Today in History March 27, 1964, A massive earthquake measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale, rocks the south of Alaska on Good Friday. The quake was centered 12 miles north of Prince William Sound and affected more than 300,000 square miles of U.S., Canada, and international territory. Fifteen …
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today reminded customers to be on alert for potential scams targeting utility customers during the COVID-19 outbreak. One common scam involves telling customers they must pay their gas bill immediately or their natural gas service will be disconnected. …
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is moving to offer Californians essential services online starting next week to continue processing critical transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Field offices will be temporarily closed to the public statewide beginning March 27 and re…
There is a shortage of available masks for healthcare workers due to the high demand during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many healthcare workers have to disinfect and reuse their masks multiple times because of the shortage. The reason for the shortage is because of a disrupted supply chain in Chi…
Before the COVID-19 outbreak changed daily lives and canceled classes before Spring Break, the news at the regularly scheduled March 10 Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District board meeting was mixed.
During a time where schools are closed and play dates are canceled because of social-distancing COVID-19 guidelines, there are some people who see it as an opportunity to spread joy to families with children stuck at home.
The love of the outdoors coupled with adventure is the perfect blend for any photographer. Yucaipa’s photographer Rick Strobaugh is no exception. He frequently travels to national parks and other scenic areas throughout the western and northeast areas of the United States to capture incredib…
Proving they do listen to residents’ concerns, Calimesa City Councilmembers approved both restriping and new striping along portions of the Singleton Road-Bryant Street extension at its recent meeting.
County Public Health will conduct a drive-thru specimen collection for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, March 27. The specimen collection for COVID-19 testing will be available for the public by appointment only. Appointment sign-up and details have become available on the COVID-19 we…
On March 23, at the Yucaipa City Council meeting, Ray Casey, city manager, brought to the council a request to consider early annual support funding for the Chamber of Commerce on or before April 1.
San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason announced March 25, 2020, his full support for waiver of penalties on late property tax payments for most taxpayers in the county. Taxpayers qualifying for relief include homeowners who qualify for the Homeown…
This day in History March 26, 1827, Famous German composer Ludwig Van Beethoven died in his apartment in the Schwarzspanierhaus, Vienna. Beethoven was a brilliant composer who continued composing some of the most famous music in history, even after losing his hearing in 1812. Beethoven never…
Today in History March 25, 1776, George Washington is awarded The first Congressional Gold Medal. This award was authorized on March 25, 1776. Washington, then commander of the Continental Army, received the honor for his “wise and spirited conduct” in bringing about British evacuation of Bo…
The Yucaipa Police Department raised money and fed the entire staff at Bryant Street Stater Bros. Market today, March 25, with a catered meal from Toscanos.
I first saw this on a social media page that connects me with my neighbors in my area. Great idea for the young and the old. It is called a “Bear Hunt.”
The California Department of Public Health today, March 25, 2020, announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 2,535 confirmed cases. The increase in testing numbers reported today largely come from commercial, provider and academic labs that have increased testing c…
In a press release dated March 25, 2020, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) stated it understands many businesses and organizations are changing operations or repurposing efforts to aid in supply issues in response to COVID-19. In order to provide full support…
San Bernardino County today reported its first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Earlier today, the County reported 31 total cases. Seven additional cases have been confirmed since then, which brings the total case count to 38.
On March 22, deputies investigated a reported theft from The Bungalows, located in the 33000 block of Chapman Heights Road. The female suspect, who was captured on video, stole 73 “disconnect fuses” from air conditioning units around the complex.
Freddie Chavez of Indio was arrested in a stolen vehicle and also booked for a felony arrest warrant
On Sunday, March 22, at 12:31 p.m. deputies received a report of a stolen vehicle entering Yucaipa on Oak Glen Road. A deputy spotted the vehicle approximately two minutes later and a felony car stop was initiated near Fifth Street south of Oak Glen Road. The driver of the vehicle was taken …
Today, a deputy sheriff assigned to patrol tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The deputy is resting at home at this time and is experiencing flu like symptoms.
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
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On March 9 at the Yucaipa City Council meeting, City Engineer Fermin Preciado talked about a $2.5 million for the construction of the Upper Wildwood Creek Basin project through the Proposition 68 Urban Flood Protection Grant Program. The city would need to allocate $121,000 in matching funds…
On March 18, a special emergency meeting was called by the Yucaipa City Council to discuss the COVID-19 response and declaration of a local emergency. Councilmembers Greg Gogh, Bobby Duncan, and Mayor David Avila were all present and Councilmember Dick Riddell and Mayor Pro Tem Denise Allen …
Maintaining six feet of social distancing, the Calimesa City Council voted Monday night to join other cities across the state and nation by declaring a local emergency because of the coronavirus.
San Bernardino County today reported four news cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The county now has a total of nine confirmed cases and no deaths attributable to the disease.
Yucaipa Police Department Police Chief James Williams and his staff were hard at work on Friday, March 20, packing and delivering food and stuffed animals to local families in need. See next week's News Mirror for the full uplifting story.
Family Service Association of Redlands recognizes the importance of serving during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Yucaipa Youth Advisory Committee held a Starry Night winter formal on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC).
Deputies responded to an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) hit of a stolen vehicle entering the city on Oak Glen Road. Deputies located the stolen vehicle in the Vons parking lot with four people inside it. As deputies approached the vehicle, a female occupant exited, and the driver fled…
Lt. James Porter has served Yucaipa for two short years and has left his mark on the community. His genuine caring nature and infectious smile instantly made him a local favorite but he is transferred to another town.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will continue operations on Interstate 10 (I-10) in Yucaipa. Below are the new work schedule dates.
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 598 confirmed cases.
During this time of uncertainty, the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District wants to assure the community and parents that we are continuing to serve our students in many ways.
San Bernardino County today reported its second case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a 54-year-old male with underlying health conditions who had come into contact with persons who had recently traveled from Washington state.
In an effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus, several county-operated attractions will close temporarily and several county departments will offer services only online and over the phone, closing their public offices until at least April 3, effective immediately.
Clarke's Nutrition and Natural Foods Market announces elderly shopping hour. Clarke's is located at 11235 Mountain View Ave, Loma Linda, CA.
On Monday, March 9, at approximately 3:05 a.m., deputies from the Yucaipa Police Department and emergency personnel from CALFIRE responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision in the area of Yucaipa Boulevard and 16th Avenue. Upon arrival, a male, later identified as Lorenzo Brino, 21, of Y…
San Bernardino County today, March 15, recorded its first case of novel coronavirus. The case appeared in a Kaiser Fontana patient who returned from London, U.K., sometime last week. The test was administered by Quest Diagnostics on Thursday, March 12. The results were reported to the San Be…
When Brian Woodyard and Gary Arnold held their first meeting of the Dragonfly Wind Flute Ensemble in October of 2009, they had a single student. Much has changed since then, and if the packed house on March 7, of potential new flute players at the Mousley Museum is an indication of how thing…
At the recent Yucaipa City Council meeting on Feb. 24, Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer discussed the agreement with TransSystems Corporation to provide on-call construction management inspection services and project engineering management services for various …
There will be no school next week in the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District because of concern regarding the coronavirus.
Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser today ordered the closure of the county’s schools as officials continue to step up the fight against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
As Commander of the Calimesa Citizens on Patrol, Ed Clark really appreciates a man or woman who is always there when he needs them.
The World Health Organization’s Declaration that the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, now referred to as COVID-19, has reached pandemic status, prompting federal, state and regional public health organizations to implement orders and guidelines to limit the spread of the disease.
A special city council meeting was held on Feb. 26, at 3 p.m., to review the mobilehome rent stabilization ordinance and resolution, which requires that the city carry out a biennial review of the ordinance during odd-numeric years. The last review was completed in 2017.
The Arrowhead Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its annual DAR Good Citizen Award program on Friday, Feb. 14. This year’s program featured students from Redlands High School and Yucaipa High School.
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