For Progressives, ‘evolution’ of thinking really means loss of memory
With the constitutional status of homosexual marriage now in the hands of the United States Supreme Court, it is instructive to note how a relationship not taken seriously until about 20 years ago...
View ArticleSuper Walmart pushes past appeal
BARSTOW • The City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to reject an appeal made by Briggs Law Corporation regarding the environmental impact report of the planned Montara Place Super Walmart...
View ArticleLady Vikings sweep doubleheader
COMPTON • For the first time in the history of the program, the Barstow Community College softball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lady Vikings visited El Camino College-CC for the twinbill....
View ArticleJudge: No new trial for third-striker
BARSTOW • A Barstow judge denied a motion to grant third-striker Raul Aldrete a new trial Wednesday morning following the third court appearance by prosecution and defense on the matter, court records...
View ArticleDA to publicize names of Johns
SAN BERNARDINO • The names and photographs of defendants convicted of sex solicitation in San Bernardino County will now be available online for public viewing as part of the county District Attorney’s...
View ArticleSafety Logs, April 2, 2013
Police Log Tuesday Arron Chavira of Barstow was arrested on or about Tuesday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of dangerous drugs. Robert Shaw of Barstow was arrested on or about Tuesday in San...
View ArticleEarth Day celebrated early at Barstow High School
BARSTOW • In advance of Earth Day on April 22 more than 1,000 elementary and high school students participated in environmental learning activities at Barstow High School, according to a City of...
View Article‘Social Host’ ordinance to tackle underage drinking
BARSTOW • The first draft of a city ordinance that would aid local police in combating underage drinking was unanimously approved at Monday night’s city council meeting. The proposed “Social Host”...
View ArticleNo-no for Willis
BARSTOW • The Barstow baseball team didn’t just win on Wednesday. It made history. The Aztecs beat visiting Silverado by a 3-0 score and got a Desert Sky League win. It was also a memorable game for...
View ArticleLady Rams power past BCC
BARSTOW • On the heels of a couple of big wins, another letdown. On Saturday, the Barstow Community College softball team swept a doubleheader against El Camino College-Compton Center, the first time...
View ArticleChild abuse prevention at heart of new social media campaign
SAN BERNARDINO • Last year in San Bernardino County, five children were murdered and 1,550 criminal child abuse-related cases were filed, according to a county District Attorney’s office news release....
View Article‘Friends of MCLB’ tour educates locals on base
BARSTOW• Business leaders, two California Highway Patrol officers, City Councilman Merrill Gracey and seven Miss Barstow contestants gathered for one of the Marine Corps Logistics Base’s annual...
View ArticleSafety Logs, April 3, 2013
Police Log Wednesday Keenan Irwin of Barstow was arrested on or about Wednesday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of assault and battery. Sean Lee of Barstow was arrested on or about Wednesday in...
View ArticleBig win for Vikings
BARSTOW • It’s reached that point in the season where every win is a big win. The Vikings were able to pull out another on Thursday. With the number of remaining regular-season games down to the single...
View ArticleState courts one step closer to $418 million infusion
SACRAMENTO • A second vote that could save Barstow court by restoring $418 million to the state judiciary, this time in front of a Senate subcommittee, is expected within the next couple of weeks. On...
View ArticleTrial for former Barstow mayor postponed
SAN BERNARDINO • The trial for Joe Gomez, the former Barstow mayor accused of misdemeanor sexual battery, has been postponed almost two months, court records show. Scheduled to begin Monday, the start...
View ArticleSafety Logs, April 4, 2013
Police Log Thursday Daniel Trujillo of Barstow was arrested on or about Thursday in San Bernardino County on suspicion of drunkenness. Artesia Ayala of Barstow was arrested on or about Thursday in San...
View ArticleMilitary Gold Star Wives meet to remember, mingle
BARSTOW • Seventeen-month-old Emma of Hesperia calls every Teddy bear she meets “Da-da,” says the girl’s mother, Lindsay Acosta. The stuffed bear with her father’s picture in the middle, is called...
View ArticleAztecs can't clip Eagles
BARSTOW • The Barstow baseball team always seems to have a tough time handling Granite Hills, and their latest game was no exception. The Eagles came to town on Friday, and on the strength of one big...
View ArticleFormer teacher marathons for youth travel
BARSTOW • A high school Spanish teacher in New York two years ago, Rosalynn Frederick is now running coast to coast so low-income and rural students might someday see for themselves the various...
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