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Multiple Arrests Made in Connection with Apple Valley Tractor Supply Co. Theft Spree
Earlier this week, a series of arrests were made in connection to a theft spree targeting a Tractor Supply Co. store in Apple Valley. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies initially observed a red Chevrolet Tahoe departing from the retailer's premises early Tuesday morning, leading to a traffic stop where multiple items, confirmed stolen, were uncovered. According to KTLA, the individuals arrested in the Tahoe were William Joseph Dean, 43; Richard Raymond Maldonado, 32; and Matthew Michael Verax, 30, while a 58-year-old woman was detained but not arrested.
Rural families protest Bloomington warehouse project that's forcing them to lose their homes
Residents in one San Bernardino County rural community are protesting the development of an industrial business park that is forcing them to be evicted from their homes.Many residents have already sold their properties to make room for the warehouse project in Bloomington; but many renters say they've been given no choice in the matter and have been evicted.But not all of them are ready to give up just yet.The Ortiz family, for one, has lived on a ranch in Bloomington for more than a decade, raising their kids there in the rural lifestyle that is part of their culture.It's where...
Vista Fire Update: 31% Containment Achieved, 2,887 Acres Burned
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Firefighters battling the Vista Fire made significant progress last night, thanks to cooler weather conditions. Currently, the fire is 31% contained and has burned 2,887 acres. Crews focused their efforts on the northern flank, while maintaining control of the southern and eastern flanks. “We’ve...
Exterior Fire Damages Apartment Building in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) –Just after 3:00 pm, on Friday, July 12, 2024, San Bernardino County Fire received reports of a possible structure fire in the area of Sixth Avenue and Olive Street in the City of Hesperia. Initial reports indicated that exterior brush and fencing were on fire with...
Firefighter Suffers Burn Injuries in CA Pallet Yard Fire
San Bernardino County Sun, Calif. Jul. 14—Dozens of firefighters worked Saturday night to knock down a massive fire at a pallet yard in Fontana. The fire broke out Saturday night in the 15000 block of Whittram Avenue, near Arrow Route and Beech Avenue. The San Bernardino County Fire Department...
Recent fires reinforce the importance of preparedness
There are several more weeks of summer, and that means a lot of hot weather — and the increased possibility of fires. Residents of southern Fontana received a scary reminder of the dangerous power of wildfires on June 30, when the Sierra Fire burned 400 acres of brush in the Jurupa Hills area. Fortunately, there were no injuries and no structures were damaged, but the incident served as a warning for everyone that being prepared is vital.
Deputy Larry Torres Awarded Medal of Valor for Heroic Rescue During Adelanto Fire
ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy, Larry Torres, was awarded the Sheriff’s Medal of Valor during the Exceptional Service Awards for his courageous actions during a residential fire. On the afternoon of Sunday, May 15, 2022, Deputy Torres was dispatched to a residential fire...
Old Wooden Tower Fire in Lucerne Valley Briefly Closed Highway 18
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A three-story structure fire prompted officials to shut down Highway 18 in the community of Lucerne Valley on Friday afternoon. The fire was first reported on July 12, 2024, at about 4:20 pm, in the 32700 block of Highway 18, near Alexa’s General Feed Store.
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