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Driver killed in Mother’s Day crash on Rock Springs Road in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic accident that happened on Mother’s Day Sunday in the City of Hesperia. The two-vehicle traffic accident was reported at 3:11 PM on May 12, 2024, on Rock Springs Road, near Glendale Avenue. The collision involved...
National Trails Highway in Oro Grande remains closed Monday; Riverside Prep cancels school
ORO GRANDE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A very busy stretch of National Trails Highway in the community of Oro Grande continues to remain closed on Monday, prompting school officials at Riverside Prep to cancel classes. The National Fire started before 6:30 pm, on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in a field...
Oro Grande's 'National Fire' continues to burn on Monday, structures damaged
Firefighters on Monday continue to battle a wind-driven vegetation fire that started Sunday night near the Mojave River and across from the CalPortland Oro Grande Cement Plant, north of Victorville. Firefighters responded to the National Fire at 6:21 p.m. Sunday in the 19400 block of National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department. The fire area is located between the Mojave River and the highway, also known as Old...
Victorville Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Shooting at Local Motel
A grim scene unfolded at a Victorville motel where a young man was fatally shot during an altercation last Friday afternoon. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Office reported that deputies responded to the Motel 6 located at 16868 Stoddard Wells Road after receiving a distress call regarding a shooting incident.
Overnight Traffic Signal Improvements Scheduled for Bear Valley Road and Second Ave
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Residents and motorists in the vicinity of Bear Valley Road and Second Ave should be aware of upcoming traffic signal improvements conducted by Sierra Pacific. Scheduled from May 14 through May 16, then resuming on May 21 and May 22, the construction activities will involve...
Student-athletes shine during Hesperia school district’s Inaugural Special Olympic Games
Carrying a plastic torch, student-athlete Abigail Barber ran through the crowd as she prepared to kick off the Inaugural Hesperia Unified School District Special Olympic School Games. Escorted by a Hesperia school police officer, Abby was cheered on by students, teachers, parents and school administrators during Friday’s event at Oak Hills High School stadium. “Of all the...
UPDATE: Bicyclists airlifted after hit-and-run on Mariposa Road in Victorville; dog found at a vet
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The family of a bicyclist critically injured in a hit-and-run on Mariposa Road in Victorville is in search of the man’s missing dog. On May 10, 2024, at about 8:19 p.m., deputies responded to Mariposa and Nisqualli Roads for the report of a male who was hit by a vehicle.
Hesperia Man Charged After Undercover Sting Unmasks Attempt to Solicit Minor in San Bernardino
In a sting that reads like something off a television crime drama, a Hesperia man was snagged by San Bernardino County authorities for attempting to arrange sexual acts with a minor—who turned out to be an undercover sheriff's detective. Thomas Patrick Hannett, 65, thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old girl but was instead drawn into a trap set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department's savvy operatives.
Police Brutality and Mental Health
Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old with autism was killed by police in front of his home in Apple Valley, California on March 9, 2024. The teen’s family called the police after Gainer had broken a glass door and hit a relative during a disagreement about chores. By the time police arrived to the call in Apple Valley, California, the family told police he had already calmed down and apologized.
Volunteers collect more than 5.5 tons of trash during Victorville Community Cleanup Day
Nearly 800 volunteers picked up more than five tons of trash during Victorville's Community Cleanup Day event last month, organizers have tallied. A total of 780 residents took part in the effort on April 20, according to city officials. They filled roughly 1,950 bags with litter, amounting to 5.57 tons.
High Desert street vendor workshop scheduled at Victorville City Hall
The city of Victorville will host a free, educational street vendor workshop led by San Bernardino County Public Health officials. The free workshop aims to give current and potential vendors the tools they need to have successful and properly licensed operations. Some of the topics covered at the workshop include...
Annual High Desert Job Fair at Victor Valley College on May 15, 2024
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Victor Valley College (VVC) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual job fair, set to take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM. Hosted around the scenic VVC lake, this event promises to connect students and community members with top-tier employers from the region.
Sheriff’s Deputies Recover Stolen Equipment and Make Arrests in Pinon Hills
PINON HILLS, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On Friday, May 10, 2024, a routine area check by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies led to the recovery of stolen construction equipment and the arrest of two suspects. The operation unfolded in the community of Pinon Hills, where deputies were investigating reports...
Woman Arrested Following Disturbance at Walmart in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 37-year-old woman was arrested in Apple Valley after threatening Walmart employees, brandishing a weapon, and fleeing with unpaid merchandise, officials said. Authorities were called to the business located on 20251 State Highway 18 around 5:03 am on May 9, 2024, after reports of...
Valley Hi Toyota Announces Exciting Electric Scooter Giveaway for May
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Valley Hi Toyota is thrilled to announce an electrifying giveaway for the month of May, offering the High Desert community and all Californians a chance to win a Segway Ninebot electric scooter which goes up to 18 MPH!. This initiative continues the dealership’s tradition of...
Bear Valley Road to receive new four-way stop intersection
The Victorville City Council unanimously approved a four-way stop control at a Bear Valley Road intersection in a remote part of the city. During Tuesday’s meeting, the council approved the four-way stop at the intersection of Bear Valley and Monte Vista roads, just west of Highway 395. ...
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