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Men accused of burglarizing Apple Valley home and trying to hit homeowner with truck
Two men burglarized an Apple Valley home, then tried to strike the homeowner with a pickup truck when confronted, authorities said. The incident unfolded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 20000 block of Ottawa Road, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials said. A resident called the sheriff's department to report their home had...
Tales from the trails: Quartzite Mountain
Lonely backcountry roads were abandoned due to high winds in the High Desert on Friday, April 26. Lupe the Chihuahua was riding shotgun as we bounced over the off-road rocks. The window cracked for fresh air, and desert grit coated my Subaru interior as we followed directions to Quartzite Mountain.
San Bernardino County Fair announces Dirt and Concert Series lineup
San Bernardino County Fair officials have announced the entertainment lineup for its High Point Concrete Dirt and Sunland Ford concert series when the fair returns to Victorville on Memorial Day weekend. "Truckloads of Fun" is the theme of the 77th annual San Bernardino County Fair scheduled from 2 to 10...
Man shot by deputies after shooting woman at Apple Valley home, officials say
Deputies shot and wounded a 71-year-old man who sheriff's officials say confronted them with a knife and a gun after shooting a woman at an Apple Valley home on Monday morning. Thoren Vegsuin Rand of Apple Valley was hospitalized and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the violent encounter,...
High Desert Astronomical Society to host public telescope viewing in Apple Valley
Local astronomy enthusiasts are inviting the public to peer into the depths of the universe during a public observation night on Friday. The High Desert Astronomical Society will be hosting the event, which is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. at the Luz Observatory at the Apple Valley Center for Innovation, 20702 Thunderbird Road in Apple Valley, organizers said.
Quick Response from Victorville City Firefighters Contains Brush Fire in Mojave River
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A brush fire in the Mojave River in Victorville was contained quickly by firefighters on Monday afternoon. At about 1:30 pm, on April 29, 2024, Firefighters from the Victorville Fire Department responded to the fire in the area of E Street and Stoddard Wells Road.
Testimony to Start Monday in Trial of Pair Accused of Killing Crime Witness
Opening statements are slated for Monday in the trial of an Indio man and his girlfriend accused in the slaying of an 18-year-old woman who was a witness to his alleged attack on her boyfriend. Alexis Daniel Rosas, 28, and Maury Duarte, 32, are charged with first-degree murder and special...
National Day of Prayer events scheduled on Thursday across the High Desert
The 73rd National Day of Prayer on Thursday will include several public gatherings in the High Desert, including an early morning event at Granite Hills High School in Apple Valley. With the National Day of Prayer Task Force theme “Lift Up The Word - Light Up The World,” residents will gather to pray for the nation, first responders, teachers, students, families, the economy, and more. ...
Stabbing investigation underway near 7-Eleven on Roy Rogers Drive in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A stabbing victim was airlifted to a trauma center Tuesday morning in Victorville. Just after 9:00 am, on April 30, 2024, the City of Victorville fire department was requested to respond to the area of Roy Rogers Drive and Civic for a stabbing. Firefighters requested an airship to airlift the male victim.
Mountain lion sighted near Yucca Loma School in Apple Valley
Residents claimed to have seen a mountain lion roaming in an Apple Valley neighborhood on Monday night. Regina Jones told the Daily Press that at around 9 p.m., she saw a mountain lion near the corner of Yucca Loma and Rancherias roads. Yucca Loma School and park are located near the intersection, just west of Navajo Road.
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. ...
Prep Swimming: Four local individuals and two relay teams advance to the CIF-SS Finals
The Silverado swimming team had a strong showing at the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 prelims on Tuesday afternoon, with Isabel Maust leading the way. Maust, a sophomore, qualified for the CIF-SS Finals in all four events that she participated in, including two individual races at Mt. San Antonio College’s aquatics center.
Ravin’s Donuts prepares to open in Apple Valley
Apple Valley resident Rosa Morales confessed that she’s “losing her mind” waiting for Ravin's Donuts & Boba Tea shop to open. The previous owners of the popular Ravin's Donuts & Ice Cream store in Victorville said they are preparing to open a new location in Apple Valley. Sam and Raven Phon’s Ravin's Donuts & Boba Tea shop will be between the AutoZone and AMPM near the corner of Highway 18 and Rancherias Road.
Ruth and Naomi Project prepares to open “Rincon Home” for senior women
After opening the Silverberry Home for senior women, members of the nonprofit Ruth and Naomi Project are about to open a second abode. An army of volunteers on Saturday, including Target volunteer program members, were busy painting, cleaning and doing yard work at the Rincon Home before five women make the Apple Valley dwelling their home. ...
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