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Final showing of Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical this weekend in Apple Valley
Creative Arts Theater will present Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical at Granite Hills High School in Apple Valley. The performances this Friday and Saturday at the Rogers-Evans Performing Arts Center at Granite Hills High follows showings by the theater group last weekend. ...
Council approves new home for La Farge Plaza sculpture
The marble sculpture “Reflection,” a centerpiece at La Farge Plaza shopping center at West State Street, will soon have a new home. Council members unanimously approved to accept the donation of the artwork on July 16. The Cultural Arts Commission fosters public interest in the arts on behalf...
Los Rios Rancho to host Movies on the Green Saturday, July 20
Movies on the Green are offered in Oak Glen during the month of July. Join Los Rios Rancho at its shaded park for a free evening of trivia, music, and old-time movies from a family- friendly list. Saturday, July 20 the classic featured movie is "State Fair." The movie is...
Hesperia welcomes new postmaster
Lucerne Valley native Amanda J. Ledoux was recently named the postmaster of the Hesperia Post Office. Ledoux oversees 92 employees, retail services, the daily distribution of mail to more than 1,400 P.O. boxes, and 45 delivery routes in Hesperia and Oak Hills. She replaces former Hesperia Postmaster Londell Wiley, who...
Felon Who Perpetrated Shotgun Slaying in Desert Hot Springs Sentenced
A convicted felon who killed a Desert Hot Springs man while vandalizing his property in a feud connected to a business transaction was sentenced Friday to 50 years to life in state prison. A Banning jury in May convicted James John Angle, 48, of Indio of first-degree murder for the...
Judge restricts Redlands’ use of hangars in lease dispute with Coyote Aviation
Coyote Aviation, the former operator of a hangar facility at the Redlands Municipal Airport, has won a temporary restraining order against the city in its ongoing dispute over a land lease agreement. The order prevents the city from modifying the hangars or collecting rent from the tenants, according to Redlands...
Tracking device leads to arrest of suspects in Apple Valley Dollar General store burglary
A tracking device helped deputies and store employees arrest a man and woman linked to a burglary at an Apple Valley Dollar General store prior to opening on Wednesday, officials said. The burglary took place about 4:50 a.m. at the store at Navajo and Powhatan roads, according to the San...
A message from Yxstian Gutierrez, District 5 County Supervisor
Now that the fireworks and celebrations have passed, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful Fourth of July we had here in District 5.Around this time, we had plenty of great events, such as the Moreno Valley Fourth of July Parade, the Beaumont Freedom Festival, the San Jacinto 2024 Independence Day Parade and Street Festival and the Banning Fourth of July Celebration. I was proud to see so many amazing floats, energetic marching bands and especially all the people who attended.The Fourth of July goes beyond events and parades. That day, we came together to enjoy each other’s company. I saw many smiles as we bonded over our shared history and values of freedom, national pride, democracy and unity.I am also proud that many of us celebrated safely and responsibly.
Hospital foundation’s 2024 golf tournament raises over $200k
More than 140 golfers teed off at the 42nd Annual Redlands Community Hospital Foundation (RCHF) Golf Classic for the 2024 Ken Corwin Cup. This year’s event, held June 20 at the Redlands Country Club, raised $220,000 for the new Radiation Oncology Center at Redlands Community Hospital (RCH). To provide...
Vista Fire Scorches 2,936 Acres, Now 79% Contained
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Vista Fire, which has so far affected 2,936 acres, is now 79% contained, with 396 personnel actively working on the site. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, firefighters are diligently patrolling the area, conducting mop-up operations, and checking...
Hospital deal may block some health services for Coachella Valley residents, critics say
As Tenet Health inches closer to signing a new 30-year lease to operate Desert Regional Medical Center, a non-compete clause in the deal is drawing concern from community leaders who worry it could get in the way of efforts to provide some health services for Coachella Valley residents. What the clause states ...
How law enforcement and nonprofits are trying to help victims of human trafficking
It is a sad night in too many of our communities when young people are forced to sell their bodies to survive. This vulnerability is disguised as a vice on the streets of San Bernardino in an area around G Street known as "The Blade.""You're playing this person, that person, you're being played," survivor Amanda said. Amanda asked for anonymity as she shared her story. "I referred to it as the game," she said.Though she's been out of the game for 17 years, it's still hard to shake. She described it as "a blanket of shame." Amanda's ordeal started at 16 years old when...
Ken Chapa Named Economic Development Director
The City of San Bernardino has announced that Kenneth Chapa has joined its leadership team as the new Economic Development Director. Chapa’s first day on the job was on July 15. “Ken Chapa has a distinguished background in economic development and tourism,” said Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton. “We...
Pursue Solitude on Dark Canyon Trail
When temperatures on the desert floor broil you like shrimp on a grill, the best place to hike is in the cooler, shady mountains. Unfortunately, every other hiker has the same idea, so trails often are crowded. One little known path where you can find some solitude is the Dark...
Ways to Keep Cool in 2024
Daytime temperatures in San Bernardino often hit 100 degrees or higher in the summer months. The City of San Bernardino wants to remind its residents to stay indoors during peak temperature hours, limit outdoor exercise or work to the early morning or evening hours, stay hydrated - drink lots of liquids, use suntan lotion, keep your pets inside or in the shade with plenty of water, and most importantly, keep tabs on elderly friends or family.
Man Arrested for Unauthorized Entry After Disturbance in Spring Valley Lake
SPRING VALLEY LAKE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 24-year-old man from Victorville was arrested for unauthorized entry after witnesses reported him behaving unusually. On Monday, July 15, 2024, deputies responded to a 911 call at the Marina Lounge, at 13295 Spring Valley Lake Parkway. Witnesses reported that the man, identified...
Michele Finney: District lease proposal would allow health care expansion in the Coachella Valley
The Desert Healthcare District has been holding community forums on the future of its hospital, Desert Regional Medical Center, which has been operated by Tenet Healthcare since 1997 under a lease that expires in three years. I have attended these sessions, which have provided valuable perspectives as the board of directors considers a new 30-year lease-purchase agreement with Tenet. I want to address some provisions of the new proposal that have been subject to serious misunderstanding. I...
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...
More heat on the weather docket, mountain and desert storms take temporary break
SOUTHLAND - (INT) - Mountain thunderstorm chances are temporarily backing down but the heat is only getting hotter. • A warming trend with increasing heat risk will continue through the weekend, and hot weather persists early next week. • Elevated surf and rip currents for the beaches continues through Friday.
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