul Walters was kind enough to respond to my question yesterday reminding me that he has previously gone on the record, including the "members of the BOS and their staffs, press and editorial staff throughout the appointment process that my CCW...

What Would Sheriff Craig Hunter Do Re: CCW Issue?
As promised, I asked the same CCW-related questions of leading Sheriff candidates as I did Lt. Hunt, including Chief Craig A. Hunter. Coincidentally, I interviewed Chief Hunter one year ago - to the day. At that time, Chief Hunter told me:

WWSHD on CCW - What Would Sheriff Bill Hunt Do on CCW Issue?
We have been wondering for a while, what Would Sheriff Hunt Do? on the CCW issue, so we decided to ask him, not really knowing what to expect. Lt. Bill Hunt promptly responded to the question, which was prefaced with a previously stated premise that..

Tustin Fugitive Arrested in San Diego
Tustin resident Mark Thomas Georgantas, a fugitive was arrested today in San Diego County after fleeing during trial and being convicted in absentia of fraud for using stolen credit card information to further his fireplace-parts business.

CPA charged with Forging More than $½ million from Employer
Susan Rachele, 39, a certified public accountant (CPA) was arrested today on charges of stealing more than $575,000 from her employer by forging the owner?s signature and writing checks to herself using company accounts. Rachele, is charged with 107...

Second Time DUI Driver Charge with High Speed Killing
Jeffrey David Kirby, 51, a second-time drunken driver, was charged this morning for killing a man and injuring his passenger after crashing his Porsche into the victim?s Ferrari, causing it to slam into a light pole and spilt in half.

LA Sheriff?' Deputy Convicted of DUI-related Injuries
Posted by CotoBlogzz 2/27/2009 11:00 AMAccording to the Orange County District Attorney?s office, a veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff?s Department was convicted today of injuring two people after crashing into their car while driving under the...

Politics

Shut Up! Shameful, Coward Nation
The Shut Up RuleRecently, a good number of local politicians have adopted a Shut Up Rule, allegedly for efficiency purposes. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens statements that she does not agree that her restrictive CCW policies infringe on Second...

OCSD Crime Lab Breaks Record - The Good news
The good news is that the OCSD?s Crime Lab reported a new record for DNA database hits. The Lab obtained 32 hits in a single day on Feb, 1 2009, beating the last hit record of 22 in one day set in September 2006.

Shut Down The Red County Mr. Graves! - Pelosi?s Shut Up Rule
First we hear of local governance enacting Shut Up Rules, allegedly for efficiency purposes. Then OC Supervisor Pat Bates declaring that the CCW issue is dead, followed by Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens statements that she does not agree that...

Re-Calling all Porkers and Tax-Hikers
We have touched on what it takes to recall a RINO governor. Thanks to Chris Emmai, a campaign manager for local candidates, you can figure out what it takes to get rid of the Porkers and or Tax Hikers.

Prop8 Coming On A Wing And A Prayer
As Frank Sinatra might say, ?though there?s one who is gone, we still carry on? watta a show, what a fight, with a full throttle on and our struts in a storm, we?re coming in on a wing and a prayer.?

WWSKD - What Would Sheriff Keyes Do Re: CCW Issue?
You will not see his name in what I called OCSD Star Search - The Final Episode. For that matter, Lt. Bill Hunt did not get any support from the Orange County Board of Supervisors either in that episode

What Would Sheriff Walters Do Re: CCW Issue?
Chief Paul Walters was kind enough to respond to my question yesterday reminding me that he has previously gone on the record, including the "members of the BOS and their staffs, press and editorial staff throughout the appointment process that my CCW...

What Would Sheriff Craig Hunter Do Re: CCW Issue?
As promised, I asked the same CCW-related questions of leading Sheriff candidates as I did Lt. Hunt, including Chief Craig A. Hunter. Coincidentally, I interviewed Chief Hunter one year ago - to the day. At that time, Chief Hunter told me:

WWSHD on CCW - What Would Sheriff Bill Hunt Do on CCW Issue?
We have been wondering for a while, what Would Sheriff Hunt Do? on the CCW issue, so we decided to ask him, not really knowing what to expect. Lt. Bill Hunt promptly responded to the question, which was prefaced with a previously stated premise that...

The Gang Who Couldn't Shoot Straight? Political Assassinations
Laguna Woods Village - We previously compared the Third Board's attempt at removing director McDaniel as analogous to a B-rated movie. And like a B-rated movie, triggered by bottle-throwing incident.

Attempted Political Assassination On Again
Laguna Woods Village - As forecasted and just like a B-rated movie, the political assassination 

United Mutual Directors, What are You Doing About It?
Dear United Mutual Directors,Since your meetings are always in the daytime and I am unable to attend because I work, I beg you to 

Kessler Laguna Woods Village Debut Weak
During last night's Third Board meeting called expressly to remove Director McDaniel for what can be characterized as ?because we can? argument, supported by Gary Kessler of Adams, Kessler, the directors accomplished their task, after re-scheduling the...

All residents want is transparency, accountability & civility
When residents complain about PCM, it is generally not about the field staff. For the most part, field staff is efficient and pleasant to deal with. No, the complaints about PCM are about their management.

Political Assassination of Director K. McDaniel Foiled? For now
Village Snopes were right. Plans were afoot to remove director K. McDanield from the board, immediately following the bottle-throwing incident documented in the OC Sheriff?s report as Battery Report 09-038879. While simple battery may include any form...

Support Katie McDaniel
Notice was received this morning of the Special Board Meeting, for the purpose of removing Director Katherine ( Katie ) McDaniel from the board. No reason or justification was given for her intended removal.

Another Political Assassination in the Works In The Villa
Laguna Woods Village - ?Village Snopes would be nice to dispel myths that are causing havoc on the mutual boards?, reads an article titled ? Rumors false, and published December 18,2007 by the OCR. The article asserts that according to Third Mutual...

Mike Curtis Responds
Facts: PCM attorney Cris Trapp and Finance Manager Janet Price both confirmed in December 2008 emails that PCM never disclosed payouts PCM took from our treasuries. Boards had no knowl

Demand for Full Scale HUD Investigation into Leisure World/Laguna Woods Affairs
All homeowners of Leisure World/Laguna Woods Village should demand a full scale investigation by HUD per the Regulatory Agreements. Remember there are two(2)Regulatory Agreements, one (1) between Laguna Hills Mutual No.One (United) and HUD and the other...

The Thrilla in the Villa: Laguna Woods, that is - The Ultimatum
After a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and experiencing an exponential growth in revenue circa 1996, Gateway Computer issued an ultimatum to a computer peripheral supplier: You can bid on a new product, however, you must significantly improve...

Bring it On! - The Thrilla in the (Laguna) Villa
In a recent article I discussed how newly elected HOA directors suddenly exhibit behavior changes closely related to the Stanford Prison Experiment. In this psychological experiment random student volunteers were divided into guards and prisoners and...

AG Jerry Brown: Judge and Executioner - Prop 8
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. was elected statewide to serve as the chief law officer of California. It is the duty of the Attorney General to see that the laws of the state are enforced through the California Department of Justice.

Kessler Laguna Woods Village Debut Weak
During last night's Third Board meeting called expressly to remove Director McDaniel for what can be characterized as ?because we can? argument, supported by Gary Kessler of Adams, Kessler, the directors accomplished their task, after re-scheduling the...

General Interest

Re-Calling all Porkers and Tax-Hikers
We have touched on what it takes to recall a RINO governor. Thanks to Chris Emmai, a campaign manager for local candidates, you can figure out what it takes to get rid of the Porkers and or Tax Hikers.

OCSD Crime Lab Breaks Record - The Good news
The good news is that the OCSD?s Crime Lab reported a new record for DNA database hits. The Lab obtained 32 hits in a single day on Feb, 1 2009, beating the last hit record of 22 in one day set in September 2006.

Prop8 Coming On A Wing And A Prayer
As Frank Sinatra might say, ?though there?s one who is gone, we still carry on? watta a show, what a fight, with a full throttle on and our struts in a storm, we?re coming in on a wing and a prayer.?

To Catch a Rising Star! - Concerto Gala ? At Saddleback College
Mission Viejo , CA . The Symphony Orchestra launches its spring season featuring winners of the Annual Music Teachers Association of California Concerto Competition on Saturday, March 21st at 8pm in the McKinney Theatre.

Annual Music Festival Finale- Wind Ensemble at Saddleback College
Mission Viejo , CA ? The Saddleback College Wind Ensemble closes its annual Music Festival with an evening performance featuring some of the finest American Wind Literature on Wednesday, March 18th at 8pm in the McKinney Theatre.

WWSKD - What Would Sheriff Keyes Do Re: CCW Issue?
You will not see his name in what I called OCSD Star Search - The Final Episode. For that matter, Lt. Bill Hunt did not get any support from the Orange County Board of Supervisors either in that episode

What Would Sheriff Walters Do Re: CCW Issue?
Chief Paul Walters was kind enough to respond to my question yesterday reminding me that he has previously gone on the record, including the "members of the BOS and their staffs, press and editorial staff throughout the appointment process that my CCW...

What Would Sheriff Craig Hunter Do Re: CCW Issue?
As promised, I asked the same CCW-related questions of leading Sheriff candidates as I did Lt. Hunt, including Chief Craig A. Hunter. Coincidentally, I interviewed Chief Hunter one year ago - to the day. At that time, Chief Hunter told me:

WWSHD on CCW - What Would Sheriff Bill Hunt Do on CCW Issue?
We have been wondering for a while, what Would Sheriff Hunt Do? on the CCW issue, so we decided to ask him, not really knowing what to expect. Lt. Bill Hunt promptly responded to the question, which was prefaced with a previously stated premise that...

Saddleback College Speech Faculty Honored with Tournament
Mission Viejo, CA ? The ?Bob Bornemann Spring Championships Forensics Tournament?, sponsored by the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association (PSCFA was held on the campus of Los Angeles Valley College on February 27th through March 1st.

Tustin Fugitive Arrested in San Diego
Tustin resident Mark Thomas Georgantas, a fugitive was arrested today in San Diego County after fleeing during trial and being convicted in absentia of fraud for using stolen credit card information to further his fireplace-parts business.

CPA charged with Forging More than $½ million from Employer
Susan Rachele, 39, a certified public accountant (CPA) was arrested today on charges of stealing more than $575,000 from her employer by forging the owner?s signature and writing checks to herself using company accounts. Rachele, is charged with 107..

AG Jerry Brown: Judge and Executioner - Prop 8
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. was elected statewide to serve as the chief law officer of California. It is the duty of the Attorney General to see that the laws of the state are enforced through the California Department of Justice.

Kessler Laguna Woods Village Debut Weak
During last night's Third Board meeting called expressly to remove Director McDaniel for what can be characterized as ?because we can? argument, supported by Gary Kessler of Adams, Kessler, the directors accomplished their task, after re-scheduling the...

All residents want is transparency, accountability & civility
When residents complain about PCM, it is generally not about the field staff. For the most part, field staff is efficient and pleasant to deal with. No, the complaints about PCM are about their management.

Political Assassination of Director K. McDaniel Foiled? For now
Village Snopes were right. Plans were afoot to remove director K. McDanield from the board, immediately following the bottle-throwing incident documented in the OC Sheriff?s report as Battery Report 09-038879. While simple battery may include any form...

Support Katie McDaniel
Notice was received this morning of the Special Board Meeting, for the purpose of removing Director Katherine ( Katie ) McDaniel from the board. No reason or justification was given for her intended removal.

Another Political Assassination in the Works In The Villa
Laguna Woods Village - ?Village Snopes would be nice to dispel myths that are causing havoc on the mutual boards?, reads an article titled ? Rumors false, and published December 18,2007 by the OCR. The article asserts that according to Third Mutual...

Mike Curtis Responds
Facts: PCM attorney Cris Trapp and Finance Manager Janet Price both confirmed in December 2008 emails that PCM never disclosed payouts PCM took from our treasuries. Boards had no knowl

Demand for Full Scale HUD Investigation into Leisure World/Laguna Woods Affairs
All homeowners of Leisure World/Laguna Woods Village should demand a full scale investigation by HUD per the Regulatory Agreements. Remember there are two(2)Regulatory Agreements, one (1) between Laguna Hills Mutual No.One (United) and HUD and the other...

The Thrilla in the Villa: Laguna Woods, that is - The Ultimatum
After a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and experiencing an exponential growth in revenue circa 1996, Gateway Computer issued an ultimatum to a computer peripheral supplier: You can bid on a new product, however, you must significantly improve...

Bring it On! - The Thrilla in the (Laguna) Villa
In a recent article I discussed how newly elected HOA directors suddenly exhibit behavior changes closely related to the Stanford Prison Experiment. In this psychological experiment random student volunteers were divided into guards and prisoners and...

The Gang Who Couldn't Shoot Straight? Political Assassinations
Laguna Woods Village - We previously compared the Third Board's attempt at removing director McDaniel as analogous to a B-rated movie. And like a B-rated movie, triggered by bottle-throwing incident.

Attempted Political Assassination On Again
Laguna Woods Village - As forecasted and just like a B-rated movie, the political assassination 

United Mutual Directors, What are You Doing About It?
Dear United Mutual Directors,Since your meetings are always in the daytime and I am unable to attend because I work, I beg you to 

Community Journalism

Shut Up! Shameful, Coward Nation
The Shut Up RuleRecently, a good number of local politicians have adopted a Shut Up Rule, allegedly for efficiency purposes. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens statements that she does not agree that her restrictive CCW policies infringe on Second...

Shut Down The Red County Mr. Graves! - Pelosi?s Shut Up Rule
First we hear of local governance enacting Shut Up Rules, allegedly for efficiency purposes. Then OC Supervisor Pat Bates declaring that the CCW issue is dead, followed by Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens statements that she does not agree that...

Counseling for Laid off Journalists Available
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is setting up small group sessions for journalists suddenly out of a newsroom or facing the uncertainty of these changing times to help them define where they are professionally and what they want to do.

ChaunceyBuzz and the CZ Subsidies
Chauncey Bailey, editor of the Oakland Post was gunned down as he walked to work in August of last year. Law enforcement agents believe he was murdered because of his investigation into a business called Your Black Muslim Bakery.

Around  HOAs

Kessler Laguna Woods Village Debut Weak
During last night's Third Board meeting called expressly to remove Director McDaniel for what can be characterized as ?because we can? argument, supported by Gary Kessler of Adams, Kessler, the directors accomplished their task, after re-scheduling the...

All residents want is transparency, accountability & civility
When residents complain about PCM, it is generally not about the field staff. For the most part, field staff is efficient and pleasant to deal with. No, the complaints about PCM are about their management.

Political Assassination of Director K. McDaniel Foiled? For now
Village Snopes were right. Plans were afoot to remove director K. McDanield from the board, immediately following the bottle-throwing incident documented in the OC Sheriff?s report as Battery Report 09-038879. While simple battery may include any form...

Support Katie McDaniel
Notice was received this morning of the Special Board Meeting, for the purpose of removing Director Katherine ( Katie ) McDaniel from the board. No reason or justification was given for her intended removal.

Another Political Assassination in the Works In The Villa
Laguna Woods Village - ?Village Snopes would be nice to dispel myths that are causing havoc on the mutual boards?, reads an article titled ? Rumors false, and published December 18,2007 by the OCR. The article asserts that according to Third Mutual...

Mike Curtis Responds
Facts: PCM attorney Cris Trapp and Finance Manager Janet Price both confirmed in December 2008 emails that PCM never disclosed payouts PCM took from our treasuries. Boards had no knowl

Demand for Full Scale HUD Investigation into Leisure World/Laguna Woods Affairs
All homeowners of Leisure World/Laguna Woods Village should demand a full scale investigation by HUD per the Regulatory Agreements. Remember there are two(2)Regulatory Agreements, one (1) between Laguna Hills Mutual No.One (United) and HUD and the other...

The Thrilla in the Villa: Laguna Woods, that is - The Ultimatum
After a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and experiencing an exponential growth in revenue circa 1996, Gateway Computer issued an ultimatum to a computer peripheral supplier: You can bid on a new product, however, you must significantly improve...

Bring it On! - The Thrilla in the (Laguna) Villa
In a recent article I discussed how newly elected HOA directors suddenly exhibit behavior changes closely related to the Stanford Prison Experiment. In this psychological experiment random student volunteers were divided into guards and prisoners and...

LETTERS

Another Corrupt Coto Election - Hello All:  I just threw the Delegate Election form sent by CZ in the trash.  I refuse to participate in a process that intentionally disenfranchises our members.  Clearly, we have taxation without representation in Coto/CZ. 

 CZ - Another Poorly Designed Survey With an Devious Motive
Dear CZ Board Members: Once again the CZ Board has sent out another poorly designed survey. CZ Board Members when surveys are designed, all possible responses must be included in the multiple choice answers.

United Mutual Directors, What are You Doing About It?
Dear United Mutual Directors,Since your meetings are always in the daytime and I am unable to attend because I work, I beg you to 

Mike Curtis Responds
Facts: PCM attorney Cris Trapp and Finance Manager Janet Price both confirmed in December 2008 emails that PCM never disclosed payouts PCM took from our treasuries. Boards had no knowl

LETTERS- Laguna Woods Village - CHANGE
CHANGE The whole Country is demanding CHANGE in the way BUSINESS is being conducted and MONEY is being spent, and Leisure World/Laguna Woods Village is no exception

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