On July 19, 2015, there was a bridge collapse on Interstate 10 at Eagle Mountain, causing a complete roadway closure at that location. The Department of Transportation, Caltrans, will have Interstate 10 completely closed for an undetermined amount of time. The alternate routes of travel around the closure are eastbound State Route 62 to southbound […]
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A Friend of mine has property in Lucerne Valley north of the 247 between Camp Rock and Bessemer Mine rd had a major theft. We went up there yesterday to pick up my trailer and the whole property had been ransacked within the last few days. Multiple trailers broken into, all the batteries, TV‘s, propane […]
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DATE/TIME: 7/21/15 / 1:00 p.m. INCIDENT: Probation Violation, Possession of Heroin, Theft of Identity, Mail Theft LOCATION: 6300 Block Ronald Drive, Yucca Valley SUSPECT(S): Timothy Burleson, 31 years, Yucca Valley Maegan Pyle, 19 years, Yucca Valley VICTIM(S): State of California Numerous victims (case ongoing) SUMMARY: On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, deputies from the Morongo Basin […]
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MAJOR THEFT SOLVED We may live in the wide open with few neighbors, but we do have a cyber army now to help us all know who’s after our stuff. Word came Tuesday, July 21, of the discovery of a major theft of dirt bikes, a Ford Explorer, generators, batteries, etc. kept on a property […]
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Updated below ♦ SBSD sent via Nixle | Received July27, 1:58 p.m. YUCCA VALLEY – Two suspects arrested for residential burglary, deputies recover two handguns from suspects. More information will be posted as it becomes available. —– San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Press Release DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 19, 2015 / 1930 hours INCIDENT:Penal Code 459 […]
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Summary The OHMVR Division has successfully acquired approximately 25,000 acres of land in Eastern Kern County. The land acquisition was approved by California’s Public Works Board (PWB) in November 2014 as the Eastern Kern County SVRA, Onyx Ranch project. The newly acquired property is part of the San Andreas District. San Andreas District staff […]
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On Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 8:13 AM, officers from the Calimesa Police Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision on 7th Street north of Sandalwood Drive, Calimesa. The investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway, veered down an approximate 100-foot embankment, and rolled over onto its roof. Cal Fire personnel assisted […]
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Introduction ♦ Surprisingly, Animal Control Manager Melanie Crider is paid considerable more ($112,058.06) that the Yucca Valley Town Clerk ($100,103.29) or the Town’s Senior Accountant ($98, 416.90). Maybe disgraced and fired City Manager Nuaimi can explain the circumstances behind this anomaly. Yucca Valley is commended for fully disclosed regular pay, overtime pay and other pay. While the […]
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• BAKE SALE & AUCTION SEPTEMBER 5! One of our favorite fundraisers…a Bake Sale Auction! This time it is doubled with a regular auction…twice the fun! If you want to help raise revenues for the benefit of the Johnson Valley Community Center, join with the Johnson Valley Cooks and bring a bread, snack, cake, […]
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Looks like Joshua Tree resident, Mark Lundquist, may be the next Third District County Field Representative, pending the approval (later this month) by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Lundquist is Chair of the Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council to Supervisor Ramos. Likes(0)Dislikes(0)
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Bomb and Arson Detail responded to a suspicious device in Yucca Valley, transported & rendered it safe DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 / 11:28 a.m. INCIDENT: Suspicious DeviceLOCATION: 7100 block of Barberry Ave, Yucca Valley SUSPECT(S): Unknown SUMMARY: On Tuesday, 8/18/15, at 11:28 a.m., deputies responded to the 7100 block of Barberry Ave in the […]
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– First Amendment Coalition By Bryan Cave, Esq. – Questions & Answers Q: My city will not fulfill a request for documents made via email. They insist that I first fill out their request form. I have made email requests to other government entities for years and other than delays I have received my documents. […]
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• SUPERVISOR RAMOS AT THE HVCC Encouraging updates by Supervisor James Ramos on two issues initiated by the Homestead Valley Community Council were very welcome. Over 30 people had signed the Guest List at the monthly meeting on August 17, held at the Yucca Mesa Community Center. Ramos was the guest speaker and he covered […]
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August 25, 2015 (TheGiantVermin) Two and a half years ago, a man who eats tuna filed a class action lawsuit against Starkist, a tuna company. His allegation was that the company was deliberately under-filling each can by a few tenths of an ounce. That might not make a difference to one consumer making one […]
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Joshua Tree, CA— Leaders in the Joshua Tree community are conserving water by the double digits. Eleven of the 13 institutions operating within the Joshua Basin Water District’s boundaries are boasting anywhere from 18.1% to 87.7% water reduction, compared to usage in 2013. “These numbers are pretty staggering,” commented General Manager Curt Sauer. “We’ve heard […]
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Welcome to another edition of the Town’s Community update. We trust that you and your families had an enjoyable summer spending time with family and friends. As kids return to school, busses hit the road, and Friday night football returns, we know that summer is over, and fall is in the air. In the following […]
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We would like to welcome Ron Cohen to what we affectionately call our “Staff.” Ron will be covering the Yucca Valley beat. Ron is well versed in the ins and outs of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree Politics. We expect that the comment section will liven up to a fever pitch, as Ron gives his […]
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On Thursday, September 10, 2015, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station investigated the report of a robbery at the Internet Café located at 32818 Verdugo Road in Lucerne Valley. The victim, who is an employee at the business, said the suspects, later identified as Teresa Case 50. and Francine Chavez 51, came to […]
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HOW DOES THE GARDEN GROW • The continuous transformation of the five acres next to the Johnson Valley Community Center draws comments like, “Amazing!” and, “I had no idea.” Since June, large and small trees have taken root, flowering plants have appeared in the ground and in containers, cacti and succulents have been added to […]
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