High Desert communities now combined in one district
By SAM PEARSON, Staff Writer
California State Assemblyman Tim Donnelly and Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Jahn are both seeking conservatives’ support as they seek to represent the High Desert in a newly drawn state Assembly district that unites Barstow and the Victor Valley for... Full story
Barstow educators make less than other teachers, but more than local residents
By KATIE LUCIA, staff writer
BARSTOW • Recently released school salary data shows Barstow teachers make less than their peers throughout the state, though much more than the average Barstow resident.
The average Barstow Unified School District teacher made $59,325 in the 2... Full story
BARSTOW • A jury convicted Arturo Hernandez, a Pomona man, Thursday of murdering his own grandmother and dumping her body in the Mojave Desert in 2008.
Hernandez, 23, was convicted of first-degree murder and could serve a maximum sentence of 55... Full story
HINKLEY • The regional water board signed a $3.6 million agreement Wednesday night that will use half of that money to build a new water filtration system at the Hinkley School.
The settlement was concerning Pacific Gas and Electric’s vio... Full story
BARSTOW • Planning is underway for a new program that would make college and career classes more accessible to high school students, district officials said Wednesday.
Officials are currently in the planning phase of a partnership with Barstow ... Full story
BARSTOW • Attorneys made closing statements Tuesday in the jury trial of a Pomona man accused of smothering his grandmother to death and dumping her body in the Mojave Desert in 2008.
Arturo Hernandez, 23, was arrested days after the body of hi... Full story
Soldiers from Fort Irwin’s 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Sgt. Michael Perez, front, and Sgt. Jacob Irish, back, ride their horses over an obstacle during Barstow High School’s 3rd Annual Career Fair Tuesday. The fair was organized by the... Full story
BARSTOW • The City of Barstow has joined forces with four California cities to oppose the more than 25 percent water rate increase proposed by Barstow’s primary water service.
Golden State Water Company filed an application last year requ... Full story
BARSTOW • A parolee led police in a brief car chase Saturday evening before crashing into a truck. There were no injuries.
Police officer Joseph Silva noticed a vehicle exit the parking lot of a convenience store at 500 Rimrock Road at about 7:... Full story
This story updated Jan. 30 to correct the name of an award.
BARSTOW • The 31st Annual Community Awards Banquet Saturday night reflected a year of change for Barstow, where the hundreds in attendance honored the achievements of a few and the los... Full story