YUCCA VALLEY WILL DECIDE VACATION TAX RATE INCREASE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT – Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

Measure K, the Transient Occupancy Tax for Hotels and Short-Term Vacation rentals, will be on the November 8 ballot. The measure will amend the current TOT tax. Measure K is a hotel/short-term vacation rental occupancy tax paid by visitors using Hotels and STVRs. If passed, the measure would adjust the Town’s current tax rate from …

Correction To ASX Limited Annual Report – Exchange News Direct

The Annual Report published on 18 August 2022 on the Market Announcements Platform included an incorrect footnote in the Remuneration Report on page 66. The value of accelerated STVR disclosed in footnote 12 for Dominic Stevens is $1,625,877 and not $2,068,954. The value of accelerated STVR disclosed in footnote 12 for Gillian Larkins is $752,066 …

Georgia's insurance department fines Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield – Savannah Morning News

ATLANTA – Georgia’s insurance department has fined Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 million for several violations of state law following a months-long investigation. “This examination uncovered a number of serious issues, including improper claims settlement practices, violations of the Prompt Pay Act, failure to reply to consumer complaints in a timely manner, inaccurate provider directories, …

Shifting aldermanic districts raise questions about Savannah's future – Savannah Morning News

This is the City Talk column by Bill Dawers, a longtime contributor to the Savannah Morning News. The center of gravity of the City of Savannah’s population is shifting westward, which will have profound impacts on policies and politics in the coming decades. City officials will soon approve new aldermanic district lines based on the …

Pismo Beach extends moratorium on new short-term rental permits – New Times SLO

Pismo Beach’s hold on issuing short-term rental permits to new applicants received a longer shelf life and more scathing criticism from community members. At its Aug. 2 meeting, City Council members unanimously voted to extend the moratorium issued in June by more than 10 months. City staff recommended the move in order to buy more …

The environmental and social merits of ADU Bylaw 530 – Gulf Islands Driftwood

By RHONAN HEITZMANN  Salt Spring Solutions + Housing Action Program Task Force I am writing this article to hopefully clear up any confusion about the environmental and social merits of Bylaw 530, permitting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for full-time occupancy on more properties on Salt Spring Island.  First of all, everyone I know advocating for …

LUC vows vacation-rental battle: Land Use Commission to take lawsuit to Intermediate Court of Appeals – West Hawaii Today

A Kona judge’s order overturning Hawaii County’s prohibition of short-term vacation rentals in the agricultural district could set a statewide precedent, the state Land Use Commission said Wednesday in unanimously agreeing to seek a ruling from the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Circuit Judge Wendy DeWeese, in a May 2 order, denied a petition by the …

Mashama Bailey of Savannah wins 2022 James Beard Outstanding Chef – Savannah Morning News

Chef Mashama Bailey is bringing her second James Beard Award back home to Savannah. On Monday night, The Grey’s executive chef and managing partner won the coveted James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef.  In 2019, Bailey was awarded the James Beard Award for best chef in the Southeast. She was nominated for the same award in 2018, a recognition …

1000 foot vessel runs aground in Savannah River Tuesday night, safety zone established – Savannah Morning News

The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah is investigating how a 1,091-foot motor vessel ran aground in the Savannah River near Fort Jackson on Tuesday night.  At 6:09 p.m., Coast Guard staff were notified that the Maersk Surabaya vessel, carrying stacks of cargo units through the shipping channel, had moored itself to the bottom of the river.  The …