Barstow Releases November City Newsletter: Planning Commission Applications Due November 19, Veterans Day Honor Ride on the 11th
The City of Barstow, in San Bernardino County, California, released the November edition of its city newsletter, The Barstow Connection, on November 9. In her opening note, City Manager Rochelle Clayton recapped October: the Main Street USA Route 66 Festival, the 92nd Annual Route 66 Parade, the Barstow Fire Protection District's 100th Anniversary Open House, the Barstow 5K Zombie Run and Trunk or Treat all brought residents together, and the rest of the edition focuses on city arrangements and events around Thanksgiving.
The city is recruiting Planning Commission members, with applications due November 19. Commissioners review proposed development, recommend zoning and General Plan changes to the City Council, and serve as the city's Traffic Committee, weighing in on speed limits, signals, stop signs and parking. Residents can apply by calling the city at 760-255-5122, downloading the application from the city website, or applying in person at Barstow City Hall, 220 E. Mountain View St.
On flood readiness, the newsletter says the governor declared a statewide emergency on September 21 over the unprecedented 2026-27 El Nino and the floods it could bring, and that Barstow, in the Mojave River watershed, could see heavy rainfall and rapid runoff. The city's Chief Resilience Officer, Bruce English, presented the city's preparations to the City Council on October 6, and on October 20 the Council adopted a resolution directing local preparedness and coordination. The city and San Bernardino County will repeat the same message in the months ahead: turn around, don't drown.
On veterans, the newsletter says Barstow has been shaped by the Marine Corps Logistics Base and Fort Irwin, and that many veterans keep serving on the city's own team after their time in uniform. The mayor, City Council and staff thank every veteran this Veterans Day, and the edition profiles three of the many veterans who served the country and now serve Barstow.
Two events are listed. The Veterans Day Honor Ride runs Wednesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to noon; the city is a community partner with American Legion Post 324, the ride travels Barstow Road, and riders arrive at the Cora Harper Fitness Center at 851 Barstow Road, with residents encouraged to wave flags along the way. The Barstow Turkey Trot 5K runs Saturday, November 14 at Harvey House, 681 North 1st Avenue, with check-in from 6:45 a.m. and the race starting at 7:30 a.m.; registration is free and the commemorative medals have sold out. The Route 66 Centennial Celebration also takes place on November 14 at Main Street Heritage Park and has been reported by GSM separately, linked below. The edition also lists city job openings, including an Information Technology Technician, a Deputy Director of Finance, and multiple Police Department and Fire Protection District roles.
(Source: City of Barstow)
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Photo: 图：Barstow 市 Main Street 上的66号公路纪念碑。Exprimidor 摄，CC BY-SA 4.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: The Route 66 monument on Main Street in Barstow. By Exprimidor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
