TEMECULA: Quarry company puts information on the table Jun 12, 2008
That may be true NOW. When trucks start heading north to the new area of growth - Barstow, Victorville, Apple Valley - those claims of less air pollution in Temecula will go north right along with the trucks. OOOHH GASP wrote on Jun 11, 2008 6:19 AM:Typical SOS response with theatrics and drama. (North County Times)
Covad adds T1 service in 285 cities Jun 10, 2008
Covad said that in California the new T1 offering will be available in Apple Valley, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Atwater, Bakersfield, Banning, Baywood Park, Carmel, Carpinteria, Chico, Davis, Eureka, Fresno, Grass Valley, Hanford, Hollister, Lodi, Madera, Manteca, Marina, Marysville, Merced, Modesto, Monterey, Morro Bay, Oakdale, Oroville, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Paradise, Paso Robles, Perris, Porterville, Rancho Mirage, Red Bluff, Redding, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Seaside, Shingle Springs,... (San Jose Business Journal)
21,000 Square Miles of 3G Network for Southern Californians On-the-Go Jun 7, 2008
Previously, BroadbandAccess coverage in San Bernardino County included: -- From Chino and north to Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Lake Arrowhead -- From Wrightwood and east to Apple Valley and north to Mojave and Barstow -- From Fontana and east to San Bernardino, Highland and Yucaipa and north to Big Bear Other examples of company leadership include being first to offer nationwide plans with unlimited calling and the only provider to offer a 30-day network "Test Drive" pledge that pays for calls... (PR Newswire)
REGION: Code war -- Leucadia man launches drive to keep 760 Jun 6, 2008
Before making its April 24 decision in San Francisco, the Public Utilities Commission held meetings last February in Carlsbad, Apple Valley, Palm Springs and El Centro. "I felt blindsided by the decision," said Chatfield, who did not know of the meetings and noted that only one was held in a North County city that stood to lose its area code. (North County Times)
MURRIETA: Two dead in plane crash May 31, 2008
Norm wrote on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM:Too bad, I fly out of there to my private strip in Apple Valley all the time. To Pieter wrote on May 30, 2008 7:49 PM:Your sensitivity (or enormous lack the of) describes your character precisely. (North County Times)
American Meat Processing Industry May 28, 2008
1999 Ban on 35 million pounds of ground beef by Thorne Apple Valley. 2001 Eric Schlosser releases the book Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. (Suite101.com)
Obits: Beaver, Eitzen, McLaen, Mogard, Mitchell, Front, & Andrews May 22, 2008
She will be missed by her seven children, Clyde "Bill" (Sandy) Mitchell, Malibu, CA, Glenn Mitchell, Shadow Hills, CA, Donald (Pat) Mitchell, Sun Valley, CA, Hei (Pam) Mitchell, Lake View Terrace, CA, George (Conda) Mitchell, Couer'd Alene, ID, Darlene (John) Schroeder, Ludden, ND, and Tim (Robin) Mitchell, Sun Valley, CA; fifteen grandchildren, Robin Mitchell, Claremont, SD, Robert Mitchell, Sunland, CA, Michael, Danny, Vance (Meredith), Nate, Shane, Blake, Lucas, Mitchell, and Jeffrey... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Senate Amnesty Fight: Round Four May 21, 2008
Stephen, Apple Valley, Ca.May 21, 2008 @ 07:48 AMFeinstein and any other Senator that votes for this garbage should be considered traitors and harmful to this country. The troops need the funding to carry on, not just in Iraq, but throughout the world and within the borders of this country. (Human Events Online)
Woman dies, 22 injured in bus crash on Interstate 40 May 18, 2008
Three were at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley. Three other passengers were treated for minor injuries at Colorado River Medical Center in Needles, Calif. (Los Angeles Times)
Speed Racer Revs Its Way into IMAX(R) Theatres on May 9, 2008 May 9, 2008
Cinema Sterling Heights - IMAX Theatre at AMC Forum 30 Ypsilanti - Showcase Cinemas Ann Arbor Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre St. Michael - CineMagic Metropolitan IMAX Theatre Missouri St. Louis - Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX Nevada Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas - Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic IMAX Theatre New Jersey Atlantic City - IMAX Theatre at Tropicana Casino New York Garden City - Leroy R. and Rose W.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Up to 50 kittens drowned, ACO charged May 8, 2008
"We were not friends, but we were colleagues," said Kathy Williamson, manager of the Victor Valley Animal Protective League in Apple Valley. "I was really surprised when I heard that someone supposedly trying to do the right thing by rescuing animals is then charged with killing them. It doesn't make any sense.". (Pet-Abuse.com)
Nail guns claiming lives, causing harm Apr 13, 2008
Edward Ramos was a carpenter with Ralph Rocca Construction Inc. in Apple Valley in June 2005 when he said his boss directed him to use his nail gun to attach metal hurricane straps to wood trusses, a state investigation report says. Ramos told crew leader Randy Cannon that the smaller palm hammer was better for the job because big nail guns are awkward in tight angles. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Immigration Battle on Capitol Hill Apr 10, 2008
Immigration has become a thorny issue for congressional Democrats, with a Democrat-sponsored enforcement bill competing for the party leadership s blessing with an amnesty proposal by the leader of the Hispanic Caucus. House Democratic leaders face a bitter civil war over immigration issues. (Human Events Online)
Insight School Schedules Information Sessions on Innovative Online Public High School Apr 4, 2008
Information sessions are scheduled in the following cities: Apple Valley, Bakersfield, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Gardena, Huntington Park, Irvine, Laguna Hills, La Mirada, Los Angeles, Ontario, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Ridgecrest, San Bernardino, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Valencia and Woodland Hills. For details, go to. (PR Newswire)
A Threat To Public Safety And Pet Dogs, Too Mar 27, 2008
But an employee of the Apple Valley Rancho Water Co. says it costs $125 plus labor to replace them. Authorities estimate there have been more than 100 such thefts in the past six months. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Dredging prep work begins on Oceanside beach Mar 18, 2008
In December 2002, a 42-year-old Apple Valley man drowned when his 12-foot aluminum skiff was hit by a winter wave in the harbor entrance during shallow conditions. During the next few weeks, a crew will install large steel and plastic pipes along the shoreline, Duncan said. (North County Times)
Basketball, soccer state playoff schedule Mar 5, 2008
GIRLS SOCCER Southern California Regional Quarterfinals Division I Thousand Oaks(20-4-2) at (1) Torrey Pines (22-0-3), 5 Woodland Hills El Camino (14-2-8) at (4) San Clemente (22-3-6), 5 Bellflower Mayfair (26-2-4) vs. (3) Clovis Buchanan (28-2-0) at Clovis, 5 Westview (12-9-4) vs. (2) Long Beach Wilson (26-1-4) at Long Beach Millikan, 5 Division II Oak Park (13-6-7) at (1) Cathedral Catholic (21-2-5), 5 Coronado (13-5-8) at (4) Agoura (18-3-5), 5 Torrance Bishop Montgomery (12-6-2) at (3)... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Apple Valley SMMC Workers Choose USW Mar 4, 2008
March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that over 450 service workers at St. Mary Medical Center (SMMC) in Apple Valley have voted in a secret ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to join the union, uniting them with about 160 technical workers at the hospital who had already voted to join the USW. (Logo: ) "I support our union because we need improved working conditions, better wages and benefits and the protection of a just... (PR Newswire)
Crane Earns Top Honors at Team Banquet Mar 4, 2008
Sophomore forward Caitlyn Byrne, from Apple Valley, Calif. claimed the Bears' 12th Man award. (Calbears.com)
Runnin' Down a Dream Encore Screening Nationwide March 3 Feb 21, 2008
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.S. orders massive recall of beef Feb 19, 2008
The current meat recall is more than four times the size of the second-largest ever, a 35-million-pound (16-million-kg) removal of Thorn Apple Valley Inc. ready-to-eat meats potentially contaminated with listeria in Jan. 1999, said Richard Raymond, agriculture under secretary for food safety, in a teleconference call. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Largest recall of ground beef ordered in U.S. Feb 18, 2008
The recall Sunday was more than four times bigger than the previous record setter, the 1999 recall of 35 million pounds of ground beef by Thorn Apple Valley, U.S. officials said. It comes on the heels of a widening scandal involving animal abuse at the slaughterhouse, operated by Westland/Hallmark. (International Herald Tribune)
Fishing Report Feb 14, 2008
Troy Paul, Apple Valley, landed an eight-pound striper on anchovies ... Dan Jones, Apple Valley, caught a 12-pound channel catfish, too. (North County Times)
Economist: U.S. recession to hit Riverside County Jan 30, 2008
Speaking to civic and business leaders at the Riverside Convention Center on Tuesday, Adibi detailed its likely effects on the home-heavy region that stretches from Aguanga to Apple Valley. The economy will probably create 19,000 jobs in the two-county area this year, just more than half of the 36,000 created last year and roughly a quarter of the 75,000 created in 2004, according to the forecast. (North County Times)
LABOR DISPUTE DIVIDES RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY Priests back workers at hospital... Jan 27, 2008
" Serrano said she loved the work, but that supervisors clearly were anti-union. "They said the unions would be bad for us and we didn't need it, but I don't see why we don't have the option for a fair election," she said. After a failed effort by Teamsters in 1999 to organize technical and service workers at Santa Rosa Memorial, workers in 2003 approached SEIU about representing more than 800 workers, including nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, housekeeping and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Men Accused In Bunker Homicides Plead Not Guilty Jan 23, 2008
McGlaughlin and Smith were arrested last week on suspicion of killing Bodhisattva Sherzer-Potter, 16, of Silver Lakes and her boyfriend, Christopher Cody Thompson, 18, of Apple Valley in an old military bunker. Bail was set at $2 million for McGlaughlin and $1 million for Smith, KNBC reported. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Planning, weather were among the fire breaks Jan 18, 2008
The abandoned structure near Apple Valley was a teen hangout. Then two were shot to death. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Death in a desert bunker Jan 18, 2008
template_bastemplate_bas Abandoned structure near Apple Valley was a teen hangout ... Thompson, from Apple Valley, was a guitar-playing introvert who listened more than he talked and treated his girlfriend well. (Los Angeles Times)
Word on the Street Jan 14, 2008
"There were a few trials and a few errors, but I was careful," Jones said as he surveyed the finished product in a garage at Apple Valley Farms, the parent company of Custom BBQ and Concession Trailers. Apple Valley Farms, a distributor of poultry and other food products, makes custom barbecues and smokers as a niche business. (Fresno Bee)
Esmond graduates Jan 3, 2008
The lieutenant graduated in 1994 from Apple Valley High School, Calif. and received an associate degree in 1997 from Victor Valley College, Victorville, Calif. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Judith Kay Meuli Dec 23, 2007
Kelly Jo Collins (Meuli) (Barry), Apple Valley, Minn. and nephews, Terry L. Nelson (Brenda), Eagle Point, Michael Meuli, Appleton, Scott R. Nelson (Karla), Lake Wissota, Kriss E. Nelson (Brenda), Lake Wissota, Kurt E. Nelson, (Julie), Chippewa Falls, Allan W. Meuli (Megan), Richfield, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
10 comments Dec 12, 2007
Hollywood and Beverly Hills aren't the only towns in L.A. Jeanette, Apple Valley, CADec 12, 2007 @ 02:03 AM. Share Your Comment. (Human Events Online)
No consolation for Lady Bears Dec 6, 2007
Big Bear dropped the opener on Nov. 26 to Apple Valley Christian 38-31. Senior point guard Katie Bumstead led the Lady Bears with 14 points. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Schneider is second-team Daktronics All-American Nov 30, 2007
OH Erin Contons SR Southwest Minnesota State Apple Valley, Minn. OH Justyna Michon SR Dowling Katowice, Poland MB/MH Erin Clark SR Tampa Tampa, Fla. (Wwuvikings.com)
Schneider named AVCA first-team All-American Nov 27, 2007
Sr., 6-0, Albany, MN Erin Clark, Tampa, MB, Sr., 5-11, Tampa, FL Erin Contons % ^, Southwest Minnesota State, OH, Sr., 5-10, Apple Valley, MN Katelen Dixon*, Tampa, OH, Sr., 5-10, Clearwater, FL Jessica Granados, Cal State San Bernardino, RS/Opp. Jr., 6-0, Beaumont, CA Liz Holmes, Northern Kentucky, MB, Sr., 5-10, Cincinnati, OH Tessa Jones@, Washburn, RS/Opp. (Wwuvikings.com)
Fresno mayor to reward recycling Nov 24, 2007
Apple Valley FarmsApple Valley Farms, a food research-and-development company in Fresno specializing in protein products, already was recycling its plain cardboard boxes ... Apple Valley Farms President Durbin Breckenridge met with a representative of the city's recycling program and learned the wax-lined boxes used to ship poultry are recyclable. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Rhodes Scholarship picks 32 students for '08 Nov 19, 2007
Take the first step towards finding a better job. Start your search today. (USA Today -- News)
Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience opens November 16, 2007 Nov 14, 2007
Cinema Sterling Heights - IMAX Theatre at AMC Forum 30 Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre St. Michael - CineMagic Metropolitan IMAX Theatre Missouri St. Louis - Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX Nevada Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort New Hampshire Manchester - Cinemagic IMAX Theatre New Jersey Altantic City - IMAX Theatre at Tropicana Casino New York Garden City - Leroy R. and Rose W. Grumman IMAX Dome Theater(x) New York City - AMC Loews IMAX Theatre, Lincoln... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tests downgrade Texan goat-sucker to plain old bald coyote Nov 3, 2007
I grew up in Apple Valley California, and lived in the desert for most of my life. I've seen coyotes up close, this is either the ugliest coyote on record, or they're not being truthful. (BBC News -- Americas)
Obituaries for Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 Nov 2, 2007
and Tim Sherry of Onalaska; 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; one sister, Corrine Craig of Tennessee; two brothers, Robert Rose of Apple Valley, Calif. and Jack Rose of La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Santa Claus may be stingy for retailers this year Oct 15, 2007
Though the company had to close more than 70 stores nationwide after being bought by a private investment consortium in 2004, it has now retrenched in California and the Southwest and is growing again, opening new stores this fall in the Southern California cities of Apple Valley and Calexico, and two more in the Phoenix area. Though it may not be as strong as last season - when high-definition TVs were the must-have purchase among tech-forward consumers - many retail observers still contend... (East Bay Business Times, CA)
The cost of cancer—who pays? Oct 13, 2007
The hospital does chemotherapy treatment on site, but contracts with Dr. Alqiasi s oncology clinic in Apple Valley for radiation therapy. Some patients do come to Desert Valley without insurance, Chaffee said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Stater Bros. Helps Customers Fight the Flu Sep 27, 2007
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Burros ‘come out low’ against Falcons, fall to 0-4 Sep 26, 2007
Like the game against Apple Valley the week before, Burroughs found itself down quickly in the opening quarter, but this time not as the result of a series of mistakes. Palmdale had a solid running attack that allowed the Falcons to amass more than 200 yards in the first quarter, running nine running plays out of 13 plays total. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Asian Gangs Linked To Pot Houses In Inland Empire Sep 24, 2007
One grower in Apple Valley fled to China. Deputies later found evidence of money transfers to China after an upscale house was raided. (CBS2.com, CA)
Freshman Burros continue to roll with 27-0 win over Palmdale to improve record to 3-0 Sep 22, 2007
The defense kept Palmdale off the scoreboard, however, they were able to move the ball better than the previous two opponents Tehachapi and Apple Valley. They had some very good athletes and challenged our defense today, said Defensive Line Coach Mark Gowin. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Siegerehrung bei den W.E.ROCK Grand Nationals Sep 21, 2007
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Burroughs freshmen knock off Apple Valley Sep 15, 2007
The BHS Freshmen football team improved to 2-0 with a win on the road against Apple Valley 27-12 on Thursday ... The Burro defense went to work and shut down the running game of Apple Valley, forcing a punt after three quick plays ... The wind was blowing hard in Apple Valley and BHS was heading into the wind in the second quarter so they turned the offense over to the running game of Ron Douglas and Brown. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Trucker Charged In Fatal Crash Has Commercial License Suspended Sep 14, 2007
Roth said his client, a 37-year-old Apple Valley resident, has not driven a commercial vehicle since the accident. "He never intends to," the lawyer said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Mortgage Crunch: Millions Fearing Foreclosure Sep 14, 2007
Music teacher Al Ynigues came all the way from Apple Valley, Minn. because payments on his home have jumped almost $800. (CBS2.com, CA)
Tom Zbikowski Named To 2007 AFCA Good Works Team Sep 13, 2007
Don Roney Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview) Steve Walker Sr. QB North Dakota St. Craig Bohl Lockport, Ill. (Und.com)
Obituaries: Paula Elaine Partello(1949-2007) Sep 8, 2007
She is survived by her son, David Partello; her parents, Paul and Gladys Partello; her brothers Cary Partello of San Diego and Danny Partello of Apple Valley; and her sister, Nancy Linda Tanagawi who lives near Long Beach. . (Daily Triplicate)
Volleyball Falls to Portland State in California Sep 1, 2007
Trailing by three, Stony Brook came back to take five of the next six points to take a 26-25 lead on a kill by freshman (Apple Valley, Minn. . (Goseawolves.org)
Charges filed in connection with Zaca Fire Sep 1, 2007
The CH-54A helicopter that Bocim and Pizzorno were in was operated by Heavy Lift Helicopters Inc., based in Apple Valley, and was under contract with Cal Fire. Hurtado, of Lompoc, was driving a truck for MarBorg Industries, a company that was providing portable restrooms and trash service to the firefighters battling the Zaca Fire. (Santa Maria Times)
Big trip awaits Vikings Aug 14, 2007
Tim Stevens, Staff Writer Cameron Union Pines will make the longest road trip of the season when it travels to Apple Valley (Calif. Granite Hills High for a Sept. 6 game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lakeview area fire grows Jul 18, 2007
Besides a helicopter from the Lakeview office of BLM-Forest Service, the air suppression effort included helicopters from Plumas National Forest, Apple Valley, Ravendale and Chester, all of California; and from Rifle, Colo. They made repeated water drops while fixed wing aircraft dropped fire retardant to keep the flames from advancing. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Investment Property Specialist Makes 3 New Money-Making Investment Properties Available to Real Estate Investors Jul 17, 2007
Serving California real estate investors, home buyers and sellers in the High Desert including Phelan, Wrightwood, Llano, Pinon Hills, Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Adelanto. www. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Baseball Welcomes Seven More Newcomers To 2008 Recruiting Class Jul 10, 2007
Steven McGuiggan (OF - Apple Valley, Minn ... " McGuiggan is a 5-foot-11, 185-pound centerfielder who played for coach Al Iversen at Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He was also an acclaimed offensive football player in the Apple Valley backfield. "Steve can really run," said McDermott. "He's a great athlete, an all-state running back in football. (Uicflames.com)
Local Clear Channel stations reportedly sold Jul 5, 2007
In addition to the Central Coast stations, Frontier Capital Partners has purchased stations in George, Lucerne Valley, Apple Valley and Yermo in California, according to Radio ds. The remaining three stations in the sale are in Yuma, Ariz. (Santa Maria Times)
Karen Lea Nelson Jun 28, 2007
Survivors include her husband, Art Nelson, Lead; son, Todd (Delia) Nelson, Apple Valley, Calif. daughter, Cindy Nelson, Overland Park, Kan. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Poll winner faces US deportation Jun 26, 2007
" Meyer was bailed and is due to appear on 18 July before an immigration judge, who will decide whether she should be deported to Canada, the last point of entry into the US on her record. Ms Meyer currently lives in the San Bernardino County desert town of Apple Valley, where she has been studying for degrees to work in the justice system as a forensic nurse. Lori Haley, a spokeswoman for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said: "People are arrested on immigration charges from all walks of... (BBC News -- Americas)
Ex-Councilor Faces Deportation for Voting Jun 25, 2007
Eventually, "the police came to me and said, 'Zoila, you're not a citizen. You're a legal resident but you're not a citizen,"' said Meyer, who now lives in the desert town of Apple Valley, near Adelanto. She resigned after 10 weeks in office in Adelanto, a town of about 23,000. (Fox News)
Ex-Adelanto councilwoman could be deported for voting Jun 25, 2007
Meyer, whose story was first reported in the Victorville Daily Press, lives in the San Bernardino County desert town of Apple Valley. She was living in nearby Adelanto when she was elected to the City Council there in 2004. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Perris, Calif., Consumers Finally Have a Choice for Their Cable TV Service Jun 10, 2007
Verizon's FiOS TV is now available in all or parts of the following communities: Apple Valley Banning Beaumont Camarillo Chino Chino Hills Fountain Valley Garden Grove Hermosa Beach Huntington Beach Lake Elsinore Lakewood Long Beach Los Alamitos Malibu Manhattan Beach Montclair Murrieta Ontario Perris Pomona Redlands Redondo Beach Santa Monica Stanton Temecula Thousand Oaks Torrance Westminster Unincorporated areas of: Los Angeles County Orange County Riverside County San Bernardino County... (PR Newswire)
Fog Alters Course For Hot-Air Balloons At Festival Jun 4, 2007
"The closer you get to the lake, the more fog you get," pilot George Rosander, 61, of Apple Valley told a local newspaper. In recent years, inclement weather has occasionally spoiled the balloon portion of the festival. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
