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City of Victorville seeks Old Town revitalization board members
City of Victorville officials are accepting resident applications to serve on its new Community Revitalization and Investment Authority Board. To qualify, applicants must live or work in the Old Town revitalization area, generally between Mojave Drive and Stoddard Wells Road, and Interstate 15 and D Street/Hwy. 18. The Victorville City...
In Apple Valley, all fireworks are illegal and so are propane torches to burn weeds
Apple Valley Fire Protection District officials are attempting to educate residents about illegal fireworks, brush fire danger, and the need to create defensible space around structures. Fire Chief Buddy Peratt said because of the extreme amount of dry vegetation this year, the district is concerned about the potential of wildland fires, especially those...
Driver in stolen pickup truck leads deputies on high-speed chase from Phelan to Adelanto
A man driving a stolen pickup truck led deputies on a high-speed chase from Phelan to Adelanto before being apprehended earlier this week, officials said. A deputy tried to pull over a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck for traffic violations about 12:30 a.m. Thursday at Colorado and Palmdale roads in Phelan, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. ...
Victorville Chevrolet High School Athlete of the Week polls garner 1.3 million votes this year
There were 37 local athletes who were voted the Victorville Chevrolet High School Athlete of the Week during the 2023-24 school year. Over those 37 school weeks with a voting poll, there were a total of 1,399,464 votes by Daily Press readers. During the 2023 half of the school year,...
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Stolen PlayStation 5 Found in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Deputies located stolen property and cash from a home burglary and arrested the suspect without incident, officials said. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, at approximately 7:50 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a report of a burglary in the 15500 block of Fifth Street.
Adelanto man arrested after a pursuit in stolen vehicle
PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Hymie Torres, a 53-year-old, resident of Adelanto, was arrested after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12:29pm, Deputy A. Elkabany attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Silverado for California vehicle code violations on Colorado Road near Palmdale Road in Phelan.
16-year-old girl goes missing in Apple Valley
Authorities are asking the public's help in finding a 16-year-old girl who went missing in Apple Valley last week. Jenna Medel was last seen about 6:35 a.m. Friday near Granite Hills High School, 22900 Esaws Ave., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. She arrived at the campus on a school bus, sheriff's...
Victorville man killed in crash between motorcycle and car
A Victorville man was killed in a collision between his motorcycle and a car this week, officials said. Igor Matyashuk, 36, of Victorville died in Tuesday's wreck, according to San Bernardino County coroner's records. It took place just after 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Hughes Roads, according to San Bernardino...
Motorcyclist airlifted after crashing Saturday night in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A motorcyclist was airlifted after a Saturday night crash in Victorville. It happened at about 9:15 pm, on June 1, 2024, on the D Street onramp at the southbound I-15 freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol incident logs, the motorcycle was down in lanes...
Victorville seeks residents to serve on new Old Town revitalization board
Victorville city officials are looking for civic-minded community members to help shape the future of Old Town Victorville by serving on the new Community Revitalization and Investment Authority. Applications are being accepted for the new advisory board, also known as the CRIA, according to city representatives. Applicants must live or...
Mad Media To Produce California 300 Livestream
BARSTOW, Calif. — The third annual return of the California 300 to Barstow Oct. 2-6 will be broadcast worldwide via a dedicated livestream. This event, growing in prestige and popularity, continues to offer an exhilarating desert racing. experience, now accessible globally through a complimentary livestream on platforms such as...
Hesperia, Barstow animal shelters to offer free pet adoptions during one-day event
Animal shelters in Hesperia and Barstow will offer free pet adoptions as they take part in the first-ever "California Adopt-a-Pet Day" on Saturday. The Hesperia Animal Shelter and the Barstow Animal Shelter will be among more than 150 shelters across the state that will be participating in the inaugural event, meant to clear overburdened shelters and place animals in loving homes, organizers said. The effort is being spearheaded by the ASPCA, in partnership with the San Francisco SPCA and the California Animal Welfare Association.
Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Victorville Collision on Rodeo Drive as Igor Matyashuk
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office has identified the motorcyclist killed in a collision on Tuesday evening as 36-year-old Igor A. Matyashuk, a resident of Victorville. The traffic collision, involving a motorcycle and a vehicle, occurred at 7:17 PM on May 28, 2024, at...
20-Year-Old Arrested for DUI When Deputies Find Him Asleep in His Running Vehicle in the Roadway
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 20-year-old driver was arrested for DUI after deputies found him asleep in his running vehicle in the middle of the roadway, authorities reported. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at approximately 2:19 a.m. when Victorville deputies were dispatched to the 14500 block...
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