The Anatomy of Public Corruption

Robert S. Mueller III touched down in Concord to prosecute a massive hashish bust.

Robert Mueller and the San Francisco hash bust of 1978

On a spring day in 1974, just across the street from where now stands the Westfield Mall, cops hauled 1,800 pounds of marijuana and 46 pounds of hashish from high-security trucks into the San Francisco Mint Building.
More than $450,000 worth of drugs, seized by U.S. Customs over a two-year period, went up in smoke that afternoon. The flames were snuffed in the Mint's after-burner, "lest they induce a gigantic high." The story ran in the May 18, 1974 edition of The San Francisco Chronicle 
Media: San Francisco Chronicle
Four years later, a young
Robert S. Mueller III touched down in Concord to prosecute a massive hashish bust. Then the Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mueller has become a household name as the special counsel presiding over the FBI's current Russia probe.
See more photos of massive drug busts in the San Francisco Bay Area – including a motorcycle cop with a 150-pound sack of pot on his lap – in the above slideshow.
These obscure vignettes reflect a time that may soon be resigned to Bay Area history. Californians voted to legalize the recreational use and sale of cannabis last year. The law goes into effect Monday. However, many of the photos above are from federal busts, which may still be carried out despite California's changing laws.
For full coverage of the rollout of legal marijuana in California, check out the Chronicle's GreenState.com.
Michelle Robertson is an SFGATE staff writer. Email her at mrobertson@sfchronicle.com or find her on Twitter at @mrobertsonsf.



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FINANCIAL ABUSE OF AN ELDER OR DEPENDENT ADULT

 (a) Physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or other treatment with resulting physical harm or pain or mental suffering.


California Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15610.05 Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15610.07 Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15610.30 Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15610.43


ABANDONMENT: The desertion or willful forsaking of an elder or a dependent adult by anyone having care or custody of that person under circumstances in which a reasonable person would continue to provide care and custody.

ABUSE OF AN ELDER OR A DEPENDENT ADULT means either of the following: (a) Physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or other treatment with resulting physical harm or pain or mental suffering. (b) The deprivation by a care custodian of goods or services that are necessary to avoid physical harm or mental suffering.

FINANCIAL ABUSE OF AN ELDER OR DEPENDENT ADULT occurs when a person or entity does any of the following: (1) Takes, secretes, appropriates, or retains real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult to a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both. (2) Assists in taking, secreting, appropriating, or retaining real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult to a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both.

A person or entity shall be deemed to have taken, secreted, appropriated, or retained property for a wrongful use if, among other things, the person or entity takes, secretes, appropriates, or retains possession of property in bad faith.

ISOLATION means any of the following: (1) Acts intentionally committed for the purpose of preventing, and that do serve to prevent, an elder or dependent adult from receiving his or her mail or telephone calls. (2) Telling a caller or prospective visitor that an elder or dependent adult is not present, or does not wish to talk with the caller, or does not wish to meet with the visitor where the statement is false, is contrary to the express wishes of the elder or the dependent adult, whether he or she is competent or not, and is made for the purpose of preventing the elder or dependent adult from having contact with family, friends, or concerned persons. (3) False imprisonment, as defined in Section 236 of the Penal Code. (4) Physical restraint of an elder or dependent adult, for the purpose of preventing the elder or dependent adult from meeting with visitors.
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Contra Costa Supervisor Candace Anderson

Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center.
 For over ten years, begging for help from medical staff, explaining something is wrong but the events that started in March 1998 with bizarre medical. By 2005, I was dying in their Emergency Room, kidneys tanking, liver failure imminent and oh the vomit came out like a comet.






FINANCIAL ABUSE OF AN ELDER OR DEPENDENT ADULT occurs when a person or entity does any of the following: (1) Takes, secretes, appropriates, or retains real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult to a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both. (2) Assists in taking, secreting, appropriating, or retaining real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult to a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both.



Staff Members

 Gayle Israel Chief of Staff gayle.israel@bos.cccounty.us
 Jill Ray Field Representative jill.ray@bos.cccounty.us
 Lauri Byers Scheduler, Field Representative lauri.byers@bos.cccounty.us
 Jennifer Quallick Field Representative jen.quallick@bos.cccounty.us
 

Gayle

 joined the District 2 staff as Deputy Chief of Staff, assuming the Chief of Staff role in August 2013. She also oversees issues for Danville and San Ramon. Gayle began her government career in the San Diego and Washington, D.C. offices of Senator Pete Wilson. She was a scheduling and staff aide for Congressman Jack Kemp and worked as a field and traveling aide on his 1988 presidential campaign. She has gained relevant experience through several ventures in the private sector.  Gayle graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Journalism, Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. 


Jill

 is Supervisor Andersen's Field Representative for the Town of Moraga, City of Orinda and the community of Canyon. She attends a variety of advisory body and community meetings in the areas of planning, zoning, fire, mental health, prescription drug abuse, water, and integrated pest management to keep Supervisor Andersen apprised of the various issues in District 2. In addition, she handles constituent issues, and appointments and resignations for the various volunteer committees, commissions and councils within District 2. She works out of the Lafayette Office each Thursday. Prior to joining Supervisor Andersen's staff, Jill worked for the late District 2 Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema for more than 15 years. Jill joined the District 2 Staff with broad experience from the private sector.  


Lauri

 is responsible for scheduling Supervisor Andersen's appointments, speaking engagements, and any other public appearances. She attends Lafayette community meetings and oversees any current issues within Lafayette. Lauri began her career in government over 14 years ago with the late County Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema; before that she worked in the private sector. She studied Public Relations/Advertising at Boise State University 


Jennifer

 represents Supervisor Andersen in the communities of Alamo, Parkmead, Rossmoor, Saranap and Walnut Creek. She has the experience and understanding of working with local governments and advisory agencies, and holds a degree in Mass Communications from Saint Mary's College of California and is a graduate of Leadership San Ramon Valley, Class of 2011.  Jennifer and her husband Jesse reside in San Ramon with their two young daughters, Riley and Kyra.  
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One day at Walnut Creek City Hall

One Day At Walnut Creek City Hall

These officers strolling while I was sitting outside the Walnut Creek Creek Police Department. There is a reason for this mini-perp walk was to reveal the connections to the Confidential Police Unit (CPU). The investigation that has been invisible to the public but is visible if you look hard enough.

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About Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. | About The Blackstone Group

JUN 03, 2007

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. to be acquired by Blackstone and Management

Newport Beach, California/ New York: June 3, 2007 – Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., one of the nation’s largest insurance brokerage firms, today announced that The Blackstone Group, in partnership with Alliant’s management and employees, has reached an agreement to acquire the company from its current owners comprised of the investment firm Lindsay Goldberg and Alliant’s management and employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Tom Corbett, Chairman and CEO of Alliant said, “We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with Blackstone. This is an exceptional opportunity for our company, our clients and our employees. Blackstone’s financial resources and commitment to work strategically with management teams will enable our firm to continue to expand. Lindsay Goldberg has been an invaluable partner to our management team in positioning our company to take this next step,” Mr. Corbett added, “This transaction is a validation of the success of our business plan which is to be the industry leader in organic growth and operating productivity through a commitment to industry specialization, client service, and a team-based approach. This transaction will enable Alliant to remain independent and maintain its position as the premiere U.S. specialty insurance broker.”
In addition to Tom Corbett, the senior management team includes Greg Zimmer, Chief Financial Officer, and Jerry Hall, Chief Operating Officer.
Chinh Chu, Senior Managing Director of The Blackstone Group, said, “Blackstone is pleased to invest in Alliant in partnership with the management team and its employees. Alliant is an attractive platform due to its market leadership in its core segments, superior growth prospects, and world-class management. We are also impressed with the culture of Alliant and the strength and depth of its insurance professionals who comprise the foundation of the company.”
Lance Hirt, Partner of Lindsay Goldberg, said, “Alliant is an excellent company led by the strongest management team we have seen in this industry. We wish Tom, Greg, Jerry and the rest of the Alliant team every success in the future.”
The transaction is expected to close within the next 75 days. JPMorgan acted as exclusive financial advisor to the seller and is also arranging financing for the buyer in connection with the transaction. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted as counsel to the seller and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as counsel to the buyer.
About Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Alliant Insurance Services is one of the largest U.S. insurance brokerage operations in the United States. The company prides itself on its degree of specialization and expertise within specific industries. Alliant provides insurance and employee benefits products to more than 20,000 commercial clients nationwide. Alliant distributes specialty-oriented products with leading market positions among Public Entities, Indian Nations, Healthcare, Energy, Law Firms, Real Estate, Construction and other industry groups. For more information about Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., please visit: www.alliantinsurance.com
About The Blackstone Group
The Blackstone Group is a leading global alternative asset manager and provider of financial advisory services. Its alternative asset management businesses include the management of corporate private equity funds, real estate opportunity funds, funds of hedge funds, mezzanine funds, senior debt funds, proprietary hedge funds and closed-end mutual funds. The Blackstone Group also provides various financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, restructuring and reorganization advisory and fund placement services.
www.blackstone.com
About Lindsay Goldberg
Lindsay Goldberg is a New York-based investment partnership that manages $5.1 billion of equity capital and is focused on acquiring well-managed businesses and actively helping to build long-term value. Lindsay Goldberg is a trusted and experienced partner with a successful track record of investing across a wide range of industries and helping companies fully meet their long-term potential. For more information about Lindsay Goldberg, please visit www.lgblp.com.
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Truth be Told? Alliant Insurance Services Inc

Code of Ethics and Compliance Statement

 
Alliant is committed to conducting its business in adherence to all legal requirements established by the states and territories in which it provides services and products. Alliant takes pride in maintaining the highest ethical standards and industry best practices. To this end, Alliant places the best interests of its clients as paramount to any other concerns involved in the placement of insurance services and products. Specifically, Alliant:
 


  • Abides by its ethical obligations to deliver honest, competitive, and meaningful service and advice on the placement of any insurance products, services, or coverages, and strives to provide access to an open, fair, and competitive insurance market place;
  • Exercises due diligence in making full and complete disclosures of all quotes and declinations from all markets contacted for each specific line of coverage, including the date and time of contact, the name, address, phone number, and to the extent available, email address of the individual contact for each market;
  • Makes every good faith effort to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest between Alliant, its clients, and/or any provider of any insurance products or services, and promptly notifies clients of any real or potential conflict; and
  • Takes reasonable steps to ensure that any available commission rates are provided to its clients upon request, including the identification of the appropriate contact sources from which to obtain commission rate information on the insurance policies issued.
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Alliant Insurance Services and Killer Claims


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    ACTION ITEM SUBJECT: Crime Policy Rate Renewal BACKGROUND MPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 9, 2016 We have received a proposal from Alliant …
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    ENDORSEMENT# 2-75 This endorsement, effective 12:01 am July 1, 2014 forms a part of policy number 01-330-98-06 issued to MEMBERS OF THE ALLIANT CRIME INSURANCE PROGRAM (ACIP)
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    ACTION ITEM SUBJECT: Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability BACKGROUND ... with MPA and Alliant. The resulting increase is $1,330 monthly.
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    MPA received a proposal from Alliant for 2016-17. The renewal is flat at the existing deductible level. However, Staff is ...
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    Insurance Broker Alliant Insurance Services Claims Auditor – Liability Farley Consulting Claims Auditor – WC North Bay Associates . MPA-NC . 3 . Service ...
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    program and open an individual account with Alliant. 11:20am Dennis Mulqueeney left the meeting VIII. ACTIONITEMS-cont. 6.
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    About MPA Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) is a Joint Powers Authority established in 1978 for the purpose of providing liability insurance to municipal agencies in ..
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    Scott Shepherd Trammell Crow Land Planner killed











    Friends in high places arresting constituents

    Former Trammell Crow employee Scott Shepherd perished on August 

    Mr. Blankenship, age 68, has served on our Board since 2001, and currently serves as a director of Civeo Corporation, a provider of work-force accommodations. Mr. Blankenship has not held any other public company directorships during the past five years. Mr. Blankenship served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Verde Realty from January 2009 and as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from January 2012 to December 2012 when Verde Realty merged with Brookfield Asset Management. Upon completion of the merger, Mr. Blankenship continued as the Chief Executive Officer of Verde Realty until August 2013. Prior to 2009, he served as Co-Chairman of Verde Group beginning in 2003. From 1998 until 2003, he was Vice Chairman of Security Capital Group Incorporated which was sold to GE Capital Corporation in 2002. He was Chief Operating Officer of Security Capital from 1998 to 2002 and Managing Director from 1991 until 1998. Prior to 1997, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Archstone Communities Trust. Mr. Blankenship was formerly a trustee of Prologis Trust and was formerly a director of Archstone Communities Trust, BelmontCorp, InterPark Holdings Incorporated, Storage USA, Inc., CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Macquarie Capital Partners, LLC. He also served as Interim Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and director of Homestead Village Incorporated from 1999 until 2001. Mr. Blankenship serves as a director of Pacolet-Miliken Enterprises, Inc., a private investment company, Berkshire Group, a private real estate investment management company, and Carefree Communities, Inc., a privately held owner and operator of high quality senior manufactured home and extended stay recreational vehicle communities. Mr. Blankenship is a certified public accountant and a graduate of the University of Texas. Mr. Blankenship has extensive experience in the REIT industry including cross-border experience. He is an expert in real estate development, acquisitions, financing and operations. He has extensive experience in public company financing, strategic planning, capital allocation, people management and executive compensation. While he was with Security Capital Group, Security Capital Group had controlling interests in 18 public and private real estate operating companies, eight of which were listed on the NYSE. Prior to joining Security Capital, Mr. Blankenship was a regional partner at Trammell Crow Residential and was on the management board for Trammell Crow Residential Services. Before Trammell Crow, Mr. Blankenship was the chief financial officer and president of office development for Mischer Corporation, a Houston-based real estate development company.
    Gary Vinson Collins fell to his death
    weeks after he was linked to the Police Scandal 


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    The Virus Files of 9/11 and Bennett v. SBC Global

    Friends of Gavin 

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    US/New Jersey/Morris County

    Morris County New Jersey Incident Maps 
    Detailing incidents events near the former hometown of Pete Bennett covering Parsippany, Mountain Lakes, Boonton and Boonton Township and Denville.  Just like Contra Costa County Murder Suicides of Police Officers, Dead Students and residents.

    Additional coverage on DeadWitness.com 



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    Morris County officials close case on Mountain Lakes shooting

    Morris County officials close case on Mountain Lakes shooting

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    Family and colleagues still don't know why Leonardo Parera shot and killed his co-worker before dying in a police shooting.


    MOUNTAIN LAKES — After a nearly four-month investigation, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has ended its investigation into Leonardo Parera, the man who murdered his co-worker at the Exit Realty Gold office in Mountain Lakes and died in what authorities said was likely a "suicide by cop."
    But what possessed Parera to walk into the real estate office on Route 46 on Oct. 14 with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, stand behind Chris Capone King and fire 15 shots as she sat at her desk may never be known, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Bianchi said Thursday.
    During a press conference in Morristown, Bianchi also said there was no evidence King and Parera had anything more than a professional relationship.
    "The investigation involved an extensive forensic examination of Christine King’s computer and phone records, both of which revealed no contacts from her to him," Bianchi said. "The computer of Mr. Parera did not reveal any contact with Christine King."
    After shooting King, Parera left the office and walked toward his car.
    He then made a chilling call to 911 in which he told the police dispatcher he had just killed someone.
    During the call, the 39-year-old Kearny man falsely claimed to have a long gun, Bianchi said. Before hanging up, Parera also told the dispatcher he had to make another call.
    That call, the prosecutor said, was to his mother and sister.
    Then, he made one final plea to the dispatcher: Send the police. But, he warned he would shoot officers when they arrived.
    "You know what? I’m armed. I’m dangerous. Send the cops out," Parera said. "I can see from every angle. I will shoot at anyone who approaches the car."
    Parera made good on his threat, firing at least eight shots at police while sitting in his white Honda Civic, Bianchi said.

    "One came very close," to hitting an officer, the prosecutor said.
    Police ordered Parera to surrender but he refused and continued to fire, Bianchi said.
    Police returned fire; 10 officers fired 65 shots in 23 seconds, Bianchi said. Parera was shot 11 times, while another 53 shots hit his car, he said.
    A grand jury Thursday morning determined the police shooting was justified, Bianchi said.
    "No officer, even when use of force was justified as is the case here, enjoys being responsible for taking another person’s life," Bianchi said. "The actions of these officers were nothing short of heroic."
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