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Excelsior Charter Schools Teacher Arrested in Victorville; Police Seek Additional Victims
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Investigators are searching for additional victims after a teacher at Excelsior Charter Schools in Victorville was arrested on multiple charges including meeting a 16-year-old girl for Lewd Purpose, officials said. On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations...
Cracker Barrel closes California locations, Victorville spared
Nearly six years ago, industry leaders and foodies heralded the arrival of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to Victorville, the first in California. Since then, the excitement continued to build as Cracker Barrel opened six additional locations in California, including stores in Sacramento, Santa Maria, Rocklin, Camarillo, Rialto and Bakersfield.
Victorville woman killed in crash with big rig
A Victorville woman is dead after her vehicle collided with a semi-trailer truck late Tuesday night. At 11:23 p.m., a gray Honda Civic driven by Esperanza Guerra, 44, and a red Freightliner Cascadia crashed into each other at Nisqualli Road and Sixth Avenue, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. Despite […]
Multiple people stabbed, shot during fight at Lillian Park in Barstow
A fight at Lillian Park in Barstow resulted in a woman being shot, a man being stabbed, a teenage girl being shot and stabbed, police said. Barstow Police reported that around 6:39 p.m. Wednesday, police dispatchers received a call regarding a shooting at Lillian Park in the 900 block of Villafana Street.
Apple Valley shooting victim speaks out after random attack
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that the shooting occurred on April 16. A woman was shot multiple times at an Apple Valley gas station earlier this month, and after a week in a local hospital, she’s seeking justice. Brenae Smith, 21, was attacked at about 7 p.m. on April 16 at […]
Barstow Woman Arrested for DUI after Rollover Crash on Stoddard Wells Road in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 33-year-old Barstow woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a single-vehicle rollover crash left three of her passengers injured on Friday, April 19, 2024. Laglasha Ann Lancaster was taken into custody after the crash, which occurred when the white pickup truck...
Woman wounded in 'random' shooting at Apple Valley gas station fighting to recover
A 21-year-old Victorville woman shot and severely wounded in what authorities described as a random shooting at an Apple Valley has station last week continues on her long road to recovery. Brenae Smith was shot about 7 p.m. on April 16 as she sat in her car at a Shell...
Road closure during Barstow's North First Avenue Bridge project
A temporary road closure will take place as crews work on the North First Avenue Bridge project, according to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Crews are scheduled to begin construction Monday on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and ADA ramps at the corner of West White Street and North First Avenue. During construction, West White Street at North First Avenue will be closed to motorists and pedestrians. There will be access to businesses in the area.
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. ...
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 […]
Victorville Sings, Concert in the Park Series returns this summer
City leaders have announced the return of "Concerts in the Park Series" and open auditions for the annual "Victorville Sings" competition. Each concert, scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select Fridays in June and July, will include live music, food vendors, a youth Fun Zone and performances from Victorville Sings finalists.
Deadline approaches to oppose rule that would doom BNSF’s Barstow International Gateway.
Barstow city officials have joined BNSF in asking the public to voice opposition to a new state rule that could halt construction of the company’s proposed $1.5 billion, state-of-the-art Barstow International Gateway. April 22 is the deadline to oppose a new rule by the California Resources Board (CARB) that...
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.
Convicted felon accused of leading deputies on pursuit through Hesperia while tossing bags of meth
A convicted felon led deputies on a high-speed pursuit through Hesperia while tossing bags of methamphetamine out of a vehicle window before ultimately being arrested, authorities said. The incident began just before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, when a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy assigned to the Hesperia Police Department tried to pull over a car at Bear Valley Road and Mariposa Road, according to the department. The deputy noticed the car's license plate did not match the...
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