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Listen To Your News		Tuesday, June 10, 2010		News Archive

COUNTY TO REQUIRE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF PIT BULLS
An ordinance requiring all pit bull and pit bull-type dogs in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County to be spayed or neutered will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on June 22. "The public is clearly concerned about the overpopulation of pit bull-type dogs in our county. This ordinance will control the pit bull population and keep the county from having to house and eventually destroy so many of these dogs," said First District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt. The ordinance would require all owners of pit bull and pit bull-type dogs over the age of 4 months to have their dogs spayed or neutered. Additionally all such dogs used for breeding and housed in a licensed dog kennel will be required to be licensed. State law prohibits any breed of dog from being deemed potentially dangerous or vicious. However, the law allows local agencies to enact breed-specific programs for spaying and neutering to control over-population. "Our ultimate goal is to make San Bernardino County a safe community for residents and their pets. said Third District Supervisor Neil Derry, who is co-sponsoring it with Supervisor Mitzelfelt. Pit bull-type dogs represent about 20 percent of all dogs admitted to county animal shelters. They are one of the top three breeds impounded at county shelters and are the number one breed to be euthanized. Pit bull owners will be required to spay or neuter their dogs within 30 days of implementation of the ordinance. For more information or to access San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control services call 1-800-472-5609.

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A REMINDER THAT ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL HERE
As the Yucca Valley Rotary Club prepares for this upcoming 4th of July fireworks show, residents are being reminded to leave the fireworks to the professional. Managing Editor Karl Gardner joins us...
With 4th of July celebrations are just a few short weeks away, county fire officials would like to remind everyone that all fireworks, even the so-called safe and sane variety, are illegal in all unincorporated areas of the County, including the Town of Yucca Valley and City of Twentynine Palms. Fireworks cause more fires on the Fourth of July than all other causes combined. If you use or have any type of fireworks in your possession, Fire and Law Enforcement officials will confiscate them and issue citations. Additionally, if you start a fire using fireworks, you may be liable for any damage caused. With all the winter rains, dry vegetation has increased the threat of wildfires. Combine that with illegal fireworks, it’s a recipe for disaster. Leave the fireworks to the professionals.

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AN ARREST FOR GRAND THEFT FROM MARINE BASE EXCHANGE
A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested after she plotted to exchange sale items for the full price onboard the Marine Base. Sheriffs’ Spokeswoman Vera Martinez said Tuesday Evening about 5:15, Provost Marshall’s contacted sheriffs’ deputies after Shannon Schumacher, 21, was caught at the Marine Corps Exchange attempting to return items for their full price she had bought on sale. Investigators say Schumacher conspired with another person to scam around $600 worth of goods from the Base Exchange. Shannon Schumacher was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail for investigation of Grand Theft, and held on $25,000 bail. The case remains under investigation.

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YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS TAGGER ARRESTED
A Yucca Valley High School Student caused hundreds of dollars in damage by tagging buildings and bathrooms at the school. Sheriffs’ officials said Tuesday morning around 7, a teacher at the High School caught a student in the act of spray painting the words "Churo" and "Loco" on a wall. The suspect, who was not identified because he is a juvenile, is also suspected of tagging bathroom walls several time with markers. Damages to the school property was estimated to be around $500. The boy was cited and released to his guardian.

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CAR BURNS ALONG HIGHWAY IN JOSHUA TREE
A Chrysler 300 went up in smoke, after it burned on the Highway in Joshua Tree. County Fire Officials said Tuesday evening about 8:30, a woman was driving her late model Chrysler 300 west bound on State Route 62, when she saw smoke coming from under the hood. The driver pulled over to the shoulder across the highway from the CHP Office in Joshua Tree as flames erupted from the engine. Arriving firefighters from the Joshua Tree station quickly put the flames out. The Chrysler completed destroyed. No injures were reported. A faulty fuse is suspected as the cause.

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TRAIL HORSE RIDERS TRY FOR WORLD RECORD
Local trail riders will be joining in an attempt to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Reporter Derwood Andrews swings into the saddle. If you have a horse and go for a ride this Sunday 13th June, there’s a good chance you will be part of a Guinness World record. You can go to the American Competitive Trail Horse Associations web site at ACTHA.US or call Claudia Swanson at 760- 799- 4506 to sign up and be a part of this all State World record attempt. Registration will end at 3 p.m. on Friday the 11th. Covington Park in Morongo is where you and your horse need to be to compete in the 6 mile trail course, with obstacles and prizes. Lunch will be available and entertainment too. Help save abused horses and be one of thousands going for this World Record across the country.

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NATURAL HEALTH SERIES AT YUCCA VALLEY LIBRARY THIS EVENING
The Natural Health Series featured at the Yucca Valley Library each month will continue today at 6:00 p.m. in the library Program Room. This month Linda Bottero will be conducting the workshop "Holistic Nutrition". Everyone is invited to enjoy this interesting and informative workshop that is presented by the High Desert Natural Healers. For more information, please call 228-5455.

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ADULT CRAFTS AT TWENTYNINE PALMS LIBRARY SATURDAY
The Twentynine Palms Library will be hosting the second of the new monthly adult craft programs Saturday at 2 pm. Participants will design and create unique cards, gift bags and bookmarks using rubber stamps. All supplies will be provided by the Twentynine Palms Library. For more information about the adult craft program, please call the Twentynine Palms Library at 760 367-9519.

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SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE SATURDAY IN YUCCA VALLEY
The Town of Yucca Valley and the Yucca Valley Senior Club will host a hot, hot, hot, Senior & Adult Dance on Saturday, June 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Senior Center. Dance the night away while listening to live music by "Sophisticated Swing". Admission is $3.00 for seniors 55 and over and, $5.00 for 54 and under, adults only. Desserts, drinks and door prizes will be available at no extra cost. For more information please call the Town of Yucca Valley Community Services Department at 760-369-7211.

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GROVE’S THEATER EXTENDS "IN THE RESTROOM AT ROSENBLOOMS"
The Grove’s Theater has extended the run of their current show. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells you how to get tickets. The Groves Cabin Theatre production of, "In the Rest Room at Rosenblooms"　 has been extended two additional performances. This award winning play is a poignant contemporary comedy that reveals the hopes, dreams and fears of three elderly ladies who spark their lonely lives by meeting daily in the rest room lounge of an outdated department store. The show’s popularity prompted Groves to open ticket blocks for an evening performance Saturday, June 19 and a matinee Sunday, June 20. Theater patrons are clamoring to witness the crazy, touching events this show brings to life."In the Rest Room at Rosenblooms," stars Sue Kelly, Vicki Montgomery, Joy Groves and Katherine Ferguson, All seats are $10. Make reservations early. Groves Cabin Theatre is on Desert Willow Trail in Morongo Valley. Look for the red, white, and blue boulder on the north side of the highway. For more information and reservations call 760-365-4523.

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SUMMER YOUTH THEATER AND MARK THE MIME AT BLAK BOX
"The Velveteen Rabbit" will take the stage in the form of a children’s workshop production through the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s School of Creative Arts at the Blak Box Theater June 30, at 11:00 a.m. Elementary and secondary aged students are welcome to join in the fun of theatrical studies, which will begin on June 22. This six-session workshop is slated for June 22, 23, 24 and will continue on June 28, 29, and 30. All workshop training will occur from 9 to 11 a.m., culminating in the group performance on the last day. All workshop participants will be in the final performance. There is a $10.00 fee per participant, students who register before June 13, will be given a free ticket to see "Mark-the-Mime" June 13. To register contact the Box Office at 760-366-3777, or register on-line at hidesertculturalcenter.com. "Mark the Mime" will be making a special visit to the Blak Box Theater this Sunday, Show times are 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for this family friendly show. Seating is limited. For more information and/or tickets, call the box office at 760-366-3777.

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COUNTY SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED
A recent countywide survey showed some interesting trends in our region. Managing Editor Karl Gardner joins us again. The results of the 2010 Inland Empire Annual Survey for San Bernardino County were released last week. Sponsored by San Bernardino Associated Governments or SANBAG over a thousand residents were interviewed. Highlights of the survey show majority continued to rate the county as a good place to live, followed by weather, affordable housing, and the lack of crowds. Crime continues to be the most-often mentioned negative, lack of job opportunities was, for the first time, mentioned alongside traffic and smog. Fear of being the victim of a serious crime among County residents reached its zenith in 2006 at 44%, since then has dropped into the mid-30s. For the second year in a row, Victor Valley residents report being more fearful of serious crime. The struggling economy is taking it toll, with only 14% saying they are "better off" financially than last year. However, residents seem to be more optimistic about the future than last year, with 42% saying they expect to be better off financially a year from now.

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YUCCA VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors will meet this evening at 6:30 P.M. in the Joshua Tree Room of the Yucca Valley Community Center. Among items of interest is a discussion of Public Finance Measures, Development of an in house master plan, Runway repair, and a CALTRANS letter concerning improvement requirements.

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YUCCA VALLEY TRACK AND FIELD TEAM COMPETES IN SAN BERNARDINO
The Town of Yucca Valley sent its best and brightest track and field athletes to the Hershey’s Track & Field Games State Finals in San Bernardino Saturday. The Yucca Valley team was made up of 9 to 14 year old boys and girls that placed in the local qualifying meet held at Yucca Valley High School in April. Top finishers at the meet included: Second place medal winners: Savannah Beasley - 50 meters and softball throw, Beth Gonzales -softball throw, Kaileb Toensing - softball throw. Third place medals winners: Caitlin Rowe – long jump and 200 meters, Drew Haggerman – 100 meters, David Ogden – 800 meters. Participants are ranked against others and have an opportunity to advance to the national competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR YUCCA VALLEY ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
The registration deadline for the Town of Yucca Valley recreational softball leagues has been extended to Tuesday, June 15th. Leagues will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and include Traditional Coed (5 men, 5 women), Coed 7&3 (7 men, 3 women), and Ladies League. League Fees are $400 per team and must be paid in full at the time of registration. Games will be played at the Community Center ball field. A Manager’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 16th at 6:30 pm in the Ocotillo Room of the Yucca Valley Community Center. teams can register at the Yucca Valley Community Center or online at www.yucca-valley.org. For more information call the Town of Yucca Valley Community Services Department at 369-7211.

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