Mojave Solar: Can big power make it online? Updated at
One of the world's largest solar-thermal projects is progressively going online this year, but not all of its power can be delivered unless more transmission lines are installed, experts say.
View ArticleBarstow man killed after being hit by car
A Barstow man is dead after being hit by a car early Saturday morning at the intersection of E. Rimrock Road and Muriel Drive in Barstow.
View ArticleVA looks into Vet Center complaints
While acknowledging a slew of client complaints recently taken to aides of Rep. Paul Cook had prompted a Veteran Affairs internal audit into the High Desert Vet Center, a VA official in charge of the...
View ArticleFormer Barstow mayor visits Murrieta to confront immigration issue
Former Barstow Mayor Joe Gomez was in the midst of the recent standoff over the housing of immigrant detainees in Murietta.
View ArticlePastry chefs visit Barstow, watch treats disappear
Some pastry lovers feed off the sugar and delicious fillings. Justin Burke-Samson just enjoys the adrenaline rush of baking and watching his treats get devoured.
View ArticleGroup fears plan could bring more casinos
Plans to ease the criteria for Indian tribes to gain federal recognition are being criticized by a California gaming policy organization who worried Wednesday that the regulatory revisions could lead...
View ArticleThree Town Council seats up for election
Three of the town's five council seats will be open for election in November. The seats are held by Curt Emick, Scott Nassif and Barb Stanton.
View ArticleGroup looking to help downtown Barstow thrive
EDITOR'S NOTE: This the first in a series of stories about the push to rejuvenate downtown Barstow and Main Street.
View ArticleVVTA's budget is about $5 million less than last year
The Victor Valley Transit Authority crafted a budget that is lower than last year while it builds on previously established services and expanded use of technology.
View ArticleSlough appointed to lead Presiding Judges Committee Updated at
As state trial court officials continue to lobby for more funding, the presiding judge in one of the most underserved counties in California will chair a colleague committee tasked with recommending...
View ArticleBarstow police investigate apparent suicide
According to Lt. Mike Hunter, Barstow detectives collected evidence and examined the scene as part of their investigation into the death of the unidentified man.
View ArticleDetectives investigating remains found in Newberry Springs desert
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department launched a death investigation after someone alerted them to human remains found in the desert on Wednesday evening, the department said Thursday.
View ArticleHigh Desert Vet Center's acting leader has seen 'nothing negative'
The instances of client services issues that drew complaints to aides of Rep. Paul Cook haven't been seen by High Desert Vet Center's acting team leader, who said this week she has noticed "nothing...
View ArticleUtah woman dies in 15 Freeway crash east of Barstow
BARSTOW >> A St. George, Utah, woman died after the car she was a passenger in was involved in a crash with a semi-truck east of here, the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office reported Saturday.
View ArticlePolice seek two men in northwest Fresno carjacking
The two suspects put handguns to the victim's face and ordered him and his associate out of his vehicle at Logan Park, 3200 W. Barstow Ave. The suspects drove the red 2003 Ford Focus, with California...
View ArticleEconomist sees full recovery in 15 months Updated at
Even as the region lags behind the state, the economy in San Bernardino and Riverside counties is on track to fully recover all the jobs it lost during the Great Recession by September 2015, noted...
View ArticleToronto Blue Jays promote prospect Aaron Sanchez
Sanchez was drafted by the Blue Jays in the supplemental first round in 2010, from high school in Barstow, California.
View ArticleApple Valley school hosts students from China
A private school that has laid out the red carpet to foreign students for years is hosting another group from Asia.
View ArticleRichland man pleads guilty to baby rape, murder
A Richland man pleaded guilty Wednesday to raping and killing his girlfriend's 9-month-old baby.
View ArticleExtreme temperatures forecasted, high heat advisory issued for San Bernardino...
Extreme temperatures and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the mountain regions are expected to return to the Inland Empire today.
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