Your Community Radio Station Since 1989
Hear Local News 7 times a day, 7 days a week, at 7, 8, 9, noon, 4, 5, and 6.
Read Local News here every weekday.

WANTED: ARTURO CARRILLO LOZANO [CLICK FOR DETAILS]

Listen To Your News		Monday, June 11, 2012		News Archive

MISSING YUCCA VALLEY WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN MORONGO VALLEY
A missing Yucca valley woman was found dead yesterday in Morongo Valley, nine days after she was reported missing. Friday, June 1st, 27 year-old Jennifer N. Alkire of Yucca Valley, was reported as a critical missing by her parents due to medical issues. Sunday morning at 8:52 Jennifer Alkire was located deceased on a remote trail between her home and that of a friend's home in Morongo Valley. The County Coroner's Office said, there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Investigators had asked for the public's help in locating her, they said she left her home in the 58600 block of Barron Drive about noon Friday, walking her Chihuahua dog and had not been seen since. Her stepfather, Michael Roark, told Z107-7 news that Jennifer Alkire had a seizure and fell and hit her head on a rock the first day she went missing. He said the coroner believes she died almost instantly right there, and it is likely she didn't feel it, as it was during an epileptic seizure. Roark said she died just a few hours after she left his wife's cousin's house almost 9 miles away.

...Back To Headlines...

YUCCA VALLEY CHASE BANK ROBBER ARRESTED
Police have identified the Yucca Valley man they say robbed Chase Bank early Friday afternoon. Roger Stafford, 61, was arrested about 1 ½ hours after the bank at the intersection of Joshua Lane and Highway 62 was robbed. According to Sheriff reports, Stafford entered the bank shortly before 12:30 and reached into his lower back and told the teller to not make him use it on her, making her believe he had a gun concealed under this shirt. Sheriff records indicate that Stafford received more than $4000 during the robbery. Chase Bank employees closed down the bank before calling police at 12:34, who arrived at the scene seconds later. Stafford allegedly left behind identification at the teller window, which led deputies to an address in the 7000 block of Cibola Avenue in Yucca Valley. There, deputies learned that Stafford had gone to a local restaurant near Church Street and the highway. Roger Stafford was arrested at the diner on suspicion of robbery and booked at the West Valley Detention Center with bail set at $100,000.

...Back To Headlines...

TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ACCUSED OF RAPING CO-WORKER
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested Saturday afternoon after a co-worker said he attempted to rape her. According to a Sheriff's report, a woman had invited her co-worker, Ryan Guerrero, 24, over to her home in the 72800 block of Old Dale Road in Twentynine Palms. When he was at her home, he made advances toward her, and she said he would not take "No" for an answer. Ryan Guerrero was arrested for investigation of attempted rape, booked at the West Valley Detention Center, with his bail set at $125,000.

...Back To Headlines...

DUI MASERATI DRIVER CAUSES FLOODING IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
In a case of a car versus a fire hydrant, it's Maserati 1, Hydrant, 0, and the driver was arrested for allegedly driving drunk. According to fire and sheriff officials, Hassien Edwards, 33, of Twentynine Palms, was driving his Maserati a LITTLE too fast shortly after 7 p.m. on eastbound Hatch Road. When the road curved and became Sullivan Road, Edwards lost control of his Maserati, which hit a fire hydrant on the south side of the road. The impact sheared off the hydrant, flooding not only Sullivan Road, but Highway 62 as well, as the water gushed out and ran down the street. Twentynine Palms Water District employees were called in to turn off the water while firefighters capped the hydrant. After an investigation, Hassien Edwards was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, booked at the Morongo Basin Jail, and released about 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. His Maserati suffered only minor damage to the front bumper.

...Back To Headlines...

20-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE ON LANDERS QUAKE IN YUCCA VALLEY WEDNESDAY
With the 20th anniversary of the 7.3 Landers Earthquake approaching, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum is planning a retrospective. Reporter Lenore Roberts has details...
Many local residents still remember the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Landers on June 28, 1992, making it the largest earthquake to have occurred in the United States for 40 years. Sally McGill, Professor of Geology at California State University in San Bernardino, will present a 20 year retrospective of this major geologic event. She has first-hand study of this earthquake rupture, and her presentation will include the screening of a rare video of media clips covering the earthquake. The public is welcome to attend this event, which will be held in the Yucca Room of the Yucca Valley Community Center on June 13th at 5:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required, but seating is limited so early arrival is advised. A $5 donation to the Morongo Basin Historical Society will be requested at the door. For more information, contact the Hi-Desert Nature Museum at (760)369-7212 or visit their web site at www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org.

...Back To Headlines...

8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL
The race for the newly-formed 8th congressional District, which contains our Morongo Basin, is still too close to call. Under the new primarty system to top vote getters go to a run-off vote in November. As of this morning the California Secretary of Sate says Republican Gregg Imus is in the lead with 15.5% of the vote. State Republican Assemblyman Paul Cook of Yucca Valley, who led in early returns, has dropped to number two with 15.3%, 121 votes behind Imus. Coming a close third is Republican Phil Liberatore with 15%, 233 votes behind Cook.

...Back To Headlines...

COUNTY SPECIAL TELEVISION DISTRICT SWITCHING TO DIGITAL
The County's Special TV District, which provides television service to Wonder Valley and other unincorporated areas of the Morongo Basin, will be installing new digital transmission antennas and equipment, starting this week. The County anticipates having all the analog television channels switched over within the next year. Scott Fritz, a communications engineer technician for the County's Television District, said the changeover to digital means that televisions will be able to pick up a lot more channels, but some channels currently received may be lost. He added that eventually everyone who uses an antenna or rabbit ears for TV reception will need to get either a digital converter box or a digital television; those who get their television service from cable or satellite do not need to buy converters. Converter boxes can be bought online or from major electronic outlet stores for about $40.

...Back To Headlines...

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR "SEUSSICAL" THE MUSICAL AT THEATRE 29
With the last weekend of the original play "The Memory Jar" at Theatre 29 this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the hard working volunteers are in rehearsal for this summer's big blockbuster musical. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says casting has been completed for "Seussical," the musical...
Theatre 29 has announced the cast for the "fantastical, musical extravaganza "Seussical"where all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life. Staring as Horton the Elephant is actor Charles Harvey. The Cat in the Hat will be played Chris Fleischman. Curious, mischievous Jo Jo goes to Kayleigh Coughlin. Gertrude McFuzz will be performed by Lauren Schmelling, Mayzie La Bird is Robin Wilson with Jasmine Shaffer as Sour Kangaroo. Mr. Mayor of Whoville is Marv Schmelling and Loan Lady Patti Brown is Mrs. Mayor. Ron Bryant plays the General. The Bird Girls are Jami Tyus, Katie Van Sumeren, and Kirby Davis-Wilson. The Wickersham Brothers are Ben Bees, Scott Clinkscales, and Leonard Weber. The ensemble includes Susan Brundage, Natalie Coughlin, Charlene Childs, Linnea Hlderbrand, Cindy Daigneault, Jazmin Pushkar, Lizzie Schmelling, Cathy Inscore, Shelly and Emily Sheckler, Vanessa Walton, and Amanda Winters. "Seussical" runs June 29 to July 28.

...Back To Headlines...

TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETS TONIGHT
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will meet in special session tonight. The meeting starts at 6:00 at Twentynine Palms City Hall. After an opportunity for public comments, the commission will go to a Study Session to provide guidance to staff on the City's new development code.

...Back To Headlines...

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEET WEDNESDAY
The Morongo Basin Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child, announces their monthly meeting. The support group, which meets every second Wednesday of the month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, will hold its meeting at the Helen Gray Education Center located on the campus of the Hi Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree on Wednesday, June 13. The group is facilitated by Kristin Martin. For more information, call Kristin at 760-250-7295 or visit the Hi Desert Medical website at www.hdmc.org.

...Back To Headlines...

FREE OUTSIDE MOVIE SERIES START THIS WEEK IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Twentynine Palms Recreation is presenting their summer Thursday movie nights starting this week. Reporter Dan Stork has the line-up...
The City of Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation Department will again present FREE family-friendly movies in Luckie Park on Thursday nights this summer, from June 14 to July 26. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. and are shown on the north wall of the racquetball court building in Luckie Park, off Utah Trail at Joe Davis Drive.

The movies are:

• June 14: Kung Fu Panda 2;
• June 21: Real Steel
• June 28: The Smurfs
• July 5: Dolphin Tale
• July 12: Happy Feet Two
• July 19: The Adventures of Tin Tin
• July 26: The Muppets

Movie goers are invited to bring a blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends and enjoy summer Thursday evenings at the movies in Luckie Park. Admission is free, thanks to local sponsors, and concessions are available for snacks and beverages. For more information, contact the Park and Recreation Department. at 760-367-7562.

...Back To Headlines...

YUCCA VALLEY ROTARY PREPARING FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
The Yucca Valley Fourth of July celebration will include not only the Morongo Basin's largest public fireworks display, but also a community fair with vendor booths. Some of the booths will include craft and artist booths, food vendors, kids' activities including face painting, games, and more. The Fourth of July celebration kicks off at the Yucca Valley High School football field at 5 p.m. this year, with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. and the fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy the show. For more information call 760-365-1988 extension 221.

...Back To Headlines...

AMERICAN LEGION MEETS TONIGHT
The Jack V. Rice Post 761 of the American Legion meets the tonight at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 67330-29 Palms Highway in Twentynine Palms. The meeting on June 11 will begin at 6:15 with an Officers' meeting, with the general meeting starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 760-362-4112.

...Back To Headlines...