More than 20,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties, some of which were distributed to schools, are being recalled because of purple plastic found inside some of them, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday.
Oklahoma-based AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., was forced to recall the patties after the problem was discovered Monday, according to a press release from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Two consumers complained after finding the plastic in the product.
The frozen RTE flame broiled beef patties were produced on Nov. 30, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)} (From press release)
14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of “CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES CARAMEL COLOR ADDED” with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334. *
Richard Eber, Exclusive to the California Political News and Views
One of my earliest memories of understanding the nuances of politics came in seeing the 1964 documentary Point of Order. This film unmasked the fraudulent activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-Wisconsin) during Senate hearings a decade before.
During the course of this movie McCarthy’s tactics were exposed including holding up a blank piece of paper which he said were names of individuals who he said were communists that had infiltrated into positions of prominence in American society. In the process of destroying his advisories during the cold war with Russia, this man proved to be an enemy of democracy with his “red scare” ruse.
One would think McCarthyism, as it is known, would be dead and buried in the foot notes of high school history books. Apparently this is not the case. Most notably several members of Congress led by Adam Schiff (D-California) have been using the same playbook to smear Donald Trump as having conspired with the Russian Government to win the Presidential election in 2016.
Even prior to when Special Counsel Robert Mueller was appointed to look into Russian collusion working with Trump to defeat Hillary Clinton, Schiff was saying he had hard evidence of conspiracy between the two groups. He continued this narrative during the close to two years of Mueller’s investigations frequently citing unknown sources to support his allegations.
Following Schiff’s lead, much of the news media including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and MSNBC, used similar strategies to indict President Trump in the court of public opinion for being an alleged pawn of Russian President Putin. Schiff’s colleague in the House Representative Maxine Waters, went a step further calling for the President to be impeached prior to when he took office. This pressure from the left has continued unabated to the present.
In the end wishful thinking of Schiff and a good part of the national media were foiled when the summary of the Mueller Report reported there in fact was no conspiracy on Trump’s part or any of his people working with the Russian government to win the Presidency.
After this crushing defeat, the best Trump haters could conjure up are allegations that his associates were guilty of obstruction of justice in defending themselves during Mueller’s exhaustive investigation. Almost two years later, all Mueller could do to implicate the President was mentioning improvable Obstruction of Justice charges. The Special Counsel concluded there was no case as the burden of proof was so great since there was no crime to cover-up in the first place.
Despite this fact, prominent Democrats are working on damage control demanding the full Mueller Report be made available to them. They are asking for access to interviews with confidential sources and protected grand Jury testimony that they know is unreachable by law.
Of course such facts are of little consequence to the “transparency for lunch bunch”. Naturally Adam Schiff, with massive amounts of egg on his face, has refused to admit the informed sources based disclosures he has been disseminating to Congress and the presses were mostly fiction. Now as head of the House Intelligence Committee he intends to continue the investigation of Mueller’s on Russian collusion along with looking into personal and business activities of President Trump prior to winning the election in 2016.
As might be expected, Republican’s who comprise the minority contingent in Schiff’s committee, are understandably upset with the California Democrat’s leadership trying to find grounds to impeach the President. Mike Turner, who serves on the Intelligence committee with Schiff, has called on him to resign his post. The GOP Representative from Ohio stated “This is a personal vendetta from Adam Schiff at this point. I do believe he needs to step aside.”
Instead the Congressman put out an email which read:
The Constitution gives the president the power to grant pardons, and while that power can be used to correct an injustice or give a second chance, there are disturbing indications that President Trump could use it to obstruct investigations involving him and his family.
With so many of his close associates facing jail time, including his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, there’s a real risk the President could try to protect himself by dangling, promising or issuing pardons.
That’s why I just introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act, legislation to prevent this president, or any president, from abusing the pardon for their own personal benefit or to obstruct justice. My bill would ensure that if the president issued a pardon in a case involving him or his family, the entire investigative files would be turned over to Congress, so that a cover-up wouldn’t succeed.
“Excuse me while I kiss the sky”, but it would appear that rather admitting he made gross errors implicating the President with Russian interference in the 2016 election, Schiff is now trying to change his focus introducing legislation pertaining to future convictions of alleged crimes that have not even been investigated involving Trump.
This is crazy stuff that might earn the designation of “Comrade” for Schiff in the old Soviet Union. Due process is being ignored by many Democrats, Radical leftists in Congress are trying to bring impeachment proceedings against the President based upon their hatred of the man. If these tactics do not remind one of Joe Mc Carthy’s exploits in the 1950’s, than nothing should.
Nancy Pelosi, who finds herself trying to hold together her perilous coalition to remain as House Majority Leader, has given tacit support to Schiff without demanding his hearings into Trump’s alleged collusion with Russia cease. As a veteran politician, she realizes continuing similar investigations of the President by Congress can have negative effects in the 2020 elections
This might explain why House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Tuesday Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian collusion represents a “closed chapter,” while health care is a “new chapter.” “I believe that the Mueller report has been done. It’s a chapter that’s closed.”
It is pretty much known that the concept of “double jeopardy” is not welcomed by most Americans except when game show host Alex Trebek, might be involved. If Robert Mueller could not indict the President, how effective can a partisan ideologue-hack like Schiff succeed in using the same evidence?
Somewhere along the line he needs to be told, “The show is over Adam. Your 15 minutes of fame has passed”. Unfortunately, people like Schiff and Joe McCarthy rarely get this message. Such is the way with demagogues.
Richard Eber studied journalism at the University of Oregon. He writes about politics, culture, education restaurants, and was former city and sports editor of UCSB Daily. Richard is president of Amerasa Rapid Transit, a specialized freight forwarder.
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United Water’s Lake Piru rose 67-feet in 2019 and is now 76% full, compared with being only 15% full last October.
“The 2019 storm combined with the District’s recent Article 21* purchases have allowed United Water to harvest a total of 66,190 acre-feet of water at United’s Lake Piru and Freeman Diversion facilities, which is enough to serve 463,330 people in Ventura County for a year,” explains Mauricio Guardado, General Manager for United Water Conservation District. “And while this is more rain and purchased water than we have seen in a long while, we would still need 113,000 acre-feet more water to completely recover from the recent drought,” he continued.
Despite the recent rainfall, nearly three-quarters of Ventura County continues to be short on necessary water resources to fully recuperate from the drought. To increase water resources, over the last three weeks United Water Conservation District has successfully purchased 15,000 acre-feet of Article 21 water from the State Water project. This is the largest amount of water ever brought into the region from outside sources and is enough to serve 105,000 people in Ventura County for one year!
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The Libertarian Party has a philosophy of personal responsibility and limited government.
Their slogan states they are “The Party of Principle” because they stand firmly on their principles.
Libertarians strongly oppose any government interference into their personal, family, and business decisions. Essentially, they believe all Americans should be free to live their lives and pursue their interests as they see fit as long as they do no harm to another.
Founded in 1971, the Libertarian Party runs hundreds of candidates every election cycle. These candidates seek positions ranging from City Council to President of the United States. Each of these candidates helps to give liberty a voice.
Weekly Activities occurring at Calvary Chapel Oxnard.
The New Building Project Continues to Progress…
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Port Hueneme Police Department– Incident Press Release
On April 4, 2019 at 11:13 AM, Officers from the Port Hueneme Police Department responded to an apartment complex located in the 500 block of East Clara Street, regarding the report of a stabbing victim.
When officers arrived, they located a 41-year-old male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition.
The suspect is described as an 18-year-old Hispanic male with a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans. The suspect was possibly driving a blue, 2000’s Honda Civic with a chrome front grill.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information or questions about this incident can contact Detective Nora Starna at the Port Hueneme Police Department (805) 986-6642 or by email at [email protected]
Photo Credits: Port Hueneme Police Department
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Ventura County Sheriff Department – Incident Press Release
On 3-31-19, a member of the Nyeland Acres community in Oxnard, called the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office regarding “Rooster Fights” occurring at a residence in the 3500 block of Orange Drive. The caller notified Sheriff’s Dispatch that multiple vehicles had arrived at the location and cages were being removed from the vehicles.
Deputies from the Headquarters Patrol Station responded to the area to investigate the call. Once deputies arrived on scene, they detained (S) Medina, Keni, (S) Robledo, Peter, (S) Martinez, Edgar, (S) Gonzales, Trinidad, and (S) Beltran, Rafael. The suspects were later arrested for crimes ranging from possession of fighting birds, possession of slashers, being a spectator at an animal fight, and for animal fighting.
While on scene, deputies and detectives located more than 60 live birds which included fighting roosters, hens and baby chicks locked in makeshift cages. Deputies also located 4 dead fighting roosters which had injuries consistent with “cock fighting.”
Deputies and detectives continued searching the premises and located more than 40 sharp blades, boxing gloves, a scale used to weigh the birds, numerous bottles of animal vitamins, curing agents, and other items used in the illegal fighting of birds.
Members of the Ventura County Animal Services Unit assisted in recovering the dead and live birds used to fight.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public that it is illegal for any person who for amusement or gain causes any bird to fight with another bird or with a different kind of animal or creature.
If you have any information about anyone using any kind of animal to fight, please notify your local law enforcement agency, Crime Stoppers or animal control.
Cock Fighting, File
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Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Chancellor Greg Gillespie is pleased to announce that after a nationwide search, five finalists will move forward in the Ventura College President search process.
Listed below are candidate biographies and campus forums information. College faculty, staff, administration, and community members are invited to attend.
“The forums are an important part of the search process. They provide an opportunity for students, campus constituents, and the community to meet and hear from the candidates,” stated Gillespie. Final interviews will take place the following day.
The next Ventura College president will fill the position vacated by Chancellor Gillespie when he was appointed VCCCD Chancellor in 2017. Two interims have filled the position since that time. “We are excited to meet the finalists and look forward to working and collaborating with the new Ventura College president to ensure student success. The Ventura College Classified Senate appreciates being part of this process,” offered Sebastian Szczebiot, Ventura College Classified Senate President.
The forums are organized through the Ventura College Academic Senate. ”Finalists will address the campus community and answer questions on important campus concerns,” stated Lydia Morales, Ventura College Academic Senate President. “We are hoping for a great turn out and we are looking forward to hearing from our prospective new college president” added Morales.
Brief background statements of each candidate are as follows:
Damon Bell
Damon Bell
Dr. Bell currently serves as Ventura College Interim President with nearly 30 years of combined higher education experience in the community college and California State University systems. He was the Vice President for Student Services at Olympic College (Bremerton, WA); San Bernardino Valley, and San Diego Mesa colleges.
Dr. Bell is a Rotarian and a life member of the NAACP. He served on the Kitsap Community Resources and Olympic College Foundation boards. He spent four years serving on various leadership positions including president for the Washington State Student Services Commission. He also served on multiple statewide committees and taskforces in Washington. He served as a Guided Pathways Change Facilitator for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Dr. Bell holds an associate degree from Los Angeles Harbor College; a bachelor’s in Philosophy from UC San Diego; a master’s in Student Personnel in Higher Education from University of Georgia; and a doctorate in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Community College Leadership from CSU Fullerton.
Kim Hoffmans
Kim Hoffmans
Dr. Hoffmans has served the Ventura County Community College District for the last 25 years as a nursing faculty, coordinator/department chair, dean, and currently as Ventura College Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Hoffmans holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas; a master’s degree in nursing administration from Texas Woman’s University; and a doctorate degree in higher education from California Lutheran University.
Dr. Hoffmann’s background includes leadership of academic programs, student services areas, career technical educational, accreditation, curriculum, Guided Pathways and enrollment management. She has served on statewide boards for the California Community College (CCC) Chief Instructional Officers, CCC Athletics Association, CCC Workforce & Economic Development Performance Advisory Board, and others. Locally, she serves as a member of the Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors, a member of California Lutheran University Advisory Committee for the Graduate School, Ventura College of Education’s Doctorate Program, and a member of South Central Coast Regional Consortium for career education.
Krista Johns
Krista Johns
Ms. Johns currently serves as Guided Pathways Regional Coordinator, Bay Area with the State Chancellor’s Office. Prior to taking that assignment, she served as Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Student Success at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. Dr. Johns has worked in higher education for more than 25 years, serving as faculty member, curriculum and program director, academic dean, vice president of instruction, and interim college president. She also worked as vice president at WASC-ACCJC, the accrediting commission for community colleges. Ms. Johns holds a Juris Doctor degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and a B.A. Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin- Parkside. She also completed a fellowship with the California Community College Leadership Development Institute.
Scott Thayer
ScottThayer
Dr. Thayer has more than 20 years of experience in higher education in the California Community College system. He has served in various leadership positions (Vice President, Dean, Assistant Dean, Director) during his career at San Bernardino Valley College, Cuyamaca College, Pasadena City College and Los Angeles Southwest College. He has been active in several community organizations including serving on the board of directors for two nonprofit organizations Have Faith, Be Strong, a nonprofit organization for childhood cancer awareness, and the African-American Male Education Network and Development. Dr. Thayer received his doctorate in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from the University of Southern California; Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance degree from Point Loma Nazarene University; Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rollins College in Florida; and an Associate of Arts degree from Normandale Community College in Minnesota.
Wei Zhou
Wei Zhou
Dr. Zhou is a graduate of the California Community College CEO Leadership Academy and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin specializing in community college education and leadership. Zhou has extensive California community college administrative experience in multi-college districts serving as Dean of Math, Science and Engineering at Evergreen Valley College, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Copper Mountain College, Vice President of Instruction and Interim President at Cuyamaca College, and President of Crafton Hills College. He has comprehensive experience and supporting credit, non-credit and not-for-credit instruction and student services, library and learning support, technology and facilities management, institutional and program accreditation, research, strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, budget development and resource allocation, faculty and staff development, participatory governance and collective bargaining. Dr. Zhou has served on a number of local, county, regional, state and national boards and committees, and led statewide teams to help California community colleges with accreditation, integrated planning, enrollment management and instructional and student support program development.
About Ventura College
Established in 1925, Ventura College is an accredited two-year institution of higher education located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara in Ventura, California. Ventura College offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences degrees in 33 majors and Certificates of Completion and Proficiency Awards in 61 areas of study. The institution has an enrollment of approximately 14,500 students and has Transfer Guarantee Agreements with California State University (CSU), Channel Islands, CSU, Northridge, University of California (UC), Davis, UC, Santa Barbara and UC, Santa Cruz.
About Ventura County Community College District
The Ventura County Community College District is a member of the 115-campus California Community College system, and serves more than 32,000 students annually. The District’s three colleges- Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura- offer programs in general education for degrees and certificates, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, career technical education, and provide opportunities to engage in co-curricular campus activities. For more information, please visit www.vcccd.edu.
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