Hey! HDWD Ed Muzik…..Where is my Apology?
Yucca Valley, Ca- It seems that the General Manger of the Hi-Desert Water District, Ed Muzik, likes to play Hide & Seek trying to discredit my reputation. The easiest thing to do as a dashing ge...
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YV Community Director Jim Schooler Lied to Town Council, again
Yucca Valley Council Votes to Wipe out “Zero-Depth Kiddie Splash Pad.” Yucca Valley, Ca-It was four years ago that Community Service Director Jim Schooler presented his staff report stati...
What is “Pie in the Sky?”
Yucca Valley, Ca.- There are so many phrases and sayings that I have taken for granted but need to double check before using them on this public forum for any incorrect meaning, interpretations and/o...
HDWD Granny Graham Should Retire
Yucca Valley, Ca.- While I was recuperating and unable to attend meetings, the hi-jinks continued at the Hi-Desert Water District, led by President Sarann Graham. As I have been attending these meeti...
“Cabana Boy Hagerman” Endorses Ramos! Huh?
Yucca Valley, Ca.- Mayor Pro-tem (by a fluke of the rotation cycle and two resignations), Isaac Hagerman, appears to be anxious to wield his big new title to endorse candidates. In this case, James...
Tri-Annual Walking Pneumonia Sidelines Blogger!
Yucca Valley, Ca.- The bloggers on Cactus Thorns are encouraged by DanO to punch up the headlines and create a stir of mystery or curiosity to grab the reader. After receiving extensive training fro...
HDWD Pres Sarann Graham- Party Hardy!
Hi-Desert Water District President Sarann Graham heading to Sacramento to attend a 2 hr Gala Reception at Ella’s Dining Room and Bar located in the downtown district of Sacramento using ratepay...
Travelin’ HDWD Directors using our Public Funds!
Yucca Valley, Ca.- Opinion. Get out your air sick barf bags because the Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors wants to jet around from here to there on your dime! At the last meeting there wa...
Yucca Valley Town Staff- Who’s Next?
Yucca Valley, Ca.- Long time employees are being culled from the herd…some disappearing without warning or courtesy notification from Town Manager, Mark Nuaimi. One friendly and hard wo...
An Invitation to the RDA Wake & Viewing
Redevelopment Agency, Born 1945-Expired 02/01/2012 The Public is invited to view the casket of the Redevelopment Agency, RDA, displayed in repose at various rotundas of local Cities and Towns through...
Nuaimi Misses the Mark re: Tax Impacts to Citizens
Yucca Valley, Ca.- Mark Nuaimi, the Town Manager of our little rural town, population just over 20,000 residents, is receiving a large salary of $ 190,000.00 plus benefits and a monthly mileage stip...
HDWD GM Ed Muzik-Shopping for New Wheels
Hi Desert Water District General Manager, Edward J. Muzik, who earns in excess of $186,740.11 a year plus benefits, is currently out shopping for his brand new 4-wheel drive company car with a HDWD b...
Stoopid YV Voters need “Education” (Wink-Wink!)
Town Council votes to spend public funds to advance their 1% Tax Initiative. True costs of approximately $150,000.00 hidden by Town Manager, Mark Nuaimi. Yucca Valley, Ca. -At Tuesday’s Town Co...
Yucca Valley Mayor Pro-Tem Hagerman Kicked Patients to the Curb
Yucca Valley, Ca.- YV Mayor Pro-tem Isaac Hagerman abruptly shut down his business, Hagerman Gardens Assisted Living on November 23, 2011. This facility, owned and operated by Hagerman for the past t...