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Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Standoff in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) –A motorcyclist was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit and later barricading himself inside his home in Victorville. Before 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was requested to assist police with a street bike traveling at speeds of over 120 mph across several Inland Empire freeways.
Fundraiser established for family of late Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café owner
The family of Brian Gene Gentry, the owner of Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville, said they have received an incredible amount of support since his recent passing. The 58-year-old High Desert native, who ran the iconic Route 66-themed diner, died peacefully on July 3, his family said.
For participant in troubled basic income program, frustration followed by humiliation
A Palm Springs resident’s hopes for financial stability were dashed after a city-funded Universal Basic Income (UBI) pilot program failed to deliver promised payments for months, leaving him and other participants struggling to make ends meet. Clarence Smelcer, one of 30 participants selected for a program that was supposed...
Record-Breaking Heat and Thunderstorm Chances in Midday Weather Report
Jerry Steffen reports a sweltering weekend with temperatures reaching 120°F, setting a new record. Today’s high will remain above average at around 115°F, with potential thunderstorms in the mountains during the afternoon. The Coachella Valley will stay dry but hot, with temperatures continuing in the mid-110s and excessive heat warnings in effect through Wednesday. Humidity levels are rising, adding to the discomfort, with no significant change expected throughout the week.
Meet the Olympians with Ventura County ties who will compete in Paris
The last time the Olympics were hosted in Paris, Oxnard’s Bud Houser won gold medals in the shot put and discus throw in 1924. A century later, which athletes with Ventura County ties will join Houser as Olympic champions in the City of Light?. Here’s a look at the...
CSUSB professor’s latest book, ‘The Theory and Practice of Adult Education,’ is published
Viktor Wang, a professor of educational leadership and technology at California State University, San Bernardino, has released his latest scholarly work, “The Theory and Practice of Adult Education.” This book marks the 59th refereed publication by Wang and offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse theories, methodologies, and practices that underpin adult education.
Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery
INGLEWOOD, Calif., July 21 (KNN) — A Celebration of Life with military honors was held for fallen U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jorge Arturo Delgado at the… Read more "Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery">
Deputy in Los Angeles charged with alleged inmate assault, falsifying records
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing nearly four years in prison after being accused of assaulting an inmate at a downtown Los Angeles courthouse more than two years ago, officials announced late last week. The incident, according to a news release from the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, occurred on Jan. 20, 2022, […]
Bruin Theatre’s Future Uncertain as Regency’s Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week
UPDATED: Westwood Village’s Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre will screen their last films — for now — on Thursday as Regency Theatres’ lease comes to an end at the two historic Los Angeles venues. Jason Reitman Acquires Fox Village Westwood Theater With Filmmakers Including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, JJ Abrams, Chloé Zhao Opened in 1937, the streamline-moderne style Bruin is being represented by commercial real estate firm Newmark, which repped the sale of the Fox Village. Steven Salas, managing director of Newmark, said the property is not formally on the market yet, so it hasn’t been decided whether it would...
Local group celebrates rental ordinance, but says more work needs to be done
A group of Burbank tenants and advocates are celebrating this week after the city council approved new protections ordinance. Still, as KNX’s Nataly Tavidian reported, the Burbank Tenants Union is fighting for a lot more.
Guns N' Roses Rocker Slash Reveals Stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight Suddenly Died at 25 Years Old
Guns N' Roses rocker Slash revealed his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, suddenly died on Friday, July 19. "Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 1998), beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight, stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlet Knight, stepsister of London and Cash Hudson, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 2024," he wrote via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slash (@slash) He continued, "Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate...
LeBron James To Carry U.S. Flag At Opening Ceremonies for Summer Olympics
Add another honor to LeBron James’ amazing career. The Los Angeles Lakers star will carry the United States flag at Friday’s opening ceremonies for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, making him the LeBron Olympic flagbearer. Announcing the honor before the team played Germany, USA Basketball prepared for...
Californian straight-A student, 15, vanishes in Monterey Park while riding bike to aunt's house
Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on surveillance video riding a blue GT mountain bike to her aunt's house in San Gabriel, California, on Tuesday night but never arrived
Cowboys push back State of the Union press conference due to Jerry Jones' paternity trial
We’ll have to wait a few more days before we hear from Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones’ at the annual State of the Union address on the tennis courts in Oxnard, California, the site of the team’s first portion of training camp.
Brian Windhorst: ‘I wouldn’t rule out Jonas Valanciunas eventually ending up on the Lakers’
Earlier this offseason, veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas was among numerous players linked to the Los Angeles Lakers when superstar forward LeBron James was considering signing a team-first contract to help the franchise. Unfortunately, the Lakers weren’t able to use the opportunity to make an impactful addition. Afterward, James did...
Dodgers Star Clayton Kershaw In Disbelief Over Shohei Ohtani's Moonshot Home Run Vs. Red Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani made headlines once again on Sunday night. In the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox, Ohtani crushed a home run that traveled 473 feet at a speed of 116 mph. It cleared the stadium concourse in right-center field and was his 30th of the season. It was ...
Lakers Trade Proposal Adds $48 Million Center in 2-for-1 Swap
The Lakers trade search for a big man continues, though the team, like much of the league, remains in a holding pattern on the trade front, for now. The Lakers are limited in what they can do because, for one thing, they have a full roster of 15 players and, for another, they are up against the dreaded “second apron” of the NBA’s luxury tax.
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