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Dog attack leads to assault arrest

BARSTOW • A Barstow woman allegedly nearly hit a good Samaritan with her vehicle as she fled the scene where one of her dogs attacked a juvenile only moments before, authorities said. Cheryl Morrow,...

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A ‘key step’ in Hinkley

HINKLEY • Years of groundwater cleanup still lie ahead in the tiny desert community of Hinkley, made famous by a contaminated water supply that was the subject of the Hollywood film “Erin Brockovich.”...

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Aztecs take a look back

BARSTOW • The baseball season that just concluded may not have brought a championship, but that isn’t the only way to measure success. Along with the .500 record and a return to the playoffs, the...

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Their own ‘unique stories’

DAGGETT • For the rural communities of Yermo, Calico, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Fort Irwin and Ludlow, 37 graduates was a record number this year at the Silver Valley Alternative Education Center,...

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Citywide synthetic drug ban approved

BARSTOW • A new city ordinance banning the possession and sale of synthetic chemical drugs, commonly referred to as spice and bath salts, was unanimously approved by the city council on Monday night,...

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Police cracking down on seat belt law violators

BARSTOW • The Barstow Police Department is cracking down through June 2 on motorists not wearing seat belts, a violation with sometimes costly or deadly repercussions. As part of the nationwide 2013...

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Safety Logs, May 20, 2013

Police Log Monday Augustine Vigil of Barstow was arrested on or about Monday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of unspecified charges. Leroy Taylor of Barstow was arrested on or about Monday in San...

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DA files felony charges in pit bull attack

VICTORVILLE • The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges Tuesday against a Barstow woman in connection with a Sunday night pit bull attack, court records show. Cheryl...

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Another playoff win for Lady Aztecs

BARSTOW • After seeing a number of improbable comebacks, Barstow softball fans know better than to count their team out. On Tuesday, the Lady Aztecs showed why. Last week, Barstow began the CIF-SS...

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As national scandals erupt, the killing of babies grinds on

These are difficult days for Obama Administration officials as a trifecta of scandals plagues the opening months of the President’s second term. The Benghazi dereliction of duty and cover-up, the IRS...

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Safety Logs, May 21, 2013

Police Log Tuesday Gabriel Acuna of Barstow was arrested on or about Tuesday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of assault. Chandra Redding of Barstow was arrested on or about Tuesday in San...

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No resolution as talks continue in school closures suit

RIVERSIDE • After leaving a settlement meeting this week without a resolution, representatives of Save Our Schools and the Barstow Unified School District Board of Education remain engaged in dialogue,...

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Tassels turn for Silver Valley

BARSTOW • The only people more spirited Wednesday evening than the supporters of Silver Valley High School’s 2013 graduating class were the graduates themselves. Fifty-nine students earned their...

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New bike for good Samaritan

BARSTOW • Michael Levens lost his only mode of transportation during Sunday night’s dog attack incident at Barstow Junior High, so two individuals have banded together to buy the 19-year-old a new one....

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Health alerts that make you sick

Have you ever listened to an advertisement listing the possible side-effects of a drug and then felt queasy? Reading about those effects can make you feel ill, as well.Dr. Lissa Rankin’s recently...

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I-15 road work to finish Thursday

BARSTOW • Maintenance work on Interstates 15 and 40 near Barstow and Lenwood will be completed Thursday at about 3 p.m., according to Caltrans Spokeswoman Terri Kasinga. Caltrans employees have been...

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Safety Logs, May 22, 2013

Police Log Wednesday Denise Shaw of Barstow was arrested on or about Wednesday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of driving offenses. Michael Whitlock of Barstow was arrested on or about Wednesday...

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Take me out to the ballgame

ANAHEIM • Students from Barstow Excelsior Charter School were in the stands to watch Angels baseball and even met with Angels third base coach Dino Ebel prior to the first pitch Wednesday evening....

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‘Ludacris and friends’ concert canceled

FORT IRWIN• The scheduled and highly anticipated June 8 Ludacris concert at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin has been canceled, according to a base news release issued Thursday. “Regrettably,...

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Court funding unchanged in latest proposed budget

BARSTOW • In response to Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed May budget revision, which allocates no new fiscal relief to state courts, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks, is encouraging the Barstow-area...

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