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50-year-old man dead after head-on crash in Temecula
A 50-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision in Temecula on Friday. The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Rancho California Road near the I-15 overpass, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. The man, Glenmar Salcedo of Menifee, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai SUV when for unknown reasons he drove into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another car which also struck a third vehicle. Despite attempted life-saving measures from paramedics, Salcedo was declared dead at the scene, deputies said. Two others were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on injuries sustained in the collision. Their statuses were not known. "It is not believed intoxication played a role in this collision," said the RSO statement. "It has not been determined why the Hyundai crossed into oncoming traffic."Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has additional information is asked to contact deputies at (951) 696-3000.
Man killed while riding motorcycle in Perris
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a motorcycle in Perris on Friday afternoon when he was struck by a car. The crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Redlands Avenue, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies. They say that the motorcyclist, identified as 46-year-old Perris man Samuel Alvarado, was riding southbound on Redlands Avenue when he was hit by a Nissan sedan driving westbound on Ramona Expressway, deputies said. Alvarado was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics despite attempted life-saving measures. It's unclear if the driver in the Nissan sustained any injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with further details is asked to contact investigators at (951) 210-1000.
Aug. 10: Santa Clarita Document Shredding, Textile Drop-off Event
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. through noon at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Pre-registration is required. Registered residents will be allowed to...
World War II vet turns 100 as he celebrates special Fourth of July in Huntington Beach
Decorated World War II veteran Bob Laizure served in the Navy on the USS Maryland in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history."This shows it [the plane] hitting the ship and the flames that you're seeing there are gasoline out of the plane," Laizure said as he held up a picture of the attack on the USS Maryland.He was wounded in battle when a kamikaze aircraft hit the ship.Laizure received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, and humbly says that he was just doing his job.His grandson, Andrew Backes, says he grew up listening to...
Danny Trejo responds after throwing chair and getting knocked down during fight at Fourth of July parade
Danny Trejo is speaking out after he was involved in a physical altercation during a Fourth of July parade in Los Angeles this week. "I'm so sad that I behaved the way I behaved," the 80-year-old Machete actor told TMZ, recalling the holiday incident, which allegedly occurred after someone threw a water balloon at his vintage car during the festivities.
Olivia Newton-John’s Stunning $25 Million Malibu Estate For Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
Olivia Newton-John's former Malibu estate is for sale, and pictures show a stunning luxury property. The late country and pop superstar's 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 7,000-square-foot California mansion also once belonged to actress Sally Field, according to Fox Business. The spectacular property sits on just over three acres of densely wooded land, creating a lush haven that the official listing calls "a sanctuary unlike any home you have ever seen."
Dodgers Fans Can Now Order Uber Eats From Their Seats
(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: Attention all Dodger fans headed to the Stadium for any remaining games during this unique July 4th Holiday Week homestand. Here’s great and “breaking news” that the Club recently announced. Uber Eats will now be able to fill your food orders from your Stadium seats with this incredible and outstanding game-day service. Read more about the details by clicking the Learn More link in the Infographic below.
City Council to discuss pair of park plans
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday is planning to look at an agreement to take over acres of historic park, museum and open space as well as a nearly $1.7 million plan for night lights along the exercise stairs at Central Park. Tuesday’s meeting agenda is the first formal...
29 Palms Art Gallery hosting art reception tonight (7/6)
The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, July 6, to celebrate the Guild Members’ Summer exhibition, including paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. The gallery will be open all day, and reception hospitality will be served on the gallery patio from 5 –...
Minor Injuries Reported in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-15 Freeway in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Minor injuries were reported following a multi-vehicle accident on the northbound I-15 freeway Saturday night. The incident occurred just before 8:00 pm on July 6, 2024, between Joshua Street and Main Street in the City of Hesperia. San Bernardino County Fire responded to the scene...
13,000-year-old tree in Jurupa Valley possibly threatened by proposed development
For those who might wonder about what kind of tree is the oldest living organism in California discovered by scientists, it’s not a California redwood. Nor is it one of the giant sequoias. It’s a small oak shrub, nestled in the hills over Jurupa Valley. Known as the...
Local photographer identifies bald eagle
Onassis Arroyo is a local avid bird photographer enthusiast who regularly photographs birds and other wildlife in the Yucaipa area. He is especially drawn to a pair of bald eagles, one with a band on its leg, who are often together near the Crafton Hills area. “From 2021-2024, I made...
VisionQuest Art Gallery holds event to celebrate first responders
VisionQuest Art Gallery hosted an event with food, live music, and a raffle to honor and celebrate police, firefighters and EMTs from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on June 29. Kit Wolins, President of VisionQuest, said the theme to honor first responders coincided with the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, and was suggested to her by her husband Rex Wolins, who served as a police officer in LA County for fifteen years.
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