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Anti-turf measure draws objections
District manager says ordinance is driven by state mandates, overdraft
By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
A moratorium on live front lawns on new developments — one of the restrictions imposed by the IWV Water District —
has drawn objections from residents and developers in the community.
IWVWD General Manager Tom Mulvihill outlined an explanation for the new water-efficiency landscaping ordinance at
yesterday’s meeting of the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce.
The ordinances were drafted last year in conjunction with the Ridgecrest City Council to comply with new water-use
reductions mandated by California. Although cities do not have to see the mandated 20-percent reduction in water usage
until the year 2020, plans must be in place this year.
has drawn objections from residents and developers in the community.
IWVWD General Manager Tom Mulvihill outlined an explanation for the new water-efficiency landscaping ordinance at
yesterday’s meeting of the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce.
The ordinances were drafted last year in conjunction with the Ridgecrest City Council to comply with new water-use
reductions mandated by California. Although cities do not have to see the mandated 20-percent reduction in water usage
until the year 2020, plans must be in place this year.
Council looks at
‘balanced’ budget
‘balanced’ budget
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
Family of seven displaced after fire destroys home
The 336 graduates of Burroughs High School celebrate earning their
diplomas and ending a chapter of their lives at the 65th annual
commencement ceremony, where more than 1,000 witnessed the
milestone event. ( click for larger image ) Photo by Laura Austin
diplomas and ending a chapter of their lives at the 65th annual
commencement ceremony, where more than 1,000 witnessed the
milestone event. ( click for larger image ) Photo by Laura Austin
Interim City Manager Harvey Rose, as
promised, delivered a balanced budget to
the Ridgecrest City Council at its June 2
meeting. But the many concessions to
bridge a $2.2 million shortfall included
reducing reserves, leaving positions
unfilled and funneling auxiliary revenue
sources into the general fund.
In the previous council meeting Rose
outlined a “radical” plan that included staff
layoffs, reduction in services and
elimination of support to local economic
resources ...
promised, delivered a balanced budget to
the Ridgecrest City Council at its June 2
meeting. But the many concessions to
bridge a $2.2 million shortfall included
reducing reserves, leaving positions
unfilled and funneling auxiliary revenue
sources into the general fund.
In the previous council meeting Rose
outlined a “radical” plan that included staff
layoffs, reduction in services and
elimination of support to local economic
resources ...
Engineer Randy Telles of China Lake Fire Department
helps control the Bataan Street fire that destroyed one
home and threatened several nearby.
Photo by Laura Austin
helps control the Bataan Street fire that destroyed one
home and threatened several nearby.
Photo by Laura Austin
A house fire on Tuesday night displaced a single mother and
six children, claimed the life of two pets, and caused upwards
of $350,000 in damages, according to reports by the Kern
County Fire Department.
KCFD Public Information Officer Sean Collins said that
firefighters received a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of
West Bataan Avenue at approximately 7:50 p.m. Firefighters
from Station 77 arrived on the scene to find a
2,500-square-foot, two-story structure fully enveloped in
flames. Other engines from China Lake and Kern County
departments arrived on scene to assist.
Collins said that the occupants of the home heard from
downstairs a loud noise, then saw smoke rising up the
stairwell. The mother and children were able to escape
through a window and into a safe zone. One of the children
allegedly sustained a wrist injury during the escape.
six children, claimed the life of two pets, and caused upwards
of $350,000 in damages, according to reports by the Kern
County Fire Department.
KCFD Public Information Officer Sean Collins said that
firefighters received a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of
West Bataan Avenue at approximately 7:50 p.m. Firefighters
from Station 77 arrived on the scene to find a
2,500-square-foot, two-story structure fully enveloped in
flames. Other engines from China Lake and Kern County
departments arrived on scene to assist.
Collins said that the occupants of the home heard from
downstairs a loud noise, then saw smoke rising up the
stairwell. The mother and children were able to escape
through a window and into a safe zone. One of the children
allegedly sustained a wrist injury during the escape.
Man in hospital after weekend attack
By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
At least two men were injured, with four others facing charges
relating to felony assault, following a fight this weekend in the
parking lot of Mickey’s Pub.
According to reports by the Ridgecrest Police Department, officers
were dispatched to an assault in progress at approximately 10:50 p.
m. on Saturday, June 5. Upon arrival they found one victim
unconscious and another suffering from a moderate facial wound.
Medical aid was immediately requested.
relating to felony assault, following a fight this weekend in the
parking lot of Mickey’s Pub.
According to reports by the Ridgecrest Police Department, officers
were dispatched to an assault in progress at approximately 10:50 p.
m. on Saturday, June 5. Upon arrival they found one victim
unconscious and another suffering from a moderate facial wound.
Medical aid was immediately requested.
