🌱 How Barstow detectives tracked down a suspect in a critical shooting

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In today's newsletter:

• How Barstow detectives tracked down a suspect in a critical shooting
• How could I-15 changes from Barstow to Nevada affect your drive?

Also on today's calendar: MDC HOLIDAY SHOWCASE SZN 11 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and remaining warm, temps: high: 73, low: 40.
• Saturday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hesperia Man Arrested in Connection to Barstow Attempted Murder of Woman (vvng.com) — Barstow police are investigating a November 24 shooting that left a woman critically injured on North Yucca Avenue, and they’ve arrested a 22-year-old Hesperia man on attempted murder charges. Detectives say extensive evidence work and witness interviews led to the suspect, now jailed in Adelanto, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact Barstow Police or submit anonymous tips through WE-TIP.
   

• Coalition Forms to Push for I-15 Improvements Between Las Vegas and Southern California (963kklz.com) — Major upgrades are being pushed for the I-15 stretch from Barstow to the Nevada state line, aiming to ease congestion, improve safety, and protect Barstow’s key travel corridor. A new regional coalition will work with Caltrans on an 18‑month feasibility study to explore lane expansions, technology upgrades, and emergency resilience along this heavily traveled route.
   

📸 Around Barstow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barstow

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Show 2025
  Barstow Community College, 2700 Barstow Rd, Barstow
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• MDC HOLIDAY SHOWCASE SZN 11
  Barstow Community College , 2700 Barstow Rd , Barstow
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Barstow High Desert Farmer's Market - Every Tuesday October - March
  Barstow Community College , 2700 Barstow Rd , Barstow
  9:00 am
• Barstow Aztecs vs Burroughs Burros
  Barstow High School , 430 S 1st Ave , Barstow
  4:30 pm
• Kiwanis Club Barstow Crossroads
  Los Domingos Restaurant and Lounge , 1520 E Main St , Barstow
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Barstow City Hall , 220 E Mountain View St A , Barstow
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Holiday Showcase Vol. 4
  Barstow Community College , 2700 Barstow Rd , Barstow
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Christmas With The Grinch
  1501 E Main St , Barstow
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Homeward Bound Committee
  Barstow City Hall , 220 E Mountain View St A , Barstow
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Barstow. Apply here.
• Guess?, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal - Stock Associate in Barstow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barstow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Apple Valley

• Lewis Center students to chat with astronauts aboard space station (vvdailypress.com)
• Convicted Felon Arrested in Apple Valley for Domestic Violence; Firearms and Body Armor Seized (vvng.com)
• From Elphaba to Evergreen: Former Wicked Star Brings Vintage Holiday Cheer Home (vvng.com)

Victorville

• Victorville Chevrolet to Host 2nd Annual A Very Chevy Christmas Event (vvng.com)
• Friday night DUI checkpoint planned in Victorville (vvdailypress.com)
• ROUND1 Bowling & Arcade bringing gaming, food & karaoke to Mall of Victor Valley (vvdailypress.com)

Ok Barstow! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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