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Man struck and killed by pickup truck in Hesperia
A man was struck and killed by a pickup truck while crossing Main Street in Hesperia on Monday night, officials said. The collision was first reported about 11:20 p.m. at Main Street and Maple Avenue, according to San Bernardino County Fire Department logs. The pedestrian walked north across Main Street from the southeast corner...
17-Year-Old Leads Police on High-Speed Chase, Crashes into Victorville Home Causing Gas Leak
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) –A routine traffic stop in Victorville escalated into a pursuit when the 17-year-old driver failed to stop and crashed into a home, resulting in a gas leak. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at approximately 1:12 a.m. Deputy Puga from the Victorville Police Department initiated a traffic...
Lucerne Valley elementary kids use vocal talents to record with former Billy Idol rocker
It’s not every day that elementary students get to record vocal tracks with Billy Idol’s former guitarist at a High Desert recording studio that once hosted rock singer Bruce Springsteen. A group of aspiring singers from Lucerne Valley Elementary School recently lent their singing talents to a song...
High Desert Detention Center Conducts Comprehensive Security Sweep to Combat Smuggling
ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On May 11, 2024, a broad-scale security operation took place at the High Desert Detention Center (HDDC), located in Adelanto, California. The initiative was a collaborated effort featuring key interventions from multiple law enforcement bodies, including the San Bernardino County Probation’s narcotics detection canines, the Narcotics Division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Lancaster Man Arrested on Multiple Charges after a Disturbance at Home in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 34-year-old Lancaster man was arrested on multiple charges folllowing a disturbance call in the town of Apple Valley. Deputies responded to an emergency call regarding a disturbance and a potential stabbing at a residence located in the 21900 block of Biloxi Avenue. Deputies...
Red Lobster closes dozens of restaurants. Is the Victorville location next?
With financially struggling Red Lobster closing restaurants across the country, fans of the seafood eatery are wondering if the Victorville location is on a future chopping block. Red Lobster officials shuttered dozens of restaurants Monday as the seafood chain reportedly considers a bankruptcy filing, Restaurant Business reported. Over 80 Red...
Apple Valley resident sworn in as CHP officer
An Apple Valley man as been formally sworn in as a California Highway Patrol officer after graduating from the agency's academy, authorities said. Trent Horne was among 106 new officers who began their duty following a graduation ceremony in Sacramento on Friday, according to the CHP. Horne, who graduated from...
Oro Grande’s National Fire nearly contained, highway and schools reopen
After nearly two days of battling the wind-driven National Fire in Oro Grande, fire officials on Tuesday night said the blaze is nearly contained. San Bernardino County officials reported that the vegetation fire that began Sunday night in the 19400 block of National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, was at 52 acres and 85% contained.
Tales from the trails: Mojave Riverwalk
My hoodie would only last another few minutes, if that, under the quickly heating up late morning sun. My chihuahua Lupe and I were taking our time on the Mojave Riverwalk in Victorville as runners, bikers, and swift walkers passed us up. Our prerogative was different on this hike. We...
More 'Operation Consequences' raids turn up 22 guns, three pounds of drugs
Deputies seized 22 guns, including 14 unregistered "ghost guns," along with more than 3.5 pounds of drugs as they continued carrying out raids under the banner of San Bernardino County's "Operation Consequences," authorities said. A total of eight felony arrests were made May 4 through May 10 as deputies continued...
Lane closures planned on Bear Valley Road near Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville
Temporary lane closures are planned during road work and traffic signal improvements on Bear Valley Road near Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, according to city officials. Various single-lane closures along Bear Valley and Second Avenue are expected from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. on May 14, 15, 16, 21, and...
Apple Valley Man Arrested for Firing a Gun into the Air During an Argument
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On the evening of May 11, 2024, an incident involving the negligent discharge of a firearm was reported in Apple Valley, leading to the arrest of a 50-year-old man. According to the Apple Valley Police Department, they received calls around 7 PM about a...
Voluntary homeless shelters shut down due to lack of city license amid growing crisis
- Advertisement - [The Korea Daily-USC: Healing California Project]. Despite the growing number of homeless Korean Americans, some of whom have even died recently, it has been found that there is a lack of organizations and facilities available to protect them. Especially, existing organizations are struggling to operate because the government does not authorize them, and do not receive assistance.
Victorville Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Shooting at Local Motel
A grim scene unfolded at a Victorville motel where a young man was fatally shot during an altercation last Friday afternoon. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Office reported that deputies responded to the Motel 6 located at 16868 Stoddard Wells Road after receiving a distress call regarding a shooting incident.
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