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Bear alert issued for Silverwood Lake Recreation Area
California State Park has issued a bear alert after an increase in bear sightings in the Silverwood Lake area south of Hesperia. The Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area has recently received multiple reports of bear sightings and interactions, particularly in the New Mesa and Old Mesa Campgrounds, park officials stated. The campgrounds are between the...
‘We did recover a live firearm’: Southern California school put on lockdown
Panicked parents rushed to a high school in San Bernardino County Tuesday after the campus was put on lockdown in response to a student that had a loaded firearm. Administrators at Oak Hill High School, a part of Hesperia Unified School District, said they were notified about a student who was possibly armed with […]
Fatal Motorcycle-Van Collision in Apple Valley Leaves One Dead, Child Severely Injured
A tragic collision between a motorcycle and a van in Apple Valley Saturday evening has left one man dead and several others, including a child, seriously injured. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the crash occurred around 6:11 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 18 and Quinnault Road.
Suspect arrested after stealing vehicles from Roto Rooter Plumbers in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On Sunday, April 21, 2024, deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department responded to a burglary at Roto Rooter Plumbers. The company president received an alarm activation and upon arrival, found damage to the property located at 13570 Tonikain Road and several vehicles missing.
Man accused of stealing dump truck, backhoe from Apple Valley plumbing business
An Apple Valley man is accused of breaking into the lot of a local Roto-Rooter plumbing business over the weekend and driving off with a dump truck, a trailer and a backhoe, authorities said. The crime took place about 2:40 a.m. at the business, 13570 Tonikan Rd., San Bernardino County...
Lucerne Valley Man Arrested After Assaulting His Girlfriend While She Held an Infant
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 24-year-old Lucerne Valley man was arrested after assaulting his girlfriend as she held their infant, officials said. On Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:17 p.m., deputies responded to a 911 call at a residence in the 9200 block of Chickasaw Trail in Lucerne Valley.
Good Samaritan intervenes when man tries to rob child of bike in Victorville
A good Samaritan confronted a man who tried to rob a child of a bicycle along Bear Valley Road in Victorville over the weekend, authorities said. Mark Stephen Gruber, 39, described as a Victorville transient, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and child abuse following his 4 p.m. arrest on Saturday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and county booking records. He also had two outstanding arrest warrants. ...
Hesperia Police Department plans extra DUI patrols on Friday
Deputies assigned to the Hesperia Police Department will be out in force this weekend during an extra enforcement campaign to search for intoxicated drivers. The operation will take place from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday throughout the city, Hesperia police said in a written statement. ...
Prep Softball: Sultana beats Apple Valley, captures the outright Mojave River League title
Out of the many great softball teams Obie Galindo has coached at Sultana High School, this season’s squad has earned the honor of being one of the most impressive offensively. “This is probably one of the best lineups I’ve coached,” Galindo said Wednesday afternoon. “Home run-wise we are seeing the ball better and I think our runs can start with the bottom of the lineup. When the bottom can get on for the one through five that's...
Lions Club to host free vision screening event in Apple Valley
The Lions Club of Apple Valley will host a free vision screening and resource fair this weekend. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Church of the Valley, 20700 Standing Rock Avenue in Apple Valley. The fair will also include community resources...
Woman airlifted after crash on Bear Valley Road near Second Avenue in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A woman was airlifted to a trauma center following a Monday afternoon traffic collision in the City of Hesperia. It happened at about 12:13 pm, on April 22, 2024, on Bear Valley Road, just east of Second Avenue, near the entrance of the Tom’s Famous Family Restaurant. The two-vehicle collision involved a white 2006 Toyota Camry Solora and a Chevrolet van.
At least two mountain lion sightings reported in Hesperia
At least two mountain lion sightings were reported in the southwest portion of Hesperia, city officials announced on Monday. The sighting were reported in the area of 9th Avenue and Sultana Street, as well as near Farmington Street and Wilson Way, Hesperia city officials said in statement posted to social media. "While there...
Victorville shred-fest, mulch giveaway returns in May
The city of Victorville will host a shred-fest, mulch giveaway and recycling event at its Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility in May. The free event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the facility located at 17000 Abbey Lane in Victorville, just off Stoddard Wells Road.
Motorcyclist dead, child airlifted to trauma center after collision in San Bernardino County
A motorcyclist died and six van occupants were injured after a violent collision in San Bernardino County on Saturday evening. According to a release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred around 6:10 p.m. on State Highway 18 near Quinnault Road in Apple Valley. Deputies from the Apple Valley sheriff’s station arrived […]
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