City Seeks Infrastructure O & M Superintendent—Utilities

PublicCEO Website | February 5, 2010

The City of Woodland is seeking to hire an Infrastructure O & M Superintendent of Utilities (see full job description here) to plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff for infrastructure operations, maintenance and repair work. Read more here.

Not a Flat Tax, a Head Tax

David Greiner | September 6, 2009

Many agree that we could sufficiently reduce government spending if we could simplify our tax code.  Think of all the waste in having the gray suits at the IRS calculate and audit people’s taxes.  In a collateral respect, think of the amount of money spent by individuals to comply with the complications of tax code [...]

Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins Vice President Biden in Announcing Thousands of Jobs to be Created Through $535 Million Federal Loan for Solar Manufacturing in Fremont

Press Release | September 5, 2009

California Company First-in-the-Nation to Receive Loan Guarantee Available Through President Obama’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu to make a bipartisan announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a $535 million loan guarantee for [...]

VVDailyPress.com: No property tax drop for Village merchants

Staff Reporter | September 3, 2009

After hearing impassioned statements from both sides, the board of directors voted not to adjust the large property tax that business owners in the Apple Valley Village pay to help wipe out the area’s blight.
With business slowed to a trickle, a group of merchants who own businesses along the Highway 18 corridor between Navajo and [...]

New Job Posting – Human Services Mental Health Assistant II

Press Release | August 21, 2009

Employment Opportunities

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Job Title:
Mental Health Assistant II

Category:
County Job Postings

Status:
Open

Salary:
$2,669 – $3,244/month

Description:

This position provides case management services to families and children as part of the Children’s System of Care Program (CSOC) or related individual, family or group mental health programs; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as [...]

County Seeks Applicants to Airport Commission

Press Release | June 26, 2009

MERCED COUNTY – The Merced County Board of Supervisors today announced that it is currently accepting applications for the County appointed positions on the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). There is currently one position to be filled. Applicants for the ALUC are subject to an application, supplemental questionnaire and public interview [...]

California’s fiscal problems stem from overspending, not ‘under’ taxing

Senator George Runner | May 7, 2009

SACRAMENTO – As lawmakers prepare to tackle budgetary issues after the May 19 special election, it is helpful to consider the fiscal health of the state. Due to the weak economy, tax revenues have decreased by about $2 billion. Many people will use this data to promote and support the idea of [...]

Living the Green Life in Victorville

Ron Littlefield | May 2, 2009

The City of Victorville has developed an on-line reality program focused on reducing water consumption, encouraging recycling and reducing waste while promoting a planet friendly way of living.
The web based reality program, will soon air on the City of Victorville website, and features families competing to becoming eco-friendly. The program will be divided into three [...]

Victorville Council Votes to Temporarily Defer DIF and VVWRA Fees

Staff Reporter | May 2, 2009

As of April 8th, the Victorville City Council voted to temporarily defer Development Impact Fees (DIF) and Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) fees for Industrial, Commercial, and Multi-Family development projects until prior to Final Inspections.
This policy will assist developers looking to build in Victorville because it reduces the upfront fees but some stipulations apply: [...]

DON’T PAY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED FREE BY THE ASSESSOR

Press Release | May 2, 2009

THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE BY THE ASSESSOR

DECLINE IN VALUE (Proposition 8 )

The San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office will review approximately 235,000 single-family residences and condominiums for the 2009 assessment roll under the Decline in Value provisions. Any home or condominium acquired or newly constructed [...]