High Desert National Day of Prayer events for a broken and hurt nation
Victorville Daily Press
The 70th annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday will include several public assemblies across the Victor Valley who will pray for America under this year’s theme “Lord, Pour Out Your Love, Life, and Liberty.”
The NDP theme, which comes from the biblical passage 2 Corinthians 3:17, is the banner over the ceremony that centers on praying for the nation’s leaders, families, schools, children, first responders, military and the economy.
Many of the prayer events will be led by church, ministry, nonprofit and community leaders. Keynote speakers, music, readings, skits and other activities may also be included.
Victorville man arrested in Barstow after 17-year-old shot and killed in Adelanto
Victorville Daily Press
Authorities arrested a 20-year-old Victorville man in Barstow over the weekend on suspicion of killing an Adelanto teenager following an argument with another person, San Bernardino County sheriff s officials said.
Tyrese Williams Lawrence was arrested Sunday in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Angel Martinez that occurred a day earlier. Booking records show that Lawrence is being held at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga as of Monday, with bail set at $1.75 million.
Authorities arrested Lawrence at 1984 E. Main Street in Barstow, sheriff s spokesperson Jodi Miller said. Google Maps show the address as belonging to a hotel near Interstate 40.
Apple Valley s Chayce Beckham rides Dumbo into Top 7 on American Idol
Country singer performs reimagined version of Baby Mine to advance during show s Disney Night episode
And then there were seven.
Apple Valley s Chayce Beckham on Sunday didn’t need Dumbo the Flying Elephant s magic feather to soar into the “American Idol” Top 7 on Sunday night.
Instead, the raspy-voiced singer moved another step closer to the “Idol” crown via his reimagined version of the song Baby Mine from Walt Disney s 1941 animated film, Dumbo,” which he sang during the show s Disney Night episode.
Beckham didn’t have to wait long to learn if he made the cut either. Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the High Desert native as the first contestant to advance during the themed episode.
A High Desert first: Raising Cane s Chicken Fingers set for Tuesday opening in Barstow
Victorville Daily Press
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the popular quick-service restaurant, will soon make its High Desert debut in Barstow.
The “chicken finger revolution” will begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting at the store at 2620 Fisher Boulevard near the Outlets at Barstow, company spokeswoman Brooke Sundermier told the Daily Press.
The Barstow Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Paul Courtney are scheduled to host the ceremony at the 40th Raising Cane’s in California, which offers a multi-lane drive-thru, and patio and indoor dining.
2 arrested in Apple Valley on suspicion of child abuse after 5 year old found with multiple injuries
Victorville Daily Press
A 5-year-old girl found with multiple injuries, including fractured ribs and a lacerated liver, has led to the arrests of a man and woman from Apple Valley on suspicion of child abuse, authorities said.
San Bernardino County sheriff s officials arrested Jonathan Martinez, 26, on April 24 for alleged child cruelty. He posted bail and was released the following day, booking records show.
Alyssa Gonzalez Barrientos, 25, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of willful child endangerment, according to booking records. She posted bail and was released on Thursday.