MAN WITH HISTORY OF VIOLENCE HELD FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY A Joshua Tree man who was allegedly discharged from the military due to problems with violence was arrested Sunday for domestic battery. According to a Sheriff's report, Richard Beard, 35, was arguing with his wife at their home in the 61800 block of Belmont Street when he choked her and she called for help. The deputy noted bruising on his wife's arms and legs, but she did not require medical attention. According to the report,…

TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL BEATS YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IN BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY NIGHT It was Yucca Valley High School versus Twentynine Palms on Boys Varsity basketball in Twentynine Palms Friday night. Twentynine Palms High School Coach Michael Schneider said Wildcat gymnasium was packed with fans supporting both sides, and the atmosphere was electric. The Trojans and the Wildcats battled defensively throughout the first half. The score was 18-to-13 in favor of the Wildcats at the break.…

WE MEET MISS YUCCA VALLEY CONTESTANT MARGOT CLYDE As the February 4th Miss Yucca Valley pageant approaches, we are meeting the 12 candidates. Today, Managing Editor Tami Roleff introduces us to Margot Clyde… Today we visit with Margot Clyde, a junior at Joshua Springs High school and a candidate for Miss Yucca Valley. Hi, Margot. Tell us, who is the prominent woman interviewed, and what you have learned… My prominent lady is Debbie Gubler, the owner of Tease-Shirts. She has taught me the…

LANDERS MAN HELD AFTER STEALING TOOLS A Landers man was arrested Saturday morning on drug charges after he was seen trying to steal tools from a backyard patio in Yucca Valley. According to the Sheriff's department, a resident in the 6900 block of Airway Drive saw Floyd Montoya, 29, in his backyard, attempting to steal some tools. The resident confronted Montoya, who ran off toward Old Woman Springs Road. During an area check, a deputy found Montoya near Old Woman Springs Road and Highway…

"DESERT STORM" SHOW CONTINUES AT TWENTYNINE PALMS VISITOR CENTER The Twentynine Palms Visitors Center Art Gallery is featuring our desert in its extremes. Reporter Mike Lipsitz urges you do see the "Desert Storms" display… "Desert Storms" features 15 desert artists at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce. The exhibit runs through February 29; the Visitor Center is open every day. Featured in the show are more than two dozen paintings…

MORE INFORMATION ON THURSDAY CHAIN-REACTION CRASH We have updated information about the chain-reaction crash Thursday afternoon that blocked lanes of Highway 62 for more than an hour. According to the California Highway Patrol, George Stewart, 66, of Joshua Tree, was riding his 2009 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on the highway near White Feather Road, when he collided into the rear of another vehicle, believed to be a big rig trailer. The collision caused the motorcycle to fall over and Stewart…

YUCCA VALLEY MAN HELD FOR FELONY CHILD CRUELTY A Yucca Valley man is behind bars after a neighbor heard him beating a child. About 11:45 Friday morning, a neighbor called the Sheriff's department to report that Travis Dyott, 32, of the 58600 block of Barron Drive, was beating a child. According to the Sheriff's report, the neighbor stated the child is beat all the time but this time it sounded really bad. The deputy's report states that Dyott hit and choked the child, causing…

JOSHUA TREE AND LANDERS WOMEN ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING THEIR PARTNERS A Joshua Tree woman is behind bar for punching her husband. According to the Sheriff's department, about 11 p.m. Thursday night, Deanna Bazzle, 41, was fighting with her husband in the 7000 block of Sage Avenue in Yucca Valley when she punched him in the mouth, causing a small cut. Deanna Bazzle was arrested for investigation of felony spouse abuse and booked into the West Valley Detention Center. Her bail is set at $50,000.…

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE ON MARINE BASE TONIGHT The Combat Center will have another power outage Monday. The power outage will begin at 8:30 Monday night and is scheduled to last until 6:30 a.m Tuesday. However, Southern California Edison warns that its work may not be completed by 6:30 a.m., and so all base personnel and residents on the base should be prepared to be without power for more than 10 hours. Power to non-essential areas of the base between 1st and 9th Streets will start to be shut down…

The Combat Center will have another power outage Monday. The power outage will begin at 8:30 Monday night and is scheduled to last until 6:30 a.m Tuesday. However, Southern California Edison warns that its work may not be completed by 6:30 a.m., and so all base personnel and residents on the base should be prepared to be without power for more than 10 hours. Power to non-essential areas of the base between 1st and 9th Streets will start to be shut down starting at 3 p.m. as crews prepare for the…