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Adelanto man accused of repeatedly stabbing girlfriend
A man repeatedly stabbed his girlfriend in Adelanto before being taken into custody, authorities said. The attack took place about 6:15 a.m. Friday at a home in the 11800 block of Sage Street, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Upon responding to a 911 call from the house, deputies encountered a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. ...
Smoke, flames from fire training in Hesperia expected to be visible across High Desert
Smoke and flames from fire training in the Summit Valley area of Hesperia may be visible in some parts of the High Desert. San Bernardino County Fire officials announced that Monday was the beginning of a four-day Interagency Dozer Academy. The training is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Smoke Visible From Live Fire Training Scheduled This Week in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Residents of Hesperia may notice smoke in the area due to an ongoing live fire training event. The San Bernardino County Fire Department is hosting its interagency Dozer Academy this week, with activities centered in South Hesperia. The training includes live fire exercises designed to...
Hesperia Community Farmers Markets thrives in summer: Dining Around
A spectacular preview of Summer 2024 came to the High Desert recently, with temperatures in the low 80s and no wind to interrupt the sunshine. Hesperia Community Farmers Market at Civic Plaza Park was set up with the goal of recharging loyal customers’ farmers market batteries ─ a supercar show, petting zoo, DJ playing appropriate tunes, a face-painting booth for the kids, and approximately 70 vendors.
Driver Unhurt After Crashing into Utility Pole on Mariposa Road in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) –No injuries were reported after a vehicle slammed into a wooden utility pole Monday morning in the City of Hesperia. The single-vehicle crash was reported just before 8:00 am, on April 29, 2024, along Mariposa Road, south of Joshua Street, where the roadway curves along the I-15 freeway.
Hesperia man dies while in San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department custody
A Hesperia man arrested on suspicion of vandalism early this month during what a family member described as a "mental health crisis" has died while in San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department custody. Eduardo Lopez, 23, died about 3 a.m. Thursday at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, according to sheriff's officials. He was arrested on...
Nonprofit prepares to fight charges against Victorville City Councilwoman Blanca Gomez
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Ahead of a hearing scheduled for May 2, attorneys for a non-profit organization representing Victorville City Councilwoman Blanca Gomez – who is facing two misdemeanor charges related to her conduct during a city meeting last year – say the official is being targeted while pressing city issues remain ignored.
Prep Baseball: 55 Players to Watch, CIF-SS playoff brackets released
The CIF-Southern Section baseball playoff brackets were released Monday morning and 12 local squads were among the teams scattered throughout the pairings. The Division 4 bracket is loaded with local teams including Oak Hills, the Mojave River League champion, and Sultana. Both teams are ranked within the top 10 in the latest CIF-SS coaches poll. Oak Hills enters the playoffs ranked No. 5 after going unbeaten in MRL action, while Sultana is No. 10 after pulling off...
Meet Victorville’s Clarice Sykes —veteran, horse rider, double amputee
Many believe military veteran and horse enthusiast Clarice Sykes embodies determination and perseverance. The 28-year-old woman lost both legs in a near-fatal horse-riding accident nearly six years ago. The Los Angeles native recently opened "Rockin' Sykes Ranch" in Victorville, where she caters to people of all ages, especially children and veterans with disabilities.
Cracker Barrel Announces Closure of Select Locations in California, Victorville is NOT closing
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — In a surprising move that has sparked discussions across the hospitality and retail sectors, popular American restaurant and gift store chain Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., has announced the impending closure of several of its locations in California. The decision, attributed to strategic realignment...
Person wounded in Phelan shooting, suspect sought
Deputies continue the search for an attacker who shot and wounded another person in Phelan earlier in the week, authorities said. The shooting was first reported just before 8 a.m. Monday in a secluded area along the 14800 block of Beekley Road, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials said. The...
California Kids Wait Months or Years for Specialty Care. Here’s What Would Help
For the past five years — ever since her son, Marc, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 2 months old —Denise Williams of Adelanto has been trying to schedule doctor’s appointments. Week after week, she calls specialists, begs for referrals from Marc’s other doctors or sometimes just shows up at clinics, hoping the doctors there will agree to see her son.
Prep Softball: Players to Watch list as the CIF-SS playoff brackets are released
The CIF-Southern Section softball playoff brackets were released Saturday morning, and 12 local squads will begin their quests at hoisting a title. It’s a feat last accomplished locally by Sultana in 2021 and three players from that squad are currently on the Sultans’ roster, including Hope Merrill and Katelyn Parrish, who are some of the top players on which to keep an eye during the postseason.
Woman shot in 'random' attack at Apple Valley gas station released from hospital
A 21-year-old Victorville woman who was seriously wounded in what investigators called a "random" shooting at an Apple Valley gas station earlier this month has been released from the hospital, family said. After undergoing multiple surgeries and extensive medical treatment, Brenae Smith is continuing her recovery at home, sister Donique Mosley said Thursday. The...
Pedestrian struck by SUV Saturday night on Peach Avenue in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A portion of Peach Avenue was closed on Saturday evening after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV. The incident was reported at 7:07 PM on April 27, 2024, on Peach Avenue between Sycamore and Manzanita Streets in the City of Hesperia. Firefighters with San...
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