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Not Everyone's Happy About King of the Hammers' New Proposed OHV Trail

King of the Hammers' recently 'won' a no-bid contract to connect Needles to Barstow, California, with a new OHV Trail. And while the local county council is happy, residents aren't so sure.

RideApart · Oct 27

This EV Charging Station On Route 66 Is Off-Grid And Cheaper Than The Competition

Located in Barstow, California, this startup’s EV charging station undercuts nearby rivals on pricing and doesn’t need a grid connection.

InsideEVs · Jun 16

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’

The British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish

The Guardian - US · May 11

A 70-mile crime scene: Terrifying pursuit, freeway gun battle end in father, daughter dead

LOS ANGELES — Authorities had been looking for Anthony Graziano and his teenage daughter Savannah for nearly 24 hours when his Nissan Frontier pickup was spotted Tuesday morning near Barstow.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022

Tesla Building 100-Stall Supercharger Station In Mojave Desert Town

Occupying roughly four acres of desert near an open-air retail mall, the Tesla Supercharger project is considered by the mayor a "historic win" for the city.

InsideEVs · May 19, 2022

FBI and San Bernardino County sheriff accused of breaking law by seizing marijuana cash

LOS ANGELES — The driver of an armored car carrying $712,000 in cash from licensed marijuana dispensaries was heading into Barstow on a Mojave Desert freeway in November when San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies pulled him over. They interrogated him, seized the money and turned it over to the FBI.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2022