"You can't have self-government if you count votes in secret. Liberty and self-government are considered by the Declaration to be inalienable rights, endowed by our creator. You can't pass a law that takes away these freedoms," she said. "Having government insiders count votes in secret effectively transfers power from the people to the government." Excerpt from the Sacramento Bee's interview with Bev Harris.

The Citizen's Coalition Wednesday evening reiterated their request for an opportunity to elect a Mayor for the Town of Quartzsite.  Meeting attendees left unsure of what the vote had been intended to entail and Town Manager/Town Attorney Dan Field was unavailable for comment Thursday.                                READ MORE

Why did the UK ban Bovine Growth Hormone? With the awakening of consumers, laws change. Will the U.S. strengthen controls and educate the FDA to enforce them to turn the tide on our?

The Citizen's Coalition helps citizen's be heard. Do you have a concern about this area? Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at Paradise RV Park In Quartzsite,  the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. [The day before the Town Council meets.]

Should a small dog being surgically treated for dental issues be prosecuted as a vicious animal  under a special city law in spite of the obvious mishandling by veterinary techs that caused the incident in the first place? 'Spork' could be ordered euthanized if labeled a risk: and where do your veterinary professionals [and your city officials] stand on this critical issue -- before it's your pet at stake?


Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection Frightened into action by  creditors threatening to withhold products, Circuit City bowed to the pressure and filed for protection as it struggled to stay afloat amidst a sea of red ink.            READ MORE

The financial struggles facing business in today's economy threatens to upset many townships: Quartzsite among them

Vice Mayor Chuck Busby passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008, of complications of pneumonia.  Busby was known to have been suffering from pneumonia over the past two weeks, but had undertaken residential care foregoing hospitalization. He was subsequently hospitalized  in Parker Monday evening, and died this morning. The ramifications for the Town of Quartzsite are extensive.                                 READ MORE

ELECTION RESULTS CLICK  HERE 

Some were close elections -
These are a few of the winning teams:

1. Donald Lowry, Sheriff [D]
2. Sam Vederman, County Attorney [R]
3. George Nault, Tax Assessor [R]
4. Holly Irwin, District 3 Supervisor [R]


First to warn travelers, the problem is escalating and gaining national attention.
Planning a trip to Mexico?  Now is not the time to go. Bandits in such highly popular areas as San Carlos have travelers terrified -- and Tijuana, also a popular destination, is faring no better at this point in time. Officials attribute the problems to gang activity as more and more seem to be engaging in 'turf wars,' but an uninformed public should avoid Mexico travel until the danger is deemed to have subsided.



The bailout  [and its rejection]  has had everyone talking: but is it concern for avoiding an economic freefall -- or the belief that the citizenry is not being represented that's driving it? Martial Law has been implemented. Even Congress is indicating their opinions are being ignored. Bernanke was warned by Ron Paul months ago [VIDEO HERE]of the looming crisis.
              
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The Citizen's Coalition recently formed in Quartzsite is taking issue with the future status of the post vacated when Bennett relinquished his position citing 'personal reasons.'
 

Bennett's letter of resignation was presented to the council Wednesday, August 27th, and formally accepted at a special meeting held Wednesday, August 28th. Many spectators at Tuesday's meeting indicated they found the diatribe presented against Mayor Bennett offensive, even though the case against Bennett -- presented without interruption by Daniel Field-- did not appear to be without merit.

Bennett officiated during the first part of that Tuesday council meeting and excused himself for the duration of the session, leaving the room to the remaining members of the council and Town Manager/Attorney Daniel G. Field, to discuss the case against him in open session, with many townspeople in attendance. He did not attend Thursday's meeting when his resignation was presented for acceptance.

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The FANNIE & FREDDIE Fiasco, and AIG, MORGAN STANLEY, WAMU and...

The bailouts are being described as amounts TEN TIMES THE NATIONAL DEBT. 10% of the banks are on the verge of failure...

The fact is, there's more money changing hands than is comfortable for most people: huge losses are being sustained by even the most savvy and frugal investors, the downturns keep happening and the pivotal 'turnarounds' that would typically allow losers to recoup are becoming fewer with ever lengthening periods of time in between.

Is it the 'redistribution of wealth' that's been a source of such concern of late?

Be sure to hit our FINANCE SECTION for information and even referrals... and stay on top of what's happening in the SCAM department: as times get tougher, more and more are scamming both individuals and businesses.