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Class wins District breakfast promotion

Kelly Enriquez's special education class was one of the winners of a recent breakfast promotion sponsored by Palo Verde Unified School District's Nutrition Services...

Blythe driver can't outrun Blythe PD

A local Blythe man was arrested and charged with failure to yield and resisting arrest after leading police on a car chase the early morning hours of May 27, 2012.

Blythe Police to offer residents direct information

The Blythe Police Department is using a communications service that allows them to send important, valuable community information directly to residents.

Blythe man charged with assault

The Blythe Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 block of Vista Sunrise Lane the morning of May 27, in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon.

Mother's Day basket winner

BLYTHE - Barbara Williams of Cibola, Ariz., won the Mother's Day Basket drawing held by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2987 last month.

PVVHS Senior awards night held

Palo Verde Valley High School (PVVHS) joined with community partners on May 24 to honor graduating students at the annual Senior Student Award's Night.

Margaret White Field Day held

Margaret White Elementary School held their annual Field Day on May 25.

Installation of traffic counters US 95 south of Quartzsite Sat. & Sun.

Installation of traffic counters scheduled on

Theft suspect chased by police

Blythe Police responded to the Smart & Final store in the 300 block of N. Main Street the evening of May 22, in reference to a theft of merchandise.

Witness stops theft of watercraft

Blythe Police responded to a business in the 100 block of N. Broadway the evening of May 21, in reference to an attempted theft of water craft.

Memorial Day Ceremony held at Palo Verde Cemetery

BLYTHE - A Memorial Day ceremony was held at Palo Verde Cemetery on Monday, to honor veterans who have lost their lives defending the country.

Hundreds turn out for Blythe River Blues Festival

BLYTHE - Blythe guitarist Tom Farrage was able to join blues organist Deacon Jones on stage at the Blythe River Blues Festival.

Quartzsite citizens seek investigation of Mayor Lizarraga for Civil Rights Violations, Assault, Abuse of Power

Concerned Residents of Quartzsite and the Quartzsite Fire District letter to:

Free 2nd Annual Summer Safety Extravaganza

Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County-Blythe Collaborative announced their 2nd Annual Summer Safety Extravaganza scheduled for June 9 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Colorado River...

Memorial Day brings back memories for WWII vet

As Memorial Day approaches, Gerry Wolford, 91, of Blythe, is one of the many veterans who can appreciate the sacrifices that were made by his fellow soldiers in WWII.

New private school to be discussed

The Desert Learning Center will be hosting a town hall meeting on May 31 at 6 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran parish hall at 721 E. Hobsonway.

Dobbs Duffers donates to Summer Safety Extravaganza

Katelyn Riddle of Ashley Furniture Home Store is pictured with a bike that was recently donated by Dobbs to Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County Blythe Collaborative's 2nd...

Blythe River Blues Festival is like homecoming for Bill McFadden

The 1st Annual Blythe River Blues Festival, to be held on May 26, Memorial Day weekend at Quechan Park in Blythe, will be a homecoming for Bill McFadden, drummer for the 7th Sons.

A Day to Remember in Quartzsite

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Quartzsite marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

Winer back playing the boogie-woogie blues after 21 year hiatus

Quartzsite book store owner Paul Winer has made a name for himself and been featured in news stories throughout the country primarily for the eccentric way he dresses.

South Main Street Blues Band has its roots in the Blythe community

The South Main Street Blues Band is a Blythe-based garage band that has its roots in the childhood friendship of guitarist Tom Farrage and vocalist, harmonica player John Boyd.

Blythe man charged with violating domestic violence court order

Blythe Police responded to a residence in the 1300 block of San Gorgonio in reference to a possible child abduction on the afternoon of May 15.

Sias earns nationwide Customer Service Hero Award

Officials with Suddenlink Communications, local operator of cable broadband and telecommunications systems, announced today that Blythe employee Mayra Sias, a customer care...

May 22 Blythe City Council meeting agenda

Every 15 minutes program dramatizes effects of drunk driving

Cody Krisell, 18, playing a role in the Every 15 minutes program, was taken into custody by California Highway Patrol, Blythe on suspicion of drunk driving after being involved in...

Bluesman Deacon Jones added to 1st Blythe River Blues Festival lineup

Jones' resume includes 18 years touring with the legendary John Lee Hooker and seven years playing with Freddie King.

From Chicago to L.A., Fran Banish may be the baddest blues guitarist in the land

Fran Banish, the headliner for the 1st Blythe River Blues Festival to be held at Quechan Marina on May 26, Memorial Day weekend, learned his trade as a teenager with a fake ID,...

500 motorcycles 'Run For The Wall'

Over 500 motorcycles carrying veterans and veteran supporters, braved the heat on Wednesday stopping in Blythe on the way to Washington, D.C. as part of the 24th Anniversary of...

Blythe man charged with theft

An investigation by Blythe Police detectives into the theft of tools led to the arrest of a Blythe man on burglary charges earlier this month.

Blythe Police seek robbery suspect

A woman had her handbag stolen by a passing bicyclist on Hobsonway, the evening of May 13.

City Council to discuss sale of retiring employee firearms

Blythe city officials will ask the city council to authorize staff to sell a retiring employee's firearm to Yellow Mart Stores for the listed current market value at the next...

Mother's Day basket winner

The winner of the Palo Verde Hospital Auxiliary Mother's Day Basket drawing was Marilyn Winters (pictured, middle).

May Chamber Customer Service award recipients

The following individuals received Excellence In Customer Service Awards at the May presentations.

Officer Byrd visits elementary schools

Officer Byrd and his handler, retired Los Angeles Police Department Officer Mike Simonsen, were recently in Blythe to teach students at the local elementary schools about bike,...

Ruth Brown March students of the Month

Ruth Brown Elementary School Principal Lois Shafer and staff announced their March Students of the Month.

County reaches tentative labor agreement with Sheriffs' Association

Riverside County announced today (Friday) it has reached a tentative four-year labor pact with the Riverside Sheriffs' Association.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

'Run For The Wall' arrives today

More than 400 motorcyclists will return to Blythe on May 16 at 12:30 p.m. as part of the 24th anniversary of the "Run for the Wall," paying tribute to veterans as they...

Associated Student Government 2012-'13 officers

Palo Verde College student body has selected the following as their new Associated Student Government representatives.

Bernie Pearl learned from the blues masters

Bernie Pearl, one of the headliners of the Memorial Day weekend Blythe River Blues Festival, has a long history as a blues artist and guitarist.

Suspect graffiti vandals caught

Blythe Police officers responded to a business in the 1500 block of east Hobsonway regarding a possible vandalism the evening of May 8, regarding a possible vandalism. A citizen...

Co-ed volleyball applications available

Applications for Palo Verde College Associated Student Government's 1st Annual Co-ed Volleyball Tournament are now available. Deadline is May 16.

BNET seizes cash

Members of the Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team seized over $38,000 from a suspected drug dealer after conducting an investigative traffic stop.

Santa Fe 3751 pulls into Parker, AZ Monday night

Parker, AZ - The Santa Fe 3751 Steam locomotive will be arriving in Parker, Arizona Monday evening, May 14th. The Grand Canyon Limited steam excursion will be running...

Run for the Wall to return to Blythe

More than 400 motorcyclists will return to Blythe on May 16 as part of the 22nd anniversary of the "Run for the Wall," paying tribute to veterans as they make their way...

PVUSD announces Family Swim Days

Events planned on Memorial Day (May 28), the Fourth of July and Labor Day (Sept. 3).

Motorcyclist injured after hitting fence

Blythe Police along with members of the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department and Blythe Ambulance Service responded to a reported injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle after...

School board mulls over transitional kindergarten

California passed the Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010 two years ago, which changes the date of when young California residents will start Kindergarten and First grade.

PVUSD Celebrates Day of the Teacher and Classified Employee Week

The PVUSD School Board took action on a proclamation to declare May 9, 2012 as the California Day of the Teacher; and the week of May 20-26 as Classified School Employee Week,...