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Listen To Your News		Sunday, May 16, 2010		News Archive

PEDESTRIAN CHECK LEADS TO ARREST
Pedestrian check leads to arrest. Sheriffs’ spokeswoman Vera Martinez said early Tuesday morning around 12:35, Deputy Mark Green was on patrol in the area of Highway 62 and Elk Trial, and conduced a pedestrian check on Bret Goutin, 18. When Green searched Goutin he found credit cards and a Social Security Card belonging to another person, as well as burglary tools. Bret Goutin was taken into custody and booked into the Morongo Basin Jail for investigation of burglary, possessing burglary tools and being under the influence of a controlled substance, and held on $25,000 bail.

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WATER PICTURE IMPROVES
After three years of drought, California’s water picture is improving. The Mojave Water Agency, one of the state’s 29 water contractors said for the fourth time this year, the State Water Resources officials have raised water allocations from 30 to 40 percent, up dramatically from the 5 percent allocated in December. Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin said the spring storms this year have been good for the snow pack, allowing DWR to increase water deliveries. However Cowin added, the drought, low reservoirs and regulatory limits on Delta pumping to protect the Delta Smelt, have kept allocations at levels far below averages. Conservation remains the best method to preserve adequate water supplies across the state and here in the desert expert’s say.

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FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS MONDAY
Free federal surplus food will be distributed Monday to area low-income individuals and families. Reporter Dan Stork tells us when and where...
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the county during May. Monday, May 17th is the only day on which distributions will be made at sites in the Morongo Basin, in the morning at

• The Church of the Lighted Cross, at 11518 Elbow Lane in Morongo Valley, from 8 to 10
• Belfield Hall, 58380 Reche Road in Landers, 8:30 to 10:30
• The Community Center in Yucca Valley, 8:30 to 10:30
• Copper Mountain Mesa Foundation, 65336 Winter Road in Copper Mountain area, 9 to 11
• The Community Center in Joshua Tree, 9 to 11
• Sunset Village Apartments, 6036 Sunset Road in Joshua Tree, 9:30 to 11:30
• The fire station in Wonder Valley, 10:30 to 11:30, and
• The Senior Center at 6539 Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, from 10 to noon

Proof of income and address may be provided in a variety of ways, including self-certification on a form that will be available at each site. Recipients are requested to bring their own paper or plastic bags. The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino is a private, non-profit organization that seeks to serve the low-income families, elderly, disadvantaged and homeless of the county. For more information, call 909-723-1580.

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TWENTYNINE PALM RECREATION TAKING REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP
The Twentynine Palms Recreation Department is enrollments for the 2010 Summer Day Camp Program. Children who are currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to take part in this fun filled summer program. The program runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:15 p.m. There are a total of five, two-week sessions being offered. The registration fee includes bowling, daily swimming, participation in the summer reading program at the library, arts and crafts, out of town field trips, snacks, breakfast and lunch, a camp T-shirt, tote bag and much more. Space is limited. For additional information call the recreation office at 760-367-7562.

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OASIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Oasis Elementary School Kindergarten Registration for the next school year begins May 17th, and runs through May 27th. Please stop by the school office for a kindergarten enrollment packet. Remember your child must be five-years-old on or before December 2. For more information or if you have any questions call Oasis Elementary School at 760-367-3595.

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