Jim Winburn

LATEST ARTICLES ( 367 )

• Drought Declaration in the Works

  In a meeting held Thursday in Sacramento, an emergency taskforce is setting the stage to recommend to Gov. Jerry Brown that he issue an official drought... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• New Solar Program to Shed Light on Growing Power Industry

  The number of Americans employed by the nation’s solar industry is just 119,000—according to the Washington, D.C.-based Solar Foundation, an independent researc... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Palmdale’s Appeal Blocks Court Decision for June Elections

  

  PALMDALE – The city on Wednesday filed a notice of appeal to a December court decision from a Voting Rights Lawsuit, effectively blocking a court decision... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• California Prison Population Expected to Grow Over Next 5 Years

  SACRAMENTO – After declining for six years, California’s prison population is expected to grow by 10,000 inmates in the next five years, complicating Gov.... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Public Eye: Rearrest Rate Unchanged Under California Prison Realignment

  As federal judges pressured California to relieve prison overcrowding in 2011, Gov. Jerry Brown pushed lawmakers to send tens of thousands of parolees and... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Drought Impacting California Cattle Ranchers, Farmers

  Lack of precipitation so far this season has California farmers and ranchers bracing for a third consecutive dry year that they say could have wide-reaching... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Riverside County Seeks to Secure Clean Water

  RIVERSIDE – Riverside County supervisors this week authorized the Department of Environmental Health to proceed with arranging for two local water agencies to... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lancaster Councilman Undergoes Neck Surgery Following Car Accident

  

  Lancaster City Councilman Ron SmithAccording to a news release, Smith and his son Matt were en route to a family event when they were hit by a pickup truck. Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Public’s Need for Transparency Laws Increases for 2014

  

  SACRAMENTO – If not for public criticism and outcry, 2013 may have been the year that California’s Legislature cut off funding to comply with open government... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Notice – Vern Lawson Reinstated to Antelope Valley AQMD Board

  

  The following is a Jan. 3 news release from the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District Governing Board:Antelope Valley AQMD Operations Manager Bret... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Opinion – Littlerock Councilman’s Inquiries into Code Enforcement Bullying...

  

  The following comments were submitted to the Bee by Littlerock Town Councilman Carl Iannalfo, a resident of Littlerock for 20 years:Los Angeles County District... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Notice – Helendale Dairy Closed Per Water Board Settlement

  

  The following is a recent announcement from the Lahontan Water Board, waterboards.ca.gov, describing a settlement agreement reached with N M Dairy over water... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Opinion – Public Benefit Lost to Planning’s Handling of Solar Input

  

  SAN BERNARDINO – The Bee may not have an editorial board to nominate the most compelling civic commentary for a Year-In-Review special section, but this news... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• High Desert Officials to Keep Closer Watch on Illegal Dumping

  

  PALMDALE – Occurring mostly at night and in remote areas, illegal dumping is difficult to prevent – and to prosecute. To prosecute illegal dumpers they must be... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lancaster’s State-approved Ordinance Mandates Solar for New Homes

  

  LANCASTER – The city announced Thursday that the California Energy Commission approved the city’s locally adopted energy standards, making Lancaster the first... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – Cook Asks Public to Honor Service Members During Holidays

  

  The following is a holiday message from Rep. Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley:Dear Friends, On behalf of myself, my family, and my staff, Merry Christmas and best... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – High Desert Public Safety Center Wins National Public Works Award

  

  The following San Bernardino County news release announces an American Public Works Association award for the county’s High Desert Public Safety Operations... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Notice – Watershed Group Encourages New Stormwater Savvy Resolutions

  

  The following is a community notice from the Mojave River Watershed Group, asking High Desert residents to make pollution prevention part of their New Year’s... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Surprise Board Replacement Swings Single Vote Needed for Power Plant

  

  Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich replaced Antelope Valley AQMD board member Vern Lawson with retired LA Planning Commissioner Patricia... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Thru Dec. 21 – Palmdale Playhouse Hosting Variety of Holiday Events

  

  The Palmdale Playhouse will present a cornucopia of music, dance, orchestra and stage productions – along with a visit from Ol’ St. Nick himself, beginning... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY