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New! Tin Fire | Corona, CA | July 20, 2024
Firefighters with the Corona Fire Department and CAL FIRE were dispatched around 1710 hours PT on Saturday evening on July 20, 2024, to a report of a brush fire. The brush fire is located off of La Sierra and Tin Mine Road, west of Lake Matthews in El Cerrito (Riverside County), California.
Joel Embiid implies LeBron James isn’t the same player he was a couple years ago: ‘People get fooled by the names on paper’
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid hinted at the notion that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James isn’t the same player he was a couple years back. “You look at the talent that the U.S. has, but there’s equal talent on other teams,” Embiid said to the New York Times when asked if there’s any doubt about who will win the gold medal in the 2024 Olympics. “And the talent that’s on the U.S. team, you also got to understand most of those guys are older. The LeBron now is not the LeBron that was a couple of years ago. So it’s a big difference. Everybody would also tell you, and you can see for yourself, the athletic LeBron, dominant that he was a couple of years ago, is not the same that he is now. I think people get fooled by the names on paper. But those names have been built throughout their career, and now they’re older. They’re not what they used to be.”
Adobe Road fully reopened after last week’s storm
Adobe Road is now fully open. A key stretch of Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms was closed for the majority of last week between Raymond Drive and Amboy Road, on account of flooding, mud and debris from a short but heavy storm on July 14. The City of Twentynine Palms...
County expected to approve increase to FP-5 fire tax
In San Bernardino, tomorrow (July 23, 2024) County Supervisors hold their regular twice-monthly meeting at 10 o’clock. Among other actions, the five-member board is expected to approve an increase in the unpopular FP-5 fire tax. Count on County Supervisors to approve a $5.16 increase in the special fire tax...
San Bernardino hires new Economic Development Director
Kenneth Chapa has been hired by the City of San Bernardino 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 are thrilled to have him aboard and look forward to him hitting the ground running.”
'Godforsaken' Barstow at center of horror-comedy comic book series
The Dark Horse Comics series “Barstow” describes the town at the “center of the Mojave Desert” as being the “crossroads between hell and gone.”. The creators of the horror-comedy series are award-winning writers and filmmakers David Ian and Rebekah McKendry, best known for their work on the films "Glorious," and "All the Creatures Were Stirring," Fangoria magazine said.
Willcox earns another shutout win behind Macumber in Little League Softball West Regional
Willcox has reached the winners bracket final of the Little League Softball West Regional at San Bernardino, Calif., following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Hawaii behind another standout pitching performance by Hattie Macumber. Macumber allowed one hit while striking out 10 and walking one in her complete-game effort. This follows...
3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Palos Verdes Estates
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 4 miles west of Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the USGS.The quake had a depth of about 8 miles, USGS reported. Shaking was felt from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.This is a developing story. More details will be added here as they become available.
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.
Collision at La Mesa and Amethyst Roads in Victorville Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — One person was killed, and another was airlifted with critical injuries following a traffic collision. The incident occurred around 1:47 am on July 21, 2024, at the intersection of La Mesa and Amethyst Roads in Victorville. A blue 2002 Ford Ranger overturned and landed on...
Hettiarachchi Goes Distance & McGee & Reyes Homer in Upland Foothill’s 5-2 Victory Over Northwood in First Round of So Cal 9-11 State Playoffs
The Upland Foothill Little League opened the 10-team 2024 Southern California 9-11 Division Championship at Claremont Little League on Saturday afternoon. Northwood Little League of Irvine scored two runs in the top of the first inning off of Upland’s Anthony Hettiarachchi. But that was all Hettiarachchi would allow in...
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.
Young Entrepreneurs in Wrightwood Learn About Growing Their Businesses While Giving Back
A young kids’ entrepreneurs club in Wrightwood, currently in its second season, is focused on learning about successfully growing their businesses while supporting community initiatives and various nonprofits. Last year, local business owner Daniela Rey created an Entrepreneurial Track, homeschooling program where young girls ages 10-14 created their own...
Recreational Pickleball Players Association looks to grow for love of the game
As a USA Pickleball Ambassador, I attempt to promote our sport in any way I can. This is my second plug for the Recreational Pickleball Players Association. There is a good deal of back and forth going on with various pickleball governing bodies these days. Rating systems, paddle approval, new changes to how to find places to play, new apps, new designs, competing tournament sponsors, etc. If you are a recreational player who wants to connect with others in various communities when you are traveling, then check out the following message about the RPPA.
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
Biochemistry senior receives $20K NIH scholarship
Samira Diaz De Leon, a Washington State University senior from California, is one of 12 new recipients nationwide of a $20,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship given to those pursuing future careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. A first-generation student, Diaz De Leon is majoring in...
Southern California girl, 15, vanishes while riding bike to relative’s home
Family members are growing increasingly desperate in their search for a 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who disappeared while riding her bike to a relative’s home on Tuesday. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on surveillance video on the evening of July 16 riding a blue GT mountain bike from her father’s house in the 200 […]
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