Mike Lipsitz, Author at Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

Groups urge County Supervisors to cap Short Term Rentals permits

September 26, 2022

Groups urge County Supervisors to cap Short Term Rentals permits

At tomorrow’s (September 27, 2022) 10 a.m. meeting of County Supervisors in San Bernardino, the board will hold a public hearing and likely vote on adding something called the Draft Housing Element, or DHE, to the County General Plan. Once adopted, this Housing Element will be the ‘go-to’ guide for decision-making on housing in the county until the next update in 2030. A coalition of community groups has raised concerns that the policy document fails to address the impacts that an unlimited…

The 26th Annual Orchid Festival returns October 1st

by Mike Lipsitz

September 23, 2022

The 26th Annual Morongo Basin Orchid Festival at Gubler Orchids on Belfield Blvd. in Landers is next Saturday, October 1st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The Orchid Festival is about more than thousands of blooming orchids and carnivorous plants, it's about community non-profits, live music Saturday with Robbi Rob and Band, and on Sunday, its the Yucca Valley High School Jazz Band. Local beers from Joshua Tree Brewery, wines from…

Hi-Desert Water and Joshua Basin Water District meeting times and agendas

by Mike Lipsitz

September 21, 2022

The Hi-Desert Water District will convene for the water agency’s regularly scheduled 4 p.m. meeting later today (September 21, 2022). And down the highway in Joshua Tree the Joshua Basin Water District’s regular meeting begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. Following the dispatch of routine items on the consent agenda, directors at the Hi-Desert Water District will hear from staff who want board approval to spend a quarter-million dollars to make repairs on well 9W. And among the items of business in…

Yucca Valley voter information session – What you need to know about Measure D and K

by Mike Lipsitz

September 20, 2022

Yucca Valley voter information session – What you need to know about Measure D and K

The Town of Yucca Valley is holding a series of information sessions for voters who will asked to consider Measure K on November’s ballot. If enacted, Measure K will adjust the existing Transient Occupancy Tax from 7% to 12 % and is only applied to individuals staying in hotels, motels, and short-term vacation rentals and lodging within Yucca Valley. Importantly, Yucca Valley’s Measure K is distinct from San Bernardino’s Measure K, which was voted on and approved in 2020, but is being revisited…

Federal Judge Revokes Permit For Cadiz Water Pipeline

by Mike Lipsitz

September 19, 2022

Federal Judge Revokes Permit For Cadiz Water Pipeline

Listen here: A federal court last week (September 14, 2022) pulled the pipeline permit for the controversial Cadiz water mining project. The permit was granted to Cadiz Inc. Land Holdings in the final days of 2020, and has been opposed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Native American Land Conservancy and the National Parks Conservation Association, among other organizations. The controversial Cadiz water project aimed to drain the Mojave Desert of an unsustainable 16 billion gallons of…

Measure D seeks to limit $250k County Supervisor salaries

by Mike Lipsitz

September 16, 2022

Tom Murphy of the county government watchdog Red Brennan Group recently sat down with Z107.7s Gary Daigneault on the regular Friday Up Close Show. Murphy discussed ballot measure D which country voters will have a chance to vote for or against on the November 8 General Election ballot. Murphy discusses Measure D, which has been described as a way for county supervisors to bury a 2020 ballot measure that voters passed with a super majority. The 2020 election’s county measure K limited supervisors…

Are you prepared for water emergencies?

by Mike Lipsitz

September 14, 2022

September is national emergency preparedness month and a great time to check and restock your emergency water supply. At minimum that should include a gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days. Store more than the minimum if possible; you’ll need water for drinking, food prep, hygiene, pets, and more. Commercially bottled water is recommended for your emergency supply, but if bottling your own you can purchase food-grade water containers at camping supply stores. If you’ll be…

Up Close Show: Measure D is attempt to overturn Board of Supervisor’s $60k salary cap

by Mike Lipsitz

September 13, 2022

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

Tom Murphy of the government watchdog Red Brennan Group sat down with Z107.7s Gary Daigneault on Friday’s (September 9, 2022) Up Close Show. Murphy took a deep dive into the backstory on ballot measure D which country voters will have a chance to vote for or against on the November 8 General Election ballot. Murphy explained how measure D is an attempt by the board of supervisors to overturn the 2020 election’s county measure K which was approved by a super majority of voters and would limit…

San Bernardino Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (Sept 13)

by Mike Lipsitz

September 12, 2022

At tomorrow’s (September 13, 2022) 10 a.m. meeting of County Supervisors in San Bernardino, the board is expected to approve a major contribution to Morongo Basin ARCH. Among the many items on the consent agenda, supervisors will likely approve a $131,000 grant to Morongo Basin ARCH. The funds will support efforts to identify, assess, and prioritize homeless individuals and families for housing services based on vulnerability and severity of need. This is designed to ensure that people…

Local Water Board Candidates for Nov. 8 General Election

by Mike Lipsitz

September 8, 2022

The County Registrar of Voters has released the “Final Official List of Candidates” that will appear on the November 8 General Election Ballot. The list includes eight candidates running for five open seats on local water boards. If that number seems small, it is because another eight candidates registered unopposed for an additional eight open seats. Those offices may be found on the “Unofficial List of Offices That Will Not Appear on the Ballot.” Morongo Basin’s registered voters will begin…

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