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Listen To Your News		Monday, January 30, 2012		News Archive

YUCCA VALLEY MAN HELD FOR FELONY CHILD CRUELTY
A Yucca Valley man is behind bars after a neighbor heard him beating a child. About 11:45 Friday morning, a neighbor called the Sheriff's department to report that Travis Dyott, 32, of the 58600 block of Barron Drive, was beating a child. According to the Sheriff's report, the neighbor stated the child is beat all the time but this time it sounded really bad. The deputy's report states that Dyott hit and choked the child, causing redness to the face and a scratch on the neck. Travis Dyott was arrested for investigation of felony child cruelty causing possible injury or death. Travis Dyott was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail with his bail set at $100,000.

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JOSHUA TREE AND LANDERS WOMEN ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING THEIR PARTNERS
A Joshua Tree woman is behind bar for punching her husband. According to the Sheriff's department, about 11 p.m. Thursday night, Deanna Bazzle, 41, was fighting with her husband in the 7000 block of Sage Avenue in Yucca Valley when she punched him in the mouth, causing a small cut. Deanna Bazzle was arrested for investigation of felony spouse abuse and booked into the West Valley Detention Center. Her bail is set at $50,000.

A Landers woman was arrested Friday after her ex-boyfriend said she punched him in the face. According to a Sheriff's report, Stephanie Brown, 30, was arguing with her ex-boyfriend about 12:45 a.m. Friday morning in the 9400 block of Piedras Trail in Morongo Valley. Brown's ex-boyfriend said she punched him with a closed fist on the left side of his face, although the deputy could find no signs of injuries. Stephanie Brown was arrested for domestic battery and booked into the Morongo Basin Jail with her bail set at $25,000.

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YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL PUTS PUBLIC SAFETY NUMBER 1, BUSINESS AND TOURISM AT THE BOTTOM
The Yucca Valley Town Council met in a strategic planning session Friday. Managing Editor said the session saw the council listing their priorities…
Public safety remains the top priority for the Town of Yucca Valley. That was the consensus at a strategic planning meeting held by the Town Council last Friday. When the Town Council and those in attendance at the meeting were asked to choose their highest priorities among several different lists of items, the Town's motorcycle officer, juvenile officer, and animal control officer always received the most support, along with road maintenance. At the bottom of the scale, receiving the least support from those in attendance, were the Town's swim program, the 4th of July fireworks, and funding for the Chamber of Commerce and Desert Regional Tourism Agency. The Town Council also spent time working on a vision statement for the Town; with Council Member Robert Lombardo absent, it was split 2-2 on two very similar version of the vision statement, which can be read here.

Version 1: Our range of community services and facilities; efficient infrastructure; safe and established neighborhoods; unique character; and diversity define our community and quality of life.

Version 2: Our community services, facilities, and infrastructure are efficient and meet our community's needs. Our safe and established neighborhoods, unique character, and diversity define our community and quality of life.

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PLANNED POWER OUTAGE ON MARINE BASE TONIGHT
The Combat Center will have another power outage Monday. The power outage will begin at 8:30 Monday night and is scheduled to last until 6:30 a.m Tuesday. However, Southern California Edison warns that its work may not be completed by 6:30 a.m., and so all base personnel and residents on the base should be prepared to be without power for more than 10 hours. Power to non-essential areas of the base between 1st and 9th Streets will start to be shut down starting at 3 p.m. as crews prepare for the power outage. For more information, call 830-6100 or 830-3718.

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MORE INFORMATION ON THURSDAY CHAIN-REACTION CRASH
We have updated information about the chain-reaction crash Thursday afternoon that blocked lanes of Highway 62 for more than an hour. According to the California Highway Patrol, George Stewart, 66, of Joshua Tree, was riding his 2009 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on the highway near White Feather Road, when he collided into the rear of another vehicle, believed to be a big rig trailer. The collision caused the motorcycle to fall over and Stewart was thrown onto his left side. Timothy Scott, 45, of Glendora, was driving his white Ford pick-up behind Stewart and braked sharply to avoid hitting him. Scott was then rear-ended by Casondra Dreger, 19, of Joshua Tree, who was driving a blue Chevy truck. Stewart was taken to Desert Hospital in Palm Springs with moderate injuries. Scott was taken to Hi-Desert Medical Center with complaints of pain. Dreger received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

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"DESERT STORM" SHOW CONTINUES AT TWENTYNINE PALMS VISITOR CENTER
The Twentynine Palms Visitors Center Art Gallery is featuring our desert in its extremes. Reporter Mike Lipsitz urges you do see the "Desert Storms" display…
"Desert Storms" features 15 desert artists at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce. The exhibit runs through February 29; the Visitor Center is open every day. Featured in the show are more than two dozen paintings representing various moods of desert storms in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. Photography of desert storms, from a blinding sandstorm to dramatic night time lightning, is also featured in the show. The Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Gallery and Chamber office is at 73484 Highway 62. For more information, call 760-367-6197 or visit www.visit29.org.

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LANDERS MAN HELD AFTER STEALING TOOLS
A Landers man was arrested Saturday morning on drug charges after he was seen trying to steal tools from a backyard patio in Yucca Valley. According to the Sheriff's department, a resident in the 6900 block of Airway Drive saw Floyd Montoya, 29, in his backyard, attempting to steal some tools. The resident confronted Montoya, who ran off toward Old Woman Springs Road. During an area check, a deputy found Montoya near Old Woman Springs Road and Highway 62. Floyd Montoya was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary. During a search at the Morongo Basin Jail, a deputy found heroin in Montoya's pants. Montoya was then arrested for investigation of possession of heroin for sale. His bail is set at $25,000.

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WE MEET MISS YUCCA VALLEY CONTESTANT MARGOT CLYDE
As the February 4th Miss Yucca Valley pageant approaches, we are meeting the 12 candidates. Today, Managing Editor Tami Roleff introduces us to Margot Clyde…
Today we visit with Margot Clyde, a junior at Joshua Springs High school and a candidate for Miss Yucca Valley. Hi, Margot. Tell us, who is the prominent woman interviewed, and what you have learned…
My prominent lady is Debbie Gubler, the owner of Tease-Shirts. She has taught me the definition of success.She has helped me come to the realization that success does not only apply to your job but you can also achieve success in your family life and in the things you participate in, such as making jerseys for sports teams, which is how Mrs. Gubler started out.
What have you learned from your experience with Miss Yucca Valley?
From my experience, I have learned that communication plays a key role in everything that you do and being calm and confident will help during stressful situations.
Any final words?
I would recommend that up-and-coming junior girls would come see the Miss Yucca Valley pageant and try it out next year.
Thank you, Margot.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL BEATS YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IN BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY NIGHT
It was Yucca Valley High School versus Twentynine Palms on Boys Varsity basketball in Twentynine Palms Friday night. Twentynine Palms High School Coach Michael Schneider said Wildcat gymnasium was packed with fans supporting both sides, and the atmosphere was electric. The Trojans and the Wildcats battled defensively throughout the first half. The score was 18-to-13 in favor of the Wildcats at the break. Offenses loosened up a bit in the second, with the 'Cats extending their lead to as many as nine points midway through the fourth quarter. Chris Fui Fui came through for the 'Cats late by hitting 3 three-pointers in the fourth. Yucca Valley pushed the full court defensive pressure on, and the Twentynine Palms' boys answered with a 50-to-45 point victory. This brings the Twentynine Palms High School Boys' Varsity record to 11-and-10, 6-and-1 in the De Anza league. Top scorers were Michaiah Russell, 16 points, 12 rebounds; Ramon Smith, 10 points, 5 rebounds; and Chris Fui Fui 10 points. Twentynine Palms High School's next opponent is Desert Hot Springs away on Wednesday night. The game starts at 7:30.

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