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Politics & Government

Deadline Imposed for Bump and Grind Solution

Lawmakers set a deadline for DFG to come to compromise regarding Upper Bump and Grind Trail access.

A solution may be on the way for hikers wanting access to the upper portion of the Bump and Grind Trail.

Lawmakers gave the State Department of Fish & Game one week to come up with a solution before giving a final vote on AB 880, which would restore access to hikers.

The bill, co-authored by assemblymembers Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) and Manuel Perez (D-Coachella), following a Fish & Game decision to of the trail to preserve Bighorn Sheep habitat.

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AB880 has been backed by hikers and .

The Trails Management subcommittee is scheduled to meet tomorrow in Palm Desert.

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More on the lawmaker's deadline from The Desert Sun

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