Safety Logs, Sept. 4, 2013
Police Logs Wednesday Steven Morales of Barstow was arrested on or about Wednesday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of driving offenses. Sears Roberson of Barstow was arrested on or about...
View ArticleMidnight Special Race this weekend
BARSTOW • Fans of off-road racing will be getting together near Barstow this weekend. M.O.R.E., Mojave Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts, is teaming up with S.N.O.R.E., out of Southern Nevada, to stage the...
View ArticleNo injuries in school bus fender-bender
BARSTOW • An early Friday morning school bus fender-bender at Skyline North Elementary resulted in no injuries, authorities said. The incident was reported at approximately 8:40 a.m., according to...
View ArticleLady Aztecs beat Sultana
HESPERIA • The Barstow volleyball team got the season off to a fine start on Thursday, hanging on for a 3-2 win over Sultana. The Lady Aztecs dropped game one 26-28, won games two and three by scores...
View ArticleSCE seeks to strengthen system after outages
BARSTOW • After several power outages hit the greater Barstow area in the past month, SCE officials say they are continuing to improve reliability and looking to strengthen their system. Nancy Jackson,...
View ArticleSafety Logs, Sept. 5, 2013
Police Log Thursday Fernando Hernandez of Barstow was arrested on or about Thursday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of assault. Charles Oconner of Barstow was arrested on or about Thursday in San...
View ArticleAuthorities seek stolen truck suspect
BARSTOW • Barstow police seek a man who led them on a chase in a reported stolen truck before getting away on a dirt bike which had been in the truck bed. Authorities have identified 33-year-old Joseph...
View ArticleConstruction stops on BCC’s Wellness Center after split from contractor
BARSTOW • Construction has stopped on Barstow Community College’s estimated $12.4-million Wellness Center after the school announced this week it had cut ties with the general contractor. BCC issued...
View ArticleTrojans shut out Bobcats
YERMO • Last week, the Silver Valley football team got the 2013 season off to a flying start by traveling to Irvine and putting a 42-6 hurting on Crean Lutheran. It was a great way to kick things off...
View ArticleAztecs fall to Littlerock
LITTLEROCK • The Barstow football team suffered its first loss of the year on Friday, falling to Littlerock, 34-13. Some sloppiness in the second half cost the Aztecs, who were tied with the Lobos,...
View ArticleBarstow horse to be tested for the virus
BARSTOW • The West Nile virus continues to spread throughout San Bernardino County, with the latest casualty a burro from Phelan. On Friday, Ron Lenhert from Apple Valley Equine Hospital said the burro...
View ArticlePoker run, car show set for weekend
BARSTOW • Classic cars will be on display along Main Street on Saturday during the 15th annual Main Street U.S.A. Car Show. The Saturday Night Cruisers will also hold a Poker Run on Friday in...
View ArticleBCC seeks new student-designed logo
BARSTOW • Barstow Community College is in search of a new logo and is holding a contest for current students and alumni to design it, according to a news release from the college. BCC spokeswoman...
View ArticleDangerous dogs
BARSTOW • The fifth vicious dog abatement hearing in Barstow since 2010 is scheduled Sept. 24, authorities said, but it’s a potential sixth one which was never ordered that could possibly have affected...
View ArticleDirector of Hi Desert Meals on Wheels program retires
VICTORVILLE • The director of the cash-strapped High Desert Meals on Wheels program retired Thursday, less than four months after the group’s president resigned. The departure of Program Director Lin...
View ArticleSafety Logs, Sept. 6-8, 2013
Police Log Friday — Sunday Alex Silva of Barstow was arrested on or about Friday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of assault. Sergio Puebla of Barstow was arrested on or about Friday in San...
View ArticleCHP looking for recruits
BARSTOW • For the second time in three years, the California Highway Patrol will accept applications during a three-day period beginning Thursday. Recruits would fill vacant officer positions...
View ArticleShows of remembrance planned for 9/11
Local military, schools and authorities, along with the city of Barstow, will put on or participate in separate shows of remembrance Wednesday for 9/11. The Fort Irwin National Training Center will...
View ArticleTalking points
Former NBA star and Los Angeles Laker Bryon Russell turns to address a panel on Monday at the Cora Harper Community Center. Russell was the keynote speaker during the SAFE Coalition's community forum...
View ArticleObama’s case against attacking Syria
What he said about the requirements for war before he was president“America’s credibility is on the line here,” Secretary of State John Kerry told Fox News on Sunday, making the case for a military...
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