published by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 16:43
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
LUCERNE VALLEY • A man was airlifted in stable condition Thursday after he was bitten by a rattlesnake believed to be a Mojave Green, officials said.
San Bernardino County Fire Station 8 paramedics responded to a call from the area of Rabbit Springs Road and Camp Rock Road in Lucerne Valley just after 1 p.m. Captain Paramedic Mike O’Bier said they arrived and found a man in his 20’s who had been working on an outdoor water tank at the location.
published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 09:52
By KRIS REILLY
EDITOR
LUCERNE VALLEY • A 25-year-old soldier from Lucerne Valley was killed on Mother’s Day while serving in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense has announced.
Sgt. Brian L. Walker died Sunday near Bowri Tana, Afghanistan, when a vehicle under his command was hit with an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III, 22, of Rolla, Mo., was also killed during the attack, and three other soldiers were wounded.
published by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 17:26
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
LUCERNE VALLEY • A Washington woman was extricated from her station wagon and airlifted with moderate injuries after a single-vehicle rollover on Barstow Road (Highway 247) on Tuesday.
The woman’s two daughters, ages 8 and 12, were also in the car but suffered only minor cuts and complaints of pain. All three occupants were wearing seatbelts.
published by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:13
Prosecution says Vazquez killed 2-year-old boy
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
VICTORVILLE • A Lucerne Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son received a preliminary hearing last week and is due to be arraigned May 23 on charges of murder and assault on a child causing death.
Cesar Antonio Vazquez, 19, has entered an initial plea of not guilty to the charges of killing 2-year-old Damian Negrete on Feb. 16.
published by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:12
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
JOHNSON VALLEY • A man was airlifted with moderate injuries after his small aircraft crashed on Saturday morning, officials said.
A engine from San Bernardino County Fire Station 8 in Lucerne Valley as well as firefighters from the Yucca Valley and Morongo Basin areas responded to a call from a small private airstrip at the end of Pony Road north of Old Woman Springs Road in the Johnson Valley area.
published by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:10
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
If you’ve been here for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that the Lucerne Valley High School FFA program is a source of pride for this community.
The program’s adviser, Troy Van Bavel, is widely known as a great teacher and an all-around great guy.
published by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 08:54
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
Olympic BMX riders will be on hand to show locals the finer points of the sport this Saturday at the Crossroads BMX track in Lucerne Valley.
The track, located near the library and Pioneer Park, will host a clinic put on by the Rock Star Free Agent BMX Team on May 19.
“This is an opportunity to learn from the best,” said Diego Lopez of Crossroads BMX.
The clinic will go from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages are welcome.
published by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 08:44
EDITOR’S NOTE: All information for these reports comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The most recent events are listed first. We publish the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County.
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
published by admin on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:50
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware re-opened Thursday afternoon, just 27 hours after the store was damaged by a three-alarm fire.
The market opened for business around 3 p.m., and the coin operated laundry next door to the store opened earlier in the day. Trimmers salon was closed Thursday but should re-open Friday. First Mountain Bank was only accepting customers at its drive-up window as of Thursday afternoon.
San Bernardino County Fire Department spokeswoman Tracey Martinez said Thursday that the cause of the blaze was still unknown.
published by admin on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 12:20
By KRIS REILLY
Editor
LUCERNE VALLEY • A three-alarm fire forced the evacuation of the Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware store and other nearby shops on Wednesday, causing an estimated $300,000 worth of property damage.
No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze, which started around 11:30 a.m. and was contained by San Bernardino County and Cal Fire firefighters by about 1 p.m.
The fire started in an open-air work area adjacent to the market’s south side. Investigators were trying to determine the cause of the blaze Wednesday afternoon.
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