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Listen To Your News		Tuesday, February 7, 2012		News Archive

MILITARY HUMVEE, 1; CIVILIAN PICK-UP TRUCK, 0
In a collision between a military Humvee and a small pick-up truck, there's little doubt about who gets the worst of it. About 7:30 last night, a convoy of Humvees was traveling northbound on Utah Trail. When the convoy made a left turn onto Valle Vista Road, the second Humvee in the convoy crashed into the passenger side of a 2001 Ford Ranger truck. The unidentified male passenger suffered cuts to the face and was taken to Desert Hospital in Palm Springs. The truck suffered heavy damage to the right side from the front fender to back of the passenger compartment and was smoking when paramedics arrived. The Humvee had only minor damage.

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TWO ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES IN YUCCA VALLEY
A parole search of a Yucca Valley home Sunday afternoon resulted in the arrests of two people on weapons charges. According to the Sheriff's department, a deputy searched the home of Rachel Loomis, 23, and Allen Williams, 28, in the 5500 block of Paradise View Road about noon Sunday and found a stolen gun. Rachel Loomis was arrested for investigation of grand theft of a gun and being in possession of a short-barrel firearm. She was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail with her bail set at $25,000. Allen Williams was arrested for investigation of being a felon in possession of a firearm. His bail is set at $50,000 but he is being held without bail for violation of felony parole.

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MORONGO VALLEY MAN SPENDS NIGHT IN STUCK TRUCK, ARRESTED FOR DUI
A Morongo Valley man who spent Saturday night in his truck that was stuck in the sand, was arrested for driving under the influence Sunday morning. According to the Sheriff's Department, Cody McClanahan, 24, was driving his truck Saturday night in the desert near Canyon House Road in Morongo Valley when it got stuck in the sand. McClanahan ended up spending the night in his truck. The next morning a Sheriff's deputy performed blood alcohol content and field sobriety tests on McClanahan, whose BAC level tested at .19 and .20, more than twice the legal limit of .08. Cody McClanahan was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence. He was cited and released.

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WONDER VALLEY TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN DRUG ARREST
A traffic stop in Wonder Valley resulted in the arrest of a woman on drug charges. According to a Sheriff's report, Virginia Aguilar, 34, of Wonder Valley, was driving her car near the intersection of Hollywood Lane and Amboy Road when she was stopped by a deputy for having an expired registration and a non-working light on her car. After a search, Aguilar was found to have methamphetamine and a large sum of cash in her purse. Virginia Aguilar was arrested for investigation of the unlawful sale of speed, and for two outstanding warrants. Virginia Aguilar was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail with her total bail set at $60,000.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS SOLAR FIELDS AND HAWKING
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets in regular session tonight. Reporter Derwood Andrews says the commission will take up solar fields, and the hawking and peddling rules, among other items...
Three study sessions are scheduled for tonight's Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meeting, resuming the topics of solar fields and persons hawking or peddling and the relevant codes. Also more elements of the General Plan Update will be discussed. The one public hearing is a request for a permit to establish a church on the highway.

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COUNTY SUPERVISORS PLAN TO LOSE DISTRICT FUNDING
The County Board of Supervisors may adopt a policy today preventing them from using their discretionary funds to cover staffing costs. County Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux wants supervisors to disclose, on a quarterly basis, how their discretionary funds are being spent. The proposed policy change also includes a provision that unspent appropriations remaining after the 2015-2016 fiscal year be returned to the county's general fund. Discretionary funds were initially intended to fund projects and programs in each supervisorial district, but funds were being used to inflate supervisor staffing budgets at the discretion of the Supervisors. The Grand Jury had criticized the Board for using $2.6 million earmarked for special projects and programs in their districts to fund additional staffing in their offices. The county is facing a $46.5 million budget shortfall for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

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JOSHUA TREE CLEAN TEAM MEETS TOMORROW MORNING
The Joshua Tree Clean will now meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays in the month in February. Tomorrow volunteers will be cleaning along Highway 62 and Sunny Vista Road on the south side of the highway. Any new workers or those that haven't been in a while, are encouraged to come help them keep the highway clean. There will be trash bags, grabber sticks, gloves and water available to complete the task. The team meets at 8 a.m. and afterwards at approximately 9 a.m. goes to the Park Rock Cafe for optional coffee and conversation. For more information call 760-366-8415.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TONIGHT
A busy agenda tonight for the Morongo Unified School Board. Reporter Dan Stork takes a closer look at the School Board's agenda...
At the meeting of the Morongo Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday February 7th, an open workshop session at 5:45 p.m. will deal with the Measure O Audit Report and Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report. Other workshop items are an overview of the budget and the supplemental early retirement plan. The 6:35 p.m. closed session will treat student and personnel issues, and a conference on collective bargaining. Items on the action agenda at the 7 p.m. open session include a textbook on citing research sources, several FITNESSGRAM waivers, the single plans for student achievement for three elementary schools, and the appointment of Chris Frasher to the Citizen's Oversight Committee to fill a vacancy. Rounding out the agenda are second reviews for an Advanced Calculus test prep manual and several English course outlines, and first reviews for a short story text, a Board Policy on athletic competition, and several literature course outlines. The meeting will take place at Friendly Hills Elementary School.

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JOSHUA TREE PHILHARMONIC BEGINS SPRING SCHEDULE
The Joshua Tree Philharmonic Orchestra begins its spring rehearsal schedule and performances this Monday, the 13th at 6:00 pm. The JPHIL has grown to over 50 members and extends an invitation for new members to dust off their instruments, tune up, and join returning members for the organizational meeting in the Blak Box Theater at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center in Joshua Tree. Returning members need not bring their instruments on the first night, but need to bring themselves and their planning calendars. New potential members need to bring their instruments and be willing to play a prepared music piece to determine their level of music proficiency. All ages and most instruments and musicians of all ability levels are welcome. Musicians must show proficiency in reading basic music notation and a minimal proficiency on their instrument. The cost to participate in the 15-week session is $80 and includes all sheet music. Needs-based scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Musicians will return on February 27 for a screening and group critique of their recent holiday concert. The first music rehearsal with the new performance pieces will commence on March 5, but all members must attend the February 13 initial meeting.

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MAKE A VALENTINE AT THE YUCCA VALLEY LIBRARY TOMORROW
Wednesday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m., sweethearts of all ages are invited to Yucca Valley Library to make a Valentine for that someone special. Hearts, cupids, conversation hearts AND MORE will be available to create the perfect Valentine. All supplies are provided by the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library. For more information, call 760-228-5455.

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COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION ASKS ARTISTS TO DONATE FOR ART AUCTION
Copper Mountain College Foundation is looking for artists to support the non-profit by donating art for their upcoming art auction. Reporter Mike Lipsitz has details...
The Copper Mountain College Foundation is appealing to all local artists to donate artwork to the CMC Foundation for both a live and silent auction held on Saturday, February 25, at the Bell Center on the CMC campus. This is an opportunity for local artists in every medium to get their work before a large audience. This is the 14th annual Art Auction sponsored by the Copper Mountain College Foundation to benefit the students, programs, activities and CMC facilities. To make a donation, artists are asked to contact the Foundation at 760-366-3791. For more information on the Foundation visit http://www.cmccd.edu/Foundation/.

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DANCE WITH THE YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER STARS FRIDAY
The Yucca Valley High School Soccer team along with the Yucca Valley Heat Dance Team will be offering an evening of dancing this Friday. The Heat dancers and the soccer stars have been paired up and practicing their originally choreographed routines and are now ready to show the community what they can do on the dance floor. Baked goods, cotton candy, and prizes are also part of this annual fundraiser. Dancing with the Soccer Stars begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. General admission tickets are $7, YVHS students wtih ASB cards can purchase their tickets for $6, and children six and under have tickets priced at $4. VIP seating cost $12 each. Tickets will be sold all week and at the door. Tickets can be purchased through Mrs. Lamoreau at YVHS, at Star Struck Dance Studio, or by contacting yvheat@gmail.com.

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ALUMNI BASKETBALL AT JOSHUA SPRINGS FRIDAY
The Joshua Springs basketball program will be hosting a night of alumni basketball Friday. The varsity girls versus alumni game will start at 6 p.m. and the boys' varsity versus alumni game will be at 7:30 p.m. There will be a $5 charge at the door and all proceeds will be used to fund the basketball programs at Joshua Springs. The Pep Band will also be putting together an alumni team to play before each game as well as half-time. Any alumni student interested in playing on the alumni teams contact Israel Hagerman at 760-365-3599. Those former pep band members can contact Mr. Taber.

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SIGN UP FOR JOSHUA TREE RECREATION YOUTH BASKETBALL
Joshua Tree Recreation and Parks District is now registering for their Youth Basketball League. This spring session is for ages 8 to 13. Cost is $45 if you sign up by the 8th. After the 8th, the cost increases to $55. Final day to register is February 13. The eight-week season starts the week of February 27th. All games will be played outdoors at Sunburst Park. For more information on the Youth Basketball League drop by the Joshua Tree Community Center or contact us at: 760-366-8415.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
In high school sports today, the Joshua Springs Christian School basketball teams host Mesa Grande Academy from Calimesa. The girls' game starts at 5; boys at 6:30.

Coming up in high school sports tomorrow, the Yucca Valley High School girls soccer team plays the Big Bear Bears in Big Bear at 3:15.

The Twentynine Palms High School soccer teams are at home tomorrow against Shadow Hills High School. Girls start at 3:15; boys at 5.

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