Yucca Valley – Page 2

August 02August 02
Woman Ejected From Truck in Morongo Valley Crash Dies at Palm Springs Hospital
- Community
- Local
A DUI suspect involved in a three-vehicle crash in Morongo Valley died of her injuries at a Palm Springs hospital, authorities reported Friday. The crash occurred on state Route 62 near Senilis Avenue in Morongo Valley around 1 p.m. Thursday. Tracy Ostman, 57, of Yucca Valley, died about four hours later at Desert Regional Medical […]
November 20November 20
Repeat DUI Offender Facing 15 to Life for Fatally Striking Pedestrian in DHS
- Crime
- Local
A repeat DUI offender who struck and fatally injured a pedestrian in Desert Hot Springs is facing 15 years to life in state prison. Michael Bettasso 41, of Yucca Valley, is slated to be sentenced in February for the July 2, 2016, crash that killed 63-year-old Richard Helton of Desert Hot Springs. Jurors deliberated for […]
August 13August 13
Friday Night Lights: Week 0 Schedule
Turn on the stadium lights! High School football is back. Desert Empire and Desert Valley league teams kick-off their 2018 schedule August 17th. Tune in to KMIR News Friday Nights at 11:15 P.M. for highlights, final scores, and interviews. Friday, August 17th – Week 0: Beaumont @ Palm Desert Rancho Mirage @ Twentynine Palms Palm […]

Amy Zimmer
August 07August 07
Intoxicated Parents Arrested After Child Found in Car in La Quinta
- Crime
- Local
A man and woman who were allegedly found asleep and intoxicated inside a car at a La Quinta Walmart while the woman’s 5-year-old son was in the backseat were in custody Tuesday on suspicion of child endangerment. Jeremiah Fraser, 31, and Karina Townsend, 31, both of Yucca Valley, were arrested Friday at the Walmart at […]
July 26July 26
12-Year-Old Yucca Valley BMX Racer Crowned National Champion
- Sports
12-year-old Kuylee Pettit is putting the high desert on the map in BMX racing. After following Pettit’s career for a little over a year, she has traveled the country competing in multiple national events, including the State Games of America and has even qualified for World’s, twice. Once again, Pettit is bringing home hardware as […]

Amy Zimmer
July 25July 25
Coachella Valley Meth Ring Subject of Major DEA Sting
- Crime
- Local
Alleged members of a Coachella Valley meth ring were taken into custody Wednesday as part of a long-term federal investigation into drug sales and distribution both locally and in other states. Operation “Narco Navigator” resulted in eight arrests and charges against 16 defendants total, resulting from two indictments returned by a federal grand jury last […]
July 18July 18
Desert Storm Puts Local High School Ballers On Radar During Summer Months
- Local
- Sports
When it comes to looking for top exposure in youth basketball, look no further. Desert Storm is putting top local players on the radar. “We’re a non-profit organization that we’re just trying to get out there and give these high school kids as many opportunities as possible to be seen by colleges and hopefully play […]

Amy Zimmer
June 05June 05
Republican Assemblyman Faces Challengers Attacking Incumbent’s Voting Record
- Community
- Local
Former Assembly Minority Leader Chad Mayes, who was ousted from the position after supporting environmental policies opposed by fellow conservatives, faces four challengers for his 42nd District seat Tuesday, including two other Republicans who have attacked the incumbent’s voting record. Ten months into his Assembly tenure, Mayes, R-Yucca Valley, was elected Minority Leader by his […]

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