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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188135852011-11-23T15:25:16.035-08:00ArkleyWatch.comKeeping track of the goings on of Rob Arkley, Jr.Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-54761929241123587702007-09-07T12:36:00.000-07:002007-09-11T12:42:45.841-07:00Councilman: I was shoved by Rob Arkley

(LISTEN to the KHUM interview)Thadeus Greenson and Chris DurantThe Times-StandardEUREKA -- Councilman Larry Glass called in a report to the Eureka Police Department Thursday alleging businessman Rob Arkley verbally threatened him and shoved him at a Coastal Commission reception.A senior vice president for Arkley's Security National said he understood there was no physical contact, but rather a

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1159383651903194922006-09-26T11:59:00.000-07:002006-09-27T12:00:51.950-07:00Arkley ponies up for Prop. 85

James FaulkThe Times-StandardFamily continues record of big political givingEUREKA -- Robin Arkley, local businessman and well-known donor to conservative political causes, has given $137,000 to support Proposition 85, the “Life on the Ballot” initiative.The measure would require that teenagers seeking an abortion notify their parents. It is similar to Proposition 73, which failed last November

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1158191203064760132006-09-13T16:45:00.000-07:002006-09-13T16:47:42.626-07:00Arkleys' $38,500 penalty approved by Fair Political Practices Commission

by Rebecca S. Bender, 9/13/2006The Eureka ReporterThe Fair Political Practices Commission approved a $38,500 administrative fine for local business owners Rob and Cherie Arkley and two of their companies, Race Investments and Security National Servicing Corporation, Tuesday morning.The penalties stem from 11 violations of the Political Reform Act related to campaign contribution disclosures in

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1157929420775360952006-08-31T16:02:00.000-07:002006-09-10T16:03:40.790-07:00Arkleys face Fair Political Practices Commission penalties

by Rebecca S. Bender, 8/31/2006Eureka ReporterLocal business owners Rob and Cherie Arkley and two of their companies, Race Investments and Security National Servicing Corporation, are facing $38,500 in administrative penalties from the Fair Political Practices Commission for multiple violations of the Political Reform Act related to campaign contribution disclosures.The contributions in question

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1155673447044090512006-08-13T13:22:00.000-07:002006-08-15T13:28:34.086-07:00Rumble in the Redwoods

"Arkley, by contrast, is less a big fish in a big pond than a whale in a small and murky one, winning kudos and condemnation with seemingly every splash he makes. His actions have even inspired a monitoring blog, arkleywatch.com."http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/13/CMG2BK1E8T1.DTLWhat happens when two daily newspapers duke it out in a market known more for its weed than

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1152992160046288502006-07-11T12:34:00.000-07:002006-07-15T12:36:00.050-07:00Arkley Likely to Sue County Despite State’s Decision

The McKinleyville Press7.11.06Daniel MintzA local multimillionaire’s quest to open more land for development won’t end with the state’s recent decision not to reverse its approval of a county housing plan, and his attorney says a lawsuit is imminent.The famously arch-conservative Rob Arkley, Jr. has channeled some of his considerable riches into hiring Sacramento-based consultants and attorneys

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1156269832129959482006-07-07T11:01:00.000-07:002006-08-22T11:03:52.166-07:00Public Trust Doctrine Could Stop Balloon Tract Retail Development

http://www.humboldtadvocate.com/articles.php?action=view&id=44By Elaine Weinreb, Humboldt AdvocateJuly 7, 2006Although Security National’s proposed Balloon Tract development in Eureka is named the Marina Center, it does not contain a marina – or anything else that is related to water, boats, or the bayshore on which it is located.This, according to the project’s opponents, could be the downfall

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1152991779342962182006-06-27T12:29:00.000-07:002006-07-15T12:29:39.343-07:00Humboldt Sunshine says housing issue not resolved

James Faulk The Times-StandardEureka Times StandardSuit still a possibility, group statesEUREKA -- A group that has threatened legal action against the county because of what it says is the inadequacy of its housing element has said that the state's recent decision does not mean the county's housing plan is good enough.A lawsuit is still possible, said Humboldt Sunshine attorney Robert Best.In a

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1152991670965091842006-06-26T12:26:00.000-07:002006-07-15T12:27:50.980-07:00Local record store owner, residents selling anti-'Arkleyville' merchandise

by By Laura Provost, The Eureka Reporter, 6/26/2006Anti-“Arkleyville” merchandise has been circulating in the community, due in part to the distribution efforts of Larry Glass, owner of The Works.Glass is the spokesman for Citizens for Real Economic Growth, which formed “around opposition to the redevelopment project of the Arkley family,” Glass said.Security National, which is owned by Rob and

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1147793580544286562006-05-04T08:32:00.000-07:002006-05-16T08:35:19.113-07:00All aboard? Not yet

John Driscoll The Times-StandardEureka Times StandardWarranted or not, Marcus Brown is feeling pressure to move hundreds of tons of railroad equipment that's been accumulating at a Glendale site owned by Simpson Timber Co. over three decades.Simpson -- which has allowed the equipment to be stored free for 30 years -- says there's no rush, but it's supporting Brown and the Timber Heritage Museum

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1147793508393995402006-04-29T08:30:00.000-07:002006-05-16T08:32:19.906-07:00Non-Ohioans pour nearly $2 million into governor's race

Non-Ohioans pour nearly $2 million into governor's raceJULIE CARR SMYTHAssociated PressCOLUMBUS, Ohio - California businessman Robin P. Arkley II has a horse in Tuesday's primary race in faraway Ohio. So does Penna Dexter in Plano, Texas, a regional representative for Concerned Women for America.New Jersey developers Howard and Betty Lou Schwartz, who also list a retirement address in Florida,

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1145300349413024422006-04-11T11:57:00.000-07:002006-04-17T11:59:09.426-07:00Candidates' fund-raising slowed by restrictions

By JAMES SALZER, JIM GALLOWAYThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/11/06Many statewide political candidates were resting up March 31, the day after the 2006 legislative session closed. But not Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Cathy Cox and Republican lieutenant governor candidate Casey Cagle.Cox reported collecting $57,000 and Cagle $103,000 on the day after the legislative session,

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1142469708844821032006-03-15T16:41:00.000-08:002006-03-15T16:42:14.936-08:00Hypocrisy abounds here

by Shilpa Mehta, 3/15/2006The Eureka Reporter Change can be scary. Growth and vision require an open mind, a willingness to consider all points of view and an ability to see the best interests of more than one’s own myopic interest.The local anti-Arkley bandwagon and their herd of followers who “parrot petty and juvenile attacks” on anything associated with the Arkleys or Security National should

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1142467136346806172006-03-15T15:54:00.000-08:002006-03-15T15:59:19.846-08:00So, who is Rob Arkley?

From Alliance for a Better California, Who is Robin Arkley?:Robin Arkley, a foreclosure magnate from Eureka California, just gave $250,000 to support Prop 75. Arkley controls more than 100 privately owned corporations and partnerships with billions in assets and earning hundreds of millions of dollars.Much of Arkley’s fortune was made off the misfortune and misery of others, either through his

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1142269675987646052006-03-12T09:06:00.000-08:002006-03-13T09:11:18.630-08:00Sunshine on his shoulder?

Eureka Times Standard EditorialSometimes it seems like hardly a week goes by without a new group forming on the North Coast to push one thing or oppose the other.We've got HELP this and Solutions to that, business and watershed councils, democracy and ducks unlimited and concerned citizens just about everywhere.Getting informed and involved is a key to democracy. Political groups are part of that

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141580509397163312006-03-05T09:41:00.000-08:002006-03-05T09:43:46.036-08:00Arkley and kin big donors

James Faulk The Times-StandardEureka Times StandardEUREKA -- As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gears up for his re-election bid by hosting a dinner for donors of $100,000 or more, it's clear that only one local family comes close to qualifying for such an event.As listed by the California Secretary of State's website, Rob and Cherie Arkley together gave $702,001 -- through Race Investments, LLC -- to

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1143010832302216692006-03-02T22:57:00.000-08:002006-03-21T23:00:32.320-08:00Why Campaign Finance Reform is Necessary California, Election Reform, Governors, Policy Issues

http://www.westerndemocrat.com/2006/03/why_campaign_fi.htmlGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California is the latest example of why campaign finance reform is necessary. Where else but in the United States of America could a high school student find the resources to give the maximum donation of $44,600 to Governor Schwarzenegger for his re-election campaign? Does anyone out there know of a

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141348072557296882006-02-28T17:07:00.000-08:002006-03-03T14:33:34.116-08:00Group threatens to sue county

by Rebecca S. BenderThe Eureka ReporterA local housing advocacy group is threatening to take the county to court over what it deems unlawful and unethical deficiencies in the General Plan Housing Element.Humboldt Sunshine Inc., founded by business owner Rob Arkley, asserts not only that the county’s Housing Element contains serious gaps in its provisions for developing low- and moderate-income

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141347607821228632006-02-24T16:57:00.000-08:002006-03-03T14:19:21.223-08:00High school student gives governor $44,600

By Shane Goldmacherhttp://www.capitolweekly.net/news/article.html?article_id=531A Eureka high school student, and the daughter of a major Schwarzenegger donor, has given the maximum donation of $44,600 to the governor's reelection effort. The donation came on the same day as maximum donations from her mother, father and sister.All told, the Arkley family funneled $178,400 to the governor's

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141747859441101572006-02-21T08:09:00.000-08:002006-03-07T08:10:59.456-08:004th District voters should follow the money

My Word by Gregory ConnersThe Times StandardThe best way to understand a politician is to "follow the money." We can learn a great deal about candidates by identifying their funding sources and examining the political track records of other politicians who take money from the same sources.Here is a real-life current example: Humboldt County financier Robin P. Arkley II and his wife, former Eureka

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141347887998483302006-02-16T17:03:00.000-08:002006-03-03T14:19:38.786-08:00Arkley and Out?

North Coast Journalhttp://www.northcoastjournal.com/021606/news0216.htmlARKLEY AND OUT? That was quite a bombshell, dropped in there at the end of a small story in Saturday's Baton Rouge Advocate. In the story, entitled "N.O. called city of opportunity," Timothy Boone, a business reporter at the paper, mainly just gives an account of a speech at Lousiana State University's business school by one

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141347796893396562006-02-11T17:02:00.000-08:002006-03-03T14:16:53.146-08:00N.O. called city of opportunity: Businessman cites services for rebuilding

By TIMOTHY BOONEAdvocate staff writerThe founder of a multibillion-dollar loan and real-estate development company said Friday that there are an unbelievable number of business opportunities in south Louisiana, post-Hurricane Katrina.Robin Arkley II, who founded Security National Holding Co., which has more than $3 billion in assets, said entrepreneurs should look at south Louisiana because of

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141424869494844262006-01-23T14:24:00.000-08:002006-03-03T14:27:49.496-08:00In need of a history lesson

My Word By Gerald McCloskyEureka Times StandardThe Leo Sears My Word article on Jan. 13 puts in sharp perspective his need for a lesson in history other than the one offered by the taxpayers league or the local chamber of commerce.First off, the term “free enterprise” has become an oxymoron. We haven't had free enterprise in America since the first Congress of the U.S. As for its pre-eminent

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141425030604896832005-08-17T14:29:00.000-07:002006-03-03T14:30:30.606-08:00Arkley makes grab at second dunes property

by John DriscollEureka ReporterThe Friends of the Dunes has lost its bid for a hummocky piece of dune forest on the Samoa Peninsula after local philanthropist and developer Rob Arkley apparently offered the landowners a better deal.The future of the well-trodden trails through the tangled forest and wetland is unknown, as Arkley has recently indicated he’d fence off an adjacent property he bought

Arkley Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002066663966714070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18813585.post-1141424960861034482005-06-03T14:28:00.000-07:002006-03-03T14:29:20.863-08:00Arkley's cry for HELP?

By James FaulkEureka Times-StandardEUREKA -- The recent meeting between state officials and the local HELP group was headed up by Eureka businessman Rob Arkley, a top contributor to the various political campaigns of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Attending the meeting were Deputy Director Cathy Creswell from the state Department of Housing and Community Development Department, HELP lobbyist Kay

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