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The article reports that the City Council would rethink its refinancing plan for the city-owned Poway Royal Mobile Estates in California. It states that facing a pending legal challenge from local residents who are seeking to buy the mobile-home park from the city, the council decided to redo its plan based on legal advice from an outside law firm representing the city in the lawsuit. It adds that under the originally proposed plan, the city would not be allowed to sell.

The article reports on the postponement of the City Council authorization on a proposed town center development to focus the city's efforts on fire relief in Poway, California. According to Poway redevelopment office housing manager Ingrid Alverde, the council made no decisions during the October 16, 2007 meeting regarding the plan to build at least one four-storey building and be financially self-sustaining, and by week's end, the city was busy with wildfires.

The article reports on the launching of electronic-zoning at Poway, California. The city launched e-zoning on July 31, 2008 which allows the public to access zoning and property information online. Visitors to the site will be able to search by address, parcel number or cross street to access parcel information.

The article offers information about the third annual Sunset, Food & Wine Experience organized by the Chamber of Commerce will be held at Bernardo Winery in Poway, California on August 21, 2008. It will showcase regional wineries, breweries and restaurants. Its proceeds will benefit chamber education and membership initiatives. Participating business include Lightning Brewery, Stone Brewing Co., Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. In addition, it is counting on 500 guest for this year.

The article reports that the board of Poway Unified School District in California has approved the budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, which will begin on July 1. The new budget includes a $259 million fund for expenditures and a $10.7 million savings from cost-cutting measures. The services that will be affected by the cost-cutting measures include transportation, elementary school libraries, and support programs for schools and employees.

The article announces the approved $249 million budget by the Palomar Pomerado Health's board for public hospital districts in the U.S. It states that the trustees supported the operating budget which could leave a surplus of about $9 million for the next year. Palomar Pomerado Health operates Palomar Medical Center, a 319 bed facility in Escondido, and the 107 bed Pomerado Hospital in Poway.

The article reports that construction of Willow Grove Elementary School is more than four months ahead of schedule, according to school officials in Poway, California. The builder of the school is Escondido-bassed Echo Pacific Construction Co. Inc. The plans used at three other campuses in the Poway Unified School District are the bases of the designs for the 500-plus-student campus in Rancho Penasquitos.

The article reports on the 475 applicants competing for 33 homes in The Meadows development in Poway, California. According to Luisa Tumini, the city's redevelopment coordinator, the applicants for the affordable house should receive their assigned lottery numbers in the mail by early June 2008. The city sold the project to Pacific Scene Homes which specializes in affordable housing.

The article presents findings on the research conducted by Citygate Associates LLC which investigates the increased of overtime (OT) pay for firefighters in Poway, California. According to the research, the OT budget of the City Council's fire department has accelerated from $691,678 in the 2005-2006 fiscal year to $1.03 million in 2006-2007. The research emphasizes that the increase has been due to the need of the department to maintain minimum staffing levels with upgraded services.

The article reports the entry of names into the lottery of for-sale housing development in Poway, California closed on May 1, 2008. More than 400 people interested in buying a home would be selected through random drawing scheduled for may 20, 2008. The project has been developed by San Diego-based company, Pacific Scene Homes and are prized between $136,00 and $287,000.

The article reports that the City Council of Poway, California voted on March 11, 2008 to give its members a raise of 10 percent despite facing a budget deficit. According to the city manager's office, the monthly salary of the mayor of Poway will increase to $1,467 in December 2008.

The article reports that the city of Poway and nonprofit organization Community HousingWorks have purchased an apartment complex and plan to remodel the building in Poway, California. Ingrid Alverde, city housing manager, shares that the Community HousingWorks is the developer and the city redevelopment agency granted a loan for the $17 million purchase price.

The article reports on the new plans regarding the affordable-housing project in Poway, California. According to city housing manager Ingrid Alverde, the city and its partner the San Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation have changed plans from the original 91 apartments to 80 town houses. The estimated cost of the project has not been disclosed. It states that the Poway Redevelopment Agency owns the 31.9 acres of land that has been included in the said project.

The article reports that the city council of Poway, California has hired Citygate Associates LLC to analyze the sudden increase in firefighter's overtime pay. The city's Fire Department is noted to have spent about $800,000 on overtime pay since the fiscal year began in July 2007, while the overtime pay is expected to be about $300,000 more than previous year, by the end of July 2008.

The article reports on the approval of Poway Unified School Districts' Proposition during the primary elections on February 5, 2008 in Poway, California. The school district officials announced that almost two-thirds of voters supported the $179 million bond measure. Proceeds from sale will help fund technology enhancements, security upgrades and modernization projects at 24 schools.

The article discusses the status of implementing Proposition C, a school facilities bond that can provide funding for improvements such as technology, upgrades, increased campus security, and fire safety measures, for the Poway Unified School District in California. It states that about a dozen residents oppose the measure since residual taxes from the proposed bond will be troublesome for future residents.

The article reports on the move of the city of Poway along with its redevelopment agency to refinance the Poway Royal Mobile Estates in California in November 2007. It is inferred that the move could save the city upto $600,000 every year. Dena Fuentes, Poway redevelopment agency director, stated that the plan's with lower interest rates will enable the city to save money.

The article focuses on the tentative approval of Poway City Council in raising sewer and water rates in California. The plan covers that the rates will increase each January 1 for the next three years. The city bases these rates on the amount of water consumed. However, critics hold that this calculation of sewer rates is unfair for owners of large properties or have extensive landscaping. Officials noted that rates should be raised to cover the rising costs of providing water, sewer and storm.

The article reports that according to Bob Krans of the Kiwanis Club, more than $2,500 was raised for local fire victims at the Rockin' for Relief concert in Poway, California. Kathy Yuhl, founder of Desert Rock Productions Inc., promoted the event. The Kiwanis Club displayed a banner that expressed gratitude to disaster service workers.

The article reports on the study which examines retail, service and dining trends, and consumers' preferences within the community of Poway, California. The process of the study, which is a collaboration between the city and the Senior Experience program at California State San Marcos, is developed by four senior level business students and a faculty mentor. In addition, city officials have expected to gather insights on what types of businesses local residents would like to have .

The article announces the fourth annual Circle of Harmony concert featuring the music of American Indians to be held in October 20, 2007 at the Performing Arts Center in Poway, California. The proceeds from the concert will support and raise awareness for the local Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center, a 5-acre plot of undeveloped land used as a park. It is sponsored by Friends of the Kumeyaay and the city for the preservation and the educational outreach development of the center.

The article reports on the postponement of the public workshop that school officials scheduled in Poway, California for September 15, 2007. Results of a public survey on extending school construction bonds for the Poway Unified School District will be discussed by workshop participants. The district is seeking additional funds for its 24-school modernization project due to the escalating construction costs.

The article reports on the plan of Poway, California-based veterinary regenerative medicine firm Vet-Stem Inc. to expand the experimental therapy it is carrying to dogs. According to the company, it has successfully treated more than 2,500 horses for tendon and ligament injuries with the use of stem cells. Company vice president of sales and marketing Julie Ryan Johnson said that the company want to start training veterinarians to use the process to cure dogs for fractures and osteoarthritis.

The article discusses the construction of 107 space park and ride lot on the east side of the Highway 67 at its intersection with Poway Road in California which values at $380,000. The city has cooperated with the California Department of Transportation to accomplish the project which is intended for the Iron Mountain trail hikers and area car poolers. The parking lot has included a restroom and a trail that connects to the existing Iron Mountain route to eliminate the problem of the hikers.

The article reports on the opening of the Jean McLaughlin Women's Center for Health and Healing, at the Pomerado hospital in Poway, California. Dana Dawson, executive director at Palomar Pomerado Health Foundation, said that the name is in honor of Matthew McLaughlin's late wife. The husband is said to set aside a $4 million charitable trust for the facility, where it will allow him to live off interest earned on the money, with the principal amount going to the foundation, Dawson added.

The article reports on the approval of a $228,300 subsidy by the City Council for the upcoming season of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) in California. Penny Riley, assistant city manager, denotes that the city approved the PCPA grant due to its cultural and educational benefits. It is stated that the subsidy will be used to upgrade the center including a $45,000 paint job.

The article reports that the Poway Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Trustees in California has approved a $254 million budget for 2007-2008. According to the author, the figure reflects some cuts in operating expenses and raises for teachers. PUSD Chief Financial Officer Randie Allen reveals that several district departments will have to slash operating expenses by $640,000.

The article announces that Friday and Saturday night fishing is available at Lake Poway, California starting September 8, 2007. According to the author, shoreline fishing is also available, with motorboats and rowboats being offered for rent. The author adds that the Lake Concession issues fishing permits and state fishing licenses.

The article focuses on the expected number of high school students in the Poway and Rancho Penasquitos area in California to graduate in June 2007. More than 2,400 of these students are estimated to collect their diplomas. Superintendent Don Phillips stresses that 60% of the graduates will likely continue their education at a college or university. Some of them are National Merit Scholarship finalists, presidential scholars and students who have earned $10 million in scholarships and awards.

The article reports on the celebrations which were hosted by First Future Credit Union to benefit Poway High School in Poway, California. In April 2007, the credit union hosted an interior detailing carwash to raise money for the out-of-state competition of the girls varsity lacrosse team. On May 23, 2007, the institution held a Very Important Person (VIP) reception at its office for the presentation of checks amounting to $3,600 to business leaders and to representatives of Poway High School.

The article reports on the need of $41.7 million additional funds of the Poway Unified district for its 24-school modernization project. The need is due to increasing construction costs said Doug Mann, Executive Director of Facilities. In addition, officials of the district noted that a public survey is planned to be conducted with a hope to see a bond extension included on the ballot as early as spring 2008.

The article reports on the sale of a 207,000-square-foot industrial building at 11906 Tech Center Court in Poway, California to Janex Properties Inc. for $26.5 million. Disguise Inc., a costume manufacturer and wholesaler, occupies the structure. According to Scott Henderson, associate vice president of Burnham Real Estate, the sale signals the continued strong investment demand for well positioned assets along the I-15 corridor.

The article reports on the city development plan of the city officials in Poway, California. City officials are considering conversion of some older apartment buildings along Oak Knoll Road into low- and very low- income housing. The proposal could help Poway meet state-set affordable-housing goals for its residents.

The article reports on the acquisition of a 99,00-square-foot office building at 13970 Stowe Drive in Poway, California by Golden Gate Real Estate Inc., an affiliate of Emri Group. The property sold for $16.83 million was developed by ADCS Inc. Meanwhile, Smith Consulting Architects of San Diego designed the building.

The article reports on the move of the Poway Residents Association to meet with the City Council to discuss the town center initiative in Poway, California. The association has already implemented a community vision process related to the initiative. This master planning initiative is intended to integrate the community park, public facilities, residential, commercial and office uses.

The article reports on the modification of Building for Success program by the Poway Unified School District in California. The program was designed by the school district to modernize and expand the oldest and most needy schools in the area. The modification of plan was decided by superintendent Donald Phillips due to increasing construction cost.

The article highlights the 16th annual Poway Business Exposition, held on March 22, 2007 at the new banquet facility of Maderas Golf Club in California. The Poway Chamber of Commerce expects some 600 guests to attend the event, including city, civic, and local business leaders. Information about the sponsors of the event is also presented.