10th annual New Mexico Chili Cook-off set for Saturday
BARSTOW • A historic touch of New Mexico will be on display April 5 as the Duck 94.3 FM, in association with the Rotary Club of Barstow, will host the 10th annual New Mexico Chili Cook-off and Belen...
View ArticleSaenz, Flores big winners in 33rd annual Community Recognition Awards
BARSTOW • Community members gathered in the Cora Harper Center on Saturday night for the 33rd annual Community Recognition Awards. Among those in attendance were the winners of various awards,...
View ArticleIN THE SPOTLIGHT: Barstow High School Aztec Marching Band and Color Guard
BARSTOW • It’s almost impossible to run out of great restaurants to try in the Barstow-area. There are still many eateries I haven’t been to that I certainly intend to visit soon. Although eating and...
View ArticleCollision on I-40 ejects 7, kills 4
ESSEX • Seven passengers were ejected from a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Sunday afternoon and four of them were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. According to a news release, San Bernardino...
View ArticlePitzer’s mother: Bones found near well
HINKLEY • Gloria Denton feels one step closer to finding the remains of her daughter April Beth Pitzer. Pitzer was declared dead in 2012 after disappearing from Newberry Springs in 2004. After...
View ArticleCommittees of correspondence and free press still protect our liberties
Students of our history know that private, voluntary organizations were indispensable to winning American independence. In a time when crude printing presses and the postal service were the only means...
View ArticleWoman killed when her truck rolls on I-15
AFTON CANYON • A Nevada woman died after being partially ejected from her vehicle during a traffic accident Monday, authorities said. According to California Highway Patrol spokesman Don Spiker,...
View ArticleCathy Williams raises $6,000 in her bid to buy a home with air conditioning...
BARSTOW • Caleb Lucas continues to learn his ABCs via Skype while his mother, Cathy Williams, continues to raise money in hopes of owning a home with an air-conditioning unit. Williams hopes to raise...
View ArticleCook continues Johnson Valley legislative efforts
WASHINGTON • Rep. Paul Cook took another step this week toward permanently protecting the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area by introducing a bill that would give the land a special...
View ArticleMan found guilty of 2010 motel rape, murder
VICTORVILLE • After 13 days of trial, a jury found an undocumented immigrant guilty of kidnapping, raping and killing Melissa Curley in 2010. Cesar Omar Gonzalez Rascon faces a life sentence without...
View ArticleRite Aid robbery suspect arrested, 2 others on the loose
BARSTOW • A woman suspected of involvement in a Rite Aid robbery on Feb. 18 is due to be arraigned Monday. Barstow police arrested Kelly Bowman on Thursday at her residence after she was identified as...
View ArticleThousands attend Barstow chili cook-off, festival
BARSTOW • Like past years, the 10th annual New Mexico Chili Cook-off and Belen Festival brought families together. Just ask the Chavez family of Barstow. While Eloy Chavez did not enter the chili...
View ArticleBFPD swear in nine firefighters
BARSTOW • Nine firefighters joined the city of Barstow’s ranks after a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The new hires — Greggory Ross, James Tawney, Miguel Lopez, Richard LaBarge, Kevin Self, Nyle...
View ArticleIN THE SPOTLIGHT: Barstow Feed
Believe it or not, my fiancee and I are proud owners of pet rabbit. People always seem to be either amazed or dumbfounded when I mention I have a Holland Lop rabbit named Rocky Balboa Quintero. I’ve...
View ArticleOfficials expected to review plant sites
BARSTOW • City officials and San Bernardino County's Economic Development Agency administrator are expected to travel to China later this month with Scuderia Development CEO Eric Shen to review sites...
View ArticleFort Irwin soldier, two Barstow men enter separate plea deals
VICTORVILLE • A Fort Irwin soldier accused of beating his newborn daughter entered a plea bargain in a Victorville court Friday, court records show. Corey Poole withdrew his plea of not guilty and...
View ArticleFt. Irwin resident ‘geeked out’ to compete on SyFy Channel show
Victorville native Melissa Doss grew up watching a lot of shows involving creatures made by Jim Henson. The most famous of them all, of course, being the “Muppets” and “Sesame Street.” Now a resident...
View ArticleJuvenile accused of thefts resulting in over $2,000 loss for Wal-Mart
BARSTOW • The Barstow Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Monday who allegedly stole several electronic items from Wal-Mart. According to Lt. Mike Hunter, the juvenile is also responsible for...
View ArticleBarstow man faces 4 felony charges following domestic dispute
VICTORVILLE • A Barstow man who police say punched a woman, kicked her after she fell to the ground and then held her against her will inside a home will face four felony charges. Dennis Green, 61,...
View ArticleDodgers’ owner to speak at High Desert Opportunity conference
VICTORVILLE • The High Desert Opportunity committee announced that entertainment figure, professional sports team owner and best-selling author Peter Guber will be the keynote speaker at its conference...
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