Projects
Money for New Bridge Secured
We now have Money to build our new bridge for Barstow. Mayor Courtney announced via Facebook April 15, that SBCTA Mountain/Desert Policy Committee has approved this final step. Thank You to all colleagues, residents and previous Mayor(s) Julie, Dale and Gomez for your efforts . . . together we are improving our community! #HistoryIsNoMystery
Read More1st Street Bridge Open
The 1st street bridge was recently closed for repairs and is now open to the traveling public. Please abide by all traffic laws including posted speed limit and remember, Safety First!
Read MoreCemetery Clean Up, July 3rd
VOLUNTEERS Needed! Mark your calendars now and plan to help. Beat the heat . . . 6am to 10am on Saturday, July 3rd. Cemetery Clean Up Day . . . Water and breakfast burrito’s provided by Lola Kitchen and DiNapolis. Please bring your yard tools and trash can liners . . . SEE you there!…
Read MoreThank You Volunteers…
This week, I have been thinking a lot about all of the people who volunteer in our community. Those who are committed to improving Barstow. These volunteers have been the glue to keeping our community afloat (especially) this past year . . . I am so thankful. I will highlight just a few of these…
Read MoreMore Barstow Clean-up!
Cleaning up Barstow and having fun doing it. Let’s stay motivated, and remember this is our town, let’s make it beautiful! Thanks to these dedicated individuals!
Read MoreMt. View Memorial Park Cleanup
Over 60 people were in full force at today’s Mountain View Cemetery volunteer cleanup day, hosted by Mayor Paul Anthony Courtney. Those in attendance included Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Rose, former Mayor Joe Gomez, Jeannette Hayhurst from the Mojave Valley Water Agency, off duty firefighters and host of volunteers who traveled as far as Long…
Read MoreTime Capsule from 1984 uncovered in Barstow
Martin Estacio from Victorville Daily Press reports on the event… Officials unearth 37-year-old time capsule at community-funded helipad in Barstow “In 1984, Barstow Community Hospital faced a potentially life-threatening problem. California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s helicopters had been flying to the hospital about four to eight times a month with critically ill…
Read MoreHistory is no Mystery
Are you curious about what’s happening with the planned development by Home Depot? The Old Spanish Trail development plan includes the possibility of more shops, possibly even a Target. A new Movie Theater, health center, senior citizen housing, and landscaping around a pedestrian walking path that would tie it all together. Learn all about it…
Read MoreClean Streets, a Movement for Improvement
Cleaning up our town on Main Street! Recently some amazing volunteers including Mayor Courtney participated in a 13 day clean up project. Just imagine what Barstow could look like in 130 days! Who was a part of this clean up project? Citizens of Barstow! Why are we doing this? Fulfilling community service can be a…
Read MoreOver 500 families fed in a single day
January 15th was a great day for families in Barstow. As Mayor Courtney posted on his facebook page… “Today was simply amazing! Desert Manna, The City of Barstow (grounds and road crew), Barstow PD, Barstow CHP, Barstow SO, The City of Barstow (Admin., Compliance and more . . .), EcB TEAM, PACE Services, and the…
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