Archive for February, 2009
Why Are Los Angeles Bondsmen Supporting Trutanich
Written by Tonya Rynerson on February 24, 2009 – 3:01 pm -
Bondsmen came from as far as San Diego to support Carmen Trutanich, who is running for Los Angeles City Attorney. Mr. Trutanich is seeking office for the first time.
Bail bondsmen have not often come together to support political candidates. So, why are we supporting Carmen Trutanich in his bid?
Photo: Greg & Tonya Rynerson, “Nuch” & Noreen Trutanich
Carmen Trutanich is running for Los Angeles City Attorney on the platform of crime fighter – something Read more »
San Diego Bail Loses a King and a Legend
Written by Tonya Rynerson on February 17, 2009 – 4:46 pm -George “King” Stahlman Passed Away Friday at 85
King Stahlman Bail Bonds’ George “King” Stahlman passed away peacefully at his home on February 13.
A bondsman for over 60 years, Stahlman was something of a celebrity around San Diego. To me, Stahlman defined San Diego bail bonds. He may have been the first bail bondsman I ever really heard of. I lived in San Diego through college (and came from a small town in New Hampshire) and remember that nearly every guy I knew in San Diego had some type of King Stahlman Bail Bonds tee-shirt. I had the impression that he sponsored every type of sporting team around. His business motto, “It’s better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me” was brilliant.
Stahlman’s son-in-law, Michael Hardwick, issued the following statement on Friday: Read more »
Looking Ahead: 2009 PBUS Winter Conference
Written by Tonya Rynerson on February 6, 2009 – 3:54 pm -
One of the premiere bail bond conferences of the year is just around the corner: 2009 PBUS Winter Conference & Membership Meeting. The Professional Bail Agents of the US meets annually, bringing together bondsmen from California to Maine, Washington to Florida, and all points in between.
This year’s conference is being held February 15 through 19 at the Las Vegas Flamingo. Read more »