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10/1/2019 Students will take part in Manufacturing Day Expo in Fontana | Business | fontanaheraldnews.com https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/business/students-will-take-part-in-manufacturing-day-expo-in-fontana/article_49089a4c-e399-11e9-99bf-3fda1ca… 1/3 THE ALL-NEW 2020 GLADIATOR Built from the ground up with legendary style, strength and capability Conquer new terrain with the Most Off-Road Capable Midsize Pickup Truck Ever 1 VIEW GALLERY Legal https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/business/students-will-take-part-in-manufacturing-day-expo-in- fontana/article_49089a4c-e399-11e9-99bf-3fda1ca58f35.html Students will take part in Manufacturing Day Expo in Fontana Sep 30, 2019 Updated 23 hrs ago Students participate in the Manufacturing Day event in Fontana in 2018. This year's event will be held on Oct. 4. About 500 high school students, including about 420 from San Bernardino County, will take part in the annual Manufacturing Day Expo at the Industrial Technical Learning Center (InTech) in Fontana on Oct. 4.

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Students will take part in Manufacturing Day Expo in FontanaSep 30 2019 Updated 23 hrs ago

Students participate in the Manufacturing Day event in Fontana in 2018 This years event will be held on Oct 4

About 500 high school students including about 420 from San Bernardino County will take part

in the annual Manufacturing Day Expo at the Industrial Technical Learning Center (InTech) in

Fontana on Oct 4

1012019 Students will take part in Manufacturing Day Expo in Fontana | Business | fontanaheraldnewscom

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Students will have the opportunity to meet with local manufacturers view exhibits and

participate in hands-on activities in science technology engineering and math (STEM) elds

Juniors and seniors enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Education Pathways

will tour manufacturing sites and meet with employers to learn about resumes interviewing

and employability skills

Fontana Unied School District students will be participating in the event Other districts

involved in the expo will be Apple Valley Unied Chaey Joint Union High Chino Valley Unied

Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program Colton Joint Unied Redlands

Unied Rim of the World Unied San Bernardino City Unied and Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint

Unied

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County Superintendent of Schools Alliance for Education California Steel Industries and JP

Morgan Chase and Co

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Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit is planned in Fontana onOct 17Sep 30 2019

The Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit will be held on Oct 17 at the InTech Center in

Fontana

The event will be hosted by Zeta Sky as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

(NCSAM) held annually in October

The summit will take place from 11 am to 2 pm at Building A at the InTech Center 9400

Cherry Avenue

Business executives and IT professionals invited to attend and hear from the FBI - Cyber Crime

Unit about the latest and greatest threats against businesses and employees and how to avoid

being the next victim

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Attendees will also hear from guest experts from Datto representatives from Citrix and Cyber

Insurance specialists

For more information or for reservations visit wwwzetaskycom

1012019 Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communities new poll shows - Los Angeles Times

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CALIFORNIA

Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communitiesnew poll shows

Customers peruse cannabis products at a dispensary in Los Angeles last year (Gary Coronado Los Angeles Times)

By PATRICK MCGREEVYSTAFF WRITER

OCT 1 20195 AM

SACRAMENTO mdash Three years after California voters legalized the sale of recreational marijuana

68 say it has been a ldquogood thingrdquo and although the vast majority of cities have outlawed pot

ADVERTISEMENT

1012019 Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communities new poll shows - Los Angeles Times

httpswwwlatimescomcaliforniastory2019-10-01poll-californians-marijuana-sales 28

shops most voters want their municipalities to permit the stores according to a UC Berkeley

Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted for the Los Angeles Times

The poll found support for legalization has increased since 2016 when 57 of voters approved

Proposition 64 which legalized growing selling and possessing cannabis for recreational use

ldquoThere hasnrsquot been any real buyerrsquos remorse about the initiative If anything support has gone uprdquo

said Mark DiCamillo director of the Berkeley IGS poll

Most Democrats and voters from all age groups said legalization has been a good thing Groups

that said legalization has been a bad thing include Republicans and evangelical Christians

Though 63 of all Latino voters surveyed said legalization has been a good thing only 379 of

Latinos for whom Spanish is the dominant language feel that way

DiCamillo said a possible explanation for the divide could be that Spanish-speaking Latinos tend to

be older and more conservative than their younger English-speaking counterparts

The pot initiative which was championed by Gavin Newsom before he was elected governor gave

power to municipalities to ban marijuana businesses Some three-fourths of cities in the state have

prohibited stores that sell cannabis products which the industry says has stunted the statersquos legal

market

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

CALIFORNIA POLITICS CALIFORNIA LAW amp POLITICS

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Patrick McGreevy

Patrick McGreevy covers the California Legislature out of the Sacramento bureau Since joining the

Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

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9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

httpswwwdailynewscom20190927la-county-supervisor-avoids-traffic-with-helicopter-rides-costing-up-to-9500-an-hour-records-show 39

No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

Privacy - Terms

LOCAL NEWS TOP STORY

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTINGPUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION ANDCAPACITY

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Students will have the opportunity to meet with local manufacturers view exhibits and

participate in hands-on activities in science technology engineering and math (STEM) elds

Juniors and seniors enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing Career Technical Education Pathways

will tour manufacturing sites and meet with employers to learn about resumes interviewing

and employability skills

Fontana Unied School District students will be participating in the event Other districts

involved in the expo will be Apple Valley Unied Chaey Joint Union High Chino Valley Unied

Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program Colton Joint Unied Redlands

Unied Rim of the World Unied San Bernardino City Unied and Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint

Unied

The event is organized and sponsored by Chaey College the InTech Center San Bernardino

County Superintendent of Schools Alliance for Education California Steel Industries and JP

Morgan Chase and Co

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Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit is planned in Fontana onOct 17Sep 30 2019

The Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit will be held on Oct 17 at the InTech Center in

Fontana

The event will be hosted by Zeta Sky as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

(NCSAM) held annually in October

The summit will take place from 11 am to 2 pm at Building A at the InTech Center 9400

Cherry Avenue

Business executives and IT professionals invited to attend and hear from the FBI - Cyber Crime

Unit about the latest and greatest threats against businesses and employees and how to avoid

being the next victim

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Attendees will also hear from guest experts from Datto representatives from Citrix and Cyber

Insurance specialists

For more information or for reservations visit wwwzetaskycom

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CALIFORNIA

Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communitiesnew poll shows

Customers peruse cannabis products at a dispensary in Los Angeles last year (Gary Coronado Los Angeles Times)

By PATRICK MCGREEVYSTAFF WRITER

OCT 1 20195 AM

SACRAMENTO mdash Three years after California voters legalized the sale of recreational marijuana

68 say it has been a ldquogood thingrdquo and although the vast majority of cities have outlawed pot

ADVERTISEMENT

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shops most voters want their municipalities to permit the stores according to a UC Berkeley

Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted for the Los Angeles Times

The poll found support for legalization has increased since 2016 when 57 of voters approved

Proposition 64 which legalized growing selling and possessing cannabis for recreational use

ldquoThere hasnrsquot been any real buyerrsquos remorse about the initiative If anything support has gone uprdquo

said Mark DiCamillo director of the Berkeley IGS poll

Most Democrats and voters from all age groups said legalization has been a good thing Groups

that said legalization has been a bad thing include Republicans and evangelical Christians

Though 63 of all Latino voters surveyed said legalization has been a good thing only 379 of

Latinos for whom Spanish is the dominant language feel that way

DiCamillo said a possible explanation for the divide could be that Spanish-speaking Latinos tend to

be older and more conservative than their younger English-speaking counterparts

The pot initiative which was championed by Gavin Newsom before he was elected governor gave

power to municipalities to ban marijuana businesses Some three-fourths of cities in the state have

prohibited stores that sell cannabis products which the industry says has stunted the statersquos legal

market

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

CALIFORNIA POLITICS CALIFORNIA LAW amp POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

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Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit is planned in Fontana onOct 17Sep 30 2019

The Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit will be held on Oct 17 at the InTech Center in

Fontana

The event will be hosted by Zeta Sky as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

(NCSAM) held annually in October

The summit will take place from 11 am to 2 pm at Building A at the InTech Center 9400

Cherry Avenue

Business executives and IT professionals invited to attend and hear from the FBI - Cyber Crime

Unit about the latest and greatest threats against businesses and employees and how to avoid

being the next victim

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Attendees will also hear from guest experts from Datto representatives from Citrix and Cyber

Insurance specialists

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1012019 Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communities new poll shows - Los Angeles Times

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CALIFORNIA

Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communitiesnew poll shows

Customers peruse cannabis products at a dispensary in Los Angeles last year (Gary Coronado Los Angeles Times)

By PATRICK MCGREEVYSTAFF WRITER

OCT 1 20195 AM

SACRAMENTO mdash Three years after California voters legalized the sale of recreational marijuana

68 say it has been a ldquogood thingrdquo and although the vast majority of cities have outlawed pot

ADVERTISEMENT

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shops most voters want their municipalities to permit the stores according to a UC Berkeley

Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted for the Los Angeles Times

The poll found support for legalization has increased since 2016 when 57 of voters approved

Proposition 64 which legalized growing selling and possessing cannabis for recreational use

ldquoThere hasnrsquot been any real buyerrsquos remorse about the initiative If anything support has gone uprdquo

said Mark DiCamillo director of the Berkeley IGS poll

Most Democrats and voters from all age groups said legalization has been a good thing Groups

that said legalization has been a bad thing include Republicans and evangelical Christians

Though 63 of all Latino voters surveyed said legalization has been a good thing only 379 of

Latinos for whom Spanish is the dominant language feel that way

DiCamillo said a possible explanation for the divide could be that Spanish-speaking Latinos tend to

be older and more conservative than their younger English-speaking counterparts

The pot initiative which was championed by Gavin Newsom before he was elected governor gave

power to municipalities to ban marijuana businesses Some three-fourths of cities in the state have

prohibited stores that sell cannabis products which the industry says has stunted the statersquos legal

market

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

CALIFORNIA POLITICS CALIFORNIA LAW amp POLITICS

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Patrick McGreevy

Patrick McGreevy covers the California Legislature out of the Sacramento bureau Since joining the

Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

writing about subjects including Valley secession LAPD reform and city government during the

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9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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LOCAL NEWS TOP STORY

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTINGPUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION ANDCAPACITY

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

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This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

Privacy - Terms

LOCAL NEWS

AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTIONACT

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Attendees will also hear from guest experts from Datto representatives from Citrix and Cyber

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CALIFORNIA

Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communitiesnew poll shows

Customers peruse cannabis products at a dispensary in Los Angeles last year (Gary Coronado Los Angeles Times)

By PATRICK MCGREEVYSTAFF WRITER

OCT 1 20195 AM

SACRAMENTO mdash Three years after California voters legalized the sale of recreational marijuana

68 say it has been a ldquogood thingrdquo and although the vast majority of cities have outlawed pot

ADVERTISEMENT

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shops most voters want their municipalities to permit the stores according to a UC Berkeley

Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted for the Los Angeles Times

The poll found support for legalization has increased since 2016 when 57 of voters approved

Proposition 64 which legalized growing selling and possessing cannabis for recreational use

ldquoThere hasnrsquot been any real buyerrsquos remorse about the initiative If anything support has gone uprdquo

said Mark DiCamillo director of the Berkeley IGS poll

Most Democrats and voters from all age groups said legalization has been a good thing Groups

that said legalization has been a bad thing include Republicans and evangelical Christians

Though 63 of all Latino voters surveyed said legalization has been a good thing only 379 of

Latinos for whom Spanish is the dominant language feel that way

DiCamillo said a possible explanation for the divide could be that Spanish-speaking Latinos tend to

be older and more conservative than their younger English-speaking counterparts

The pot initiative which was championed by Gavin Newsom before he was elected governor gave

power to municipalities to ban marijuana businesses Some three-fourths of cities in the state have

prohibited stores that sell cannabis products which the industry says has stunted the statersquos legal

market

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

CALIFORNIA POLITICS CALIFORNIA LAW amp POLITICS

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Patrick McGreevy covers the California Legislature out of the Sacramento bureau Since joining the

Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

httpswwwdailybulletincom20190930this-dogs-new-job-is-comforting-paramedics-in-san-bernardino-countyutm_campaign=socialflowhellip 14

By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

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Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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CALIFORNIA

Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communitiesnew poll shows

Customers peruse cannabis products at a dispensary in Los Angeles last year (Gary Coronado Los Angeles Times)

By PATRICK MCGREEVYSTAFF WRITER

OCT 1 20195 AM

SACRAMENTO mdash Three years after California voters legalized the sale of recreational marijuana

68 say it has been a ldquogood thingrdquo and although the vast majority of cities have outlawed pot

ADVERTISEMENT

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shops most voters want their municipalities to permit the stores according to a UC Berkeley

Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted for the Los Angeles Times

The poll found support for legalization has increased since 2016 when 57 of voters approved

Proposition 64 which legalized growing selling and possessing cannabis for recreational use

ldquoThere hasnrsquot been any real buyerrsquos remorse about the initiative If anything support has gone uprdquo

said Mark DiCamillo director of the Berkeley IGS poll

Most Democrats and voters from all age groups said legalization has been a good thing Groups

that said legalization has been a bad thing include Republicans and evangelical Christians

Though 63 of all Latino voters surveyed said legalization has been a good thing only 379 of

Latinos for whom Spanish is the dominant language feel that way

DiCamillo said a possible explanation for the divide could be that Spanish-speaking Latinos tend to

be older and more conservative than their younger English-speaking counterparts

The pot initiative which was championed by Gavin Newsom before he was elected governor gave

power to municipalities to ban marijuana businesses Some three-fourths of cities in the state have

prohibited stores that sell cannabis products which the industry says has stunted the statersquos legal

market

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

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Patrick McGreevy covers the California Legislature out of the Sacramento bureau Since joining the

Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

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9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

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LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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shops most voters want their municipalities to permit the stores according to a UC Berkeley

Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted for the Los Angeles Times

The poll found support for legalization has increased since 2016 when 57 of voters approved

Proposition 64 which legalized growing selling and possessing cannabis for recreational use

ldquoThere hasnrsquot been any real buyerrsquos remorse about the initiative If anything support has gone uprdquo

said Mark DiCamillo director of the Berkeley IGS poll

Most Democrats and voters from all age groups said legalization has been a good thing Groups

that said legalization has been a bad thing include Republicans and evangelical Christians

Though 63 of all Latino voters surveyed said legalization has been a good thing only 379 of

Latinos for whom Spanish is the dominant language feel that way

DiCamillo said a possible explanation for the divide could be that Spanish-speaking Latinos tend to

be older and more conservative than their younger English-speaking counterparts

The pot initiative which was championed by Gavin Newsom before he was elected governor gave

power to municipalities to ban marijuana businesses Some three-fourths of cities in the state have

prohibited stores that sell cannabis products which the industry says has stunted the statersquos legal

market

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

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Patrick McGreevy covers the California Legislature out of the Sacramento bureau Since joining the

Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

writing about subjects including Valley secession LAPD reform and city government during the

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTIONACT

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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State officials originally estimated Proposition 64 might lead to the licensing of as many as 6000

cannabis shops in the first few years but so far it has issued permits to just 601 retail stores and

274 home-delivery businesses

As a result the black market remains robust and tax revenue from pot sales is far below original

projections

The poll found that 63 of California voters favor their city giving permits to cannabis stores with

support in all areas of the state including 64 in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco

Bay Area The lowest support for pot shops was in the Inland Empire which includes Riverside and

San Bernardino counties at 54

Republican voters were the only partisan group that opposed cities permitting pot shops in their

communities

The poll results were heartening to Lindsay Robinson executive director of the California Cannabis

Industry Assn

ldquoWith this broad spectrum of support it is critical that Californiarsquos local municipalities honor the

will of the voters overturn their bans and give their constituents access to tested and regulated

cannabisrdquo Robinson said

The survey findings were also encouraging to Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) who

viewed them as validation for a bill he introduced this year that would require cannabis stores to be

approved in cities where a majority of voters supported Proposition 64 He intends to pursue the

legislation again in 2020

ldquoA majority of voters supported Prop 64 so Irsquom not surprised that a solid majority of Californians

also want their cities to allow cannabis retailersrdquo Ting said ldquoProviding safe access to cannabis

products helps deter crime creates good jobs and increases tax revenuerdquo

The bill which was temporarily shelved amid opposition from cities counties and law

enforcement would require one licensed cannabis store for every six restaurants and bars with

liquor licenses or one for every 15000 residents whichever results in fewer pot shops in an area

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Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

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Los Angeles Times in 1998 he has worked in the City Hall and San Fernando Valley bureaus

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

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Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

httpswwwdailybulletincom20190930this-dogs-new-job-is-comforting-paramedics-in-san-bernardino-countyutm_campaign=socialflowhellip 14

By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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httpswwwlatimescomcaliforniastory2019-10-01poll-californians-marijuana-sales 48

Tingrsquos proposal would have led to 1195 more cannabis retailers opening up shop in the 392

incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas that supported Proposition 64 according to a

study by private consultants Applied Development Economics Inc

The poll results have not swayed the League of California Cities which noted that Proposition 64

specifically provides for local control allowing cities and counties to determine where licenses are

approved

The league remains opposed to the Ting bill according to Charles Harvey its legislative

representative who said the proposal rdquostrips residents of their ability to decide what is appropriate

for their community mdash a premise that directly contradicts the framework understood by the voters

when approving Prop 64rdquo

Ting said he remains committed to advancing the legislation ldquoin order to shut down the illicit

businesses that are currently hurting our communitiesrdquo

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

9272019

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

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Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

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9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

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Shirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceShirley Casas Choate chief deputy district director of Caltrans left Rep GraceNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completeNapolitano middle and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger completehelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel Valleyhelicopter tour of Highway 39 north of Azusa They flew out of San Gabriel ValleyAirport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Airport on Monday Oct 16 2017 (photo by Steve Scauzillo)Scauzillo)

NEWSNEWS

LA County supervisor avoids trafficLA County supervisor avoids trafficwith helicopter rides costing up towith helicopter rides costing up to$9500 an hour records show$9500 an hour records showReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugeReaching far-flung destinations in Kathryn Bargers hugedistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely bothdistrict can be cheap or quick but rarely both

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

9272019 LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News

httpswwwdailynewscom20190927la-county-supervisor-avoids-traffic-with-helicopter-rides-costing-up-to-9500-an-hour-records-show 39

No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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LOCAL NEWS TOP STORY

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTINGPUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION ANDCAPACITY

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

httpswwwdailybulletincom20190930this-dogs-new-job-is-comforting-paramedics-in-san-bernardino-countyutm_campaign=socialflowhellip 24

Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

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Privacy - Terms

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

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By By JASON HENRYJASON HENRY | | jhenryscngcomjhenryscngcom | Pasadena Star News | Pasadena Star News

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 135 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 135 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at139 pm139 pm

To bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorTo bypass traffic in her massive political district Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highKathryn Barger travels aboard firefighting helicopters with operating costs as highas $9500 an hour records showas $9500 an hour records show

The practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herThe practice of using helicopters to traverse the district began with herpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovichpredecessor and former boss Michael Antonovich

A short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theA short trip to Palmdale in January to induct the newest board members of theAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingAntelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency may have cost up to $17000 accordingto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andto an analysis of flight logs and billing rates Barger was back in a helicopter andon her way home less than an hour after the meeting beganon her way home less than an hour after the meeting began

The Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and otherThe Southern California News Group estimated flights taken by Barger and othersupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timessupervisors over the past five years cost at least $195000 based on flight timesand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofand hourly billing rates but it was impossible to confirm that figure because ofspotty record-keepingspotty record-keeping

County officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsCounty officials say they donrsquot track how much they spend on supervisorsrsquo flightsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the tripsat all and could not provide official cost breakdowns for the trips

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

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No lsquoquantifiablersquo extra costNo lsquoquantifiablersquo extra cost

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingLA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (Photo by Chuck Bennett ContributingPhotographer)Photographer)

Bargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notBargerrsquos office also argues the flights overlap with routine deployments and do notcost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifycost taxpayers extra However the county could not provide any records to verifythat claim despite searching for more than a monththat claim despite searching for more than a month

ldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for BargerldquoThere is no quantifiable additional costrdquo said Tony Bell a spokesman for Barger

In an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandIn an interview Assistant Fire Chief Derek Alkonis of the Air and WildlandDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andDivision said deployments typically occur in the mornings Return flights andevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may haveevening trips would not usually fall within that window he said There may havebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculatebeen other reasons for flights later in the day but he said he could only speculate

ldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsldquoIf yoursquore going to do an admin flight then you would try to do two or three thingsat a time if you canrdquo he saidat a time if you canrdquo he said

And even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert toAnd even when those overlaps occurred the helicopters would need to divert topick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendalepick up or drop off the supervisor usually in downtown Los Angeles or Glendaleneither of which is used for deploymentsneither of which is used for deployments

ldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis saidldquoThatrsquos where your costs would be additionalrdquo Alkonis said

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Hitching a rideHitching a ride

The 5th District is giganticThe 5th District is gigantic

At the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthAt the request of Bargerrsquos office Alkonis sent a follow-up email the next monthstating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonostating that while there is a cost associated with every flight there are ldquonoadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseadditional itemized costs identified for the supervisorrsquos transportation on theseoccasional flightsrdquooccasional flightsrdquo

Reached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toReached by phone a second time the assistant fire chief said he wanted toinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Heinclude another staff member in the interview and would call a reporter back Hehas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past weekhas not returned subsequent requests for comment in the past week

The department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness andThe department moves aircraft throughout its jurisdiction for ldquoreadiness anddeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of Bartondeployment purposesrdquo Alkonis said The division is based out out of BartonHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toHeliport in Pacoima and stages helicopters in Malibu Lancaster and Pomona toassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors inassist in emergencies according to report given to the Board of Supervisors in20162016

Occasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give herOccasionally routine flights are coordinated with Bargerrsquos office to give hertransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis statedtransportation to official events particularly in the Antelope Valley Alkonis stated

However picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flightHowever picking up Barger and returning her home can more than triple flighttimes according to an analysis of the flightstimes according to an analysis of the flights

Take for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If theTake for example the January flight to Palmdale for the swearing-in If thehelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromhelicopter needed to deploy to Lancaster it would have flown only 26 miles fromits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forestits starting point at Camp 9 in the Angeles National Forest

But the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownBut the helicopter crew had to pick up Barger at Menrsquos Central Jail in DowntownLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offLos Angeles fly her to Lancaster wait for her meeting to end and then drop her offat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedat Verdugo Hospital in Glendale Once the supervisor left the helicopter returnedto Lancaster records showedto Lancaster records showed

The additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flightThe additional stops added 101 miles to the trip and nearly an hour of extra flighttimetime

Itrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanItrsquos worth noting the the same round trip by car would have likely taken more thanthree hours based on traffic that daythree hours based on traffic that day

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

httpswwwdailybulletincom20190930this-dogs-new-job-is-comforting-paramedics-in-san-bernardino-countyutm_campaign=socialflowhellip 14

By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

httpswwwnbclosangelescomnewslocalEarthquake-Rattles-Ridgecrest-California-561870741html_osource=SocialFlowTwt_LABrand 15

Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930firefighters-battle-fire-in-cajon-pass 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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How much it could costHow much it could cost

Los Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squareLos Angeles Countyrsquos 5th supervisorial district covers more than 2800 squaremiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches frommiles and is larger than the other four districts combined It stretches fromAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesAlhambra to the Ventura Kern and San Bernardino county lines The AngelesNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromNational Forest divides the district separating the cities in San Gabriel Valley fromthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edgesthose in the Antelope Valley on the countyrsquos northern edges

ldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellldquoItrsquos a huge district but itrsquos not ungovernable with the right leaderrdquo said BellBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toBargerrsquos spokesman ldquoShersquos really made an effort to be in her communities toshow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there whenevershow them that she cares She wants to make sure she is there wheneverpossiblerdquopossiblerdquo

The flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldThe flights are scheduled in advance with the intention that every flight shouldpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell saidpiggyback off other trips the fire department would make regardless Bell said

With only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesWith only the 14 Freeway connecting to the Antelope Valley Barger savesldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Herldquocountless hours of traffic congestion timerdquo by traveling via helicopter he said Hercoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined thecoverage area expanded to include Whittier and El Monte once she joined theSanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in 2018

Barger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toBarger also has been joined by federal transportation and aviation officials toobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingobserve choke points on freeways which he said resulted in $40 million in fundingfor her districtfor her district

The supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farThe supervisor has taken 17 flights since taking office in 2017 but only one so farin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpin 2019 The flight times in the last three years totaled about 20 hours a sharpdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notdecline from Antonovichrsquos usage in the three prior years Bell said she has notflown in the past eight months because there was no needflown in the past eight months because there was no need

ldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he saidldquoItrsquos certainly not overusedrdquo he said

Responding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided aResponding to a public records request the County Counselrsquos Office provided alist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlylist of each supervisorrsquos helicopter trips in the past five years as well as hourlybilling rates for helicopters used by the departmentbilling rates for helicopters used by the department

A fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesA fire department official handling a public records request stated the billing ratesprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withprovided were the only responsive records showing the ldquocosts associated withoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonisoperating and maintaining the helicoptersrdquo During the July interview Alkonissimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they aresimilarly said the billing rates cover the actual costs of operation though they areprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictionsprimarily used when requesting reimbursements from other jurisdictions

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How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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httpswwwdailynewscom20190927la-county-supervisor-avoids-traffic-with-helicopter-rides-costing-up-to-9500-an-hour-records-show 69

How costs were calculatedHow costs were calculated

Why flight times matterWhy flight times matter

The Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black HawkThe Sikorsky Firehawk a firefighting version of Lockheed Martinrsquos Black Hawkcosts $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $9500 per hour to operate while the Huey-manufactured Bell Model 412costs $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havecosts $2321 per hour according to billing rates Helicopter components havelifespans measured by the hours of utilizationlifespans measured by the hours of utilization

The billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to theThe billing rates factor in fuel usage maintenance and insurance according to thefire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewfire department Those rates do not include the salaries for the pilots and crewmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anmembers assisting with the flights A senior pilot can make more than $100 anhour when receiving overtimehour when receiving overtime

Based on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorBased on the billing rates it likely cost the county at least $195000 for supervisorflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyflights since 2014 The fire department does not bill or invoice other countyagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budgetagencies and instead includes the administrative flights in its budget

The $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosThe $195000 figure likely under-represents the total costs because the countyrsquosflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingflight records were inconsistent and often incomplete When records were missingthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterthe Southern California News Grouprsquos analysis assumed lower costs and shorterflight times when calculating the totalflight times when calculating the total

Some flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersSome flights completely lacked supporting documents while the logs for othersleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofleft out crucial information The majority of Bargerrsquos flights did not list the type ofhelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instanceshelicopter used though all of the records for Antonovich did In those instancesthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasthe hourly rate for a Bell 412 mdash the helicopter with the lowest billing rate mdash wasused insteadused instead

When supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withWhen supporting documents were provided the records frequently conflicted withthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedthe flight times provided by the county in a separate list The fire department listedtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newtwo 20-minute flights on Jan 8 when Barger traveled north to induct the newboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofboard members However the flight logs filled out by the crew listed a total time ofan hour and 45 minutesan hour and 45 minutes

The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628The 40-minute trip would cost $6334 while the longer trip would cost $16628according to the billing ratesaccording to the billing rates

The county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the recordsThe county would not answer questions about the discrepancies in the records

9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTINGPUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION ANDCAPACITY

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

Privacy - Terms

LOCAL NEWS

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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9272019

Need for more helicoptersNeed for more helicopters

The countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownThe countyrsquos annual cost for aircraft operations is determined by the hours flownaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theaccording to an analysis done by Conklin amp de Decker Associates in 2016 Theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated theanalysis which lumped administrative flights in with training stated thedepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopterdepartment averages about 288 hours total per year for each helicopter

Barger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquosBarger averaged about seven hours a year of flight time based on the countyrsquoslistlist

Of more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orOf more than 40 flights only one involved a supervisor other than Barger orAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were toAntonovich who left office at the end of 2016 Nearly all of the trips taken were tothe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official businessthe Antelope Valley None appeared to be for anything other than official business

Many of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theyMany of the flights occurred during a period when county fire officials claimed theydid not have enough active helicoptersdid not have enough active helicopters

In July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve theIn July 2017 Fire Chief Daryl Osby asked the Board of Supervisors to approve thefinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbyfinancing of two Sikorsky S70i helicopters at a cost of up to $294 million Osbycited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thecited the 2016 review by Conklin amp de Decker Associates which stated thedepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of justdepartment needed the new helicopters because it had a fleet availability of just55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department was55 percent during periods with a high risk of wildland fires The department wasdown one helicopter because of an accident in 2015down one helicopter because of an accident in 2015

The new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areThe new helicopters which had to be modified from a military configuration areexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programexpected to arrive within the next year In July Barger a champion of the programannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the fireannounced the county would purchase two more eventually bringing the firedepartmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the departmentrsquos fleet of Firehawks to seven total according to the Santa ClaritaSanta ClaritaValley SignalValley Signal

Department officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityDepartment officials and Bargerrsquos office stressed firefighting always takes priorityover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterover administrative flights Flights would be cut short or diverted if a helicopterwas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from thewas needed for an emergency they said There was no indication from therecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five yearsrecords that such a flight had to be diverted in the last five years

The original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeThe original request to analyze the fire departmentrsquos helicopter needs was madeby Antonovich in his final months in officeby Antonovich in his final months in office

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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We have all been impacted by the lines of trafc blocking driveways packed services and parking

problems caused by the unprecedented growth in visitation to Joshua Tree National Park Now the

Park wants to hear from you on solutions to some of those problems Reporter Heather Clisby says a

public meeting has been called for this Thursday at Copper Mountain Collegehellip

As locals well know Joshua Tree National Park is experiencing a steady rise in visitations with a peak

number of 29M tourists in 2018

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

httpswwwdailybulletincom20190930this-dogs-new-job-is-comforting-paramedics-in-san-bernardino-countyutm_campaign=socialflowhellip 24

Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

z1077fmcomamboy-event-marks-25th-anniversary-of-the-california-desert-protection-act 12

Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

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Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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1012019 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY | Z1077 FM

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So the Joshua Tree National Park staff is hosting a public meeting on the topic of visitation and

capacity issues The discussion will focus on increased park visits and how best to handle the inux of

tourists given the current infrastructure Park managers are hoping for a public dialogue to help mold

future plans

Joshua Tree Park Superintendent David Smith will welcome attendees who can visit ve different

info stations each designed to accept written and verbal feedback

The meeting will take place on Thursday October 3 from 6 to 8 pm at the Copper Mountain College

Bell Center 6156 Copper Mountain Road in Joshua Tree

Those who require assistive listening devices large print braille a sign language interpreter or real-

time captioning please contact the park accessibility coordinator at 760-367-5502 or at

patty_gerhardtnpsgov seven days prior to the meeting

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

Privacy - Terms

LOCAL NEWS

AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTIONACT

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

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Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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By By SANDRA EMERSONSANDRA EMERSON | | semersonscngcomsemersonscngcom | |

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 457 pmSeptember 30 2019 at 457 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 30 2019 atSeptember 30 2019 at

528 pm528 pm

American Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldAmerican Medical Responsersquos new therapy dog Rampart a 5-month-oldgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsgoldendoodle shares a moment with his trainer Michael Romo operationsmanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by Watcharamanager at AMR in Redlands on Monday Sept 30 (Photo by WatcharaPhomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)Phomicinda The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS

This dogrsquos new job is comfortingThis dogrsquos new job is comfortingparamedics in San Bernardinoparamedics in San BernardinoCountyCounty

1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

httpswwwdailybulletincom20190930this-dogs-new-job-is-comforting-paramedics-in-san-bernardino-countyutm_campaign=socialflowhellip 24

Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

httpswwwpecompprovalutm_medium=socialamputm_campaign=socialflowamputm_content=tw-pressenterpriseamputm_source=twittercom[1012019 73611 AM]

Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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1012019 This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin

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Faces light up when Rampartrsquos aroundFaces light up when Rampartrsquos around

That kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bringThat kind of joy is exactly what the 5-month-old goldendoodle aims to bring

American Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquosAmerican Medical Response crews in San Bernardino County as the agencyrsquos

newest therapy dognewest therapy dog

Once fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMROnce fully trained Rampart will offer comfort and emotional support to AMR

employees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult callsemployees throughout the county Hersquoll also visit with crews on difficult calls

including mass shootings and fatal incidentsincluding mass shootings and fatal incidents

Sandra EmersonSandra EmersonReporterSandraEReporterSandraE

Rampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at theRampart AMRrsquos new therapy dog visits with paramedics at the Redlands facility Monday Sept 30Redlands facility Monday Sept 30

1313 1026 AM - Sep 30 20191026 AM - Sep 30 2019

See Sandra Emersons other TweetsSee Sandra Emersons other Tweets

Rampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based atRampart named after the hospital in the TV show ldquoEmergencyrdquo is based at

AMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo butAMRrsquos Victorville office with his handler Operations Manager Michael Romo but

will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga will make rounds to the companyrsquos Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga facilitiesfacilities

His brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and VenturaHis brothers Baxter and Oakley are therapy dogs in San Diego and Ventura

countiescounties

What does it take to be a therapy dogWhat does it take to be a therapy dog

ldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when peopleldquoBasic obedience is a big thingrdquo Romo said ldquoThe other is being calm when people

are upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquoare upset Dogs can sense when people are upset and just being a cuddle bugrdquo

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

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Privacy - Terms

LOCAL NEWS

AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTIONACT

SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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LOCAL NEWS

Agreement to turn strip club into gas stationheads to Colton council for approvalShould city leaders approve the pact this week Club 215 would closewithin six months

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

R

Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

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Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Talks to turn Club 215 strip club into gasstation continue in Colton

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By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhiteheadscngcom | San Bernardino SunPUBLISHED September 30 2019 at 229 pm | UPDATED September 30 2019 at 230 pm

After months of negotiations Colton and the owner of Club 215 have an agreement in place to turnthe strip club into a convenience store and gas station and install an electronic double-sided billboardon the South La Cadena Drive lot

Colton leaders could approve the contract Tuesday Oct 1

According to a staff report on the pact city staffers and club owner Todd Gibboney have tentativelyagreed to extend the initial term of the public benefit agreement to 20 years with two optional five-yearextensions The parties would renegotiate the deal ahead of each renewal including the amount offees Gibboney is to pay the city to cover the cost of providing public services to the area

The same process could occur 10 years into the agreement should Gibboney no longer own thebillboard at that time

The sign would be removed only if both sides do not agree on a renegotiated fee the report says

As far as what Gibboney or any subsequent owner of the billboard is to pay in annual mitigation feesthe City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to accept a flat $100000 every year for the life of theagreement or the greater of $80000 annually or 15 of the new businessrsquo annual gross revenue

No matter which option the council chooses city staffers say the payment amount would be adjustedevery five years by the average consumer price index or CPI over the previous five years for theinitial 20-year term

The first of four planned gateway signs welcoming drivers to Colton the billboard would be up to 55feet tall with a 672-square-foot electronic sign space

Room in the billboardrsquos rotation of advertisements will bereserved for city announcements

Colton and the owner of Club 215 a strip club off the 215 Freeway are in talks to convert the building into a convenience store andgas station also would call for an electronic billboard to be raised on the lot in Colton on Monday Aug 19 2019 (Photo by TerryPierson The Press-EnterpriseSCNG)

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

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207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

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1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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httpswwwsfchroniclecombayareaphilmatierarticleAlameda-County-jail-is-empty-but-the-air-14474666phppsid=3w1wP 45

Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise

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Club 215 strip club in Colton could closeturn into convenience store gas station

According to the staff report 155000 vehicles travel the adjacent segment of the 215 Freeway everyday generating whomever owns the billboard between $800000 and $900000 in gross annualrevenue

Should Colton leaders approve the agreement Tuesday Club 215 would close within six months

The City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at City Hall 650 N La Cadena Drive in Colton

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Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead covers San Bernardino for The Sun Bred in Grand Terrace he graduated from Riverside NotreDame High and Cal State Fullerton For seven years he covered high school and college sports for The OrangeCounty Register Before landing at The Sun he was the city beat reporter for Buena Park Fullerton and La Palma

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

th

th

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SEPTEMBER 30 2019 | Z1077 NEWS | LEAVE A COMMENT

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

httpswwwnbclosangelescomnewslocalEarthquake-Rattles-Ridgecrest-California-561870741html_osource=SocialFlowTwt_LABrand 15

Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930firefighters-battle-fire-in-cajon-pass 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

wwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html 23

Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

wwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html 33

The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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1012019 AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT | Z1077 FM

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Celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act on October 5 at the Amboy

Crater Reporter Laura Berry shares the detailshellip

The Mojave Desert Land Trust and Visit 29 Palms invite you to a special evening under the stars at

the Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails National Monument on Saturday October 5 from 630 pm to 10

pm Commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act with Desert

Oraclersquos Ken Layne as he recounts spooky stories and historic tales around the campre from 7pm

to 8 pm Afterwards experience the 29 Palms Astronomy Clubrsquos spectacular tour of the night sky

from 8 pm to 10 pm The celebration will be held at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

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Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

15

By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | jiyerscngcomjiyerscngcom | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts

PUBLISHED PUBLISHED September 27 2019 at 202 pmSeptember 27 2019 at 202 pm | UPDATED | UPDATED September 27 2019 atSeptember 27 2019 at

Traffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asTraffic moves along the 210 Freeway in Highland on Thursday Sept 26 2019 asseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inseen from the Base Line Street bridge looking south Construction could begin inearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisearly 2020 for a freeway widening project that includes improvements at thisinterchange interchange (Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)(Photo by Jennifer Iyer Redlands Daily FactsSCNG)

Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210Freeway widening betweenFreeway widening betweenRedlands and San BernardinoRedlands and San BernardinoHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectHighland re-examined their commitment to the projectafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingafter the loss of funds from the stalled Harmony housingdevelopmentdevelopment

9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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9272019 Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts

httpswwwredlandsdailyfactscom20190927funding-setback-wont-slow-210-freeway-widening-between-redlands-and-san-bernardino 25

207 pm207 pm

Plans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow havePlans to eliminate bottlenecks on the 210 Freeway and improve traffic flow have

been inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is abeen inching forward for several years like cars in rush-hour traffic but there is a

light at the end of the tunnellight at the end of the tunnel

On Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed itsOn Tuesday Sept 24 the Highland City Council examined and reaffirmed its

funding commitment to one of the three components of the funding commitment to one of the three components of the 210 widening210 widening

projectproject upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway upgrading the Base Line Street interchange with the freeway

ldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public worksldquoConstruction activity itrsquos not going to be far awayrdquo Ernest Wong public works

director and city engineer told the councildirector and city engineer told the council

Bids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 andBids will open in mid-October with construction starting in early 2020 and

completion slated for 2022 according to the citycompletion slated for 2022 according to the city

The other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in SanThe other two portions widening the 210 between Sterling Avenue in San

Bernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavementBernardino and San Bernardino Avenue in Redlands and pavement

rehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedulesrehabilitation in that corridor are already out to bid and have similar schedules

The current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with stateThe current estimate for the project is $190 million to be paid for with state

money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos money and funds from San Bernardino Countyrsquos Measure IMeasure I which instituted a which instituted a

one-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportationone-half of 1 tax on retail transactions to be used largely for transportation

projectsprojects

In Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to SeineIn Highland the interchange will be widened from Buckeye Street to Seine

AvenueAvenue

The council had signed the first of several project agreements with the SanThe council had signed the first of several project agreements with the San

Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamineBernardino County Transportation Authority in 2013 but wanted to reexamine

the cityrsquos role after the the cityrsquos role after the courts hit the brakes on a future source of fundscourts hit the brakes on a future source of funds mdash a mdash a

3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact3600-house development called Harmony which would have provided impact

fees for such projectsfees for such projects

The fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts onThe fees are charged to developers building in the city to offset the impacts on

infrastructure such as roads or librariesinfrastructure such as roads or libraries

The current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and HighlandThe current cost estimate for the interchange is about $35 million and Highland

is expected to pay about $148 million of thatis expected to pay about $148 million of that

9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 12

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930hesperia-council-looks-to-fill-district-4-seat-once-held-by-jeremiah-brosowske 22

- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

httpswwwnbclosangelescomnewslocalEarthquake-Rattles-Ridgecrest-California-561870741html_osource=SocialFlowTwt_LABrand 15

Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930firefighters-battle-fire-in-cajon-pass 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

wwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html 13

httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

wwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html 23

Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

wwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html 33

The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

httpslaistcom20190930la-county-sheriff-alex-villanueva-deficit-supervisors-hiring-freezephputm_source=feedlyamputm_medium=webfeeds 14

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

httpslaistcom20190930la-county-sheriff-alex-villanueva-deficit-supervisors-hiring-freezephputm_source=feedlyamputm_medium=webfeeds 24

Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

httpswwwsfchroniclecombayareaphilmatierarticleAlameda-County-jail-is-empty-but-the-air-14474666phppsid=3w1wP 15

LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

httpswwwsfchroniclecombayareaphilmatierarticleAlameda-County-jail-is-empty-but-the-air-14474666phppsid=3w1wP 25

ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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9272019

ldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to beldquoThis is only an estimaterdquo Wong told the council ldquoThe final cost is going to be

dependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actualdependent on the actual bid and depending on what happens during the actual

construction phaserdquoconstruction phaserdquo

About a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond feesAbout a third of the cityrsquos share will come from developer impact fees bond fees

and the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I moneyand the like and the rest will come from the cityrsquos portion of Measure I money

ldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with futureldquoEventually the city will need to replace that two-thirds money with future

developer impact feesrdquo Wong saiddeveloper impact feesrdquo Wong said

If the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterialIf the city cannot replace those funds they wonrsquot be available for arterial

projects he explainedprojects he explained

The amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or aThe amount needed could come from the construction of about 755 houses or a

combination of those and commercial developmentcombination of those and commercial development

ldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves backldquoWe think that within the 13 years when we are required to pay ourselves back

the development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wongthe development impact fee there should be at least 750 homes builtrdquo Wong

saidsaid

Councilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough toCouncilman John Timmer said he thought the project was important enough to

take the chancetake the chance

ldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps goingldquoWersquove been talking about this project for several years and the cost keeps going

up the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I thinkup the longer we put it offrdquo Timmer said ldquoIf we choose not to go forward I think

thatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquothatrsquos a foolish decisionrdquo

Councilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project startedCouncilman Larry McCallon was also eager to see the project started

ldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he saidldquoHopefully wersquoll get this thing going itrsquos been a long timerdquo he said

The agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absentThe agreement passed unanimously with Mayor Penny Lilburn absent

1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

1012019 Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930expect-delays-as-highway-18-road-work-continues 11

By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930firefighters-battle-fire-in-cajon-pass 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

wwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html 33

The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

httpslaistcom20190930la-county-sheriff-alex-villanueva-deficit-supervisors-hiring-freezephputm_source=feedlyamputm_medium=webfeeds 14

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

httpslaistcom20190930la-county-sheriff-alex-villanueva-deficit-supervisors-hiring-freezephputm_source=feedlyamputm_medium=webfeeds 24

Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

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BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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1012019 Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

httpswwwvvdailypresscomnews20190930gas-line-installation-to-close-portion-of-ranchero-road 11

By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 445 PM

HESPERIA mdash The installation of a gas line will force the closure of a portion ofRanchero Road for nearly one month

The City of Hesperia announced a Traffic Alert Monday that included laneclosures planned for Ranchero Road westbound between Maple and Topazavenues

The closures will run from 8 am to 430 pm each day from Oct 9 to Nov 9Work will allow safe installation of a gas line Detours will be posted Motoristsshould use alternate routes or plan ahead for delays

For more information visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227

RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Gas line installation to close portion of

Ranchero Road

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

1012019 Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

1012019 Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

httpslaistcom20190930la-county-sheriff-alex-villanueva-deficit-supervisors-hiring-freezephputm_source=feedlyamputm_medium=webfeeds 14

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 441 PM

ADELANTO mdash Traffic delays will accompany daytime road work set for thisweek along Highway 18 from Adelanto west to near Pinon Hills

Caltrans officials said the delays are expected from 9 am to 7 pm Mondaythrough Friday this week as crews continue widening shoulders and installingcenterline and shoulder rumble strips

No more than two miles of roadway will be shut down during constructionhours said Caltrans spokeswoman Kimberly Cherry

The $49 million project spans 15 miles from the US Highway 395 intersectionwest to the 263rd East Street junction near Pinon Hills

Work began in April and is expected to wrap up in summer 2021

For more information on projects in Caltrans District 8 go towwwdotcagovcaltrans-near-medistrict-8 and sign up for commuter alerts orvisit the agencyrsquos Facebook or Twitter pages View live closure maps on CaltransrsquoQuickMap website at httpquickmapdotcagov

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at GBergtholdVVDailyPresscom or at 760-955-5368

Follow him on Twitter at DP_Garrett

Expect delays as Highway 18 road work

continues

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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1012019 Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

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San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

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BY PHIL BY PHIL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 442 PM

HESPERIA mdash The City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a variety of agenda items including a review ofoptions for filling the seat of former District 4 Councilman Jeremiah Brosowske who was voted off the council onSept 3

During the meeting the Hesperia City Council will determine whether to take one of two actions and givedirection to staff to prepare an action item for the Oct 15 City Council agenda

The actions the council will consider to fill the vacant seat include

- Make an appointment to fill the District 4 vacancy on the City Council Because the vacancy occurred in the firsthalf of the term the seat will be up for election in Nov 2020 following state law The person elected during nextyearrsquos election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term which ends Dec 2022 If the City Council chooses tomake an appointment it must do so by Nov 2 Because the person will serve in District 4 the appointee must be aqualified resident of the district

- Call a special election to be held March 3 2020 to fill the vacancy The person elected will serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term which ends Dec 2022

Also on the agenda

- The approval of the procurement of a new Freightliner dump truck and award the bid to Valew Quality TruckBodies in the not-to-exceed amount of $123930 The fiscal year 2019-20 adopted budget includes funds for thereplacement of a 10-yard dump truck which was purchased in 1999 and has over 167000 miles

- It is recommended that the council accept the work constructed under fiscal year 2018-19 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant street improvements and authorize staff to record a ldquoNotice of Completionrdquo

- It is recommended that the council award a professional services agreement for sustainable transportationplanning services for the ldquoIrdquo Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study to KOA Corporation for $255455

- It is recommended that the council adopt a resolution approving a parcel to create two parcels from 21 grossacres located 600 feet south of Cromdale Street on the east side of Maple Avenue

- As the Hesperia Water District the approval of a proposed contract change orders to the contract with RICConstruction Company for recycled water system Phase 1B in the amount of $23582897 with a 10 contingencyAnd authorize a revised total construction budget of $540454034

- A second reading and adoption of an amendment the Hesperia municipal code modifying animal keepingregulations for mandatory spay and neuter requirements for dogs used for breeding running loose or foundunrestrained off the ownerrsquos property

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance approving theAmericana-Hesperia Retirement Project planned development and approving and conditional use permit

- It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading an ordinance amending Title 5 of theHesperia municipal code modifying cannabis regulations

Hesperia Council looks to ll District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah

Brosowske

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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- It is recommended that the City Council evaluate the three appeal requests made by Desert Candle regardingproperties within the community facilities district The requests included the approval of a special tax refund arequest denial for special tax reimbursement related to 24 parcels and the approval of a refund for an overcharge

- It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a resolution and provide direction to city staff on itssupport of the Mojave River Valley movement

The City Council meeting begins at 630 pm Tuesday at Hesperia City Hall 9700 Seventh Ave For moreinformation visit wwwcityofhesperiaus

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Twitter

DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news events and entertainmentiPhoneiPadApp | Facebook| Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Email Alerts

A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest AreaBy Whitney IrickPublished 8 minutes ago | Updated 6 minutes ago

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

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Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

1012019 Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley | News | hidesertstarcom

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Earthquake rattles the peninsula

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A 36 magnitude earthquake shookthe Ridgecrest area on Tuesdaymorning according to the USGeological Survey

The temblor hit at 611 am about 10miles northeast of the Ridgecrestarea

More than 50 people said they feltthe quake

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Tuesdays earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 71 quake on July 5 anda magnitude 64 foreshock the day before Those quakes strongly shook theregion and were felt more than 100 miles away

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

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Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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httpwwwhidesertstarcomnewsarticle_c5d6d566-e3da-11e9-9be4-1b7a2a651141html

TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

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county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

1012019 Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted Sep 30 2019 at 1201 AMUpdated Sep 30 2019 at 1003 PM

CAJON PASS mdash As afternoon commuters made their way through the CajonPass firefighters battled a 10-acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread

At 405 pm Monday the San Bernardino County Fire District reported the 1-acre blaze named the ldquoDevore Firerdquo was located near northbound Interstate 15near Kenwood Boulevard and west of the Interstate 15215 split

At 506 pm the fire had grown to 10 acres with Cal Fire US Forest Serviceand county firefighters battling the blaze During that time the No 4 laneshoulder Kenwood off-ramp and truck bypass lanes were closed according tothe US Forest Service

A Facebook video posted near the start of the blaze showed the hillside on firewith plenty of smoke A second video posted at approximately 5 pm showedfire personnel on the charred hillside no fire and no smoke

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227RDeLaCruzVVDailyPresscom Instagramrenegadereporter TwitterDP_ReneDeLaCruz

Fireghters battle re in the Cajon Pass

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TOP STORY

Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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  • This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin
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      • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise
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          • Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts
          • Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California
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          • LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze_ LAist
          • Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom
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Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valleyto Yucca ValleyBy Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star Sep 30 2019 Updated 14 hrs ago

YUCCA VALLEY mdash A man died in a gun battle with sheriffrsquos deputies at the end of a chase that

spanned from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley Sunday night

1 of 3

Investigators work Monday afternoon at the scene of a shootout between sheriffs deputies and a man in a semi cab the nighbefore The Sheriffs Department said the truck driver swerved at deputies rammed a patrol vehicle and shot at the deputy inbefore he was shot and killed

Stacy Moore Hi-Desert Star

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Trac on Twentynine Palms Highway was diverted around the scene of the shooting just east of

Pintildeon Drive Monday Sheriffrsquos Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller said the detour could last

through Monday night

The man who was shot and killed in the cab of a semi truck cab has not been identied One sheriffrsquos

deputy was hurt when the truck driver rammed into a patrol vehicle but he did not require medical

attention at a hospital Miller said

The incident began at 930 pm Sunday in the county area of Apple Valley when a neighbor saw a

white semi truck cab parked at a home on Jupiter Avenue ldquoHe knew the truck didnrsquot belong at that

houserdquo Miller said

Suspecting a residential burglary was about to happen or underway sheriffrsquos deputies from the

Victorville station responded The man in the truck drove away from the home and the person who

called in the report followed giving deputies a description and location

Deputies found the semi and activated their lights and sirens but the driver did not pull over and a

chase began A Sheriffrsquos Department helicopter crew was called in and ew overhead

On Highway 18 at Pioneer Road east of Lucerne Valley sheriffrsquos deputies began to lay down a spike

strip Miller said the man drove toward deputies who were outside their vehicles to deploy the spikes

The truck continued onto Old Woman Springs Road and deputies began to lay another spike strip

down on that highway at Linn Road

ldquoThe suspect at that time red shots at deputiesrdquo Miller said

A deputy inside the helicopter shot at the suspect truck ldquoin an effort to disable itrdquo Miller said

She did not say if the truck was hit by the deputyrsquos bullets but the pursuit continued into Yucca

Valley where the truck driver turned west onto Twentynine Palms Highway with deputies from

Victorville Apple Valley and the Morongo Basin sheriffrsquos stations in pursuit and helicopters ying

overhead

The man made a U-turn on the highway at Pintildeon Drive headed toward sheriffrsquos deputies and rammed

a marked patrol vehicle Miller said the driver shot at the deputy through his vehicle and the deputy

returned re The deputy was not hit although he was slightly hurt in the collision

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

1012019 LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze LAist

httpslaistcom20190930la-county-sheriff-alex-villanueva-deficit-supervisors-hiring-freezephputm_source=feedlyamputm_medium=webfeeds 24

Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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The truck went up onto a sand berm beyond the eastbound lanes Deputies opened re at him Miller

said

The man was declared dead inside his cab and the call ended at 1143 pm

People in the neighborhoods around the shooting saw helicopters shining spotlights into the desert

and believed there may have been a second suspect on the loose Miller said that wasnrsquot the case

ldquoThere are no other suspectsrdquo she said

An extensive investigation was launched with homicide detectives and Scientic Investigations

Division technicians covering the scene leaving clusters of yellow and orange evidence markers on

the highway The manrsquos body remained in the truck cab into the afternoon

ldquoIt is a very meticulous processrdquo Miller said ldquoYou canrsquot disrupt part of the scene to get to another

part of the scenerdquo

The highway was closed at Camino del Cielo and Fairway Drive Miller said she expected it could be

closed through Monday evening and the driver might not be publicly identied until Tuesday

The detour sent trac in both directions into the Country Club neighborhoods Eastbound vehicles

were sent onto Camino Del Cielo then to Martinez Trail Pintildeon Drive and Fairway Drive before they

were allowed back onto the highway Eastbound trac made the loop in the opposite direction

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LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63MDeficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freezeby Frank Stoltze in News on September 30 2019 428 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva inspects new recruits at a swearing in this January 4 2019 file photo (Kyle Grillot for

LAist)

Less than a year into the job Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is coming under firefor overspending his budget by $63 million and refusing to do anything about it As a result theBoard of Supervisors is considering slapping a partial hiring freeze on Villanueva mdash a move thesheriff says would cripple the department and threaten public safety

The fight comes amid concerns over Villanuevas efforts to re-hire deputies terminated formisconduct his handling of violent deputy subgroups and his decision to open a criminalinvestigation into the county inspector general who serves as the publics chief watchdog overthe sheriffs department

The sheriffs deficit topped $90 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30 but the countysCEO transferred $268 million into the departments budget to cover one-time expenses for theWoolsey Fire ($16 million) and litigation costs from settlements reached in previous years ($108million)

The deficit amounts to 17 of the departments $35 billion budget That may not seem likemuch mdash but supervisors say its still a lot of money and must be paid back to the general fundOtherwise they say it will have to come from other departments like public health or socialservices

A CHARGE OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING

Its impossible for him not to pay it back Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said We are giving him theopportunity to come up with a mitigation plan himself

A motion co-authored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis not only demands the sheriff payback the money but also proposes prohibiting him from making new hires except those the

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Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

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Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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          • Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts
          • Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
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Protesters Killed APlan For AKoreatownHomeless ShelterBut Thats Just TheBeginning Of TheStory

LA County Has 12Tiki Bars And ThisSummer We WantTo Try Them All

This Village Of BlackArtists Has Been ASemi-SecretCreative Haven For50 Years

Traffic Data NowSupports OurSuspicions ThereAre Best And WorstDays To Drive OnLA Freeways

county CEO determines are critical to public safety which presumably would include deputies

The motion would also move $143 million from Villanuevas current budget as insurance in casehe doesnt pay the money back and stop the fiscal bleeding

The sheriff called the move political grandstanding that threatens public safety adding thedeficit is the supervisors problem mdash not his

All they can do is write a bigger check to cover it because we dont have any fat Villanuevatold KPCCLAist

Much of the departments deficit is due to overtime to cover around 800 deputy vacancies mdash alongtime problem at the agency mdash and to a shortfall in state funding for providing security atover 40 county courthouses he said

POLITICAL PAYBACK

The sheriff sees the effort to rein in his spending mdash and his other battles with the supervisors mdashas political payback from a board that supported his predecessor in last years election

Its highly suspect to all of a sudden have a concern about deficits Villanueva said noting thecounty is enjoying a surplus because of increased tax revenues from the good economy

My predecessor ran a deficit every single year and not a peep out of the board he said

Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell ended his last full year in office with a deficit although it wasunder $15 million

Other sheriffs also have run deficits but typically theyve worked with the county CEO andsupervisors to fix it according to former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky

The two sheriffs I worked with never let it get to this point Yaroslavsky said of the boardsstandoff with Villanueva Theyd work with the CEO theyd work with the board to figure out amitigation plan

Kuehl said county officials tried earlier this year to work with Villanueva to address the growingdeficit but the sheriff basically blew them off

When the CEO tried to reach out during the year to help with this it was like Go find 63 millionsomewhere Im sorry Kuehl said quoting the sheriff

THIS AND SO MUCH MORE

The budget showdown is just the latest sign of the frayed relationship between the sheriff andthe Board of Supervisors which has taken him to court to challenge his authority to re-hiredeputies whove been fired for wrongdoing

All five supervisors have said they lack full confidence in Villanueva a former sheriffs lieutenantwho rocked LAs political world with his victory over McDonnell last November

The bad blood goes beyond the issue of rehiring fired deputies

Supervisors are concerned the sheriff is going easy on deputy misconduct because hesopening fewer internal affairs investigations and has described sometimes violent secret deputysubgroups as mostly benign

Theyve also criticized his decision to remove virtually all of the departments senior leaders mdashincluding its top financial official mdash and to open a criminal investigation into the departmentsmain watchdog mdash the county inspector general

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE Sign InSign In

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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LOCAL LOCAL PHIL MATIERPHIL MATIER

Alameda County jail is empty but the airAlameda County jail is empty but the airconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a monthconditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month

Phil MatierPhil MatierSep Sep Updated Sep amUpdated Sep am

Taxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioningTaxpayers are shelling out $83000 a month to keep the heat and air conditioning

running at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for monthsrunning at a downtown Oakland jail that has no inmates and has been closed for months

The -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ aThe -bed Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland sits empty but Alameda County is paying $ amonth to cool and light the building to maintain itmonth to cool and light the building to maintain it

Photo Jessica Christian The ChroniclePhoto Jessica Christian The Chronicle

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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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  • LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News
  • JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY _ Z1077 FM
  • This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin
  • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for appro
    • pecom
      • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise
          • AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT _ Z1077 FM
          • Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts
          • Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
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          • Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley _ News _ hidesertstarcom
          • LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze_ LAist
          • Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom
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ldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda CountyldquoThatrsquos the bill we are getting every month from the countyrdquo said Alameda County

Sheriff Sheriff Greg AhernGreg Ahern

And taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-storyAnd taxpayers will probably keep paying the $1 million-a-year utility bill for the 20-story

Glenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decideGlenn Dyer Detention Facility for some time to come as Alameda County officials decide

what to do with the empty jailwhat to do with the empty jail

Unlimited Digital Access for 95centUnlimited Digital Access for 95centRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco ChronicleRead more articles like this by subscribing to the San Francisco Chronicle SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE

Herersquos the storyHerersquos the story

Opened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measureOpened in 1984 the 800-bed facility was mothballed in June as a cost-cutting measure

amid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier thisamid rising expenses and a county inmate count that had dropped to 400 Earlier this

year the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention wereyear the last of the Dyer inmates most of whom were on federal detention were

transferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublintransferred to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin

But when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating andBut when the jail which is located at Sixth and Clay streets was closed the heating and

air conditioning stayed onair conditioning stayed on

ldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facilityldquoProviding adequate ventilation to the interior is critical to maintaining the facility

regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director regardless of occupancyrdquo said Alameda County General Services Agency Director WillieWillie

A Hopkins JrA Hopkins Jr

More from Phil MatierMore from Phil Matier

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

San Francisco OK with bouldersSan Francisco OK with boulderson small street to keep outon small street to keep out

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL MATIERBY PHIL MATIER

Oakland learns to live with itsOakland learns to live with itshomeless camps evenhomeless camps evenprovidingproviding

LOCALLOCAL

BY PHIL BY PHIL

Itrsquos goItrsquos gomake Bmake B

LOCALLOCAL

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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE Sign InSign In

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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  • Students will take part in Manufacturing Day Expo in Fontana _ Business _ fontanaheraldnewscom
  • Inland Empire Cyber Security Summit is planned in Fontana on Oct 17 _ Business _ fontanaheraldnewscom
  • Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communities new poll shows - Los Angeles Times
  • LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News
  • JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY _ Z1077 FM
  • This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin
  • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for appro
    • pecom
      • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise
          • AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT _ Z1077 FM
          • Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts
          • Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California
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ldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of theldquoThe lack of ventilation will expedite mold and mildew growthrdquo Hopkins said of the

nearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if notnearly windowless high-rise Plus mechanical systems like air conditioners can fail if not

operatedrdquo Hopkins saidoperatedrdquo Hopkins said

Another complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley WAnother complication is that the jailrsquos utility system is linked to the adjacent Wiley W

Manuel Courthouse which is in useManuel Courthouse which is in use

ldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of theldquoUnfortunately the design of the aforementioned facilities prevents deactivation of the

central plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is thecentral plantrdquo said Hopkins who also noted that ldquoby definition mothballing is the

deactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquodeactivation and preservation of equipment or a facility for possible future userdquo

In July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and BerkeleyIn July mayors from 14 cities in Alameda County including Oakland and Berkeley

floated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Boardfloated the idea of repurposing the jail as a homeless center The Alameda County Board

of Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and foodof Supervisors agreed and offered to lease the jail which has a own laundry and food

service and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a yearservice and medical facilities to Oakland for $1 a year

ldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquoldquoThe thought was that people could have their own rooms and live with dignityrdquo

Alameda County Supervisor Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Scott Haggerty saidsaid

The mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homelessThe mayors were given a tour but the homeless shelter idea died quickly when homeless

advocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhumanadvocates said housing people in a former jail would be inhuman

ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor ldquoIt was seen as being too traumaticrdquo Alameda County Supervisor Nate MileyNate Miley said said

The supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights onThe supervisors said they were never told about the high price of keeping the lights on

ldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern saidldquoBut I have budgeted $1 million for the yearrdquo Ahern said

The supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty buildingThe supervisors are now trying to decide what do do with the empty building

ldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never goingldquoIrsquom for tearing it down Itrsquos never going to be used as a jail again and we are never going

to use it againrdquo Haggerty saidto use it againrdquo Haggerty said

ldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too muchldquoWe canrsquot go on with this situation indefinitelyrdquo Miley said ldquoItrsquos going to cost too much

and that money could be used for other servicesrdquoand that money could be used for other servicesrdquo

In the meantime the meter keeps runningIn the meantime the meter keeps running

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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Job boardJob board Rich Hillis Rich Hillis has given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commissionhas given up his seat on the San Francisco Planning Commission

to apply for the departmentrsquos top jobto apply for the departmentrsquos top job

ldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate aboutldquoAfter seven years on the commission Irsquove grown more and more passionate about

addressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to findaddressing our housing and affordability challengesrdquo Hillis said ldquoItrsquos time for me to find

new ways to be part of the solutionrdquonew ways to be part of the solutionrdquo

Hillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting aHillis said he is stepping down before the commission begins the process of selecting a

replacement for Planning Director replacement for Planning Director John RahaimJohn Rahaim to avoid any conflict of interest to avoid any conflict of interest

Rahaim was appointed by Gov Rahaim was appointed by Gov Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor and iswhen he was San Francisco mayor and is

set to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of theset to retire at the end of February In his 12 years on the job Rahaim oversaw one of the

biggest building booms in the cityrsquos historybiggest building booms in the cityrsquos history

While it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to CityWhile it is unusual for a commissioner to seek a directorrsquos job Hillis is no stranger to City

Hall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and WorkforceHall having worked for 15 years in the Mayorrsquos Office of Economic and Workforce

Development before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for ArtsDevelopment before becoming the executive director of the Fort Mason Center for Arts

and Cultureand Culture

Over the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handyOver the years Hillis has also dabbled in stand-up comedy which might come in handy

for the bureaucracy-heavy jobfor the bureaucracy-heavy job

Meanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors isMeanwhile over at Muni the Municipal Transportation Agencyrsquos Board of Directors is

set to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit jobset to begin interviewing finalists for the cityrsquos top transit job

No one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what isNo one is talking publicly but word is there are four to seven finalists for what is

probably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city governmentprobably the toughest mdash and most thankless mdash job in city government

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays MatierSan Francisco Chronicle columnist Phil Matier appears Sundays and Wednesdays Matier

can be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBScan be seen on the KPIX-TV morning and evening news He can also be heard on KCBS

radio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 orradio Monday through Friday at 750 am and 550 pm Got a tip Call 415-777-8815 or

email email pmatiersfchroniclecompmatiersfchroniclecom Twitter Twitter philmatierphilmatier

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  • Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communities new poll shows - Los Angeles Times
  • LA County supervisor avoids traffic with helicopter rides costing up to $9500 an hour records show ndash Daily News
  • JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTING PUBLIC MEETING ON VISITATION AND CAPACITY _ Z1077 FM
  • This dogrsquos new job is comforting paramedics in San Bernardino County ndash Daily Bulletin
  • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for appro
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      • Agreement to turn strip club into gas station heads to Colton council for approval ndash Press Enterprise
          • AMBOY EVENT MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT _ Z1077 FM
          • Funding setback wonrsquot slow 210 Freeway widening between Redlands and San Bernardino ndash Redlands Daily Facts
          • Gas line installation to close portion of Ranchero Road - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Expect delays as Highway 18 road work continues - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Hesperia Council looks to fill District 4 seat once held by Jeremiah Brosowske - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Preliminary 36 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest Area - NBC Southern California
          • Firefighters battle fire in the Cajon Pass - News - vvdailypresscom - Victorville CA
          • Man dies in gun battle with deputies after chase from Apple Valley to Yucca Valley _ News _ hidesertstarcom
          • LA Sheriff Villanueva Has Run Up A $63M Deficit Supervisors Consider Hiring Freeze_ LAist
          • Alameda County jail is empty but the air conditioning is on mdash at $83000 a month - SFChroniclecom
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