Two in custody after high-speed pursuit
BARSTOW Authorities apprehended a man and a woman Monday evening following a high-speed pursuit along Highway 58, which began well northwest of Barstow.
View ArticleRaising obesity awareness one pedal at a time
BARSTOW Two men are peddling bicycles across the country, making stops in the 25 "fattest" cities in America to raise awareness for at-risk youth and youth obesity.
View ArticlePanera Bread coming to Lenwood
Locals and tourists will soon be able to get their hands on paninis and signature sandwiches in Lenwood, as Panera Bread is coming to town.
View ArticleStrong winds blow through Barstow; cooler temperatures expected
BARSTOW A wind advisory was in effect Thursday as a low pressure storm system from central California brought in gusty winds that are set to cool the High Desert.
View ArticleMan sentenced in October burglary
VICTORVILLE A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for stealing electronics from a Barstow residence in October.
View Article"All roads lead to Slash-X Ranch"
Off-highway Vehicle enthusiasts in Southern California are well familiar with the Slash-X Ranch Cafe.
View Articlein the Spotlight: Plata's
It's been about two months since I began working here in Barstow at the Desert Dispatch, and one thing is clear - I'm not going to go hungry working in this city.
View ArticleFormer pediatrician volunteer takes plea deal
VICTORVILLE A man accused of using his volunteer position at a Barstow pediatrician's office to help him contact underage girls through Facebook entered into a plea deal on Friday.
View ArticleVHC-Barstow gives veterans a home
BARSTOW Former Army Colonel Michael J. Moore says he enjoys a high quality of life at the Veterans Home of California-Barstow.
View Articlenames new editor
BARSTOW A High Desert resident with an extensive background in the newspaper industry has been named the new editor of the Desert Dispatch.
View ArticleJohnson Valley: a roaring triumph for public access
Dustyn Friesen runs the course of the 4 Wheel Parts Time Trials on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
View ArticleDunkin' Brews Boost Q4, Upbeat On Green Mtn., Coke
Dunkin' Brands reported a 26.5% jump in fourth-quarter earnings to 43 cents per share.
View ArticleMotorcycle grand prix coming to Barstow
The City Council approved a fee waiver request Monday night for the Viewfinders Motorcycle Club to host a motorcycle racing event in Barstow in October.
View ArticleBFPD to hire six new positions
The Barstow Fire Protection District will create six new positions thanks to a FEMA grant approved at Monday night's joint special City Council/BFPD meeting.
View ArticleBarstow youth will be out in force for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
BARSTOW Girl Scout cookies will be readily available in the Barstow area this weekend as local troops celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Feb. 7-9.
View ArticleSan Bernardino County Sheriffa s Department hosts opening ceremony at High...
San Bernardino County sheriff's Capt. Jon Marhoefer gives a tour of the expanded, $145.4 million High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on Thursday, the day the jail facility was scheduled to open.
View ArticlePublic meetings set for California Route 66 management plan
Posted by Ron Warnick in Events , Highways , History , Preservation . Tags: Bureau of Land Management , California Historic Route 66 Association , California Route 66 Corridor Management Plan trackback...
View ArticlePublic meetings set for California Route 66 management plan
Posted by Ron Warnick in Events , Highways , History , Preservation . Tags: Bureau of Land Management , California Historic Route 66 Association , California Route 66 Corridor Management Plan trackback...
View ArticleSan Bernardino County Sheriffa s Department hosts opening ceremony at High...
San Bernardino County sheriff's Capt. Jon Marhoefer gives a tour of the expanded, $145.4 million High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on Thursday, the day the jail facility was scheduled to open.
View ArticleBarstow youth will be out in force for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
BARSTOW Girl Scout cookies will be readily available in the Barstow area this weekend as local troops celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Feb. 7-9.
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