Comments on: Political Warfare Comes to the Once-Quiet Community of Dinuba https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/ In-depth, locally-produced coverage of the Central Valley. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:43:55 -0700 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Melissa Smith https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-209 Melissa Smith Tue, 07 Jan 2014 04:22:33 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-209 I will always be a Dinuban at heart. It is disappointing how many people are ill-informed or unaware of how politics actual works. Janet is an amazing lady and perfect for the job. I fully support her and Mike. Afterall no one knows my dad better than me, his faults included! "An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied proposition, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it." -Mahatma Gandhi I will always be a Dinuban at heart. It is disappointing how many people are ill-informed or unaware of how politics actual works. Janet is an amazing lady and perfect for the job. I fully support her and Mike. Afterall no one knows my dad better than me, his faults included!
“An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied proposition, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.” -Mahatma Gandhi

]]> By: Ruth https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-208 Ruth Tue, 07 Jan 2014 04:06:24 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-208 For the council members that are making accusations of recieving threatening phone calls and or calls to their work place need to make a police report. By making this statements outwardly to the public only leads one to believe that they are being victimized. They are not, they are adult council members that are being recalled by their constituents of their districts. If they want to be heard then they need to go door to door of their district they are representing and ask them (constituents) are they happy how the city is using their tax money in their community. One of your job as a council representative is to be the voice of your district not a yes person for the city. All voices need to be heard For the council members that are making accusations of recieving threatening phone calls and or calls to their work place need to make a police report. By making this statements outwardly to the public only leads one to believe that they are being victimized. They are not, they are adult council members that are being recalled by their constituents of their districts. If they want to be heard then they need to go door to door of their district they are representing and ask them (constituents) are they happy how the city is using their tax money in their community. One of your job as a council representative is to be the voice of your district not a yes person for the city. All voices need to be heard

]]> By: Tony Maldonado https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-204 Tony Maldonado Mon, 06 Jan 2014 04:53:22 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-204 In reply to <a href="https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-203">Roy Orosco</a>. Hi, I'm a staff member with the Valley Voice. We apologize for any untoward behavior that the reporter may have demonstrated - we've asked him to cease and desist. In reply to Roy Orosco.

Hi, I’m a staff member with the Valley Voice.

We apologize for any untoward behavior that the reporter may have demonstrated – we’ve asked him to cease and desist.

]]> By: Roy Orosco https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-203 Roy Orosco Mon, 06 Jan 2014 03:18:32 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-203 This recall has certainly gotten out of hand to a point. I don't know of anything the mayor has said that would indicate she has been intentionally offensive to anyone. We are entitled to our own opinions, but nothing she has done has been worthy of harassing phone calls. I called Robert Cervantes myself and he says that he has not and does not endorse the harassing phone calls. He says he encourages the mayor to file a police report because there is no need for that type of behavior. He also said he wants to know who is doing it jsut as bad as she does, and supports her taking her complaint to the police. He said they may disagree politically, but she doesn't deserve that treatment. What was startling to me was these phone messages he received from the author of this article. They were distasteful and full of threats and allegations of lies. Yet, the author has done no research. However, I looked up the author and was amazed to see that he is a convicted felon and this is his first stint as a reporter after serving time in San Quentin for drug sales. While I applaud his efforts and example of rehabilitation and proving the system wrong, he should know his behavior is not professional. I'm guilty of my own unprofessionalism at times, but I admit my faults and at a minimum try to establish contact to come to an understanding with those I disagree with. Mr. Cervantes has assured me that he is going to file a police report against the reporter and the Valley Voice for the harassing phone calls. He has no intention of talking to the Valley Voice and has made it clear to the reporter. There is a such thing as freedom of press, however, it shouldn't be pushed to the brink of harassment. As a lifelong Dinuban (save for time spent away for service in the Marine Corps) I'd like to see cooler heads prevail. For those who are bothering the mayor, I hope she files a complaint and the police find you so that you stop with your harassment. It is unnecessary and proves no point other than the fact you can dial a phone number. I also ask that the reporter exercise better conduct and leave Mr. Cervantes alone. This is not a prison yard or mainline, where people push weight or post up trying to intimidate others. The only result is it leaves a bad taste in peoples mouths and leaves the Valley Voice looking bad. From all sides this makes Dinuba look bad. Whether it's calling the mayor or harassing a person who is using their constitutional rights for discourse, it all looks bad. And it looks really bad when a reporter, who is relatively new to the area, is calling and leaving messages saying that certain Dr.'s and Council-members are part of the recall. Yet, has absolutely no proof that it is true. Judging by the people interviewed in the article, it serves to show that he may have got that information from specific sources, making them look as if they are the ones insinuating these allegations. I hope this ends soon and our community can move on, but I ask that proof start being used. Whether a recall supporter, non-supporter, or reporter, start using actual evidence and stop using accusatory words. I applaud the author and his mission for rehabilitation. The system has been broken for far to long, and I hope he can be an example of righting the ship. However, Mr. Cervantes has stated he does not wish to talk to you, so please stop before he files a police report and brings discredit upon yourself and your publication. Harassing phone calls is no better than the individual who spoke at the city council, but himself was caught stealing political campaign signs. Dinuba is a great community, and a wonderful place to live. I hope the meaningless tactics on both sides stop, and we move forward with truth and physical evidence from here on out. The residents of this town deserve it. For more on the reporter: http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-san-quentin-20140102,0,438986.story?page=2 This recall has certainly gotten out of hand to a point. I don’t know of anything the mayor has said that would indicate she has been intentionally offensive to anyone. We are entitled to our own opinions, but nothing she has done has been worthy of harassing phone calls. I called Robert Cervantes myself and he says that he has not and does not endorse the harassing phone calls. He says he encourages the mayor to file a police report because there is no need for that type of behavior. He also said he wants to know who is doing it jsut as bad as she does, and supports her taking her complaint to the police. He said they may disagree politically, but she doesn’t deserve that treatment. What was startling to me was these phone messages he received from the author of this article. They were distasteful and full of threats and allegations of lies. Yet, the author has done no research. However, I looked up the author and was amazed to see that he is a convicted felon and this is his first stint as a reporter after serving time in San Quentin for drug sales. While I applaud his efforts and example of rehabilitation and proving the system wrong, he should know his behavior is not professional. I’m guilty of my own unprofessionalism at times, but I admit my faults and at a minimum try to establish contact to come to an understanding with those I disagree with. Mr. Cervantes has assured me that he is going to file a police report against the reporter and the Valley Voice for the harassing phone calls. He has no intention of talking to the Valley Voice and has made it clear to the reporter. There is a such thing as freedom of press, however, it shouldn’t be pushed to the brink of harassment. As a lifelong Dinuban (save for time spent away for service in the Marine Corps) I’d like to see cooler heads prevail. For those who are bothering the mayor, I hope she files a complaint and the police find you so that you stop with your harassment. It is unnecessary and proves no point other than the fact you can dial a phone number. I also ask that the reporter exercise better conduct and leave Mr. Cervantes alone. This is not a prison yard or mainline, where people push weight or post up trying to intimidate others. The only result is it leaves a bad taste in peoples mouths and leaves the Valley Voice looking bad. From all sides this makes Dinuba look bad. Whether it’s calling the mayor or harassing a person who is using their constitutional rights for discourse, it all looks bad. And it looks really bad when a reporter, who is relatively new to the area, is calling and leaving messages saying that certain Dr.’s and Council-members are part of the recall. Yet, has absolutely no proof that it is true. Judging by the people interviewed in the article, it serves to show that he may have got that information from specific sources, making them look as if they are the ones insinuating these allegations. I hope this ends soon and our community can move on, but I ask that proof start being used. Whether a recall supporter, non-supporter, or reporter, start using actual evidence and stop using accusatory words. I applaud the author and his mission for rehabilitation. The system has been broken for far to long, and I hope he can be an example of righting the ship. However, Mr. Cervantes has stated he does not wish to talk to you, so please stop before he files a police report and brings discredit upon yourself and your publication. Harassing phone calls is no better than the individual who spoke at the city council, but himself was caught stealing political campaign signs. Dinuba is a great community, and a wonderful place to live. I hope the meaningless tactics on both sides stop, and we move forward with truth and physical evidence from here on out. The residents of this town deserve it. For more on the reporter: http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-san-quentin-20140102,0,438986.story?page=2

]]> By: Roy Orosco https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-201 Roy Orosco Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:19:38 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-201 True. But if you don't know who's calling it's kinda hard to do that. Now if they have backbone and aren't afraid to meet up then you come to a solution. Neither of which solves the problem of raises during a down economy. Besides, it takes a police report for it to make it to a judge if the problem persists. Otherwise, it's all smoke and mirrors. You need evidence like a witness or a guy hiding in a truck or something. True. But if you don’t know who’s calling it’s kinda hard to do that. Now if they have backbone and aren’t afraid to meet up then you come to a solution. Neither of which solves the problem of raises during a down economy. Besides, it takes a police report for it to make it to a judge if the problem persists. Otherwise, it’s all smoke and mirrors. You need evidence like a witness or a guy hiding in a truck or something.

]]> By: Mike Smith https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-200 Mike Smith Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:53:05 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-200 The other way to deal with threatening phone calls to a persons workplace is to meet them face to face at Rose Ann Vuich Park The other way to deal with threatening phone calls to a persons workplace is to meet them face to face at Rose Ann Vuich Park

]]> By: Roy Orosco https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-197 Roy Orosco Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:12:02 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-197 being a public employee who has been cut and who during these tough fiscal times, and having many friends who have been cut in other public sector jobs, it is hard to understand justifying giving raises, when many are still struggling (whether public or private sector). Just because we are doing better fiscally doesn't mean "hey, lets go out and give raises to people making $100,000+" while many are still struggling. Especially when people that are struggling are the ones funding those COLA's. I don't see why it's so hard to understand the public finds it to be distasteful. And I've gotten harassing phone calls before. But you know what, I called the police and the phone calls stopped. Sounds like an easy fix to me. Three easy buttons... 9-1-1.. problem solved... being a public employee who has been cut and who during these tough fiscal times, and having many friends who have been cut in other public sector jobs, it is hard to understand justifying giving raises, when many are still struggling (whether public or private sector). Just because we are doing better fiscally doesn’t mean “hey, lets go out and give raises to people making $100,000+” while many are still struggling. Especially when people that are struggling are the ones funding those COLA’s. I don’t see why it’s so hard to understand the public finds it to be distasteful. And I’ve gotten harassing phone calls before. But you know what, I called the police and the phone calls stopped. Sounds like an easy fix to me. Three easy buttons… 9-1-1.. problem solved…

]]> By: Kari Hinesly https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/01/03/political-warfare-comes-quiet-community-dinuba/#comment-191 Kari Hinesly Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:52:49 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=2766#comment-191 Whoever is behind these crazy allegation's seriously knows nothing about the Mayor. She is one of the most straight forward, by the book people I know. And well yes some may say I'm a little bias, but I also know her devotion to her city. She loves her community and would do what ever needed to protect it and make it a better place to live. Lastly if you think for a second this is going to run her out of town........THINK AGAIN!!! Whoever is behind these crazy allegation’s seriously knows nothing about the Mayor. She is one of the most straight forward, by the book people I know. And well yes some may say I’m a little bias, but I also know her devotion to her city. She loves her community and would do what ever needed to protect it and make it a better place to live. Lastly if you think for a second this is going to run her out of town……..THINK AGAIN!!!

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