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Listen To Your News		Friday, August 3, 2012		News Archive

TWENTYNINE PALMS MARINE KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN COMBAT
A Marine lance corporal based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms was killed Wednesday in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Department of Defense said Lance Corporal. Curtis Duarte, 22, of Covina was killed in combat. Lance Corporal Duarte was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms. His unit is leading operations this summer in Sangin, an area in Helmand that has been the site of the heaviest casualties during the war in Afghanistan. The 1/7 Marines, of which Duarte was a member, replaced the 3/7, also based in Twentynine Palms, in Sangin in April.

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POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF YUCCA VALLEY YESTERDAY
A power outage in the Sky Harbor and Story Park areas of Yucca Valley yesterday evening caused discomfort to many residents in 90 degree temperatures. A County Fire spokesman said a transformer blew out at Amador and Joshua Drive in Yucca Valley shortly before 6 p.m., leaving many residents in that area without power. The downed lines caused a small vegetation fire, about 4 by 4 feet, but residents were able to put it out with a garden hose before firefighters arrived. Edison crews repaired the equipment and restored power in stages throughout the evening. For some residents, power was out long enough to start melting their ice cream. Edison crews were still working to restore power to about 2,000 residents in the Story Park area this morning. For them, SoCal Edison expects power to be back on about 10 a.m.

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BASE EXPANSION ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON LINE
The final look at plans for expansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base is now available on line. Reporter Dan Stork offers details and a link...
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed expansion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center is available. The report addresses: land use, recreation, socioeconomics and environmental justice, public health and safety, visual resources, transportation and circulation, airspace management, air quality, noise, biological resources, cultural resources, geological resources and water resources. Regulations provide for a 30-day waiting period after the Final EIS is published before the agency may take final action. During that period, in addition to the Marine Corps' own internal review, the public and other agencies can comment on the Final EIS before the agency's final action on the proposal. The Final EIS has been made available to individuals, agencies and organizations that requested a copy. The Final EIS is available for public viewing here and at the Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms libraries. Written comments must be postmarked or received online by August 27, 2012.

Written comments may be submitted via the same website noted above or mailed to:
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest
ATTN: 29Palms EIS Project Manager
1220 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-5190

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TWENTYNINE PALMS COUPLE ARRESTED AFTER GAS STATION ALTERCATION
A Twentynine Palms couple was arrested Wednesday morning after an altercation at a gas station in Twentynine Palms. About 8:50, a witness called Sheriff's dispatch about a man and woman arguing near Desert Queen Avenue and 29 Palms Highway. When the deputy arrived, the woman had left the scene. As the deputy interviewed the man, identified as Jose Cruz, 28, the woman, Maria Bassett, 30, returned, and punched Cruz in the face in front of the deputy. Maria Bassett was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail, with her bail set at $25,000 and another $50,000 for various outstanding warrants. Jose Cruz was arrested on a $125,000 warrant for possession of a controlled substance and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail.

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HI-DESERT WATER LOOKING FOR CITIZENS ADVISORS
The Hi-Desert Water District is seeking customers interested in volunteering to serve on the Public Advisory Committee. The committee will meet to discuss and provide input on matters affecting the public including the Wastewater Project, water rates, fees, regulations, and budgets. The committee meets on the second Monday each month at 5 p.m. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum of a one-year commitment. If you are interested in serving as the community's voice in matters related to water service, please pick-up a Public Advisory Committee Application at the District Office at 55439 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley, or download it online at hdwd.com. For more information, contact 760-228-6267. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 9.

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ORIGINAL PLAY OPENS AT THEATRE 29 TONIGHT
The debut of a new original play, featuring an award-winning local author and a top cast from Los Angeles stages, opens at Theatre 29 tonight. Reporter Corrisa Evans says get tickets today for this very unique theatrical experience...
Theatre 29 will debut the second of their special "Original Play" series this August. "Actress," by Twentynine Palms resident Josh Lazar will make its West Coast debut on August 3,4,5 and August 10,11,12 at 7 p.m. In the play, Sparks fly when the younger "prodigal" daughter of a conservative local judge, returns after 10 years from running away to star in the town theatre's production of the same play her talented older sister, who gave up acting to marry a farmer, starred in her senior year in high school. Old wounds resurface, rivalries ignite, and each character must come to terms with the truth of their own past before the curtain descends. Tickets for "Actress" are available online at theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151. Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and military; and $8 for students.

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CLAM CHOWDER TONIGHT, BREAKFAST SUNDAY AT JOSHUA TREE VFW
The Joshua Tree VFW Post will be serving up fish, shrimp, and clam chowder tonight at the post on Veterans Way in Joshua Tree from 4:30 to 6:30. Sunday breakfast is a pork chop special from 8 to 11. And don't forget Taco Wednesday from 11 to 1.

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FREE BREAKFAST IN JOSHUA TREE TOMORROW
Breaking Bread Ministry will serve up a free meal and fellowship Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at the Little Church of the Desert Community Hall. Tomorrow, volunteers from the Spirit and Truth Worship Center will serve up baked chicken, rice, vegetables and dessert.

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FREE MEAL IN TWENTYNINE PALMS TOMORROW
Joshua Tree Community United Methodist Church will provide a free community breakfast buffet Saturday morning from 9 to 10. Used clothing, shoes, coats and blankets are free to those in need as supplies last. The community is invited. The church is located at 6213 East Parkway in Joshua Tree.

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BUDDY HOLLEY TRIBUTE BAND AT YUCCA VALLEY SUMMER CONCERT TOMORROW
The Town of Yucca Valley Summer Concert Series continues tomorrow night. Reporter Lenore Roberts Evans invites you hear "Southbound"...
The band SouthBound will perform a Buddy Holly tribute on August 4 at the Town of Yucca Valley's Summer Music Festival. SouthBound is a Classic and Southern Rock Band that will pay homage to Buddy Holly by recreating Buddy Holly and the Crickets in a fun and lively show. Admission is free and the performance will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield. There will be food vendors and pets are allowed in the upper field. All you need to do is bring a lawn chair and enjoy listening to the music under the stars.

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WATER AEROBICS OFFERED AT LUCKIE PARK POOL IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
A water aerobics class is now being offered at the pool in Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms. The class will be held weekdays from Monday, August 6 through Friday, August 17 from 7 to 8 a.m. The cost is only $2 payable at the door. For more information call the Luckie Park pool at 760-367-5777.

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YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY CAR WASH TOMORROW
Yucca Valley High School Cross Country will hold a carwash on Saturday, August 4, from 9 to 3 at the high school in the Multi-Purpose Room parking lot. All of the money raised will help pay for transportation, invitationals, and running camp in Big Bear. Any vehicle is just $5. Anyone wishing to donate to the team should contact Coach Stepp at YVHS. All contributions are tax deductible through the Trojan Cross Country Booster Club.

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