A 'peachy keen' memorial for Gommel
By KRIS REILLY, EditorAnyone who ever asked Ernie Gommel how he was doing was likely to hear two words: “Peachy keen.”The phrase was repeated often on Saturday as roughly 150 people gathered at the...
View ArticleWater shutoff scheduled for Tuesday
About 50 locations in center of town will be affectedFROM STAFF AND SUBMITTED REPORTSLUCERNE VALLEY • Center Water Company will shut off water for all of its shareholders on Dec. 18 while the company...
View ArticleThis week in the print edition....
—The complete sheriff's blotter and booking logs—A story about the lighted Christmas tree atop Strawberry Peak—Chuck Bell provides an update on local land issues—Holiday photos from First Mountain Bank...
View ArticleMan accused of attempted double murder
By KRIS REILLY, EditorLUCERNE VALLEY • A Lucerne Valley man was arraigned Tuesday on attempted murder charges after he allegedly stabbed two acquaintances during a night of partying, authorities...
View ArticleMan wanted in another attempted murder case
By Kris Reilly, EditorLUCERNE VALLEY • A Lucerne Valley man is still on the loose after allegedly attempting to shoot three people during an argument last week, authorities said.William Lester Boone,...
View ArticleSheriff’s blotter and booking logs 12-19-12
EDITOR’S NOTE: All information for these reports comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The most recent events are listed first. We publish the names of those who are arrested in...
View ArticleBoys basketball team blows out Baker in home opener
By KRIS REILLY EditorLUCERNE VALLEY • The Lucerne Valley High School boys basketball team split its first two home games, following up a convincing win over Baker with a loss to Joshua Springs.The...
View ArticleRash of burglaries hits southern Lucerne Valley
By KRIS REILLY EditorAt least six burglaries were reported within a two-day span in a small area of southern Lucerne Valley, including five reported on the same day on the same road, sheriff’s...
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A holiday honor for fallen veterans
Local garden club marks graves with holiday wreathsBy KRIS REILLY EditorMembers of the Desert Crossroads Garden Club spent Monday morning laying holiday wreaths on the graves of more than 200 veterans...
View ArticleLucerne Valley toddler dies
Sheriff’s officials investigate circumstancesFROM STAFF REPORTSLUCERNE VALLEY • A 14-month-old boy from Lucerne Valley has died and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating his...
View ArticleSheriff’s blotter and booking logs 12-26-12
EDITOR’S NOTE: All information for these reports comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The most recent events are listed first. We publish the names of those who are arrested in...
View ArticleMarines to speak at Jan. 8 LVEDA meeting
By KRIS REILLY, EditorThe U.S. Marine Corps has confirmed that it will send a representative to the next meeting of the Lucerne Valley Economic Development Association on Jan. 8 to discuss the...
View ArticleAMA report: Off-roaders may get reprieve
Military must complete report on recreational impact of expansionFROM THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION, www.AmericanMotorcyclist.comPICKERINGTON, Ohio • Off-roaders who use the popular Johnson...
View ArticleShooting suspect could be linked to burglaries
Break-ins rise this month, but none reported since arrests By KRIS REILLY, EditorLUCERNE VALLEY • Local burglaries have been on the rise this month, and authorities said the suspect in a recent...
View ArticleSCE: Outage could last until 10 p.m.
FROM STAFF REPORTSA power outage affecting 320 Lucerne Valley households began Saturday afternoon and was expected to last well into the night, according to Southern California Edison estimates.The...
View ArticleSheriff's blotter and booking logs selected items 1-2-13
NOTE: The following are selected items from The Leader's weekly sheriff's blotter and booking logs. The full blotter and booking logs appear only in the print edition of the newspaper. All information...
View ArticleBig success for Christmas giveaways, organizers say
By KRIS REILLY, EditorLUCERNE VALLEY • Both of this year’s local Christmas giveaways were hugely successful, organizers said.The Lucerne Valley Roadrunners, a charitable women’s organization, topped...
View ArticleLocal woman arraigned on felony DUI charge for Christmas crash
Moss arrested after collision injures teen passengerBy KRIS REILLY, EditorA Lucerne Valley woman was arraigned last week on a felony drunk driving charge after crashing a car and injuring her teenage...
View ArticleFuller takes over at FMB as Morosco retires
By KRIS REILLY, EditorLucerne Valley’s only bank has a new manager, as Marlene Fuller takes over for longtime manager Janet Morosco at the local branch of First Mountain Bank.Morosco was the branch...
View ArticleSchlenz, Gilmore, Chicca-Wilding earn honors
By KRIS REILLY, EditorLinda Schlenz seems to always have a smile on her face — especially when she’s talking about the accomplishments of her students.Schlenz, an English teacher at Lucerne Valley High...
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