Local News

• Plumbing the depths of mining in Juniper Flats
  When my wife and I hike around and explore Juniper Flats, in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains and south of Apple Valley, we come across a fair number of abandoned mines. This has made us wonder about the history of mining in the area.What types of deposits were the miners looking for? When were […]
• Gas prices increases slow this week
  Gasoline prices in Southern California began easing from their highest levels in four years earlier this week after refineries restarted production and new supplies were imported, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.Statewide, the retail average is $4.18 for a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That price is three cents higher than last week. In […]
• Authorities: Victorville man arrested after fight with deputy, attempted to take firearm
  VICTORVILLE — A man was arrested after officials said he tackled a Sheriff’s deputy, punched him several times and attempted to take away the deputy’s firearm before being tased.Dashean Antwan Wages, 26, faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, resisting arrest and attempting to take a firearm from a peace […]