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Graduation this week
Indian Wells Valley seniors invited to attend
all-night party Friday
all-night party Friday
By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
More than 400 high school seniors are set to graduate as
local schools hold commencement activities this week.
“I have every confidence in this class,” said David Ostash,
principal of Burroughs High School. “I hope they go out, do
great things and come back to be a part of our community.”
He said he believes the valley’s graduates face unique
challenges — whether their paths will take them to higher
education or to the workforce. “These are tough times, but our
graduates are prepared.
local schools hold commencement activities this week.
“I have every confidence in this class,” said David Ostash,
principal of Burroughs High School. “I hope they go out, do
great things and come back to be a part of our community.”
He said he believes the valley’s graduates face unique
challenges — whether their paths will take them to higher
education or to the workforce. “These are tough times, but our
graduates are prepared.
City to get first look at budget
AM1 Zachariah R. Wagner, currently stationed at China
Lake, looks at the memorial for fallen soldiers at
Desert Memorial Park. Hundreds turned out Monday
Lake, looks at the memorial for fallen soldiers at
Desert Memorial Park. Hundreds turned out Monday
Nonpartisan voters may
choose in primaries
choose in primaries
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
California’s Modified Closed Primary Election law
permits political parties to determine whether or not to
permits political parties to determine whether or not to
allow nonpartisan voters the choice of voting for
partisan candidates in primary elections.
Two of California’s six recognized political parties
have filed for permission from the secretary of state to
allow nonpartisan voters the opportunity to vote their
party’s ballot for the June 8 statewide direct primary
election.
The two contesting parties are the Democratic Party
and the Republican Party. These parties represent all
candidates except for county central committee
candidates.
For more information call 661-868-3590 or toll-free at
800-452-8683.
permits political parties to determine whether or not to
permits political parties to determine whether or not to
allow nonpartisan voters the choice of voting for
partisan candidates in primary elections.
Two of California’s six recognized political parties
have filed for permission from the secretary of state to
allow nonpartisan voters the opportunity to vote their
party’s ballot for the June 8 statewide direct primary
election.
The two contesting parties are the Democratic Party
and the Republican Party. These parties represent all
candidates except for county central committee
candidates.
For more information call 661-868-3590 or toll-free at
800-452-8683.
Thousands expected at local polls
for primary
for primary
The Ridgecrest City Council will get its first look at the budget
for 2010-11 at tonight’s meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. in council
chambers.
City Manager Harvey Rose told the council at its last meeting
that the city is going into the next budget cycle with a $2.2-
million shortfall. He outlined strategies to close that gap to
$400,000 and promised to have a balanced budget by tonight’
s presentation.
for 2010-11 at tonight’s meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. in council
chambers.
City Manager Harvey Rose told the council at its last meeting
that the city is going into the next budget cycle with a $2.2-
million shortfall. He outlined strategies to close that gap to
$400,000 and promised to have a balanced budget by tonight’
s presentation.
By Lucinda Sue Crosby
IWV Water District
IWV Water District
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
Ridgecrest voters have some two dozens issues before them
in the June 8 primary election.
According to Kern County Elections Chief Karen Rhea,
approximately 13,558 voters are registered within the city limits
of Ridgecrest. She cited voter turnout for the last primary and
general elections — held in 2008 — which saw 63.82 percent
voting in February and 61.59 percent voting in November.
She agreed that it was uncharacteristic for a primary election to
draw a higher turnout than a general election — particularly
one that sees presidential candidates. However, both figures
are ahead of national averages for voter turnout.
Sarah Webb, election systems coordinator, said that Kern
County sees numbers anywhere from the high 60s to low 70s
during presidential elections to the 20s or 30s for some
primary or special elections.
in the June 8 primary election.
According to Kern County Elections Chief Karen Rhea,
approximately 13,558 voters are registered within the city limits
of Ridgecrest. She cited voter turnout for the last primary and
general elections — held in 2008 — which saw 63.82 percent
voting in February and 61.59 percent voting in November.
She agreed that it was uncharacteristic for a primary election to
draw a higher turnout than a general election — particularly
one that sees presidential candidates. However, both figures
are ahead of national averages for voter turnout.
Sarah Webb, election systems coordinator, said that Kern
County sees numbers anywhere from the high 60s to low 70s
during presidential elections to the 20s or 30s for some
primary or special elections.
IWVWD gen. mgr. to speak
to chamber
to chamber
Indian Wells Valley Water District General Manager
Tom Mulvihill will speak at the regular monthly
luncheon meeting of the Ridgecrest Chamber of
Commerce June 8.
Mulvihill will give an over-view of the water district’s
historic new water conservation ordinances and
explain how they are expected to impact Ridge-crest
residents, how they will be enforced, and how they will
contribute to conserving the IWV’s sole source of fresh
water – the aquifer.
Tom Mulvihill will speak at the regular monthly
luncheon meeting of the Ridgecrest Chamber of
Commerce June 8.
Mulvihill will give an over-view of the water district’s
historic new water conservation ordinances and
explain how they are expected to impact Ridge-crest
residents, how they will be enforced, and how they will
contribute to conserving the IWV’s sole source of fresh
water – the aquifer.
County issues preliminary
budget to public
budget to public
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
Public hearing is Monday; branch library
supporters urge local presence in Bakersfield
supporters urge local presence in Bakersfield
Like most governments in the state of California, Kern County
faces staggering cuts in its proposed budget for fiscal year
2010-11.
The county administrative office released its $1.38-billion
budget — some $92 million less than last year’s — where
each department saw an average 12-percent reduction.
“Given the need to close the gap between available revenues
and the financing requirements for county services, the
recommended budget lays a basis for meaningful
discussion,” said County Administrative Officer John Nilon.
He said a slight projected increase in discretionary revenues
will be more than offset by increased employee costs and
higher operating costs. “Budget guidelines provided to
departments require them to absorb the cost of salary and
retirement increases as well as reduced revenues.”
faces staggering cuts in its proposed budget for fiscal year
2010-11.
The county administrative office released its $1.38-billion
budget — some $92 million less than last year’s — where
each department saw an average 12-percent reduction.
“Given the need to close the gap between available revenues
and the financing requirements for county services, the
recommended budget lays a basis for meaningful
discussion,” said County Administrative Officer John Nilon.
He said a slight projected increase in discretionary revenues
will be more than offset by increased employee costs and
higher operating costs. “Budget guidelines provided to
departments require them to absorb the cost of salary and
retirement increases as well as reduced revenues.”