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Agreement boosts campus safety for Redlands schools
The Redlands Police Department (RPD) and the Redlands Unified School District (RUSD) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to enhance campus safety at three high schools. On July 2, the city council unanimously approved the agreement between the police department and RUSD to provide three school resource officers (SROs)...
DWC’s San Bernardino District Office to Close Temporarily
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) today announced that its San Bernardino district office will be temporarily closed for approximately six to eight weeks beginning Monday, July 22, 2024, due to excessive heat and needed repairs to a currently inoperable air conditioning system. Please check the San Bernardino district...
Get rid of non-compete clause in proposed lease agreement between Tenet, health care district
Over 75 years ago, the residents of our valley formed the Desert Health Care District to bring better health care to our area. It is funded with a portion of our property tax dollars, and it owns Desert Regional Medical Center. Currently the district is in negotiations with Tenet Health Care, who leases and operates Desert Regional Medical Center for the district, as to whether to sell the hospital to Tenet at the end of the next lease. Ultimately that decision will be made by the voters this fall and given the circumstances the sale makes a lot of sense...
Local artist Justin Paszul’s debut solo show opens Saturday in Yucca Valley
Local artist Justin Paszul will be debuting his solo show opening reception from 6-9 PM this Saturday at Space Truckin Gallery as part of the 3rd Saturday Yucca Valley Art Walk featuring 150 pieces of his vibrant mind-bending paintings and drawings. The show’s title, “OMNIGLOB UNCOVERS TEPMNHATOP UNDER THE SHADOW OF [REDACTED]” is mind-bending in itself.
SBPD Clarifies Business Surveillance Requirements and Warrants After Professor’s Catalytic Converter Theft at Best Western San Bernardino
The surge in catalytic converter thefts in San Bernardino has claimed another victim. John Banola, a local community college professor, discovered his silver Honda Accord had been targeted while parked overnight at the Best Western San Bernardino, located at 258 E Redlands Blvd. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the responsibilities of businesses in aiding victims of such crimes.
Smiles for Seniors to host Bowl-a-thon Aug. 17
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity that also gives back to the community? Smiles for Seniors Foundation, a local nonprofit that helps senior citizens, will hold its 16th annual Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Canyon Lanes at Morongo. The non-profit was started 18 years ago by Yucaipa resident Catherine...
Suspected burglar poses as contractor and police officer before arrest in Yucca Valley
After being caught during an alleged burglary, a man lied about being a contractor and a police officer before he was forcibly arrested. On Saturday evening (July 13), at around 7:30 p.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a house in the 7000 block of Palm Ave in Yucca Valley. Witnesses told deputies that a man was “angry” and attempting to break into the house, and that they knew he was not the property owner. The man was identified by deputies as Zachary Hayes, 38.
San Bernardino SWAT Team Arrest Suspects Involved in April Shooting at area Jack in the Box
July 19, 2024 – San Bernardino Police Department officials report that late last week, SWAT served several search warrants that resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects. Additionally, two firearms were located, along with a large quantity of currency and narcotics. This stemmed from a shooting at Jack in...
Wife & Children Suing County & Sheriff’s Department Over Husband/Father’s Killing
The wife and five children of Keith Vinyard have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against San Bernardino County, the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Shannon Dicus and at least two unnamed deputies as a consequence of the unarmed 52-year-old’s execution on March 23. On March 23 at roughly 9:50 p.m. in...
Shooting In DHS Leaves 1 Person Dead
Desert Hot Springs Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others hurt late Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurrred just before 5 in the afternoon on Two Bunch Palms Trail just east of the Von’s Shopping Center in town, near Desert Springs Middle School. The...
SBPD Seizes 18,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks, Recovers 614 Illegal Weapons and Prepares for National Night Out
At the July 16th “Coffee with a Cop” event at Studio D in downtown San Bernardino, Lieutenant Nicholas Oldendorf delivered critical updates on crime statistics, law enforcement actions, and the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts. The gathering, attended by residents, provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges and successes faced by the San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD).
Citrus Valley graduate illustrates children’s book
Not everyone can graduate from high school with the title of “children’s book illustrator” attached to their name. Samantha Fujiwara, who graduated in June from Citrus Valley High School, can add that to her list of accomplishments. Fujiwara, who was active in advanced placement classes, sports, clubs...
Former Harris Building damaged in fire
The former Harris Department Store building in downtown San Bernardino has been boarded up and secured in the aftermath of a July 8 fire that left the building damaged but caused no deaths or injuries. The bulk of the fire happened on the fourth floor of the building at 300...
Spirituality and diversity are unified in Desert Hot Springs artist's body of work
Perched on top of one of the dunes in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs is the home of Bernard Stanley Hoyes. The artist loves the location of his residence and studio, which he describes as "sequestered" away from the busier areas of the Coachella Valley. It's understandable why he feels that way. There's something...
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 3:11AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT…High temperatures in the mid 90s to 106 expected. * WHERE…San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland. * WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay...
Apple Valley couple charged with child abuse after their baby tests positive for fentanyl
A mother and father from Apple Valley were released on their own recognizance by a superior court judge after pleading not guilty to child cruelty charges, following their arrest Monday after their 1-year-old child was exposed to fentanyl at their home, authorities said.Austin Avina, 27, and Carla Veltri, 22, are scheduled to be back in court on July 31st on charges of felony child cruelty likely to cause great bodily injury or death.According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, a deputy responded to the couple's home in the 9600 Block of Bowen Ranch Road after the child was hospitalized."A...
SBCCD Appoints Dr. Cherina Betters, a Product of the Community College System, to Board of Trustees
The San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) has officially welcomed Dr. Cherina Betters to its Board of Trustees, following her appointment on June 13 and her swearing-in ceremony on July 11. Dr. Betters, who will represent Area 7, succeeds Dr. Anne Viricel, who served on the board for nine years...
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