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Listen To Your News		Tuesday, October 30, 2012		News Archive

TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI, TWICE IN ONE NIGHT
A Twentynine Palms man was stopped and arrested two times early Sunday morning for driving under the influence. Christopher Pierce, 21, was stopped about 2:30 a.m. by a deputy near Adobe Road and Sun Valley Drive in Twentynine Palms. Pierce was cited and released for DUI, and since the traffic stop was near Pierce's home, the deputy told him to lock his car and walk home. The deputy then drove around the corner and waited. A few minutes later, the deputy saw Pierce start his car and drive away. Christopher Pierce was stopped a second time and arrested again for investigation of driving under the influence. He was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and released about 2 Sunday afternoon.

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A FELONY ARREST AFTER SEVERE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested Sunday afternoon after a witness said he was beating up his girlfriend. About 1:15 Sunday afternoon, Anthony Wilson, 54, of the 72200 block of Joshua Drive, was arguing his girlfriend. According to a Sheriff's report, Wilson struck his girlfriend in the face numerous times, causing traumatic injuries, including bleeding from her mouth. Although his girlfriend did not want prosecution, Anthony Wilson was arrested for investigation of felony spouse abuse. He was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail with his bail set at $50,000.

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HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT SAFETY TIPS
Halloween is tomorrow and Z107.7 wants it to be a fun and safe celebration for the entire family. Reporter Mike Lipsitz has these Halloween trick or treat safety tips…
If you have youngsters going out to trick-or-treat on Halloween this Wednesday night, make it a safe and joyous time to remember by considering the following: Halloween parties are safer than trick-or-treating. Daytime is the safest time to go trick-or-treating. Stay in your neighborhood and visit only people you know. Only go to those houses where the lights are on. Never walk the streets alone. Travel in a group, or when possible, have a parent go along. Young children should always be with an adult. Plan your route and share it with your family. Never go inside a house to accept treats. Never approach strangers in automobiles. Take extra care crossing the street, especially from between parked cars. And most importantly, an adult should check all wrapped AND unwrapped candy before you eat it. Z107.7 News wishes you and yours a safe Halloween.

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DRUG OFFENDER ARRESTED FOR TWO OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
A registered drug offender who skipped her court date two weeks ago was arrested Sunday. Buffy Wright, 41, of the 6000 block of Mitch Lane in Landers, was arrested on two felony warrants—possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; and for failing to appear for her October 12 court date. Buffy Wright was booked into the West Valley Detention Center with her total bail set at $275,000.

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YUCCA VALLEY MAN ARRESTED FOR THE THIRD TIME FOR CARRYING KNIFE
A Yucca Valley man who is on probation for carrying a large fixed-blade knife was arrested Saturday after a deputy determined he was carrying a large, fixed-blade knife. According to a Sheriff's report, a pedestrian check was made on Cory Rifenbery, 22, who was walking near Highway 62 and Old Woman Springs Road. The deputy discovered the knife in his backpack which was under a sweatshirt. Rifenbery was convicted two times last year of carrying a large-fixed blade knife—in June and October of 2011. Under terms of his probation, Rifenbery is not allowed to "possess or have under his control any dangerous or deadly weapons." Cory Rifenbery was arrested for investigation of being in possession of a dangerous weapon, booked into the Morongo Basin Jail, with his bail set at $25,000.

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YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETS, MACHRIS PARK DOGS TO GO BACK ON LEASH
The Yucca Valley Town Council meets in special session tonight. Leashes, budgets, and 12 feet of property are all on the agenda. Managing Editor Tami Roleff takes a closer look…
The Yucca Valley Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. tonight in the Yucca Room of the Community Center. The Council did not meet last week. On the consent agenda, the Council will be asked to start enforcing the ban of off-leash dogs at Machris Park, now that the Town's first dog park is open. Council members will also be given updates on the first quarter treasurer's and budget reports. Then, the Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a 12-foot wide stretch of road in front of the old Morongo Basin Humane Society Bingo Hall, which was recently purchased by Southern California Gas Company. Immediately following the Town Council meeting, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will meet. After a routine consent agenda, the agency will hear a report about the low-moderate housing fund due diligence review.

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JOSHUA TREE CLEAN TEAM OUT TOMORROW MORNING
Tomorrow is the fifth Wednesday of the month and that means that the Joshua Tree Clean Team will be meeting to pick up litter. Their meeting place is Highway 62 and Yucca Mesa Road on the north side of the highway. They'll start at 8 a.m. and work until 9 a.m. There will be trash bags, grabber sticks and gloves available to make the job easier for all volunteers. Afterwards, the workers will meet at Park Rock Cafe for optional breakfast and coffee. For more information call 760-366-8415.

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TEEN HARVEST PARTY AT THE TWENTYNINE PALMS LIBRARY TOMORROW
Have a howling good time at the Twentynine Palms Library Harvest Celebration party tomorrow from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite book character and play games such as the Apple Relay, Ring the Pumpkin and Build a Scarecrow under the Harvest Moon. Pizza and soda will be served. The event is open to teens in grades 7-12. For more information about the Harvest Celebration, please call the Twentynine Palms Branch Library at 760-367-9519.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION IN STUDY SESSION TONIGHT
An eighth study session on the City's Development code is the only item on the agenda of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission tonight. Reporter Dan Stork relates what they're trying to accomplish…
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission is having a special meeting on Tuesday October 30. The meeting will be given over entirely to a study session on its ongoing re-vamp of the City's Development code. The principal innovation in the re-write is the format of land use tables. The new idea is that, for every type of commercial activity that might be established in the city, the land use tables will contain a list of all the conditions and requirements that that sort of business will have to meet. That way (it is anticipated), city staff can evaluate business applications in the great majority of cases, eliminating the need for the often-lengthy public hearing process to play out, and making it easier to get businesses up and running. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in City Hall on Adobe Road.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL BAND SHOWS WELL IN FIELD SHOW COMPETITION
The Marching Twentynine Palms High School Wildcats band competed at the Mission Viejo Field Show Competition Saturday. This was their first competition in the new Western Band Association. Twentynine Palms High School took a close second place in Class A in Music, Marching Movement, Effect, and Percussion. The band won a Best Caption Award (1st place) for Auxilliary.

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PARENT CONFERENCE DAYS SET AT YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Yucca Valley High School Parent Conferences will be held Monday, November 5, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, November 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Yucca Valley High School has scheduled two different conference dates to accommodate busy schedules. All conferences will be conducted in the classrooms.

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COLLEGE INFORMATION AT TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT
Twentynine Palms High school juniors and seniors—Tonight at 6 p.m. in Room 110 which is the computer lab at TPHS---the counseling department will be hosting college information night. Admissions counselors, a financial aid expert and the counselors will be there to discuss information concerning college applications, deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, waivers and much more. Juniors and seniors and their parents are welcome to take advantage of this great opportunity to get your questions answered.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB WANTS TO GIVE 500 THANKSGIVING DINNERS
The Twentynine Palms High School Interact Club is inviting you to join them in their efforts to collect all the necessary ingredients to provide 500 needy Twentynine Palms families with everything they need to be able to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner in their own homes. Reporter Kristy Lockhart has more…
Interact has 500 turkeys but is asking for your help to collect ingredients to complete Thanksgiving meals. The items they are looking for: cranberries, stuffing, gravy mix, instant potatoes, sweet potatoes, assorted vegetables, pumpkin pie mix, boxed pie crust, and evaporated milk, or you can donate a $10 grocery cards. Collections will begin at Twentynine Palms High School on October 29. Donations can be dropped off at the High School by November 15 or call Lori Cosgriff, at 367-9591 extension 46 and they will arrange to have your items picked up.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL BEATS TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL IN VOLLEYBALL
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan volleyball team lost to the visiting Twentynine Palms Wildcats last night. Yucca Valley won the opening set and the Wildcats took the next two sets. The Lady Trojans would fight back and win set four but Twentynine Palms proved tough and won the deciding set. The Yucca Valley team went 96 percent from the serving line with eight aces. The offense put out 33 kills, and 28 assists. The defense had eight blocks and 80 digs. For the Twentynine Palms Ladycats, Tusia Brown led with 14 kills for the night. The Ladycats are now 5-4 in league; the Yucca Valley junior varsity team won a great match and beat the Wildcats.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS PLAYERS GET LEAGUE HONORS
In tennis, Twentynine Palms' Jasmine Smith, with a 30-0 regular season record, took the De Anza League All-League Team Most Valuable Player for singles. Destiny Zuniga with a 21-9 record made All-League Team 2nd Team; Heather Lebeda and partner Rebecca Rains with a 29-1 record took All-League Team Most Valuable Player for Doubles. Teammates Heather Centner and partner Arin Tripp with a 27-3 record earn All-League Team 1st Team.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
In high school sports tomorrow, the Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley High School volleyball teams will both attempt to scare the opposition into a defeat on Halloween. The Lady 'Cats will host the desert Hot Springs Eagles at home. The Yucca Valley Trojans will host the Silver Knights of Shadow Hills High School. Match time for both games is 4:30.

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