A 200-mile-long lightning bolt
File photo: Southern California storm chasing photographers take pictures of the mass lightning bolts lighting up night skies from monsoon storms passing over the high deserts, early Wednesday north of...
View ArticleSuspect in 2008 bunker killings near Barstow pleads guilty
A Covina man arrested in 2008 in connection with the execution-style slayings of a teenage couple in an abandoned Air Force bunker near Barstow has pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree murder....
View ArticleVictorville man who stole semitrailer and led authorities on pursuit...
A Victorville man who stole a semitrailer in Barstow and led authorities on a pursuit down Interstate 15 earlier this month pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle and felony evading Thursday...
View ArticleWild West comes back to life in downtown mural
The mural, located on the southwestern-facing wall of the building on the east corner of K and Sixth streets, resembles a Wild West scene, depicting a gathering of people in the foreground sitting on...
View ArticleLos Angeles man arrested after carjacking causes fire at Shell gas station in...
A Los Angeles man arrested on suspicion of carjacking caused a fire at the Shell gas station in Lenwood over the weekend when he reversed into a fuel pump after stealing a 2007 Nissan Quest,...
View ArticleLast two defendants in 2008 'bunker killings' near Barstow sentenced to prison
A nearly nine-year-old double murder case in which a teenage couple was shot execution style in an abandoned Air Force bunker came to a close Tuesday with the last two defendants sentenced to prison....
View ArticleGovernora s veto of in-home caregiver loophole bill disappoints Barstow mother
Cathyleen Williams of Barstow holds a doll that holds the ashes of her son, Caleb Lucas. Caleb died in March after a battle with a congenital heart defect.
View ArticleSharing a bit of history
In the 1880s, hidden between the rocky hills of Yermo, stood a small town bustling with life as it enjoyed the largest silver strike in the state history. Today, Calico celebrates its rich history and...
View ArticleOn eve of Route 66's 90th anniversary, Barstow looks to a brighter,...
In the early 20th century, the small desert town of Barstow was a bustling stop on Route 66 between Los Angeles and Chicago, immortalized in a popular 1940s tune as one the places where travelers...
View ArticleBarstow man, 24, arrested after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behavior' with...
A Barstow man authorities say engaged in "inappropriate sexual behavior" with a 16-year-old Victorville girl was behind bars and is expected to be arraigned in a Victorville courtroom Tuesday...
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The event will feature a classic car show with awards for 10 places and specialty awards, a kids coloring contest, 50/50 drawing, opportunity drawings and music by Lonnie and the Lugnuts. When: 9 a.m....
View ArticleSan Bernardino MountainsHow the drought is shrinking mountain lakes
There was a blue heron a few yards away from the Big Bear Marina. Mallards played in the water near the marina's office.
View ArticleBarstow on road to brighter days
Jake Browning threw for 304 yards and a Washington school-record six touchdowns in a 70-21 rout of Oregon on Saturday Parking at the up-and-coming Vancouver Waterfront may be heading toward a tighter...
View ArticleBarstow surviving drought through banking, conservation
Senior Hydrogeologist Tony Winkel sifted through the pile of water well monitoring maps inside the Mojave Water Agency headquarters in Apple Valley. His job is to make sure the MWA team has the data to...
View ArticleOn eve of Route 66's 90th anniversary, Barstow looks to a brighter,...
In the early 20th century, the small desert town of Barstow was a bustling stop on Route 66 between Los Angeles and Chicago, immortalized in a popular 1940s tune as one the places where travelers...
View ArticleElection Cycle: Off-Road Racers Hope Trump Crosses the Finish Line in First
In the Mojave desert, hundreds gathered for one of the nation's largest Powder Puff off-road races. I took a pit stop from biking and hitched a ride on one of the "trophy trucks."
View ArticleOur View: Conservation lands should be free from new mining
The arduous process of developing the Desert Renewal Energy Conservation Plan, or DRECP, took eight years and included dozens of meetings and thousands of public comments, perhaps as many as 20,000....
View ArticleOfficials struggle to juggle clown calls
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials addressed "clowning" on Friday, saying that the nationwide phenomenon is impacting the county. Described as people dressing as "scary" or "creepy"...
View ArticleSearch warrant, Barstow drug bust nets 4 arrests
Authorities arrested four people on suspicion of multiple drug-related offenses after serving a search warrant and allegedly finding methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana at a home in Barstow...
View Article5 Things to do this weekend
Barstow residents are sure to get their kicks on Route 66 on Saturday night with this annual event. 2. Justin Brand Car Show: The Justin Brand Memorial Car Show and Barbecue will be held Saturday at...
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