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Oct 18, 2006 at 02:10 PM : I will vote for Stan!...

I will vote for Stan! He's my man for City Hall!!!!!!

Oct 18, 2006 at 03:10 PM : <<Things...

<<Things that make me wonder: “I read the Tehachapi News along with many other papers, and interestingly enough, I find more detailed information about our City Council Meetings in the California City Newspaper. Hmmm!”>>

I will definitely go check out your website--thanks for introducing yourself...

As to the above quote from your blog, I think that the Tehachapi News problem goes far deeper than just the "good ol' boys club"... From my communication with current and past reporters that work/ed there, the stories that they write are blacklisted or heavily edited if they are controversial or negative. This editing is done by their parent company... I am not professionally involved, and I get this information strictly through these reporters, but if this is correct, then the residents here need to KNOW that they are not getting the whole story. These stories include but are not limited to: this Fire Department scandal, the Grand Jury's investigation of the Tehachapi School District, the complaints about the School Board, the controversies surrounding the decisions about the hospital, etc.
Do you think that you could have influence over this? Boy, that would be miraculous!

I am really new to this blog area on the Tehachapi News website, but it sure has been enlightening. I think I'll recommend that my neighbors read this instead of their pollyanna newspaper. You're right--the truth is in the discontent of the bloggers here.

What do you think?
Oh, and thanks again for writing here :)

Oct 18, 2006 at 04:10 PM : I completely agree...

I completely agree with Stan and there are 3 seats up for contention in this election. WE ARE THE ELECTORATE and the City Council is responsible to US...not the other way around. So.....2 of these seats up for election should go to Stan Beckham and WRITE IN the name of Henry Schaeffer and let's send at least 2 of these 30 year incumbents back where they belong....away from the Long Tables and In The Back OF the Room...with the rest of us. That's where they belong because Enough Is Enough!!!

Jim Richards

Oct 18, 2006 at 04:10 PM : I don't know Stan...

I don't know Stan Beckham very well I have only talked to him once on the phone. I will vote for him without knowing him just because of being so fed up with whats going on. Please Vote for him and Henry! If you have to vote for 3 just because, then add Vernon to that list.

-D. Shane Reed-

Oct 18, 2006 at 08:10 PM : I can't believe...

I can't believe the amount of discontent there is for this City Council and they don't even know it. Mrs.Vernon has stated she isn't even spending any money or time trying to get reelected because she thinks everyone is happy with what they are doing. I know I am NOT! The News Paper is doing a sad job and everyone knows it. It's all happy happy happy stories and that's it. I will be only voting for two people Stan and write in Henry. That's it!! Come on news do a story on who's running and why? Do a story on this write in campaign. Do a story on why people are mad.

Vote for Stan and Henry! Let them know they are not doing what we want!

Oct 19, 2006 at 11:10 AM : Stan understa...

Stan understands the sacrafices that fire and sheriff personnel make, the services they provide to their communities, the politics involved in both fields and how honored he is to say that we have the best of both worlds in Tehachapi. As for any new departments that may, or may not, spring up Stan has a very high standard for them to measure up to. The citizens of Tehachapi deserve the best and you are it.

Let's get out the vote and VOTE for STAN BECKHAM and write-in Henry Schaeffer! Pass the word and let's get the largest voter turnout that Tehachapi has ever seen! We're all winners when we VOTE!

Oct 20, 2006 at 07:10 PM : Firefighters from Cal....

Firefighters from Cal. City are suing their city leaders to talk about changing their department to the Kern County Fire Department. They fill its better for them and the City. Even with their firemen taking a pay cut. What do you Stan think about this? What will YOU do for Tehachapi Fire Department?

Oct 22, 2006 at 09:10 AM : Tehachapi for...

Tehachapi for Life, Have you driven by the 'new' city fire department facility? You can't miss the big white tent. It looks like Barnum & Bailey is in town.

I feel bad for the young fellows working there who just want a decent and rewarding job. I would encourage them to go get their training and apply with the Kern County Fire Department.

Personally I would not have a city fire department or a city police department, especially reportable to the 'City Manager.' Jason Caudle doesn't have the experience to manage two such vital positions. I can guarantee you that I will be the wrench in the cog where these two departments come into play. I can't tolerate waste. Our city doesn't have the money to waste and keep pouring down dry holes. As a businessman I don't need expensive studies to know that there are some things that are better "out-sourced." Of course, our City Manager wouldn't have the control and power he is seeking then would he? Or, is it under the guidance of his mother-in-law that this power play is being made?

Perhaps under the proper guidance, meaning NOT his mother-in-law, Jason Caudle could be trainable, if not life is going to be very difficult for him after I am elected. The City Manager position is not fun-n-games time. This position effects peoples' lives in dramatic ways and needs to be approached accordingly.

This also applies to the code enforcement officer and his staff, and to Mr. David James and staff. These people had better learn to act professionally and with respect to the citizens of Tehachapi and PDQ because I plan on spending a lot of time with ALL of the departments and their respective heads. I expect excellence and commitment if you are going to be a 'public servant.'

I hope I have answered your questions on these topics and more. I'll be happy to voice my position on any other questions you may have.

Oct 22, 2006 at 10:10 AM : ChiChiBug, Thanks for...

ChiChiBug, Thanks for your input about the T-News and their 'politics.' They are apparently under the gun from the Bakersfield Californian not to risk losing any of their advertising dollars. I see the same thing when I read the Californian and then the LA Times. Unfortunate, but when a newspaper doesn't have any major competition they can pretty much do as they choose.

My Web site, with its open forum, will be up and fully functional by the middle of next week. My Web designer aka Campaign Manager aka Treasurer aka Graphic Artist aka Publicist, keeps telling me she has a life outside of my political aspiration. Go figure!

Realistically, when the residents of Tehachapi, BVS, Golden Hills, etc. stop supporting the T-News as a community bulletin board and supports another news source such as the Mountain Signal, Mojave Desert News, Cal City News or whatever source steps up to the plate with real reporting, that is when you will have your miracle!

Unfortunately, as a council member I won't have the authority to make the T-News be a 'real' newspaper. But I hope you will make considerable of use of the community forum on my Web site. Let's get the community involved and talking to one another and you will see a lot of miracles in our great city.

My best regards,

Stan Beckham

Oct 23, 2006 at 02:10 PM : I find it humorous...

I find it humorous that you complain about the paper, yet are making full use of its resources to publicize your campaign (isn't that against the rules??) --- and your other supporters also are bashing the paper, but use it everyday to express their opinions.

Seems hypocritical to me to bash something, but still use it for your own gain. Don't know if that's the kind of person I'd vote for.

Oct 23, 2006 at 02:10 PM : I don't know if I...

I don't know if I appreciate your remarks since you are ashamed or afraid to sign your real name. There are far too many "anonymous" people here. Are they all one and the same person? Who knows?

Jim Richards

Oct 23, 2006 at 07:10 PM : I have been seeing a...

I have been seeing a lot of "VOTE for Stan" sings up in his neighborhood. Who knows a person better then his neighbors? I will be voting for Stan! At lest he puts his name on every post he makes. Not like you!

Oct 24, 2006 at 08:10 AM : Well, I'm not...

Well, I'm not afraid to sign my name, so I will agree with anonymous and find it odd that you would complain about those who have made it possible for you even write anything in this very forum. If anything, you should be appreciative that you are able to use the Tehachapi News' web site to further your campaign. And chichibug, I don't know where you get your information, but the Tehachapi News isn't edited by its "parent company" - all editing is done in house. Also, I think its important to always remember one thing about blogs - they need to be taken with a grain of salt. A good chunk of what is written in a blog is heresay or a rumor. You don't know these people and you sure don't know where they're getting their information. At least the newspaper has a responsiblity to the community to report as accurately as possible and the reporters back up their articles with as many viable sources as possible. I don't think you can say that about blogs.

Oct 24, 2006 at 09:10 AM : Most of us on here are...

Most of us on here are not happy with the all nice and happy news we see all the time. We know there is bad stuff going on and we want to see a news story on it. We want some real news. NOT "Pet of the week" stuff you get fron your school paper.

Oct 24, 2006 at 09:10 AM : Define "real...

Define "real news." How much "real news" do you think actually takes place in Tehachapi? Looking though the paper I see stories about the city council, planning commission, construction, accidents, the upcoming election, the school district and sports. Yeah, there's stories every week about good people doing good things in the area. What is wrong with that?

Whether it makes you happy or not, there's far more good in Tehachapi than there is bad, on any week of the year. Seems sad that you don't have any use for the good side of the place you choose to live.

Oct 24, 2006 at 10:10 AM : medicone - do you see...

medicone - do you see happy news on the front of the paper each week? No, there's a mix of what is going on in the community, both good and bad, which is what a good newspaper should have on it. Is the Pet of the Week the only thing in the paper? That is what you make it out to seem. There is other news in there, you just choose not to see it and dwell on something that cannot be changed by a few aritlces in the Tehachapi News. The newspaper cannot write articles on the fire department on a weekly basis. There are other things going on that need coverage as well, such as the school board and hospital board elections, which are happening NOW. And even if they did write more articles on the fire department, I doubt it would make you happy because it won't be what you want to hear. Caudle gives the newspaper the same answers as everyone else. What he thinks will look good in print isn't necessarily right, or even the truth. I think you have a better chance of getting something done by running for city council or supporting someone who will make changes, than sitting here bitching about whether the paper is going to write articles or not.

Oct 24, 2006 at 12:10 PM : Then stop bitching...

Then stop bitching about what we write in the blogs and who writes it. There is more then the fire department story not being printed by your news paper.

Oct 24, 2006 at 01:10 PM : Such as?

Such as?

Oct 24, 2006 at 11:10 PM : Anonymous I'm...

Anonymous I'm glad you have a sense of humor. And, Mimi, freedom of speech is what it's all about. The First Amendment.

Hard nosed reporters are used to getting bashed and they take it on the chin, it comes with the job. I don't think I've unduly bashed the paper. I certainly haven't yelled loudly, or not at all as I recall, about the big chunk of money I paid for my newspaper ad to have it come out printed as badly as it was. I am sure in Stefani's capable hands the next issue will be corrected.

All of you on these blogs are intelligent, informed and expressive people. You are the citizens that see something right or see something wrong and take action to commend or condemn. You are the bedrock upon which we can all build a great plan for the City of Tehachapi and build a city we can all be proud of.

Let's keep on track and let's get out the vote on November 7th!

Kindest regards,

Stan Beckham

Oct 25, 2006 at 11:10 AM : Tehachapi city wisdom:...

Tehachapi city wisdom:

Listen up Bear Valley Residence Tehachapi City is now affecting you!

Tehachapi city leaders in its quest for "local control" have done it again. Tehachapi City wants to use the Bear Valley dispatch center for the new city police department. The Tehachapi City "locally controlled police" will also be staffed to the level that Bear Valley currently staffs it department. The Bear Valley Police do a great job with what they have however Bear Valley is not Tehachapi its quite smaller in population and troubles. What this means for Bear Valley? By using the Bear Valley dispatch center Tehachapi City will overtax an already busy dispatch center. By dispatching from BV the Bear Valley Police will be the main back up to the City since the County Sheriff will be out of the information loop. The Bear Valley Police will constantly have to leave the valley to assist the understaffed Tehachapi City Police department. This will mean that Bear Valley many times will be left with no or just one police officer. So Tehachapi City's "local control" just spilled into regional control. Good job City now people in two communities will be less safe. When will they stop this messy power play.

Oct 25, 2006 at 11:10 AM : It is even more then...

It is even more then that! If Tehchapi City would have agreed to a fire protection district like what was purposed, there would be 9 firemen in Bear Valley instead of the 6 they have now. 9 full time firemen in Stallion Springs instead of a part time station, and a 18 man station in Golden Hills where there is no station at all. So "Local Control" has hurt us all!!! To top that off they are also messing with fire protection in Cal. City!

Oct 25, 2006 at 05:10 PM : Well anonymous(s),...

Well anonymous(s), that is one of the main reasons I am running for City Council. If you live in Tehachapi City limits or have friends and family that do, I ask for your vote. This is back room politics and we need to eliminate the nepotism and cronyism that leads to these power plays. It's time for some common sense in Tehachapi's city government.

When you have a Council Member and former Mayor, Mariana Teel, who is the City Manager, Jason Caudle's mother-in-law AND, Jason Caudle's previous work experience was being an aid to Steve Perez. This is the first 'real job' the boy has had. Now he is getting OJT at the HUGE waste of our taxpayer money.

Also, to my understanding the city Fire Chief, McLaughlin, is not full time but works at the prison with Mariana Teel, AND the Fire Chief hires his son, AND the City Council turns down two perfectly qualified individuals who applied for the City Planning Commission in favor of Tim Felsoci who rarely seems to make the meetings and rubber stamps any project that comes through and just so happens to work at the prison with Mariana Teel and lives two doors down from her son-in-law Jason Caudle, AND...

Is it really necessary to go on to paint the picture about where MOST of the MAJOR problems lie? Mariana Teel needs to be voted out by a huge margin. This is the statement that the voters can make that they will NOT tolerate this back room politics and the power plays. Also, the Mayor should be an ELECTED official so that the Council Members can't keep playing, "Who's turn is it next?"

Vote for STAN BECKHAM so that I can help make the changes that we need so that our City Hall and City Government become more professional and start serving the citizens of Tehachapi. I can make these changes happen.

Thanks for your time,

Stan

Oct 27, 2006 at 06:10 PM : 75% of the homes on...

75% of the homes on Stan's street have 'Vote for Stan' signs in there yards! I wonder what Mrs. Teel thinks?

Nov 4, 2006 at 05:11 PM : . Another thing to...

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Another thing to remember in the News v. blogs question is this: blogs are not edited. Any idjit can say anything he wants. The News has always been careful to state only the truth. Perhaps too careful, who can say, but bloggers often have no sense of responsibility to the truth whatsoever.

Nov 4, 2006 at 05:11 PM : . Another thing to...

Nov 4, 2006 at 06:11 PM : One good thing about...

One good thing about the blog is when you see a lie you can call them on it right away, not like when one sneaks by the newspaper!

Nov 4, 2006 at 09:11 PM : So, thmazing thinks...

So, thmazing thinks these blogs aren't edited? We can tell him differently, can't we? But, honestly, we haven't been scolded or booted off for quite awhile. Please take a look at the following and remember that YOU are the ELECTORATE at the top of this organizational chart. http://stanstanding4u.com/organizational-chart-city-of-tehachapi.html

Best,

Stan