"Amazing," shouted Partyn Mckee, as she looked at one of the 50 large moving Dino animatronics at the Jurassic Empire exhibit in Victorville at the San Bernardino Fairgrounds on February 15. Partyn and her father Greg decided to join the early morning crowd to look at the fifty large moving Dino animatronics that the Jurassic Empire puts together. From Camarasaurus to the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Velociraptor, the detailed dinosaurs brought excited children of all ages with their parents and grandparents. Greg Mckee was happy to bring his 8-year-old daughter to the exhibit as she bounced up and down in joy looking at all the dinosaurs. Partyn explained that the Albertosaurs was her … [Read more...] about Dinos roam in the desert
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Reptilian Nation Expo visits Victorville
The National Reptilian Expo took place on Mar. 2nd and 3rd at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville, Calif. The event happens at this location biannually and has become ones of the popular local events for friends and family time. While the main idea of an expo is for vendors to present a selected item for selling and trading, it can also become an educational experience for any attendee, as all the vendors are willing to answer any questions someone may have. Throughout the event, all vendors displayed commonly seen as well as rare types of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. Vendors also offered equipment for the critter’s habitats, food they eat, and information on … [Read more...] about Reptilian Nation Expo visits Victorville
Former High Desert resident arrested
By Yara Del Rio-Dominguez |Staff Writer| Former high desert resident Charles Ray Merritt, 47, was arrested on suspicion of killing family of four. "Investigators received over 250 anonymous tips via e-mail, WeTip, and phone calls," according to San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon "More than 4,500 pages of investigative documents were compiled, 60 search warrants and more than 200 interviews were conducted before Merritt was arrested. According to vvdailypress.com, Merritt had told The Daily Press, his former business partner Joesph McStay had disappeared, leaving undisclosed information about an ongoing project they were working on together for a restaurant at the Green Tree … [Read more...] about Former High Desert resident arrested
Commuters from high desert are being ignored by Commuter Services
By Lynn Post |Staff Writer| As if the cost of tuition wasn't enough, students who live in the High Desert are getting the short end of the stick due to lack of public transportation options. On average students spend $100 a week, or more, on gas to attend classes at CSUSB. Student Mathew Ford said, “I stay down here during the week because its too expensive to drive back and forth.” Commuter services needs to address the issue and increase communication to students about their services. The only option they have other than driving (or perhaps zip lining) is the Ride Share program also known as the van pool. Availability to students is limited unless they’re one of the … [Read more...] about Commuters from high desert are being ignored by Commuter Services