Flores appointed as commissioner - 2004-02-19
A resident real estate agent will become the city's latest planning commissioner.
The City Council has hired Diane Flores to fill the vacated seat on the city Planning Commission, which approves new developments brought to Barstow.
The Chemehuevis have deliberated plans for a casino in Barstow in the past, but the city has been working with an unrelated tribe and developer on different plans for a casino close to the outlet malls at Interstate 15 and Lenwood Road.
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