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Some in Cal City say a special parcel tax is needed to help fund police and fire; others claim the tax is wasteful

Family grew tired of negativity aimed at their desert town, California City, so they launched 'I Love Cal City.' They organize volunteer clean-up events and political forums.

CALIFORNIA CITY — The California City planning commission voted unanimously to advance a proposed ordinance to city council that would in many ways help solve a lack of available energy down the road. The ordinance, according to City Planner Shawn Monk, would allow solar power generation projects to be built on areas zoned agriculture/residential with only a conditional use permit.  “This is to completely improve and simplify the process,” Monk said. “One of our biggest needs out here — and potential industries — is solar and power generation.” Currently,...