Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election Madness
The Good
The LA Times swooped into Southwest Riv County and outperformed all other papers in the election arena. David Kelley took a look at the strong conservative and Republican push in Temecula and Murrieta as compared to the rest of California. (you could make the case that those in southwest still don't get it) As someone who drives through both towns and was tired of the traffic caused by Prop. 8 supporters I found the story interesting.
The Not-So-Bad
The PE tried something new this year and quite frankly I thought it was better than what most papers do. It's impossible for reporters to know who is going to win the local seats because the ballots are never counted in time. So the PE did a quick snapshot of the races.
The Bad
I can't blame the Cal reporters. I'm sure it is not their choice to write 10 to 12 inch articles on elections where about 5 precincts have been counted. Nelsy Rodriguez did a story based on ten percent of the polls. Pretty damn ridiculous. Although is anything going to really change even though 90 percent of the votes haven't been counted.
At least she didn't do what Nicole Sack did and basically call the race at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night. I am kind of hoping one of her "winners" gets knocked out. DON'T CALL A RACE IF THERE ARE STILL MORE THAN HALF VOTES STILL FLOATING AROUND AND THE DIFFERENCE IS LESS THAN A THOUSAND VOTES
The LA Times swooped into Southwest Riv County and outperformed all other papers in the election arena. David Kelley took a look at the strong conservative and Republican push in Temecula and Murrieta as compared to the rest of California. (you could make the case that those in southwest still don't get it) As someone who drives through both towns and was tired of the traffic caused by Prop. 8 supporters I found the story interesting.
The Not-So-Bad
The PE tried something new this year and quite frankly I thought it was better than what most papers do. It's impossible for reporters to know who is going to win the local seats because the ballots are never counted in time. So the PE did a quick snapshot of the races.
The Bad
I can't blame the Cal reporters. I'm sure it is not their choice to write 10 to 12 inch articles on elections where about 5 precincts have been counted. Nelsy Rodriguez did a story based on ten percent of the polls. Pretty damn ridiculous. Although is anything going to really change even though 90 percent of the votes haven't been counted.
At least she didn't do what Nicole Sack did and basically call the race at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night. I am kind of hoping one of her "winners" gets knocked out. DON'T CALL A RACE IF THERE ARE STILL MORE THAN HALF VOTES STILL FLOATING AROUND AND THE DIFFERENCE IS LESS THAN A THOUSAND VOTES
Murder update
All three papers who covered the double homicide in French Valley all had updates when four Marines were arrested.
Let's dissect each one. Oh wait. They all read the same.
Tammy McCoy had a snafu in her lede calling the French Valley home near Temecula. It's more closely located to Murrieta. Also the PE put the news up on their Web site, but it was with an AP story. That to me is kind of shameful.
The Valley News continued their coverage with an Internet update. The story read similar to Ms. McCoy's, which is a plus for the Valley News. How does a weekly keep up with the big papers? Use the internet.
The Cal gets the award for best double homicide story. While nothing was really new in John Hall's story the Cal website had the information up first and Hall actually got quotes from a person. I can see how the Valley News might have trouble getting the ins with these investigators but how come the PE can't reach a live person. So what you want about Mr. Hall but the guy has great sourcing.
Let's dissect each one. Oh wait. They all read the same.
Tammy McCoy had a snafu in her lede calling the French Valley home near Temecula. It's more closely located to Murrieta. Also the PE put the news up on their Web site, but it was with an AP story. That to me is kind of shameful.
The Valley News continued their coverage with an Internet update. The story read similar to Ms. McCoy's, which is a plus for the Valley News. How does a weekly keep up with the big papers? Use the internet.
The Cal gets the award for best double homicide story. While nothing was really new in John Hall's story the Cal website had the information up first and Hall actually got quotes from a person. I can see how the Valley News might have trouble getting the ins with these investigators but how come the PE can't reach a live person. So what you want about Mr. Hall but the guy has great sourcing.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween
Cathy Redfern showed off her chops this morning with a good story about two burglars getting arrested. This is how local crime stories should be done and I couldn't stop reading. PE cop reporter for southwest could learn a few tricks here.
Dave Downey did a good job with the water rationing issue.
At the PE, John Asbury picked up on the story of the Temecula dad who stuffed his daughter in a freezer...allegedly.
And Sandra Stokley followed LA Times amazing piece on the Changeling history including information about a serial murderer living in Mira Loma. Stokley rehashes some of the Times story but she does go into more depth about the property and even talks to owners of it. A good read for Halloween.
Dave Downey did a good job with the water rationing issue.
At the PE, John Asbury picked up on the story of the Temecula dad who stuffed his daughter in a freezer...allegedly.
And Sandra Stokley followed LA Times amazing piece on the Changeling history including information about a serial murderer living in Mira Loma. Stokley rehashes some of the Times story but she does go into more depth about the property and even talks to owners of it. A good read for Halloween.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Good:
No actual stories here but just the fact that the PE had 4 and a half stories about the area. Wow. What's the half? GO see the terribly bad section.
Meanwhile the Cal had more than 6. Then again do haunted houses, trees and audio shortages count as real news?
The Bad:
Really. This is what passes for news these days. Nicole Sack wrote about conspiracy theorists complaining about technical problems during comment periods of the City Council. I know this was talked about previously but that was a blurb. This is a story. Good grief Charlie Brown.
The Really Terribly Bad:
Jeff Horseman take a bow. The PE did the same story. On this same uselessness. With the same conspiracy nuts. Tomorrow's Headline: Temecula City Officials actually sunk the Titanic. Temecula City Officials staged the moon landing. Hey local papers PLEASE write about something of interest.
No actual stories here but just the fact that the PE had 4 and a half stories about the area. Wow. What's the half? GO see the terribly bad section.
Meanwhile the Cal had more than 6. Then again do haunted houses, trees and audio shortages count as real news?
The Bad:
Really. This is what passes for news these days. Nicole Sack wrote about conspiracy theorists complaining about technical problems during comment periods of the City Council. I know this was talked about previously but that was a blurb. This is a story. Good grief Charlie Brown.
The Really Terribly Bad:
Jeff Horseman take a bow. The PE did the same story. On this same uselessness. With the same conspiracy nuts. Tomorrow's Headline: Temecula City Officials actually sunk the Titanic. Temecula City Officials staged the moon landing. Hey local papers PLEASE write about something of interest.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday Hump Day
John Hall did something on Rod Pacheco’s new publicity stunt. Where was the PE? Who knows but I get the sense the PE likes to stick it to Mr. Pacheco when they can. Our DA is spending more money to go out of state to track down sex crime violators, I can think of better ways to spend that money.
Nelsy Rodriguez had a good run but now she is back to scraping for stories. Her latest one is about an ethics presentation to city officials. Ms. Rodriguez every city does this and Murrieta is no exception. There is no news here.
I would talk about Aaron Claverie's tree story but it pains me to even give it any attention at all.
By the way, what is this blurb on the Web site about? Honestly, can someone explain why this even deserved news consideration.
Now on to the PE
Not a bad little read news obit on an inland man who died in a helicopter crash. I wasn’t real interested but I kept reading. Great details and a tragic story. His wife was murdered 11 years ago. Thanks Mr. Asbury.
Congratulations to Gene Ghiotto who wrote from an Inland perspective about this numbskull cop who shot a person interested in a foot chase. It’s about time cops get nerf guns.
By The Way did you notice the lack of southwest news in the review. Because there was none. Unless you count a band feature news.
Nelsy Rodriguez had a good run but now she is back to scraping for stories. Her latest one is about an ethics presentation to city officials. Ms. Rodriguez every city does this and Murrieta is no exception. There is no news here.
I would talk about Aaron Claverie's tree story but it pains me to even give it any attention at all.
By the way, what is this blurb on the Web site about? Honestly, can someone explain why this even deserved news consideration.
Now on to the PE
Not a bad little read news obit on an inland man who died in a helicopter crash. I wasn’t real interested but I kept reading. Great details and a tragic story. His wife was murdered 11 years ago. Thanks Mr. Asbury.
Congratulations to Gene Ghiotto who wrote from an Inland perspective about this numbskull cop who shot a person interested in a foot chase. It’s about time cops get nerf guns.
By The Way did you notice the lack of southwest news in the review. Because there was none. Unless you count a band feature news.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Good:
Nelsy Rodriguez had a nice week going back a few days. This story is a little old but it's worth mentioning as good reporting. It obviously touched a nerve in the city because 127 people have commented. It's about police and fire using city stationary to endorse candidates. The PE came back at this a day later. Uh Oh. Naughty COPS.
The Not so Good: Aaron you have written some good stuff. This is definitely not one of them. The story reads like it's pandering to the Elsinore Mayor. Returning a check for $500 worth a story? Not in my household. Well I take that back. Giving my family a check for $500 would be worth a freaking ode. So this story is the NOT SO GOOD.
The Head Scratcher: Michelle Klampe why do you think this is worthy of a story? Why should anyone care about a school district putting more flyers online? Where have all the editors gone in this bureau.
Nelsy Rodriguez had a nice week going back a few days. This story is a little old but it's worth mentioning as good reporting. It obviously touched a nerve in the city because 127 people have commented. It's about police and fire using city stationary to endorse candidates. The PE came back at this a day later. Uh Oh. Naughty COPS.
The Not so Good: Aaron you have written some good stuff. This is definitely not one of them. The story reads like it's pandering to the Elsinore Mayor. Returning a check for $500 worth a story? Not in my household. Well I take that back. Giving my family a check for $500 would be worth a freaking ode. So this story is the NOT SO GOOD.
The Head Scratcher: Michelle Klampe why do you think this is worthy of a story? Why should anyone care about a school district putting more flyers online? Where have all the editors gone in this bureau.
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