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It was a good night for our side.

February 7, 2012
By
rosannadanna_l

Ok… It was like this big ”Roseanne Roseannadanna” moment for me this evening, as The Ricker guy assured me that the letter was not directed to me. It was more like a blanket form letter to those swarthy like guys who sell Phoney Ran Bans and do surveillance on the main gate so they can slip the odd IED through and plant it on the General’s Parade Ground. OK the way he explained it is far far better than the way they wrote it in the letter. What a great showing for a Planning Commission Meeting....

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News – Crack Seal work in Twentynine Palms

February 7, 2012
By
Image96

Twentynine Palms Ca– Motorists in and around Twentynine Palms are asked to be cautious as they navigate Lear Avenue the week of February 13, 2012 through February 16, 2012 and to watch for signs announcing temporary street closures due to crack sealing work on the roadways. The road work will begin Monday morning, February 13, and is expected to take place for 4 days. This work is considered “preventive maintenance” and is being done on various road surfaces throughout the City. Motorists should expect delays on Lear Avenue during...

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Who the hell is this Ricker Dude?

February 6, 2012
By
rickerletter

I was reviewing the Planning Commission agenda and came across this letter purporting to represent the United States Marine Corp and its desire to involve itself into both Local Civilian Government and a desire to limit the Free Enterprise System outside the boundaries of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. I don’t know who this J.M. Ricker is but I’ll tell you one thing the guy is some kind of anti business, anti-free market socialist of the first order. Who does he think he is to demand in the name of the United States Marine Corps that the...

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Coffee and the San Bernardino Sun Opinion Page

February 5, 2012
By
thank-a-veteran

I rarely repeat someone else’s story, but today while reading the opinion page of  The Sun I was struck by a particular opinion article written by Paul Chabot.  Before writing this, I ran a check on Dr. Chabot and I was thoroughly impressed.  I am confident that his piece is a heartfelt cry to the residents of California to stand up for our veterans’ rights to the best health care.  His call to action is to contact your local, state, and federal elected officials and let them know that...

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Horsemen’s Playday

February 4, 2012
By
Lori Parker

Twentynine Pams, CA–  Since I’ve been spending time photographing horses a friend of mine suggested that I attend the Morongo Basin Horsemen’s Association Play day on January 25 at Parkers’ Area in Twentynine Palms. This was the first Playday that I had attended since I quit participating and it seemed strange to just be an onlooker. (I was going to say how many years it had been but I decided that it’s too depressing to think how long it’s been.) There was a nice turnout and it was fun to watch as...

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It’s a Win-Win for Local Schools and Copper Mountain College

February 2, 2012
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It’s a Win-Win for Local Schools and Copper Mountain College

The full text accompanying this graph can be found at this pdf Link. Legislative Analyst Report – California 2011-2012 Budget (scroll down 5  pages). The use of property tax increments laundered through the old draconian redevelopment agencies before being euthanized is staggering: 58% went to redevelopment agencies. Now, however, the Legislative Report estimates schools and community colleges will receive over half the revenues with the demise of redevelopment agencies. Legislative Analyst Report – California 2011-2012 Budget (scroll down 4 pages). This just may stave off another local tax increase...

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It actually is all about the Children

February 1, 2012
By
Empty Classroom

With the report of the temporary closure of Monument High School and the Layoff of 18 teachers by the desert trail reporters Jimmy Biggerstaff and Courtney Vaughn: Budget woes close Monument High School temporarily – The Desert Trail: News: morongo unified school district, education, budget cuts, sky high school, monument high school MORONGO BASIN — Morongo Unified School District is temporarily closing one school and eliminating 18 teaching positions. The school district announced Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, it will close Monument, the alternative high school in Twentynine Palms, and...

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Grand Opening of Whitakers Art Supplies

January 31, 2012
By
BCF-103

The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Saturday, February 4, 2012 for Whitakers Art Supplies. The ceremony will take place at 10:00am at 5684 Historic Plaza in Twentynine Palms. The store offers items for scrapbooking, sewing, beading, painting, drawings, teachers’ supplies, and much more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just write it down on the wish list near the door and Dawn, the owner, will try to get it for you. There is even a section for those...

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The Fat Lady Clears Her Throat, Judge says NO WAY RDA!

January 29, 2012
By
ap-fat-lady

Judge refuses to halt demise of California redevelopment agencies – Sacramento News – Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee A Sacramento Superior Court judge Friday refused to stave off the elimination of more than 400 local California redevelopment agencies, rejecting arguments that the Legislature violated the state constitution by cutting off their funding. Judge Lloyd G. Connelly’s ruling on two lawsuits by 12 cities means the agencies stand to be dissolved by Wednesday. His refusal to grant a stay in the cases handed another victory to Gov. Jerry Brown, who has counted on the elimination of redevelopment...

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(Twentynine Palms City Council) Hey Guys, Thanks For Listening.

January 29, 2012
By
time to listen

Admittedly, I haven’t attended the last two city council meetings, but I have read the coverage and results of said city meetings.  So I base my right to write this article on the past year of experience with the city council and my fight against Redevelopment Agencies and the bonds they issued. The main issue is who has the City Council been listening to? Not the property owners of the full steam ahead Project Phoenix. Not the citizens that have expressed opposition to the bonds and the expanded Project...

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