High Desert Insiders
This podcast dives deep into the specific laws, rules, and regulations that shape daily life in California's high desert communities. From zoning changes and water rights debates to city council motions, "The Local Ordinance" translates complex local governance into accessible, engaging conversations.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
High Desert Insiders
Latest Episodes
Meals, Money, And Making Sense Of Apple Valley
A single KFC receipt lit up Apple Valley—and it wasn’t just about chicken. We trace how a $1,600 line item became a symbol of bigger problems: clumsy invoicing, unclear policies on council meals, and a widening communication gap between residen...
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A Candidate Explains How He’ll Listen, Follow Up, And Fix What Town Hall Ignores
Matthews Google Voice Number 8-3pm, 760-515-2608Apple Valley Public Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473556675301944/Tired of watching decisions happen to you instead of with you? We sat down with Apple Valley District 4 can...
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Inside Apple Valley’s Costly Bid To Seize Its Water Utility
A decade of courtroom battles, ballooning invoices, and a promise that cheaper, locally controlled water is just over the next hill—only to find another hill. We pull back the curtain on Apple Valley’s bid to seize its water utility, mapping th...
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Front-Yard Pantry, Big Community Heart
Merissas Address: 13744 Choco Road, Apple Valley, CACashApp & Venmo: MerissastableA front-yard cabinet and a mini fridge changed how our corner of Apple Valley fights hunger. When headlines about a government shutdown put SNAP...
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Inside The Bridge Fix, Brown Act, And Budget Watch In Apple Valley | Agenda for Dec 9
Video Podcast Link of Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighDesertInsiderPodcastTired of hearing about decisions only after they’re made? We open the doors on Apple Valley’s most pressing debates, from a long-overdue bridge rebuild to th...
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