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Eric didn’t have a chance

July 10, 2010
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Eric didn’t have a chance

UPDATE: On July 9, 2010 Investigators released a composite drawing of the suspect and the vessel he was driving, which can be viewed on our web site, under the link Wanted Persons…. Click Here On Saturday, July 3, 2010 at approximately 5:42 p.m., Deputies from the Colorado River Sheriff’s Department/Marine Enforcement Unit responded to the California Shoreline in the area of the Havasu Landing Casino regarding a boating accident. Upon arrival, deputies were advised by witnesses that the victim, Eric James Lynn Norris, a 30 year old resident of...

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The naked truth: The BLM wants you to stay off your Public Lands

July 8, 2010
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Big Brother wants to protect you from you….. PRESS RELEASE—- The Bureau of Land Management today released interim final supplementary rules for public lands managed by the California Desert District. The rules clarify and simplify guidelines for visitors to public lands within the BLM California Desert District. “These eight common sense rules are designed to protect public safety and natural resources and improve recreation experiences for everyone who enjoys the California Desert,” said District Manager Teri Raml. The interim supplemental rules prohibit riding in truck beds; using metal such...

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Update: Yucca Valley Youth lost in tragic drowning in Big Bear Lake

July 5, 2010
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Update: Yucca Valley Youth lost in tragic drowning in Big Bear Lake

UPDATE: On 07/05/2010 at about 10:45 AM, Nathaniel Wayne Hopper, age: 18, from Yucca Valley, was swimming in Boulder Bay at Big Bear Lake when he began having difficulty and went under the water. The San Bernardino County Sheriff Department was notified and dispatched their dive team. At about 12:50 PM, Hopper was found and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The San Bernardino County Sheriff Department is investigating the incident. On Monday, July 5, 2010...

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Holy crap Bill, your trucks on fire.

July 5, 2010
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Holy crap Bill, your trucks on fire.

On Saturday, July 3, 2010, at about 9:06 p.m., Deputies responded to a vehicle fire in the area of 32600 block Carnelian Rd in Lucerne Valley. Upon arrival, Deputy Kevin Buchanan observed a fully engulfed truck in the roadway in front of 32600 block of Carnelian Road in Lucerne Valley. The truck had caught brush on fire and a large pine tree was also burning in a neighbor’s yard directly across the street. The wind was blowing the fire into the desert area and Deputy Buchanan began to take...

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FOXNews.com – Americans Kick Off Independence Day Festivities

July 4, 2010
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FOXNews.com – Americans Kick Off Independence Day Festivities

FOXNews.com – Americans Kick Off Independence Day Festivities The United States celebrates its independence Sunday with everything from fireworks to franks. Boston, New York and Washington are among many cities putting up traditional fireworks displays, warming up crowds with entertainment events during the day. And what Big Apple Fourth of July would be complete without Coney Island’s embrace of two of America’s biggest loves: hot dogs and competition. The annual Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest starts at noon. Budget woes have put a damper on official government activities...

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Day trip to Scotty’s Castle

July 3, 2010
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Day trip to Scotty’s Castle

Three hundred miles north of here up Amboy road, Kalbaker, Kelso to Baker and  Hwy 127 you turn off to Death Valley at Death Valley Junction and drop down into forever Summer. Scotty’s Castle is yet another 70 miles north of Furnace Creek. The road takes you from the lowest point in the United States to 4,000 feet above the valley floor in a sort of cooler spot. That being the Oasis that makes up the Castle Complex. Yesterday I was on a mission for a friend of mine...

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65 Year Old Georgia Man Missing In JTNP

July 2, 2010
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From Desert29: On Thursday, June 25, a 65 year old man, William Ewasko, from Marietta, Georgia, was hiking in the Joshua Tree National Park. Thursday night, his girlfriend became concerned because she has not heard from Ewasko. The next day, Friday, June 26, the girlfriend called the Riverside County Sheriffs Department and reported Ewasko missing. Ewasko is as a white male who is 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. Tree Search and Rescue and the Morongo Search and Rescue organized to search for Ewasko. Also who helped in...

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Armed Thief On The Loose In 29

July 2, 2010
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From Desert29: On Wednesday, June 30, the Morongo Sheriffs Department detained a 19 year old man, George “Ricky” Vaughn, for his involvement of stealing out of cars in the area to feed his methamphetamine habit. While detained, Vaughn was uncooperative and managed to break loose and disappeared in the area or out of the area on foot. Vaughn is 5’6″ tall, has brown hair and blue eyes. Vaughn is believed to be carrying a firearm and is considered armed and dangerous. There is a flier going around in town...

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Let’s Make Our Vote Really Count This Time!

July 2, 2010
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Original Article from Desert29: Current 29 Palms City Council members are either ready to fill the council seats again or they are trying to decide to run again for another term. Other members of the community are throwing their hats into the ring for the first time. As for those currently seated, Jim Harris has announced that he will be running again. Steve Flock is still trying to decide. Steve Spear announced he will not be running this time, which is a mistake. I think he is the one...

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Getting a Grip on Graffiti

July 2, 2010
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Getting a Grip on Graffiti

Beginning in January 2010, Yucaipa deputies have been investigating several incidents of graffiti in the city. Following a tip, deputies arrested 3 adults for felony vandalism. They were identified during the investigation for spray painting graffiti in various locations of Yucaipa City on both private and public property over the last six months. The three are suspected of causing tens of thousands of dollars of damage. Tracy Alshurafa, 23 was also arrested for a violation of parole and possession of methamphetamine. The deputies worked in conjunction with Yucaipa City...

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