Incomplete: Ongoing Issues with Party Houses and Cannabis Odors in the Valley

What kind of student were you in school? Did you go the extra mile for an A, or were you satisfied just passing? Maybe you even turned in work that wasn’t finished, earning an incomplete. And no matter how good that late work was, it could never be an A.

Let’s start with the ongoing issue of party houses in Thousand Palms and B-Bar H Ranch. For years, residents have been vocal about the noise and disruptions from short-term rentals in their neighborhoods. Seven months of discussions have finally led to action. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday to consider a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in these unincorporated areas.

But while some might call this progress, it’s only part of the solution. What about the present? Will Supervisor V. Manuel Perez commit more funding for code enforcement? Will there be a dedicated sheriff’s unit to address these complaints? Without answers, this solution remains incomplete.

Now, let’s talk about another lingering issue—cannabis odors in Cathedral City. Residents like Kelly have reached out, asking what’s being done about the persistent smell from a local facility. Reports suggest the company may open another facility in the valley. The City Council has enacted a moratorium on new cannabis plants, but that doesn’t fix the existing problem. People still smell it, and concerns about potential long-term health effects remain unanswered.

So, just like in school, when a problem isn’t fully addressed, it gets marked incomplete. And even if these issues are eventually resolved, full credit may never be given.

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