Jim Winburn

LATEST ARTICLES ( 367 )

• Update – Briggs Road Homeowners Gain County Concession on Long-awaited Road...

  

  The following is a community report shared with the Civic Bee from the Briggs Road homeowners group in Agua Dulce:The Santa Clara River is one obstacle Briggs... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Feb. 24 – Sun Village Meeting to Straighten out Council Troubles

  

  SUN VILLAGE – The public is invited to attend the monthly Sun Village Town Council meeting taking place 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at the Shaw Building, which is... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Desert Water Agency Ponders Water Rates Based on Use

  

  PALM SPRINGS – Desert Water Agency may soon charge customers tiered rates, where prices change between ranges of water use, said Craig Ewing, the agency’s... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Morongo Basin MAC Wants Say in Solar Project Planning

  

  JOSHUA TREE – The Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council has been tasked with designing a checklist to be used by county land use planners when applications... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Havice Calls for Senator Ron Calderon to Resign

  

  SACRAMENTO – Former California State Assemblywoman Sally Havice has called on indicted State Senator Ronald Calderon to resign from office in a statement to Hew... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Opposition Mounts to Solar Project on Mojave Preserve Boundary

  

  BARSTOW – If discussion at a recent gathering of activists is any indication, a nearly 4,200-acre solar project for a valley adjoining National Park land in... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victorville Historic Society Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

  

  The following is an event summary of the Victorville Old Town Route 66 Historic Society’s Feb. 12 ribbon cutting ceremony by the nonprofit’s president, Barbara... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – SEC Charges Hollywood Pushers Working Big Movie Investment Scam

  

  The following is a press announcement from the Securities Exchange Commission: The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three California residents... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – Operators Targeting Walmart Shoppers to Pay $2.5M in FTC Settlement

  

  The following is a press announcement from the Federal Trade Commission: Twelve defendants that allegedly operated websites enticing consumers with bogus... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Tax Time Open Season for ID Thieves and IRS Impersonators

  

  The following is a special fraud alert provided by the National Consumers League: Tax season is officially underway! While most of us will probably wait until... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Special – Join Family of Missing Teen for Balloon Release

  

  LITTLEROCK – Missing Littlerock teen, Ashley Lewin[/caption] A balloon release and community gathering for missing teen Ashley Lewin will be held 3 p.m.... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Roelle Ready to Represent SB Co. High Desert in Sacramento

  

  APPLE VALLEY – California’s 33rd State Assembly district, which is currently represented by Republican Tim Donnelly of Twin Peaks, has seen many recent... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• City Association Backs Litigation Against State’s Interference with ‘Home Rule’

  

  The following is a news release from the League of California Cities:The cities of El Centro, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Fresno, Oceanside and Vista on Thursday, Feb. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Editorial – Drinks on the Bee If Jackpot Winner

  

  Yeah, no political insight to be found in this editorial!Calottery Powerball ticket for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014we’re talking $400 millionsubscribers to the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Congressional Candidate Conover Puts Cook on Defensive

  

  HESPERIA – Rep. Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley, defended his 2013 vote for a budget that slashed pensions for retired military personnel – which was made an issue... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – Lancaster Found to Meet Standards of Voting Rights Act

  

  The following is a press announcement from the City of Lancaster: Today (Feb. 18) at a public meeting in the Lancaster City Council Chambers, the City’s... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• State Officials Want More Renewables to Replace Lost Power from Closed Plant

  

  SAN FRANCISCO – The state agency responsible for regulating California’s public utilities has proposed a plan for adjusting to the loss of power from the... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – Realignment Continues to Cause LA Co. Safety Challenges

  

  The following is a public safety update from 5th District Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich: The Governor’s criminal realignment policy... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Press – Lancaster Accepting Sponsorships for School ‘Lunchbox Program’

  

  The following is an press announcement from the City of Lancaster:Volunteers from the City of Lancaster Youth Commission assemble care packages – courtesy City... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Key Political Insights into the 2014 Midterms

  

  WASHINGTON – In a new episode of Political Wire’s podcast, we spoke with Celinda Lake, the Democratic pollster for the George Washington University... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY