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Man Airlifted After a Shooting in the Area of Amargosa Road and Mojave Drive in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — At approximately 7:21 pm, on Friday, July 5, 2024, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to Amargosa Road and Mojave Drive following a report of a shooting. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta stated that upon arrival, deputies found a male individual with a gunshot wound....
Ryan Garcia headed to rehab after a Racially-Charged rant on X resulted in his expulsion from the WBC
Ryan Garcia is going to rehab. Or so he says. On Wednesday, Garcia continued to tank his own career when he went on a racist rant on his X Spaces, using a slew of slurs and disparaging Muslims. It was just the latest in a series of bad choices for the Victorville, California native, but it appears as though this was the straw that finally broke the camel’s back.
Retired Payroll Coordinator Rita Coventry is honored by Fontana City Council
Wearing a sash that said “I’m retired,” Fontana Payroll Coordinator Rita Coventry was honored by the Fontana City Council during the June 26 meeting. During a special presentation, Coventry was named the Finance Department Employee of the Year in addition to being recognized because of her retirement after 20 years of working with the city.
Fontana P.D. employees honored for arresting hit-and-run suspect
Because of their quick work in identifying and arresting a suspect who allegedly was involved in a hit-and-run vehicle collision involving a juvenile, members of the Fontana Police Department were honored by the Fontana City Council. Motor Officer Adam Sein, Motor Officer Paul Contreras, Trainee Jacob Hernandez, and Community Service...
Concerts are planned at Stage Red in Fontana
Several musical events are planned at Stage Red, the newly-renovated downtown theater in Fontana. The venue’s debut performance was a concert by rock star Sammy Hagar on June 15. The next show will be presented by Mirage — Visions of Fleetwood Mac on Friday, July 12. Next will...
Fontana City Council will decide whether to place 1 percent sales tax increase on November ballot
The Fontana City Council will soon decide whether to place a 1 percent sales tax increase on the Nov. 5 ballot. The five-member City Council will discuss the proposed resolution, which could raise about $46 million annually, during the July 9 meeting. The proposal for a “transactions and use tax...
American Junior all-star team captures district championship
The Fontana American Junior Little League baseball all-stars achieved the District 71 tournament title on June 27. The American players won four of their five games in the tourney and qualified for the section competition. American started the district playoffs with a 10-0 victory over Fontana Elks and then proceeded...
MLK Jr. hospital secures $25 million in state funding to stay open for remainder of year
It was about a month ago that community members and leaders rallied for funding to keep the maternity ward at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital open.Now, they're celebrating. When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state budget last week, the hospital secured $25 million in funding.Tamara Robertson, who had her baby at the hospital, said the funding is vital because for many residents, MLK is their only option."When we speak to the maternal ward, it's one of the safest in the county," said Robertson. "They serve predominantly Black and brown women, and so even the thought of it closing is...
Fontana Elks Senior all-stars qualify for state tourney after Section 8 win
The Fontana Elks Senior Little League baseball all-stars have qualified for the state tournament. After winning the District 71 title, the Elks went on to capture the Section 8 championship on July 1. The Elks team battled through the loser’s bracket to obtain the crown with an impressive performance at...
San Bernardino shelter now accepts stray animals from Fontana
The City of San Bernardino Department of Animal Services is now accepting stray animals from Fontana, Colton, and Rialto, in addition to San Bernardino, Loma Linda, and Grand Terrace. The Department of Animal Services has expanded its kennels and has added more staff to care for the pets at the...
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: La Parolaccia expands; Roll ‘Em Up opens in Lakewood; more
Missed previous Long Beach Food Scene Intel updates? We got you covered, boo: Click here for the full archive. Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both news that needs just a quick mention or repeated news where you might have missed the full features.
Monrovia to accept applications for residential rehab grants
The application period opens Monday for a Monrovia grant program that helps pay for residential property repairs and upgrades, officials announced Friday. Monrovia’s Community Development Block Grant Residential Rehabilitation Program will accept applications from July 8 at 8 a.m. to July 22 at 8 a.m. The program is for low- or moderate-income residents who own single-family homes that need “essential home improvements,” according to the city’s announcement.
Man convicted of murder and hate crime in killing of gay former classmate from the OC School of the Arts
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Newport Beach man has been convicted of a hate-motivated murder for stabbing his gay former high school classmate to death during a late-night rendezvous in a Lake Forest park after reconnecting on a dating app for men seeking men with the 19-year-old pre-med college student, according to the OCDA.
4 injured in three-vehicle crash in Pomona
POMONA – A three-car crash in Pomona left four people injured and hospitalized, authorities said Saturday. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Garey and Orange Grove avenues, according to Pomona police. The four people were transported to a hospital with injuries ranging from minor...
HBCU Athletic Director honored by the city of Inglewood, California
The 3-year HBCU AD emphasized the unique position of HBCUs in providing opportunities for students who might otherwise be overlooked by larger institutions. The post HBCU Athletic Director honored by the city of Inglewood, California appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Four Arrested in Major Brawl at Santa Monica Pier
SANTA MONICA - Four men were taken into custody after a fight near the Santa Monica Pier that left one man with a stab wound and one with a possible broken ankle, police said. The almost 20-man brawl occurred around 2:20 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Efigenio Tacuba, 30, was arrested...
Dean Curley earns freshman All-America honors
Freshman Dean Curley earned All-America honors for the 2024 season on Friday. D1Baseball recognized Curley as a second-team Freshman All-American. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound shortstop appeared in 67 games, including 66 starts, for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .285 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 RBIs, 51 runs, 63 hits, 10 doubles, one triple, 31 walks and nine stolen bases. Curley became the first Tennessee freshman to hit three home runs in one game on March 5 versus Kansas State. He went to Tennessee from Northview High School in Covina, California. Tennessee won the national championship, the Southeastern...
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