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Former Riverside Co. high school football standout paralyzed after suffering neck injury
TEMECULA, Calif. - The life of Jason Pugal, a student-athlete from Riverside County, was forever changed after suffering a traumatic injury that left him paralyzed in the beginning stages of his college career. Pugal attended Great Oak High School in Temecula. He attended Palomar College in San Diego County before...
Jalen Brunson shares a hilarious response on how he’d stop Kobe Bryant: "I’d tell coach to put someone else on him"
When asked how he would stop Kobe Bryant, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said he would suggest putting a different defender against the Lakers great.
Suspect in Dublin shooting that killed 1 man arrested nearly 400 miles away, police say
New developments in a deadly shooting in the East Bay.Police in Dublin say they've tracked down the man accused of killing another man at the Emerald Park Apartments on Friday.They arrested him Saturday, nearly 400 miles away, in Barstow.PREVIOUS STORY: 1 dead after shooting at Dublin apartment complex; suspect still outstanding, police sayThe shooting incident was reported just after 2 p.m. on Friday afternoonUpon arrival by Dublin police, an adult male victim was located with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety TrackerResidents were blocked from getting into the complex during the search for the suspect and nearby Dougherty Elementary School was briefly placed on locked down.No details yet on the motive or the identity of the suspect. The victim's identity is also currently being withheld. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Upland-Based Engineering Firm Accused of Igniting 2021 South Fire in San Bernardino National Forest
The U.S. government has initiated legal proceedings against an Upland-based engineering firm, accusing it of causing the South Fire that scorched hundreds of acres in the San Bernardino National Forest during the summer of 2021. The lawsuit, lodged in the Central District Court of California, insists that Garrett J. Gentry General Engineering Inc., along with its proprietor Garrett J. Gentry, is responsible for damages due to the negligent operation of heavy machinery that sparked the blaze.
GALLERY: Warehouses are being built on former Auto Club Speedway site
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the site of the former Auto Club Speedway along Cherry Avenue in Fontana, Calif. It was a 2.000 mi (3.219 km), D-shaped oval superspeedway in unincorporated San Bernardino County, California. The racetrack was located 47 mi (76 km) east of Los Angeles and was near the former locations of Ontario Motor Speedway and Riverside International Raceway. The track was last owned and operated by NASCAR. In 2023, the track was closed for reconstruction as part of the Next Gen California racing project. Demolition of Auto Club Speedway began in October 2023. In 2023, NASCAR sold 433 acres of the former race track for around $544 million. A major logistics development called Speedway Commerce Center is being built on 364 acres of the land.
Talented two-way lineman Malili Asiata added to the '25 Polynesian Bowl
The Polynesian Bowl added another big-time player to the roster when San Bernardino (Calif.) Aquinas two-way lineman Malili Asiata announced his commitment to this years game. Asiata is a talented lineman with the ability to excel on both sides of the ball. He's a fascinating story and has only played one year of football after coming over to the States from Australia.
For Starters Don Lugo Wins in Overtime
(Whittier) – Brandon Elias scored on a two-yard run on the first possession in overtime to lift Don Lugo a 35-28 win over El Rancho Saturday night at Pioneer High School to kick off the 2024 season. The Dons had a chance to tie or go ahead but they...
Warehouse off Live Oak Canyon Road up for a vote in Yucaipa
YUCAIPA, Calif. – Yucaipa City Council will consider a massive 2 million square foot warehouse development in Live Oak Canyon, just east of Redlands, on Monday. The development proposal is part of a larger Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP) update. The FCSP, approved in 2008, encompasses 1,242 acres off I-10. Current land use in the area consists primarily of agricultural land, a wastewater treatment plant, and some residences, according to the staff report.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Bhakti Fest mixes music and yoga for a spiritual experience
JOSHUA TREE — Bhakti Fest, the ultimate Yoga & Conscious Music Festival, will take place September 27-29 at the Joshua Tree Lake & Campground while celebrating its 13th anniversary. Attendees are in for a weekend filled with music, yoga classes, breathwork, sound healing sessions, spiritual and wellness workshops, a...
More movie choices return to Morongo Basin since pandemic shutdown
In 2020, the pandemic caused movie theaters across the country to close, and unfortunately many of them did not reopen. The two locations to see new movies on the big screen, Cinema 6 in Yucca Valley and Smith’s Ranch Drive-In Theater in Twentynine Palms both closed. In the years...
Yucca Valley puts out call for new public art
As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is seeking submissions for a new, temporary art installation to brighten the town. The art will be displayed at the plaza outside the Yucca Valley Branch Library, located at the southwest corner of Twentynine Palms Highway and Highway 247. The selected artist’s submission will be installed in January, remaining on display through November 2025.
Ayala Controls Throughout Thursday’s 28-14 Season-Opening Victory Over Colony; Running Game & Defense Key to Victory
Photos by Josh Thompson (Chino Valley Champion) & Gustavo Vargas. Don’t let the final score fool you, Ayala dominated Colony, 28-14, in Thursday’s season opener at AHS. The Bulldogs led 21-0, 28-7 and they took a knee at the 1-yard line in the waning moments instead of punching it in.
Water rates going up; Average HDWD bill will be over 10% more
YUCCA VALLEY – Water and sewer rates will go up every year for the next five years under increases approved 5-0 by the Hi-Desert Water District directors Wednesday. The average household will pay just under $11 more a month this year for water and sewer services. Director Bob Stadum...
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