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Severe Cuts from Governor Brown Threaten Bus Services By Robert Winkler January 22, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – “Denial is NOT a river in Egypt!” stated one speaker at a School Services Conference in Anaheim on Wednesday attended by Acting Superintendent Bob Bilek, labor representatives, accounting personnel and one Board member. MORE Associated Ready Backyards * Driveways * Buildings Free Estimates (760) 921- 9199 13241 Neighbours Blvd, Blythe 92225 Ashlee Hardin & Amy Gaona By Robert JENSEN January 22, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – At the last School Board* meeting, presentations were made to Elementary and Secondary School students of the month: Ashlee Hardin and Amy Gaona. MORE By Robert Winkler January 18, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – On Monday, January 16, at about noon, Blythe Police were called to Palo Verde Hospital regarding a patient that claimed he had been stabbed. MORE
Man Stabbed at Party on N. Intake By Robert Winkler January 17, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – On Saturday, January 7 at 2:47 in the morning, Blythe Police responded to Palo Verde Hospital after getting a call about a man with a stab wound. MORE January 13, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – For the year 2011 the Blythe Police Department responded to an average of 50 calls for service per day, 18,327 call for service, and documented 3,621 Police reports. The received 7,366 9-1-1 calls in 2011. MORE Blythe Police Log: Dec 14 - 27 BLYTHE, Calif – Two weeks of Blythe Police Department activity.
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Dust Storm Fails to Deter Bluegrass Festival Inclement Weather Merely Slows Down the Beat By Robert JENSEN January 22, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – A prolonged dust storm of mild to strong proportions visited the Blythe environs and made life difficult for those outside at the annual Colorado River Bluegrass Festival. Only a few folks left early as the vast majority rode it out until clear skies appeared once again over the “pickin and grinnin” going on at the Fairgrounds. MORE 32 Arrested in Parole & Probation Compliance Sweep By Robert Winkler January 21, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – On Wednesday, January 18 the Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team (BNET) conducted a parole/probation compliance check and arrest warrant sweep in the Blythe area. The operation resulted in 32 arrests, 10 of them felonies with the rest misdemeanors. Those arrested were booked into the Riverside County Blythe Jail for felony arrest warrants and/or new violations. MORE Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team Arrests 26 Last Month January 19, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – During the month of December 2011, the Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team (BNET) made 26 arrests. Fifteen of those arrests were for felonies with the rest for misdemeanors. Arrest details follow: MORE
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Dwayne Harris Honored on Retirement Long-Time City Employee By Robert JENSEN January 22, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – At the past Blythe City Council meeting, employee Dwayne Harris was singled out for thanks in regards to his dedication to the City of Blythe during his 33-year career working in a number of different positions. MORE First Aid & CPR Certified Courses Feb 25, 2012, Blythe Location For info, call 800-691-1205 or go to www.safesch.com$49,000 Seizure at I-10 Traffic Stop By Robert Winkler January 21, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – On Friday, January 13 at about 10:30 at night, members of the Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team (BNET) stopped a vehicle on I-10 near Defrain Blvd in Blythe for moving violations. As part of the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched, resulting in discovery and seizure $49,700 in cash. Other items indicative of drug-trafficking were also seized as evidence. MORE By Robert Winkler January 18, 2012 BLYTHE, Calif – From January 6 through 16, Blythe Police have investigated nine vandalisms to vehicles throughout the city of Blythe. The vandalisms consisted of slashing tires and breaking car windows. On a few cases property was taken from the vehicles. MORE Clark's Eye on Books by Clark Isaacs By: Robert Greer
Man-to-Man He’s Isolated and Wants to Connect with Men Q: I moved to a major city a couple of years ago for a great job opportunity. The career move has paid off. Unfortunately, where I once had a lot of friends and participated on community boards, etc., I now feel fairly isolated and it has taken a toll on me. I have lost confidence in myself and find that I am hesitant to put myself out to meet people. At the same time, I am noticing that I feel a real need to connect with other men. I cannot explain it very well, even to myself. But I can say that I am lonely and I wish I could find men with whom I can have fun, talk about issues bothering us, and build friendships. Have other men expressed the same feelings, and, if so, what did you advise them to do? A: First of all, you’re not alone, although it feels that way. The isolation you’re experiencing isn’t unique to those in big cities. Men all over the country, in towns large and small, share that same sense of isolation, loneliness and hopelessness. You’d think that with so many men in the same boat, they’d find a way to meet each other. If only it were that easy. MORE |
RIVERSIDE, Calif – This week's most wanted courtesy of the Riverside Sherriff's Department.
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Many novels will gain the attention of the reader with intriguing scenarios and then the page turning begins. Robert Greer is a beloved author because that is exactly what he does in each of his books. Best known for his C. J. Floyd mystery novels he develops a trio of new characters in “Astride A Pink Horse” which his audience is sure to accept as his new series.
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