The Oak Glen Creek Corridor, in the flood plain between Pendleton Avenue and the Oak Glen Creek Detention Basins at Bryant Street, is getting an ecological make-over that will be completed in two steps. Step one started this week.
For families affected by the Sandalwood fire, go to the LAC booth.
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When Bill Adams saw the black 1965 Rambler Ambassador sitting at his uncle’s car dealership, he knew he had to have it.
Just off Interstate 10, in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, lies the city of Yucaipa where its history is embraced and the present generation is setting the stage for a vibrant, progressive future. Uptown Yucaipa is developing quickly into a vibrant hub for entertainment, eater…
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Yucaipa Animal Placement Society hit the jackpot Saturday night with its ninth annual Bets For Pets fundraiser at Fascination Ranch in Calimesa.
In a Sandalwood Fire press conference held Friday, Oct., 11 at 11 a.m. in Beaumont, the unified command agencies of Sandalwood Fire conducted an update to the fire. Captain Fernando Herrera concluded, "things are looking fairly good" for fire containment.
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Hero: A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Yucaipa Councilman Dick Riddell encompasses all of these qualities. He was honored at city hall on Oct. 7, for finally getting his WWII medals, 73 years after he left the service. Congressma…
After Yucaipa’s 56-7 loss at Citrus Valley High School last Friday, neither football coach had an explanation as to what just occurred. “I don’t have all the answers. All we can do is get back to work on Monday,” said Yucaipa coach Justin Price. “It was hard to recover from our mistakes agai…
The Yucaipa High School volleyball team gave its best but could not nullify Division 1 college recruit Jacquelyn Barrett and visiting Citrus Valley, resulting in a 25-21, 25-19, 25-16 loss in a Citrus Belt League match on Wednesday. Citrus Valley improves to 6-0 in CBL (18-5 overall) and app…
Macy McKibban shot a 46 and Kathryn Blair a 48 to help the Yucaipa High School golf team stay undefeated after a rare 254-254 deadlock with Redlands East Valley. The crucial Citrus Belt League match was played at the Yucaipa Valley Country Club. Both schools have 6-0-1 records in CBL play. Y…
With a greater than expected general fund balance reserve, Calimesa City Council approved Monday night increasing the city’s policy of a 10% reserve to 30%.
With winds whipping through the area, a fire erupted in Calimesa, near Mesa View Middle School Thursday, Oct. 10 at around 3 p.m. Multiple mobilehomes are engulfed in flames. More information to follow, as it becomes available. Live video on the Yucaipa-Calimesa Newsmirror Facebook page. Lat…
Roundabout Sweets & Treats will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, Oct. 12 at noon. There will be a live Dixieland band and more.
Loma Linda University Cancer Center has created a breast pain clinic that combines medical and psychological interventions to treat the common condition experienced by women — the first in the nation to create a multidisciplinary approach to breast pain management.
Loma Linda University Health will hold a variety of public, open-enrollment seminars to provide information on all 2020 Medicare plans available, as well as the organization’s many doctors who can serve as Medicare primary care physicians.
Yucaipa Fire Station 552 thanks the community for supporting its pancake breakfast. Look for the full story in an upcoming edition of the News Mirror.
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The city of Calimesa in honor of “Clean Air Day,” made the most of the day by taking the opportunity to plant a tree in front of city hall. “Clean Air Day” is to encourage individuals, government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations to do their part to improve air quality and p…
As you may have noticed, Yucaipa’s Historic Uptown banner flags are missing. Rest assured, there is a plan to replace them. Director of Community Development Paul Toomey introduced an agenda item to city council on Sept. 23.
The city of Yucaipa and Yucaipa Disposal have partnered to provide a community sharps container program that can be used, free of charge, by any Yucaipa resident to safely and legally dispose of used medical sharps.
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Wearing bow ties, colorful vests and tweed and leather jackets, about 100 motorcycle enthusiasts made a loud and colorful picture as they took off Sunday morning in support of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a worldwide fundraiser for prostate cancer and men’s mental illness for the Move…
The Yucaipa High School girls cross country team is ranked sixth in Division 1 Southern Section after competing in the 39th annual Woodbridge Cross Country Classic on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Silverlakes in Norco.
On Sept. 28, deputies attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant for Stephen Mize, 32, at a residence in the 12800 block of Sixth Street. When deputies approached the residence, they found Jimmy McVay, 47, hiding in a vehicle in the driveway. They detained him without incident and located a …
Drive along the streets of Summerwind Trails and you will find cars parked in the driveways, motor homes sitting in side yards and children’s playsets peeking over fences. They all indicate one thing – homeowners in the new Calimesa residential development have arrived.
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In a speech filled with stories of innovation and engagement in county schools, San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre delivered his fifth annual State of Education Address on Sept. 19.
Deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon on Sept. 25 around 7 pm. reported to have occurred near Center Park in Yucaipa, corners of First Street and Avenue C. Investigation revealed the victims, a female and male Yucaipa resident, were walking near the park when they w…
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After taking a look at its significant past, City Manager Bonnie Johnson gave an update on Calimesa’s progressive future at the 29th annual State of the City last week at W.D. Fascination Ranch in Calimesa.
San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe announced today that she will seek re-election to her seat on the Board of Supervisors in the March 3, 2020 Primary Election. Rowe’s sprawling district encompasses the cities of Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland,…
The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District has about $1.5 million more than expected in its unrestricted ending fund balance, it was reported to the board at last week’s meeting by Eric Vreeman, assistant superintendent of Business Services.
There will be eight additional parking spaces in Historic Uptown Yucaipa. The city of Yucaipa is constructing a new public parking lot with ADA parking and alley improvements within the public right of way and on city owned property, located on the east side of California Street, between Yuc…
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Yucaipa High School Junior Varsity Boys Polo Team won the 2019 Damien Tournament Sept. 13 and 14 played at Damien High School in La Verne.
The city of Yucaipa is starting a new public arts committee as part of the implementation of Yucaipa’s Public Art Program. City staff initially presented the item to city council on Aug. 26.
SUMMARY: On Sept. 18, Larissa Castro, 21, Trenton Clark, 21, Amanda Matney, 20, and a 16-year-old juvenile all residents of Yucaipa, drove to the victim’s residence for the purpose of assaulting the victim. Once at the residence, the juvenile suspect and Castro, who were known to the victim,…
While it will be a couple of years before improvements to the Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange on Interstate 10 begin, the city of Calimesa is seeking residents’ input on options for that interchange.
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Losing a child is a devastating blow that can plunge a parent into unbearable grief. Tony Diaz, the founder of “Parents at a Loss,” knows this level of pain well. During a routine visit to the emergency room, he was faced with a situation that no parent wants to face.
David Fisher caught a 64- yard touchdown pass and Austin Bolinger had another for 34 yards from Casey Graf but it was not enough for Yucaipa High School to offset Chaparral’s Brock White as the Thunderbirds lost a non league game at home to the Pumas 52-19 last Friday.
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The city of Yucaipa took another step forward in its quest to become a wine destination area. Yucaipa City Councilmembers and city staff attended a special study session and traveled to Temecula on Sept. 12, to visit several wineries and meet with expert viticulturists and tourism experts. B…
Attention all animal lovers, it’s time to purchase tickets for the ninth annual Bets for Pets, a fundraiser for Yucaipa Animal Placement Society’s no-kill animal shelter in Yucaipa.
San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre will deliver the first of his two annual State of Education Addresses on Sept. 19.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is rehabilitating the pavement of the westbound Interstate 10 (I-10) at Live Oak Canyon and at County Line Road in Yucaipa. See below for specific information.
Yucaipa Elks delivered 32 “comfort bears” to local fire stations for them to give to children in emergency or domestic violent situations. The hand-crafted bears are made by Lodge Loyal Knight Lorene Munoz. To date, she has made over 2,000 bears, which are donated or sold to Elks and their f…
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The theatre department at Crafton Hills College has found a new department head. Riverside resident and local theatre producer Paul Jacques will fill the position vacated when Tom Bryant retired after running the department for 15 years.
If you happen to drive along Calimesa Boulevard in a couple of weeks and see 100 or so people dressed in their Sunday best on classic motorcycles, you don’t need to go get your eyes checked. Chances are they are all part of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a fundraiser for prostate cancer…
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Gayle Crosby, president and founder of the Green Valley Foundation, presented the group’s vision of agitourism at the Yucaipa Valley Water District’s meeting at the Webster Ranch property on Sept. 4. The group’s vision includes rolling vineyards, agritourism and agribusiness in Redlands, Yuc…
After much discussion, the Calimesa City Council approved a resolution supporting balanced energy solutions and maintaining local control of them at its Tuesday, Sept. 3, meeting.
A student at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The student is receiving treatment and will return to school upon clearance from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH).
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Are you looking for a place to take your dog for a little relief from the September heat? Then grab your four-legged friend, and head to the Yucaipa Regional Park. San Bernardino County Regional Parks in association with Baseline Animal Hospital is hosting the popular event, Doggie Poolooza,…
The Yucaipa High School cross country team made a strong showing in the first meet of the season, the Asics Cool Breeze Evening Invitational, on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Jacob Stuart scored a goal at the buzzer to end the first quarter giving the Yucaipa High School water polo team a 1-0 lead, helping it to a 9-4 win over Bonita in the Thunderbirds home opener last Thursday. Stuart, a junior is a returning first team All-Citrus Belt League and third team All…
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On Friday, Sept. 6, the Past Pleasures Car Club held its annual Veterans Appreciation Night, saluting all veteran participants and visitors. The evening began with the Pledge of Allegiance lead by City Councilman and Veteran Dick Riddell. Veterans were present from all five military branches…
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