Jim Winburn
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Local government news for the High Desert communities of Southern California.
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LA County Approves Shade Structures for Park Visitors
The following is a Mar. 11 press announcement from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich: LOS ANGELES – Helping families take shelte... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
State’s Grid Manager Reports Record Calif. Solar Production
FOLSOM – Solar power production in California hit a new record of 4,093 megawatts on Saturday, March 8, says the California Independent System Operator, the... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
PWD Backs Gov. Brown’s Call to Action for Drought Measures
The following is a press announcement from the Palmdale Water District:PALMDALE – The Palmdale Water District is supporting Governor Jerry Brown’s call to actio... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Palmdale Emergency Program Seeks Food Challenge Partners Thru April
The following is an fund-raising announcement from the City of Palmdale:PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) food... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Lancaster Council Candidates Debate Key Issues of City Leadership
LANCASTER – Vice Mayor Marvin Crist and City Council candidate Johnathon Ervin stood out from other candidates at Monday’s election forum with an intensity of... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Supervisors Reject Solar Developer’s Appeal for Oak Hills Site
OAK HILLS – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously rejected a solar developer’s appeal to build and operate a 20-acre solar... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Solar Plants Threaten Tortoise Habitats – Greens Say, Fish & Wildlife Confirms
LOS ANGELES – Two solar power projects on public land at the California-Nevada border threaten to wipe out the Mojave Desert tortoise, an environmental group... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Calif. Mafia Tactics Used to Impose Costly Mandates on Communites
SACRAMENTO – It has become plain that California mafia tactics are being used to impose costly mandates on taxpayers and local communities. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Scoping Meetings to Be Held for Northwest 138 Corridor Project on Mar. 15 & 18
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are formally... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
SB Co. DA Unmasking Human Traffickers by Releasing Names, Photos
SAN BERNARDINO – San Bernardino County officials are cracking down on human trafficking throughout the High Desert and Inland Empire, which has become a $32... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
League of Women Voters to Host Lancaster Election Forum Mar. 10
LANCASTER – The League of Women Voters Antelope Valley will host a Lancaster City Council election forum for all nine candidates 6 p.m. Monday, Mar. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Recall Campaign Launched Against Central Basin Water Dir. Leticia Vasquez
COMMERCE – Leticia Vasquez is no stranger to recall campaigns in Southeast Los Angeles County.A recall campaign has been launched against Central Basin... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Green Calif Summit in Sacramento Set for April 8–9
SACRAMENTO – The Green California Summit, the state’s largest annual event highlighting innovations in green policy, practice and technology, comes again to... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Palmdale, Lancaster Sheriff’s Accepting Applicants for Community Academy
The following is a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station: PALMDALE – The Palmdale and Lancaster Sheriff’s Stations are in the process of selecting... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Congressman Cook: Mr. President, Don’t Gut Our Military
The following is an opinion article featured in a Mar. 4 newsletter from Rep. Paul Cook, R-Apple Valley:Rep. Paul Cook with Col. Kyle McClelland, U.S. Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rock Concert with Cosmic Bowling at Brunswick Vista Lanes on Apr. 5
PALMDALE – The public is invited to come out and dance on the lanes during Cosmic Bowling while enjoying the sounds of Highway 138 and L’Insanity from 9 p.m.... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Antelope Valley Free Tire Recycling Event Takes Place Apr. 26
PALMDALE – Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich’s office is sponsoring a free tire recycling event for residents at three different locations in... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Palmdale Urges Night on the Square Vendors to Apply by May 22
The following is a City of Palmdale announcement seeking vendors for the city’s Thursday Night on the Square events: PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s recreatio... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Victorville City Library Increases Internet Service for Patrons
The following is an announcement from the City of Victorville regarding faster Internet service at the city’s library. VICTORVILLE – The Victorville City Librar... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Lancaster Accepting Vendor Applications for Upcoming Poppy Festival
The following is an announcement from the City of Lancaster regarding commercial vendor opportunities for the upcoming California Poppy Festival: LANCASTER – Th... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY