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UPDATED: Jury out for deliberation in Arthur Davies trial

State Attorney Charles Tsuei presents his closing arguments to the jury UPDATE: The Jury had to restart deliberations due to a family emergency for one of the jurors, requiring an alternate to be called in. There was no verdict delivered on Wednesday. Closing arguments in the trial for Arthur Davies were presented to the jury on Monday. State Attorney for the state  Charles Tsuei began his arguments with the same words as his opening statements, saying Arthur Davies and Parker Schumacher were…

Preventative Search and Rescue Volunteer position opens at Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is recruiting new members for their robust preventative search and rescue or (PSAR) team. PSAR Field Educator volunteers provide visitor safety information at trailheads and on trails to prevent visitor injury and illness. During a PSAR patrol, a volunteer will provide thorough and accurate hiker safety presentations to overnight hikers, day hikers, and climbers. These presentations are informal and conversational. A volunteer will hike between 1-10 miles on…

Closing arguments and jury instructions expected today in Arthur Davies’ Trial

Closing arguments and jury instructions will take place today in the trial of Arthur Davies - the man who is accused of murdering  17 month old Parker Lee Schumacher back in 2018. Arthur Davies has been in custody and charged with  Murder and Felony Assault on a Child Causing Death since his arrest in 2018. The 17-month-old toddler was left in his care for a few minutes while the mother was doing laundry - when she came back into the house the child had blunt force trauma to his head - including…

Donate small electronics to Yucca Valley Library

If you have electronics sitting around you are looking to dispose of - don’t send them to the landfill - the friends of the Yucca Valley Library can help you dispose of them with their recycle, repair, refurbish and reuse campaign. There are a few days left in the month and the non-profit organization has been collecting small electronics all August- if you are doing some house cleaning and have electronics that are no bigger than a VCR - you can contact the friends of the yucca valley library…

Volunteer clean-up at Joshua Tree Retreat Center for planned community garden

A volunteer clean-up day led by Mil-Tree is coming to the Joshua Tree Retreat Center to help make way for a new community garden. Come join community members on Saturday and Sunday, August 26th and 27th - bright and early at 7am to 9:30 am to help clear the space and declutter the garden space. Coffee, pastries, and water will be provided to all volunteers. Everyone is welcome, please bring gloves if you have them. The community garden at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center is partnering with…

“Men are not used to holding babies” – Defense rests with second and final witness in Davies case

The Arthur Davies trial concluded yesterday with a half-day of testimony from the defense’s expert witness Dr. Marvin Pietruszka - a pathologist that runs a medical facility in Reseda, California. The doctor says he reviewed Parker’s hospital records as well as the autopsy and police report and in his professional opinion, he says it matches the defendant’s story. Dr. Marvin Pietruszka Parker Lee Schumacher died from blunt force trauma to the head, swelling and bleeding of the brain, retinal…

National Parks Conservation’s Chris Clarke on “Up Close Show” tomorrow

Between being overwhelmed by meteor watchers and pummeled by a rare tropical storm, this has been a challenging month for Joshua Tree National Park. Chris Clarke, National Parks Conservation Association Associate Director for the California Desert Program, will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday. Is Park visitation being managed for the best outcomes? Clarke is preparing for a public forum and wants to hear from you on what you think the Park’s priorities…

Twentynine Palms Tennis Lady Cats win in home opener against Big Bear

The Twentynine Palms High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team had their home opener against Big Bear High School on Wednesday (August 23).  The Lady cats dominated the Bears 15 to 3.  In singles action, Katelyn Luke and Aviana Lipkins each swept all three of their sets while Tomi Toyama won her set.  In doubles action, the teams of Marley Kyle/Addy Simmons and Tomi Toyama/Kairi Scott each won both of their sets. The team of Chloe Adams/Savanna Villapuadua won one set. The team of Chloe Adams/…

Prosecution rests with Forensic Pediatrician’s testimony in trial of Arthur Davies

Dr. Melissa Egge took the stand for the state - amongst other positions  she worked as a Forensic Pediatrician for 5.5 years at Loma Linda University Hospital. She says she’s consulted on hundreds of cases that involve the suspicion of child abuse, with the majority being infants and toddlers . Such was the case when 17 month old Parker Lee Schumacher -- arrived at Loma Linda on Feb 11. 2015 with severe head trauma and retinal hemorrhaging. Dr. Egge focused on the severity of these injuries -…