TEMECULA: City explains suspensions
Alrighty then, looks like we finally got word from City Hall about why Bob Johnson and Genie Wilson were suspended last week. And by “word” I mean a basic-at-best statement. I can’t fault the city for...
View ArticleTEMECULA: Wine Country, city manager, Dylan Winmann and Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and you’re enjoying a wonderful day with loved ones. It’s been pretty dead this week, but here’s a look at what we can expect next week: On...
View ArticlePOLITICAL EMPIRE: Potts’ penalty and Temecula turmoil
This Political Empire segment looks at a plea deal in the San Jacinto council corruption case. Also, reporter Nelsy Rodriguez talks about the upheaval at Temecula City Hall.
View ArticleTEMECULA: City Manager dismissal potentially tonight
Hey all don’t forget that tonight is the night that the Temecula City Council is expected to decide whether to formally dismiss Bob Johnson as City Manager. If they do fire him, I expect that we will...
View ArticleTEMECULA: City Manager officially fired
Can I say canned? I don’t mean to offend Mr. Johnson — he was always pleasant with me but I’m well aware that attitudes tend to change when a reporter’s notebook is in plain sight. Anyway, the City...
View ArticleTEMECULA: The city needs to go Karel-ing…loudly
BY JOHN HUNNEMAN Where have you gone Karel Lindemans? Karel Lindemans served on the Temecula City Council for most ofthe 1990s. He was rarely silent, especially when he believed the public had a right...
View ArticlePOLITICAL EMPIRE: Riverside’s Mayor Rusty and City Manager Movement
Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey’s swearing-in and recent city manager departures are the subject of this Political Empire video.
View ArticleTEMECULA: City Manager, finance director emails
Hey blog, It’s been a very busy few days so apologies for the lag in posts but it was for a good cause. Late last week I got a massive Freedom of Information Act request filled and I and fellow staff...
View ArticleTEMECULA: Top five issues for 2013
Last breakfast of the year is Diet Coke? Oh Nelsy, have you learned nothing? Well, yes. We learned a lot in 2012 and will take on many more challenges in the coming. The Press Southwest crew compiled...
View ArticleTEMECULA: city managers pay this year
Well now we have our answer to the burning question of how much Shawn Nelson will take home each month while he burns off accrued admin time in Temecula and works as a city manager consultant in...
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