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San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry used his campaign account to pay almost $10,000 in fines for a campaign finance violation to which he pleaded in July, according to disclosure forms released this week.  San Manuel Tribe4/9/2013
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Tribe honors nonprofit groups with Yawa’ award
(California) -- Making a positive impact on the community is never easy, but through strong partnerships with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, area nonprofit...
2/19/2013
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Awards HEEF $20,000
(Arizona) -- Through their charitable giving program, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians recently awarded the Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) $20,000. Focused...
2/2/2013
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Casino winner robbed
(California) -- A Highland man was assaulted and robbed shortly after leaving the San Manuel Casino on Jan. 28. His car was rearended by a man identified as Lionel...
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HIGHLAND: Collision possible ruse to steal casino winnings
(California) -- A 26-year-old man was arrested after he rear-ended a vehicle leaving the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, ransacked the car -- possibly seeking the...
2/1/2013
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Highland robbery suspect arrested in Chino
(California) -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a San Bernardino man Wednesday on suspicion of beating and robbing a man in Highland. Lionel Wright, 26, was booked into...
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Man Accused of Hit-Run, Robbery of Victim Coming from San Manuel Casino
(California) -- A man was locked up Friday morning on suspicion of hit-and-run and robbery of a victim who was coming from the San Manuel Casino in Highland, deputies...
1/29/2013
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Tribe gives $135,000 to Democrats
(California) -- San Bernardino County’s San Manuel Band of Mission Indians this week gave $135,000 to Democrats’ main campaign fund. The contributions...
12/2/2012
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Former San Manuel chairman ready to tackle economy, jobs as San Bernardino County supervisor
(California) -- James Ramos rose from an impoverished youth on the San Manuel Indian reservation to one of the most prominent movers and shakers in San Bernardino County.
11/15/2012
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Unofficial results show broad Ramos support
(California) -- James Ramos defeated San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry thanks to support from both Democrats and Republicans, according to a review of...
11/7/2012
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San Bernardino County Supes Scandal Winds Down As Derry Loses
(California) -- San Bernardino County voters ended what is likely one of the state's most colorful political eras by ousting incumbent District 3 Supervisor Neil...
11/6/2012
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Derry concedes to Ramos for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors seat
(California) -- San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry has conceded to James Ramos, former San Manuel tribal chairman, for the Board of Supervisors' third...
11/2/2012
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LETTER: Irresponsible attack
(California) -- I read in amazement the comments made by former reporter John Berry about the San Manuel tribe and James Ramos (Oct. 29).
10/12/2012
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Derry, Ramos continue heated campaign
(California) -- After a bitterly fought June primary campaign, San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry and challenger James Ramos are ready to battle again in the...
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San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians 17th Annual Pow Wow
(California) -- In the spirit of togetherness and affirmation of Native American culture, the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians will hold their annual Pow Wow...
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San Manuel celebrates culture, history
(California) -- Charles Tailfeathers invests his time in the future. Tailfeathers, 68, from north central Montana, coordinates cultural youth programs and workshops to...
10/10/2012
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San Bernardino County firefighters back James Ramos for supervisor
(California) -- James Ramos announced Wednesday that he has received the endorsement of the San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters in his campaign for 3rd...
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San Manuel pow wow set
(California) -- From Montana to the Dakotas and Alaska to Canada, Native Americans from across North America will travel to Southern California to celebrate their...
9/26/2012
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Inside-Out Politics Reign in San Bernardino County Supervisors Race
(California) -- One of Southern California's most interesting local races in the runup to the election is taking place in San Bernardino's third Supervisorial...
9/24/2012
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Super PACs bolster Congressional campaigns in San Bernardino and Ventura counties
(California) -- Southern California's best-known Congressional race may be the Howard Berman-Brad Sherman clash of Democratic titans who are facing off in the San...
9/18/2012
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Third District Foes Continue Sparring Over Eminent Domain and Other Issues
(California) -- Opponents in the campaign for Third District, which includes Redlands and Loma Linda, continued sparring this week over the use of eminent domain as a...
9/3/2012
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San Manuel hosts transcontinental run
(California) -- The Peace and Dignity Journeys 2012 intertribal run joins the American continent in a prayer for peace for all peoples, dignity for the Native Nations...
8/31/2012
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Dedication for recreated Serrano village set
(California) -- It takes a village to build a village and after a full weekend of work that began Aug. 25, members of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will join...
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Big Bear Museum to host formal dedication for recreated Serrano village
(California) -- It takes a village to build a village and after a full weekend of work that began on August 25, members of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will...
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San Manuel Transcontinental Prayer Run for Peace and Dignity
(California) -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosted a leg of the Peace and Dignity Journeys 2012 intertribal run that joins the American continent in a prayer...
8/30/2012
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San Manuel hosts Transcontinental Prayer Run
(California) -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosted a leg of the Peace and Dignity Journeys 2012 intertribal run that joins the American continent in a prayer...
8/23/2012
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Tribe helps hospital purchase equipment
(California) -- A contribution from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has enabled the Mountains Community Hospital ED, which serves approximately 7,000 patients...
8/16/2012
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San Manuel’s animal rescue is a sure bet for lost pets
(California) -- Several years back, officers at the San Manuel reservation started noticing an influx of strays wandering onto Tribal land. Many of the officers,...
8/2/2012
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Ramos gains narcotics officers endorsement
(California) -- Former San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos received an endorsement from the California Narcotics Officers’ Association in his bid for San...
7/19/2012
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Fitch Upgrades San Manuel Entertainment Authority Bonds to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
(New York) -- Fitch Ratings upgrades approximately $130 million of San Manuel Entertainment Authority's (SMEA) gaming revenue enterprise supported bonds to 'BBB...
6/22/2012
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Derry supporter switches to Ramos
(California) -- A key supporter of San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry in the June election is switching sides and backing former San Manuel tribal Chairman...
6/16/2012
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LETTER: Casino isn't to blame
(California) -- After reading the letter "San Berna-Vegas?" (May 19), I'm compelled to set the record straight. The deterioration of San Bernardino began...
6/8/2012
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Ramos strong in valley areas, Derry in outlying areas
(California) -- In his attempt to unseat county Supervisor Neil Derry, former San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos won strong support from east San Bernardino Valley...
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FNX TV Network Expands Leadership Team
(California) -- In line with its expansion into new global media markets, FNX: First Nations Experience Television recently announced the addition of Chancellor Bruce...
6/7/2012
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FNX TV Network Expands Leadership Team as Native channel plans global launch for 2013
(California) -- In line with its expansion into new global media markets, FNX: First Nations Experience Television is pleased to announce the addition of Chancellor...
6/6/2012
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Bitterly fought race to continue until fall
(California) -- Get ready for the sequel. San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry and former San Manuel tribal chairman James Ramos will face each other again in...
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Ramos and Derry in runoff
(California) -- San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos and San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry will head to a November runoff after Tuesday’s election.
6/5/2012
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Early returns show Ramos leading
(California) -- Early results show former San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos leading against San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry in Tuesday's election.
6/4/2012
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Hotly contested San Bernardino County supervisor's race defined by political scandal and government ethics
(California) -- One of the big local races on Tuesday is for Third District Supervisor in San Bernardino County. Neil Derry, the incumbent, is running again, but he...
5/30/2012
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Derry and Ramos in brouhaha over campaign sign
(California) -- An unusual encounter between San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry and opponent James Ramos on Wednesday, May 30 prompted another round of...
5/24/2012
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Gaming Committee: Indian representation change; sheriff’s boat approved
(California) -- Four members of the San Bernardino Gaming Local Benefit Committee waited 20 minutes for a representative of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to...
5/23/2012
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OP/ED: Third District Challenger James Ramos Emphasizes Positive Change for County
(California) -- Ramos, former tribal chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, is running against incumbent Supervisor Neil Derry and fellow challenger Jim...
5/21/2012
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KVCR general manager resigns, no reason given
(California) -- Less than two months after he was placed on administrative leave from the San Bernardino Community College District for undisclosed reasons, the...
5/7/2012
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LETTER: Ramos has integrity
(California) -- I am writing in response to Ms. Michele Derry's point of view ("A supervisor with courage and guts," April 22) concerning the candidacy of...
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Nasty mailers provoke response
(California) -- Usually in an election contest, it’s the challenger who attacks the incumbent to gain the upper hand with voters.
5/4/2012
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Complaint against James Ramos goes nowhere
(California) -- The state Fair Political Practices Commission will not investigate a complaint filed against James Ramos, who is running for a seat on the San Bernardino...
5/2/2012
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Fair practices commission finds Ramos filed proper forms
(California) -- The California Fair Political Practices Commission announced Wednesday that it does not plan to investigate a complaint against Third District...
4/30/2012
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Complaint alleges reporting violations for San Bernardino County supervisor candidate James Ramos
(California) -- A complaint has been filed against San Bernardino County supervisor candidate and former San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos, alleging he failed to...
4/22/2012
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OP/ED: A supervisor with courage and guts
(California) -- I have stood by long enough while my husband is misrepresented by James Ramos and his gambling special interests. Enough is enough.
4/16/2012
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No major changes with new tribal chairperson
(California) -- James Ramos has retired after a two-term chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and the tribe has elected Carla Rodriguez to replace him.
4/7/2012
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New chairwoman-elect has vision for future of San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians
(California) -- Carla Rodriguez, chairwoman-elect for the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, has a vision for the pahi'kow - that's Serrano for "...
4/3/2012
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Mission: Charitable
(California) -- In the native Serrano language of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, yawa’ is a word and concept that calls for one to act on one’s...
3/29/2012
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Tribal chair expects “smooth transition”
(California) -- Carla Rodriguez expects a smooth transition as she prepares to take over as chairwoman of the San Manuel Tribe of Mission Indians next month.
3/28/2012
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San Manuel Fourth Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
(California) -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians held its fourth annual Forging Hope Luncheon at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino today. The luncheon...
3/27/2012
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Judge rules against Derry in ballot issue
(California) -- Judge Brian McCarville ordered the county Registrar of Voters to change Derry’s ballot designation from “Supervisor/Businessman” to...
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New San Manuel tribal leader elected
(California) -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has elected a new tribal leader. Carla Rodriguez, the aunt of current tribal Chairman James Ramos, has been...
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San Manuels to present philanthropic awards
(California) -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosts the fourth annual Forging Hope Luncheon at the National Orange Show today.
3/26/2012
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Ramos leads fundraising, spending for 3rd District supervisorial race
(California) -- In collecting and spending campaign money for the San Bernardino County 3rd District supervisor race, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians tribal Chairman...
3/23/2012
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Ramos funds legal action against opponent Derry, seeking removal of term 'businessman'
(California) -- A supporter of Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos has asked a judge to order incumbent Neil Derry to strike the word businessman from Derry's...
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Ramos, Derry dispute “businessman” title
(California) -- San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos is funding a legal challenge against election opponent and San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry’s use...
3/22/2012
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Cooperation needed to help economy, Ramos says
(California) -- Board of Supervisors candidate James Ramos told Barstow voters Wednesday evening that his election would send a signal that the county was rising above...
3/12/2012
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Third District race to be fiercely contested
(California) -- The June election for San Bernardino County supervisors officially kicked off with the close of filing last week but the race between Supervisor Neil...
3/4/2012
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Come to Aid of the Hopi Tribe
(Arizona) -- The Hopi Solid Waste Program is operational again, thanks to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians who supported the Hopi Solid Waste Refuse Collection...
2/29/2012
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Candidate Forum Moves Ahead Minus Ramos
(California) -- The Redlands Tea Party Patriots are gearing up for Thursday night’s candidate forum, which will proceed without San Manuel Band of Mission Indians...
2/24/2012
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List of city and town council members supporting James Ramos grows to 25
(California) -- James Ramos announced receiving the endorsements of multiple new city and town council members in his campaign for 3rd District Supervisor today,...
2/23/2012
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Tribal chairman of San Manuel James Ramos will not seek re-election
(California) -- San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chairman James Ramos will not seek re-election to his chairman position. He announced that he will instead be...
2/17/2012
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Future is Bright for FNX: First Nations Experience TV
(California) -- At the ceremonial unity launch of FNX: First Nations Experience TV, held on February 10, Cherokee actor Wes Studi confessed he didn’t see this...
2/16/2012
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LETTER: Derry's accusations have no merit
(California) -- I served as chief deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's Office Central Division between October 2006 and June 2009. The city of San...
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LETTER: Ramos gets things done
(California) -- Re: San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry's Feb. 10 "opinion." He claimed The Sun would defend political candidate James Ramos. The...
2/12/2012
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DERRY: Crime ties are a serious issue
(California) -- As a U.S. Marine, I proudly defended our country in the Persian Gulf War. As San Bernardino County supervisor, I am a strong supporter of law enforcement...
2/8/2012
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LETTER: False allegations
(California) -- Re: James Ramos. I served as commander of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Central Station from 2001 until 2007. In that role, I developed and...
2/6/2012
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Gang allegations show gloves off in S.B. County race
(California) -- Fun time is over in the increasingly rough race between San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry and San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos for the...
2/3/2012
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Campaign finances reported
(California) -- San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry used his campaign account to pay almost $10,000 in fines for a campaign finance violation to which he pleaded...
2/2/2012
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Derry attacks Ramos in mailer
(California) -- The race between San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry and San Manuel tribal Chairman James Ramos for the 3rd District seat is starting off on a...
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Supervisor Derry accuses opponent of gang, drug ties
(California) -- San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry has launched an assault on the character of his major opponent, San Manuel tribal chairman James Ramos, in a...
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