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Listen To Your News		Tuesday, September 4, 2012		News Archive

FORMER TWENTYNINE PALMS MARINE KILLS TWO, HIMSELF, AT NEW JERSEY SUPERMARKET
A former Twentynine Palms Marine wearing military clothing opened fire at a New Jersey supermarket early Friday, killing two of his co-workers and then himself, as other terrified store employees hid in the back. Terence Tyler, 23, had been stationed at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base from 2008 to 2010. The former infantryman left his shift and returned a half-hour later with a handgun and an AK-47 assault rifle. Authorities say Tyler fired at least 16 rounds from the rifle at the first workers he saw, killing 18-year-old Christina LoBrutto and a 24-year-old Bryan Breen as 12-14 other workers hid. Marine Corps officials said Tyler was discharged from the Marines in 2010 after just under two years in the service in Twentynine Palms. Tyler, who was from New York City, never served overseas.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MOVING CAR RESULTS IN ARREST
A man was arrested Sunday night after he tried to grab the steering wheel while his wife was driving on the Yucca grade. According to a Sheriff's report, Anthony Maldonado, 30, of Bloomington, grabbed the steering wheel of his wife's vehicle, causing the car to swerve to the right. His wife told 911 that Maldonado was drunk, and tried to take the car keys, then struck his wife in the face and her shoulder three times with his fist. His wife also said that Maldonado tried to kick out the car's windshield. While she was on the phone with 911, he also bit her. Deputies caught up to the vehicle at Samel Drive and the highway in Morongo Valley. Anthony Maldonado was arrested on suspicion of felony spouse abuse and, because his children were also in the car, child endangerment. He was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail with his bail set at $100,000.

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PARENTS PROTEST BUS CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD TONIGHT
A large crowd is expected at tonight's Morongo Unified School board meeting. Reporter Kristy Lockhart says parents upset with changes to school busing are expected to be on hand...
If you're a parent of school age children listen up. The Morongo Unified School District will hold a regularly scheduled School Board meeting Tuesday, September 4, at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Friendly Hills Elementary school in Joshua Tree. The meeting is expected to get heated as some Parents have taken issue with the board about transportation budget cuts resulting in fewer bus routes, parent pick-up hassles among other concerns. These items are not on the agenda so the board cannot take any action at tonight's meeting. On the agenda, the board will hold a public hearing on the revised budget before voting on it.

With this story we welcome Kristy Lockhart to the family of reporters at Z107.7 News.

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OVER 1,600 CARS STOPPED IN TWO DUI CHECKPOINTS, ONE DUI ARREST
The Twentynine Palms Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Friday night in the area of SR62 / Smoke Tree, Twentynine Palms, between of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. During the checkpoint, 460 Vehicles were screened and one DUI-alcohol suspect was arrested, there were no other arrests or infractions.

Despite checking 1,161 cars Saturday night, Yucca Valley police made no arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a DUI checkpoint. The vehicles were screened between 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday at a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at Hanford Avenue and Highway 62. Two drivers were cited for driving while unlicensed, two people were arrested on other criminal charges.

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SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OFFERS TIPS TO PREVENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE
The Sheriff's Department is concerned about violence in schools. Sheriff's Service Specialist Anita Baker offers these safety tips...
The Sheriff's Department and the National Crime Prevention Council have some steps for students to follow in the prevention of school shootings: Conduct your own safety audit and share your concerns with school administrators and parents. Report suspicious behavior or threats by other students to a teacher, counselor, or law enforcement official; the life you save may be your own. Learn how to manage your own anger effectively. Encourage programs like conflict resolution or teen courts to resolve issues at school. Never bully another student or encourage a bully by laughing at their behavior. There is nothing humorous in someone saying they are going to shoot, kill or harm another person in any way.

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WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER PUNCHING BOYFRIEND
A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested Friday evening after she hit her boyfriend during an argument. According to a Sheriff's report, Diane Wilson, 35, was arguing with her boyfriend in the 71700 block of Twentynine Palms Highway about 7:30 p.m. Her boyfriend told police he took her car keys away because he thought she was high and didn't want her driving. Wilson became angry and punched him in the mouth, causing his tooth to cut all the way through his lip. Diane Wilson was arrested on suspicion of felony spouse abuse, booked at the Morongo Basin Jail, with her bail set at $50,000.

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MAN ARRESTED AFTER TRYING TO RUN OVER CHILDREN
A Yucca Valley man was arrested Friday night, accused of trying to run down two children with his car. According to a Sheriff's report, Shane Medley, 48, was arguing with some kids about 7:30 in the 6900 block of Mohawk Trail in Yucca Valley. The juveniles told police that Medley drove his vehicle in reverse at a high rate of speed and attempted to run over a 14-year-old boy and girl. They told police they had to run out of the way to avoid being hit. After investigation, Shane Medley was arrested in the 56000 block of Sunnyslope Drive for investigation of attempted assault with a deadly weapon and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail. During booking, Medley was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, and was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. His bail is set at $25,000.

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PEDDLING AND HAWKING ORDINANCE, SOLAR, BACK AT TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets in regular session tonight. Reporter Dan Stork says they will revisit peddling and hawking, solar, and other issues as well as defining a caretaker unit...
The regular meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 3, starts with a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a towing storage and impound yard at 4949 Adobe Road, applied for by Joe McNamee. Then there will be discussion and possible action on changes to peddling, hawking, and soliciting permit rules, and consideration of code amendment concerning standards for commercial solar fields. Next on the agenda is a determination that 2650 Cholla Avenue be declared a public nuisance due to junk, rubbish, and an abandoned house. Finally, the commission will discuss the definition of a "caretaker unit." The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in City Hall on Adobe Road.

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BLOOD DRIVE IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW
Desert Blood Services will conduct a community blood drive in Yucca Valley Wednesday, September 5. Blood donations will be taken at Vons, from 2 to 6 p.m. Local hospitals are experiencing critically low supplies of type O-negative blood, the "universal donor" for red cells. Healthy individuals at least 15 years old may donate blood. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 877-827-4376.

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TRY-OUTS FOR HALLOWEEN HAUNT AT THEATRE 29 TONIGHT
Theatre 29 will hold auditions tonight, for those 16 years old and older, for this year's popular Halloween Haunt event. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more on this year's fright fest tryouts...
Auditions for the ninth annual Halloween Haunt at Theatre 29 will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Theatre 29 in Twentynine Palms. Produced by Eric Ross, and directed by Frances Wright with assistance from Charles Harvey, this year's theme is "Asylum," where adventurous souls will take a self-guided tour of an asylum for the criminally insane where the inmates never left. At least 20 performers, age 16 and older, will be needed. The Asylum Halloween Haunt will run October 19, 20, 26, 27, and 29 through the 31. The haunt runs from 7 to 10 on weekends and Halloween night, and 7 to 9 on weekday nights.

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OPEN HOUSE AT LA CONTENTA MIDDLE SCHOOL TONIGHT
La Contenta Middle School invites all parents to visit the school for Parent Visitation Day tomorrow. Parents may come for all day or part of the day. Parents may also stay for lunch. The school hours are 7:15 -1:50. Seventh grade lunch is at 10:16 and eighth grade lunch is at 11:48. When parents visit, they are reminded to check in at the office and get a Visitor's Pass. Parent Visitation Days will be held throughout the school year on the first Wednesday of every month.

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS PLANNED IN MORONGO VALLEY
Area bands are being invited to sign up for a "Battle of the Bands" event in Morongo Valley later this month. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells musicians how to sign up for the competition...
Battle of the Bands returns to Morongo Valley for this year's Fiesta Days, Saturday night, September 22. Any band, musician or solo artist is invited to compete for a $300 first place award. The winner will be chosen based on audience response to two or three songs as measured by a decibel meter. To enter send a demo tape or CD and $25 entry fee to Morongo Valley Fiesta Days, PO Box 513, Morongo Valley 92256. The online registration form is available here. You can submit MP3s at this email address: battleofthebands@mvfiestadays.com. For more information, call 760-406-1560 and get ready to do battle.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL AND YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOTH WIN FRIDAY NIGHT
The Twentynine Palms High School Wildcats football team started their 2012 season with a 56-0 win against visiting Xavier Prep. Coach Ernest Martinez said the Wildcats started the 2012 season with an offensive show, rolling up over 540 yards of offense. Six different players found the end zone on the night on the ground and through the air. The defense was just as dominating holding Xavier Prep to 73 yards rushing and 38 yards passing. The Cats forced two interceptions, including a 25-yard return for a touchdown. The Wildcats will travel to San Bernardino Friday. The Frosh Soph will open the show at 4:15 coming off an impressive 29–6 victory over Xavier prep. The Varsity will follow at 7:00 p.m. Travel directions can be found on the school website for fans traveling to the game.

The Yucca Valley Trojan Football team traveled up to Rosamond and came away with their second straight victory Friday night by a score of 19-14. Coach Tim Cannavo said Logan Vallo rushed for two touchdowns and Bradley Soares passed to Karver Murphy for the other TD. The offensive line churned out another 376 yards of offense on 74 plays. The defense shut out Rosamond in the second half and caused eight turnovers on the evening. Alex Corbin had an interception. Forrest Cowley and Donavin Morreale combined for a 15-yard sack. The undefeated Trojans travel to Citrus Valley next Friday for their third straight road game.

The junior varsity Trojan football team got its first victory on Friday by a score of 31-14 of the JV team from Rosamond.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
Coming up in high school sports tomorrow, the Yucca Valley High School girls' volleyball team will host the San Jacinto High School Tigers at home. First serve is at 4:30.

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