Patrick J. Buchanan | March 31, 2009
By inviting Barack Obama to deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree at Notre Dame, the Rev. John Jenkins has polarized the Catholic community nationwide — and raised a question. What does it mean to be a Catholic university in post-Christian America?
Are there truths about faith and morality that are closed to debate [...]
Ron Littlefield | March 31, 2009
San Bernardino – Nick Alan Thompson, 43, of Yucaipa, surrendered to Investigators with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office on Friday, March 27, 2009. His surrender related to an auto insurance fraud investigation.
In September 2008, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department located a 2007 Suzuki GSX600 motorcycle, which had been reported as stolen. [...]
Staff Reporter | March 30, 2009
Community Clean Up Day
Celebrate Earth Day in your community!
Date: 4/11/2009 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: Free-Volunteers needed
Location: Meet at Town Hall
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, California 92307
In partnership with national Earth Day and in celebration of “A Better Way of Life,” the Town of Apple Valley is calling for volunteers at the [...]
Ron Littlefield | March 25, 2009
SAN BERNARDINO – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today approved a preliminary step that ultimately will secure $433,000 in federal funds for several construction projects and service programs for First District communities.
The projects include construction and repairs at parks and senior center facilities, street, drainage and sidewalk improvements and the purchase of playground [...]
Ron Littlefield | March 23, 2009
Sacramento – Assemblyman Knight (R-Palmdale) honored Rebecca Otwell as the 2009 Woman of the Year for the 36th Assembly District during a special Assembly Floor ceremony at the State Capitol. Rebecca is an active member of the High Desert community where she has lived since 1951.
“Rebecca Otwell is the ultimate community leader. She has remained [...]
Ron Littlefield | March 23, 2009
Sacramento – The California Young Republicans (CYRs) voted unanimously to oppose Propositions 1A, 1B, and1C. Measures were placed on the ballot by the California legislature as part of the budget deal worked out last month. The organization has not taken positions on Propositions 1D, 1E, or 1F.
Proposition 1A, the most far-reaching [...]
Ron Littlefield | March 21, 2009
Apple Valley – Low and moderate income home owners in Apple Valley may qualify for loans to pay for basic home repair. Eligible Apple Valley residents can qualify for a 0% interest, deferred loan for up to $20,000. The 0% interest loans are deferred for 30 years, with no payments required during that time unless [...]
Jessica Austin | March 20, 2009
To say that San Bernardino County is a hotbed of controversy for Republicans is perhaps the biggest understatement of the year. However, as of Thursday night, it will no longer be applicable to the San Bernardino County Republican Party. At Thursday night’s Central Committee meeting, with about 50 people present, embattled San Bernardino County Republican [...]
Staff Reporter | March 20, 2009
Jan Mittermeier To Receive Legislator’s Annual Award For Lifelong Achievements And Outstanding Community Service
Assemblyman Jim Silva, R-Huntingt
on Beach, announced that Janice Mittermeier will be honored as Woman of the Year for the 67th Assembly District on Monday, March 16, 2009 at the state Capitol.
“I am proud to present Jan with this [...]
MICHAEL WEBSTER | March 20, 2009
AP - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. listens to witness testimony on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON – Senate Banking committee Chairman Christopher Dodd and Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner should resign according to some members of Congress and many members of the public. Senator Dodd first dined any knowledge that the executive-compensation restriction bill he authored which limited [...]