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San Bernardino County secures $1M for Glen Helen improvements
San Bernardino County Regional Parks has successfully acquired $1 million in federal funding to enhance Glen Helen Regional Park. The project will focus on playground upgrades, including the installation of essential shade structures to safeguard playground equipment. Additionally, Regional Parks aims to enhance the park’s accessibility, ensuring that all visitors, regardless of ability, can enjoy its amenities.
Van Nuys Man Arrested for Felony DUI Boating After Collision on Colorado River
In a report from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, a 23-year-old Van Nuys resident, Juan Chavez Mendez was arrested for felony reckless boating under the influence following a collision on the Colorado River. According to the official statement, the incident occurred near the 800 Block of Beach Drive in Needles, CA, on the evening of June 29, 2024. Deputies from the Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement Unit responded to the situation at approximately 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report about the boat accident.
Hesperia man accused of $30,000 contracting scam, additional victims sought
Investigators are looking for potential additional victims after a Hesperia man was arrested this week on suspicion of stealing $30,000 from a Crestline homeowner through a contracting scam, authorities said. Ruben Concepcion, 30, was booked on suspicion of grand theft and theft by false pretenses after being taken into custody...
Deputies receive Medals of Valor for fire rescues in Apple Valley, Adelanto
Four High Desert-based San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies were among 25 recipients of Medals of Valor last week, including one who was recognized with an award for two separate incidents. The deputies were recognized for their heroism in rescuing community members from burning buildings on three separate occasions in...
Triple-digit temps expected to bake the Victor Valley
After dealing with high temperatures in the 90s, the Victor Valley is expected to experience at least a week of consecutive 100 degree-plus days. An excessive heat wave is expected to begin Tuesday and possibly last beyond early next week, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures across the...
Loma Linda VA system co-hosts Indian health outreach event
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) and Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (RSBCIHI) co-hosted a Bringing VA Benefits Home PACT Act outreach event at the Soboba Indian Health Clinic June 11. Over 100 people attended the event which featured resources and representatives from 36 VA and partner agency programs...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Cornerstone in California
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Cornerstone Commercial & Personal Insurance Services Inc. Phil Hakopian, Allison Hakopian and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations. Cornerstone is a retail insurance...
3 teens among 4 killed in crash after Upland chase involving DUI suspect
Three of the four people who were killed Friday when a high-speed chase ended in a violent crash in Upland were teenagers, authorities said.According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the chase began in Rancho Cucamonga when a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a driver suspected of DUI.NOTE: The video above is from a previous report on this incident.The driver wouldn't pull over and ended up smashing into the front of a white Ford Mustang in Upland. Four males were pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.The three teens killed were identified as Jesus Guillen Jr. and Joel Jeremiah Silva - two 16-year-olds from Fontana - and Michael Adrian Gomez, a 17-year-old from Pomona.The fourth person killed has not been identified.It's unclear who was driving the vehicle.A fifth victim inside the suspect's vehicle - a 13-year-old boy - survived the collision and was rushed to the hospital.Two innocent victims were transported to a hospital but appeared to be OK, authorities said. Authorities told Eyewitness News a loaded firearm was found in the suspect's vehicle, a 2018 Hyundai, which had been reported stolen in Fontana.The incident remains under investigation.
Miller students earn top awards in San Bernardino County Fair Youth Arts Competition
Fontana A.B. Miller High School students wowed judges with their original artwork, as five students earned top honors, including two Best of Show awards, at the 2024 San Bernardino County Fair (SBCF)’s highly competitive Youth Arts Competition. Evalena Carbajal and April Garcia achieved Best of Show recognition in the...
California heat wave: How hot will it get in your area?
Southern California is bracing for the hottest temperatures of the year over the July 4th holiday weekend. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and advisories that will likely remain in effect at least through Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to reach triple digits in the inland valleys and deserts as a high pressure […]
Excessive heat warning issued for Inland Empire
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the Inland Empire starting Friday and through this weekend. The agency says temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees in some places this weekend. Parts of the Coachella Valley could peak at 119 degrees in the daytime. Elizabeth Adams,...
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
Photo of fake sign in downtown SF appearing to mock CA retail theft law goes viral
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign was posted a few days ago outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post having more than 7.7 million views. The sign, which reads “stolen goods must remain […]
How to save money on air-conditioning repairs, electricity costs during triple-digit heat wave
As the stretch of triple-digit temperatures continues this week, people across Northern California are ramping up the usage of their air conditioning units. RPM HVAC Service, a family-owned company based out of Roseville, said they got 60 calls for service within 24 hours early this week, and they expect to get even more as the heat wave goes on.
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