Jim Winburn
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Local government news for the High Desert communities of Southern California.
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LA County to Create More Beds for Women Prisoners at New Lancaster Site
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution to select the Mira Loma Detention Center in Lancaster as the new... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Press – Lancaster Invests in Slate of Traffic Projects
Throughout Fiscal Year 2013/14, a multitude of infrastructure projects are in the works throughout the City which are creating a safer traffic environment, whil... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Adelanto Recognizes Utilities Director for Role in Outsourcing Water Operations
ADELANTO – The city’s director of Public Utilities was given a warm send-off at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, receiving recognition for his role in helping... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
LA County Workers Begin Vote on Strike Authorization
Representing about 55,000 Los Angeles County workers, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721, will begin voting today on a strike... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Oct. 25 – OUTreach Center to Host Halloween Fun-Raiser
The OUTreach Center is hosting its Halloween Dining Out and Fun-Raiser on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Souplantation Sweet Tomatoes, 40026... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Lancaster Council Boasts Energy-efficient Building Codes
LANCASTER – The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new building code standards in their bid to champion the state’s goals for energy-efficient... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Palmdale District to Discuss New Water Supply Fee
PALMDALE – The Palmdale Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss modifying capital improvement fees for new water... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Oct. 22 – SVLA to Educate Consumers on Water Conservation
The Spring Valley Lake Association will present “A Consumer’s Guide to Water Conservation” as its topic for October’s Town Hall meeting. The town hall meeting... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ongoing – Victorville Recreation Services to Host Community Activities
The following include a sample of upcoming activities sponsored by the City of Victorville’s Recreation Services. Contact Janie Lynch, Recreation... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
SB County Planning Adopts Draft Ordinance to Amend Solar Regulations
SAN BERNARDINO – The county Planning Commission on Thursday approved a major draft ordinance that takes the first step in overhauling the countywide... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Press – Report Reveals Transit Corridors Key to LA County Housing Shortage
With housing prices climbing dramatically this year, the region’s expanding transit corridors may offer the best opportunity for the development of new workforc... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kern County Board to Question Support for Palmdale Power Plant
BAKERSFIELD – Citing the potential loss of economic development and job opportunities as a primary concern, Kern County staff have recommended to its board of... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Oct. 18 – Online DRECP Meeting to Discuss Data Access Tools for Public...
Participants of the upcoming Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) online meeting can learn about data tools to access maps and information that wil... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Victorville Approves Capital Improvement Plan with Funds Tied up
VICTORVILLE – The City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted its Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, while acknowledging that forthcoming... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Palmdale City Council Election Cleared by Ca. Court of Appeals
PALMDALE – City officials announced Tuesday that the California Court of Appeals ruled to allow Palmdale’s City Council election to go forward as scheduled on... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Nov. 19 – Water Agency to Discuss Winterizing Your Home
The Mojave Water Agency’s next ABC’s of Water topic session will take place Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. MWA Water Conservation and Public Information... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Phelan-Pinon Hills District to Review Status of Johnson Road Solar Project
PHELAN – Board members of the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District on Wednesday will review the status of a CEQA report for a proposed 1.25-megawatt... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Notice – Spring Valley Lake to Lower Water Level Through Dec. 1
The Spring Valley Lake Association announced that its lake will be lowered 24 inches below its normal level from Oct. 14 through Dec. 1 for repairs to parts of... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Press – Spring Valley Lake to Lower Water Level Through Dec. 1
The Spring Valley Lake Association announced that its lake will be lowered 24 inches below its normal level from Oct. 14 through Dec. 1 for repairs to parts of... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
News – Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference Reveals Signs of Recovery
The CMC-UCLA Inland Empire Forecast Conference at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario featured expert discussions that provided a dose of positive insight... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY