OVEC issue is tabled to 2009
The proposal to move the Oak View Educational Center to the Canyon Middle School campus next year was tabled by the Yucaipa-Calimesa School District Board of Education Tuesday night after contentious confrontations with irate parents at both the previous board meeting and an informational meeting last week.

Tree trimmer is electrocuted in local neighborhood
On Thursday, Nov. 13, about 9:15 a.m., 29-year-old Riverside resident Jose Perez was killed while trimming trees at a residence in the 12700 block of 10th Street in Yucaipa when the 16-foot long metal pole he was using accidentally touched the nearby power lines, causing Perez to be electrocuted.

Calimesa City Council holds productive meeting
The Calimesa City Council served as a productive, cohesive unit at its meeting on Monday. Mayor John Chlebnik presided over the meeting, his last before the newly elected council is sworn in on Dec. 4.

Police attempt to help suicidal man
On Saturday afternoon, a female in the 35800 block of Avenue E, called 911 to report her husband was suicidal, had taken prescription drugs and was in the bedroom with a loaded gun.

News Mirror subscription campaign offers Subscriber Plus Club benefits
A News Mirror subscription campaign now underway offers special benefits to paid subscribers through membership in the newspaper's Subscriber Plus Club.

Bridge, off ramp and lanes to close at night
A full closure of Live Oak Canyon Road over Interstate 10 is scheduled for Nov. 24 from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Suspects vandalize property and injure two at party
Yucaipa Sheriff personnel are looking for the individuals who vandalized a home in the 13400 block of Oak Mountain along with vehicles in front of the residence and brutally assaulted partygoers on Saturday morning about 2:30 a.m.

Yucaipa participates in earthquake drill
The city of Yucaipa and the agencies within - such as the school district, police and fire departments, Yucaipa Valley Water District and many more businesses, church organizations and individuals participated in the statewide “Great Southern California Shake Out,” on Thursday, Nov. 13.

Drainage improvements should make Butterfly Drive and Wildwood Canyon Road safer this winter
Yucaipa City Council approved a contract to D&L Wheeler Enterprises, Inc. of Yucaipa for the drainage improvements at Butterfly Drive and Wildwood Canyon Road project.

Toys for Yucaipa drive is changing procedures
The Yucaipa Valley Fire and Rescue Association is changing the sign-up procedures for the annual Toys for Yucaipa project.  Due to the increase in the population of the city, those who need help will no longer be able to sign up for the program by telephone.  

There is construction progress for Taco Bell and Chili's restaurants
The Extreme Auto Sales building on the corner of Yucaipa Boulevard and Sixth Street is being demolished and will be replaced with a Taco Bell fast food restaurant. Construction to remove the existing building began Monday, Nov. 17, and progress is expected to be quick following the grading of the land.

Calimesa planners approve permit, changes
During the course of the public hearing session of the Nov. 10 meeting, the Calimesa Planning Commission discussed several recommendations, led Chairman Dennis Draeger, who kept the momentum to a good pace.

Fire restrictions now in effect
Due to extremely dry conditions, potential for strong winds, coupled with recent wildfire activity, the San Bernardino National Forest announced an increase in fire restrictions.

Free Thanksgiving dinner
Set Free Church Yucaipa will be serving a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located at 13700 Calimesa Blvd.

Homecoming Yucaipa High School-style
Yucaipa High School students and staff, along with a large crowd, celebrated 50 years of Homecoming activities during half time at Friday night's game in the Thunderbird Stadium beginning with a video presentation of three “Yucaipa icons ”- Jim Taylor, Kent Hayden and Dave Strack reminisced about their time at YHS. They will each be honored at the Hall of Fame dinner on May 1.

Rotary gives dictionaries to third graders
Members from the Rotary Club of Yucaipa Sunrise, a service organization that focuses on the health, safety and education of children in the United States and throughout the world, presented their annual donation of dictionaries to third grade students in the Yucaipa-Calimesa School District this month.

GATE students meet local writer at PVMS assembly
Diane Mierzwik, author and owner of the Writer's Gallery, was the guest speaker during a Gifted and Talented Education assembly at the Park View Middle School on Friday, Nov. 14. The subject was how to be a writer and what it takes to get published.

Crafton Hills College registration in full action for spring session
Crafton Hills College spring semester priority registrationis complete and open registration is will continue until Jan. 11. CHC spring semester begins Jan. 12.