MISUNDERSTANDING LEADS TO ASSAULT WITH KNIFE AT WAL-MART
Ronald Espinoza thought he was just being neighborly when he offered his used newspaper to the man sitting with him in the automotive section at Wal-Mart about 11:30 Friday morning. But Jose Reyes, 34, of Yucca Valley, mistook the 65-year-old…
DESERT HOT SPRINGS MAN ARRESTED AT HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER WITH GUNSHOT WOUND
A Desert Hot Springs man thought he'd avoid detection for his felony warrant from Riverside County if he went to Hi-Desert Medical Center to be treated for his gunshot wound. According to a Sheriff's report, Andre Chappell, 38, was a…
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL MEETS, LEGAL ISSUES, TOURISM AND BUDGET ON AGENDA
A closed session devoted to legal issues, a tourism agency report, and staff responses to questions raised at a budget workshop are all scheduled for the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting. Dan Stork has details… The Twentynine Palms City…
ONE ARREST AFTER GUNPOINT KIDNAPPING IN LANDERS
An Indio man was arrested Friday evening after he kidnapped his girlfriend at gunpoint. Sheriff's say about 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jerry Colvin, 46, refused to allow his 46-year-old girlfriend leave her home in the 58000 block of Barter Road in…
OFF-ROADERS CRASH INTO STEER, RESCUED BY ARMY HELICOPTER
Some off-road riders exploring Dixie Mine Road in Landers Sunday had an extra reason to be grateful to the military this Memorial Day weekend. Three men believed to be from the Los Angeles area were riding off-road motorcycles on Dixie Mine Road…
KIDNAPPING IN LANDERS
An Indio man was arrested Friday evening after he kidnapped his girlfriend at gunpoint. According to a Sheriff’s press release, about 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jerry Colvin, 46, refused to allow his 46-year-old girlfriend leave her home in the 58000…
ASSAULT IN WALMART
Ronald Espinoza thought he was just being neighborly when he offered his used newspaper to the man sitting with him in the automotive section at Wal-Mart about 11:30 Friday morning. But Jose Reyes, 34, of Yucca Valley, mistook the 65-year-old…
RANGER PROGRAMS IN JTNP
An outing in Joshua Tree National Park can be an educational experience for the entire family. Ranger Pat Pilcher urges you to take advantage of ranger-led programs… May is a great month to experience Joshua Tree National Park. There are…
CSA70W-1 RESIDENTS FIGHT WATER RATE HIKE
Landers residents living east of Yucca Mesa Road received notice of a proposed 20% water rate hike from the County’s Special Districts Department which controls the 640 water meters in that part of Landers. Residents there already pay rates,…
DESERT OASES TOUR
The Morongo Basin Historical Society will host a tour of the five historic desert oases in Morongo Valley on Saturday, June 1. Surface water in the desert is a rare sight, and Morongo Valley has five of the six ancient water sources found in the…
YVHS PERFORMING ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA
Come experience the artistic talents of Yucca Valley High School students at the 1st Visual and Performing Arts Extravaganza, on Saturday, June 1st, starting at 2:00 PM. The event will kick off with an outdoor concert by the concert choir,…
MEMORIAL DAY AT JT MEMORIAL PARK
The Joshua Tree Memorial Park will hold its 12th annual Memorial Day Observance this Monday, May 27. There will be military speakers, a release of white doves, live music, a free barbecue, raffles for charity, and more. The event will be held…
SYNTHETIC DRUG RAIDS
Five smoke shops and two homes were raided in the Morongo Basin Thursday, and tens of thousands of dollars of synthetic drugs were seized. According to a Sheriff’s press release, detectives from the Narcotics division Marijuana Eradication Team…
LUCKINO LEAVING HDWD
The Hi-Desert Water District will be looking for a new Chief Financial Officer, as Frank Luckino has confirmed that he will be leaving the district to become the Financial Director of the City of Blythe. Luckino’s last day at the water district…
OHV SAFETY EQUIPMENT
It’s a holiday weekend, and we can expect Off-Highway Vehicles to be out in force. Sheriff’s Specialist Anita Baker reviews the rules… The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morongo Basin Station, would like to remind OHV enthusiasts of…
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