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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...
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.
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...
CSUSB Alumna Reflects On Her Work On Equity and Access
Overview: Cherina Betters, the first chief of equity and access at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, reflects on her career path and how she ended up in her current position. She credits her success to a series of things she stumbled into and her determination to prove people wrong who said that the work she was doing could not be duplicated. Betters emphasizes the importance of diversity in education and the need to support children throughout their lives, allowing them to live their fullest lives.
Wildfire erupts dangerously close to Southern California family’s home
A family in San Bernardino is counting their blessings and thanking firefighters after the “Sierra Fire,” which charred more than 400 acres, came dangerously close to their home and dozens of others. The two-alarm brushfire in Fontana near Sierra and Jurupa avenues was first reported at around 2:30 p.m., with the wind-driven flames quickly […]
Property grading begins for Sprouts Farmers Market, Mister Car Wash, Raising Cane’s
Construction crews have started grading property for a new shopping center along Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley that will include Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane’s and Mister Car Wash. On Friday, dozens of sprinklers wet the soil as earth-moving vehicles watched over the property on the south side...
People News: Metrolink, NCTD, Bentley Systems, HNTB
Southern California’s Metrolink welcomes a new Chief People Officer. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) in California appoints a Deputy General Counsel; Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company based in Exton, Pa., transitions its leadership; and infrastructure firm HNTB hires a Vehicles Project Director. Metrolink. Alberto Lara on...
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
Mojave Water Agency receives government accounting award
The Apple Valley-based Mojave Water Agency recently received a top government award for transparency in accounting. The agency received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada. The award was received for the agency’s annual Comprehensive Financial...
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 […]
Driver Killed in Patrol Vehicle Crash in Apple Valley ID’d as Daniel Stuardo Perez
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The driver killed in a crash involving a sheriff’s patrol vehicle in the Town of Apple Valley was identified as 29-year-old Daniel Stuardo Perez. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at around 4:02 p.m., a deputy from the Apple Valley Police Department was involved...
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