Blythe News

I don't know how many charities survive for 50 years, but I sure haven't seen many Golden Anniversary parties like the recent one for Family Services of the Desert.

Riverside County supervisors on Tuesday tentatively changed the way residents who serve on property assessment appeals boards are compensated.

Ulmer, Guith on school board
Incumbent Joey DeConninck was re-elected to the Blythe City Council and newcomers Oscar Galvan and Sam Patel won seats as well in yesterday's election. See election results from The Palo Verde Valley Times on pvvt.com.

BLYTHE - There have been four patients with confirmed H1N1 hospitalized at Palo Verde Hospital and one other suspected H1N1 case was reported during the period of Sept. 30- Oct. 20. The hospital reported that 91 patients total tested positive for...

BLYTHE - During a ceremony held at Ironwood State Prison, the Veterans Group Ironwood (VGI), presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Florida-based Independence Fund on Oct. 13. Over this past summer the VGI had previously donated $1,500 to the "Indy Fund."

BLYTHE - Appleby Elementary's Teacher of the Month for October is first grade teacher Vicky Alexander. Alexander grew up in the small town of Loveland Colo, the youngest of 11 children. Her parents came through Ellis Island in the early 1900s and they knew the importance of education.

BLYTHE - Blythe police officers arrested Carlos Armando Garcia, 35, of Blythe, for possession of stolen property and drug paraphernalia on Oct. 13. Officer Shannon Rowell and other Blythe Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of N. Eucalyptus St. to a call of a man dragging a female into a residence.

BLYTHE - There are seven candidates running for three city council seats in next Tuesday's election. Below is a profile of each of the candidates garnered from interviews that were held with the Palo Verde Valley Times. Only Mike McAndrew refused an interview.

Plans for a public, shoreline trail behind a waterfront restaurant-in-the-making include benches, landscaping and a centerpiece consisting of cobble pavers.

Riverside County jails have begun quarantining inmates with flu-like symptoms in attempt to keep viruses from spreading through the population, a sheriff's captain said today.

A household hazardous waste collection event is scheduled for Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Riverside County Administration Center located at 260 N. Broadway in Blythe.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a $2.2 million budget today for construction of a community and day care center near Blythe.

Local gang, ‘Goon squad’ said to be behind thefts
BLYTHE - After months of investigation, Blythe Police Officers were able to arrest nine people in connection with the burglaries that occurred between June 28-Sept. 29 on the south side area of Blythe. Charles Richardson, 29, Steven Gregory Williams, 47, Jeffrey Rockmore, 41, Frank Watkins 24, Cedric Brookins, 18, and four juveniles, all of Blythe, were arrested in a joint effort by local law enforcement seeking an end to the months of homes being burglarized.

Six candidates will vie for seats on the Palo Verde Unified School District Board on Nov. 3. Following is a brief bio of each candidate. They include: Jim Smallwood, John Ulmer, Pat Bolton, Bob Jensen, Alfonso 'Sonny' Hernandez, and Norm Guith.

BLYTHE - Local business owner Debra Powels and her daughter Sharron were chosen as a one of 16 winners in the Mommy & I Picture Contest sponsored by Model Model Dream Weaver, a hair product company. The national hair styling magazine, Hype Hair Magazine, published the winning pictures from the Mommy & I Picture Contest in their August issue.

BLYTHE - The Blythe Police Department is informing the public of two sex offenders, Brian Dale Cowan and Gordon Leroy Berry, that reside in the area of Blythe. Cowan, 51, is a recent relocation from Wisconsin. He was born June 6, 1958 and is currently residing at 2355 McKinley in Blythe.

BLYTHE - Dobbs Duffers for Children Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success with 82 golfers attending and supported the event. The winner of the putting contest and a recliner by Ashley was George McGregor. Mark Mallett won a 32" television for being closest to the pin. The first place team was Bryan Wuerker, Bert Figueroa, Rick Osife, John Mulkey and Nathan Rudolph.

BLYTHE - Blythe Police arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile for burglary on Oct. 16. Officer Servando Iniguez responded to the 100 block of Shaded Palm after receiving a call of a burglary late Friday night. The resident who made the call told police she had been burglarized and a weapon was missing.

Jeremy Pletcher, 36, of Blythe, was arrested Oct. 12 for burglary after being discovered in a vacant apartment in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive.

An American Cowslip is an extraordinarily beautiful, rare flower that can only grow when it's left totally alone.