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Posts Tagged ‘ Apple Valley ’

New Taxes for a New Park?

January 15, 2012
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New Taxes for a New Park?

Raising taxes during the Great Recession for a new park in Apple Valley makes about as much sense in today’s economy as does Yucca Valley wanting to raise sales tax for a Sports Park honoring a newspaper guy. Apple Valley eyes sales tax hike to support parks dailypress (01-13 -12) By Rene De La Cruz APPLE VALLEY-  The town is eyeing a quarter- to half-percent sales tax increase for the November ballot to help balance its budget and keep its Parks and Recreation department alive. “How much more can...

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Businesses required to start recycling by July

January 10, 2012
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Businesses required to start recycling by July

Daily Press (01-10-12), by Tomoya Shimura Local cities are asking businesses to start recycling to meet new mandatory commercial regulations. Under the new law, Assembly Bill 341, any business that generates more than 4 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week must sign up for recycling services required by each municipality. Cities have to inform businesses about the regulations and available options by July 1 before reporting to the state those not recycling. A multifamily residential dwelling of five units or more will also have to start recycling....

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Update: She was someone’s baby girl and now they have arrested two for Murder

November 17, 2011
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Apple Valley, CA— On May 17, 2011 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a hispanic female adult in her early to mid 20′s was found in the Deep Creek area suffering from a traumatic injury. She and was flown to a local hospital for treatment. On May 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Investigators were notified that the unidentified female died from those injuries. Due to the nature of the victim’s injuries, Detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail were called to continue the investigation. Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are attempting to identify...

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Update: She was someone’s baby girl and now we know who

May 25, 2011
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mother+crying+sized

Apple Valley, CA— On May 17, 2011 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a hispanic female adult in her early to mid 20′s was found in the Deep Creek area suffering from a traumatic injury. She and was flown to a local hospital for treatment. On May 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Investigators were notified that the unidentified female died from those injuries. Due to the nature of the victim’s injuries, Detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail were called to continue the investigation. Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are attempting to identify...

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San Bernardino County tops the state in storm damage

December 29, 2010
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San Bernardino County tops the state in storm damage

Current estimates indicate San Bernardino County has experienced more significant property damage from winter storms occurring since December 18 than any other county in the state, with damage currently estimated at $59,501,466. Damage assessments are ongoing, but at this time, the County Emergency Operations Center reports five homes destroyed, 57 homes with major damage, one business with major damage, 317 homes, businesses and outbuildings with minor damage, and 28 other structures affected but not physically damaged by the floods. These estimated losses of private and businesses properties total $16,939,500....

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Evacuations & Road Closures

December 27, 2010
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Evacuations & Road Closures

As this series of winter storms pass through San Bernardino County, residents and visitors need to be alert. Debris could be blocking the roadways and present a hazard. Also, roadways are slippery and visibility is reduced, so motorists are advised to leave earlier than usual to allow for slower driving conditions. As the rain continues to fall throughout the next week, the probablity of flash flooding is great. Motorists are reminded to heed warning signs and not drive around barracades blocking the roadway. Preplan the route to your destination...

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Latest Road Closures

December 22, 2010
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Latest Road Closures

As this series of winter storms pass through San Bernardino County, residents and visitors need to be alert. Debris could be blocking the roadways and present a hazard. Also, roadways are slippery and visibility is reduced, so motorists are advised to leave earlier than usual to allow for slower driving conditions. As the rain continues to fall throughout the next week, the probablity of flash flooding is great. Motorists are reminded to heed warning signs and not drive around barracades blocking the roadway. Preplan the route to your destination...

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Weather Related Road Closures, 12/21/2010

December 21, 2010
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Weather Related Road Closures, 12/21/2010

Public Affairs Division San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Current Press Release WEATHER RELATED ROAD CLOSURES –12/21/2010 THROUGHOUT SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY As this series of winter storms pass through San Bernardino County, residents and visitors need to be alert. Debris could be blocking the roadways and present a hazard. Also, roadways are slippery and visibility is reduced, so motorists are advised to leave earlier than usual to allow for slower driving conditions. As the rain continues to fall throughout the next week, the probablity of flash flooding is great. Motorists...

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Charlie Needham 41, Apple Valley

December 3, 2010
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Charlie Needham 41, Apple Valley

On 12/02/2010 at approximately 6:40 PM, The California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Fire Department located a 2004 Chevrolet pick-up truck approximately 150 feet over the side of the roadway on Cajon Blvd., approximately ¼ mile north of Applewhite Rd., in Devore. The driver of the Chevrolet, Charlie Needham 41 years-old, was pronounced dead on scene due to injuries sustained in the collision. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. Our Sincerest Sympathies to the Needham Family. . . . Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on...

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No good deed goes unpunished

July 1, 2010
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No good deed goes unpunished

When it comes to putting down the sword and picking up the plowshare most of us here on Cactus Thorns are able to do that without skipping a beat. I think it is a quality of our readers.  Karen (KactusKooler) got a email from a group called “Friends of Juniper Flats.” To tell you the truth I don’t know them nor for that matter to my knowledge, have any idea what they are friends of and who they seem to think they represent, but then that is not important...

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