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Joshua Trees threatened by solar project in Mojave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A controversial solar energy project is reportedly set to begin this week in the Mojave desert, with the clearing of thousands of Joshua trees. According to the Los Angeles Times, the “Aratina Solar Project” is being built on 2,300 acres near Boron and Desert Lake, here in Kern County. The project […]
K-9 officer named Barstow Police Department Officer of the Year
A Barstow Police Department K-9 officer who seized 438 pounds of cocaine last year has been named the agency's 2023 Officer of the Year. In addition to working as a K-9 handler, he is also a field training officer and member of the department's Off-Highway Vehicle Team, police said in a written statement.
Man wounded after argument escalates into shooting at Apple Valley gas station
A man was shot and seriously wounded when an argument escalated into gunfire at an Apple Valley gas station last Saturday night, authorities said. The shooting took place about 11 p.m. at a gas station at the corner of Outer Highway 18 and Pawnee Road, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Gloria Huerta. ...
Over 400 Victor Valley High School Jackrabbits graduate
Victor Valley High School's 108th commencement ceremony saw 404 Jackrabbits graduate from the High Desert’s first high school. Ray Moore Stadium in Victorville was filled on Tuesday night with parents and loved ones there to support the graduating seniors. Speakers during the event included valedictorian Melisa Barbosa-Barbosa who earned...
High Desert pizza joint to be featured in episode of America's Best Restaurants
The High Desert's very own Cross Eyed Cow Pizza will be featured in an episode of America's Best Restaurants and the whole community is invited to celebrate. Join the pizzeria at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14 for an exclusive premiere of the show and a chance to taste "the best pizza in the High Desert."
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...
How to celebrate National Great Outdoors Month in the High Desert
The first day of June not only marked National Trails Day but it also signified the start of National Great Outdoors Month. June is the perfect time, as encouraged by state and federal governments, to take the fresh hiking shoes out of the box and try out a new trail. Officially ordained by the U.S. Senate in June 2019, National Great Outdoors Month is celebrated around the United States with fun events organized by outdoor organizations.
Barstow's North First Avenue Bridge Project continues with roadwork
Crews will spend the first part of June making improvements to North First Avenue as part of the ongoing Barstow Bridge Project, according to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Improvement to the roadway will include grading, grinding, and paving along with the installation of utilities and construction of the bridge, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and ADA ramps, the agency reported. ...
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,...
Vehicle crashes into Transporation Center Building in Oldtown Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A vehicle crashed into the Victorville Transportation Center in Oldtown Victorville on Tuesday morning, disrupting normal operations. The incident occurred at approximately 9:16 am on June 4, 2024, at the intersection of D and Sixth Streets. In response to the accident, the Victor Valley Transit...
Michigan man killed after pickup truck rear-ended by big rig on 15 Freeway near Yermo
A Michigan man was killed Wednesday when his pickup truck was rear-ended by a big rig on the 15 Freeway near Yermo, triggering a chain-reaction wreck involving two additional big rigs, authorities said. Steven D. Snider, 55, of Manistee, Michigan died in the collision, which took place about 5:40 p.m....
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 Phelan rollover crash
A rollover crash in Phelan left a Victorville man dead on Saturday, officials said. The crash was first reported about 11:40 a.m. at Sheep Creek Road, just north of Chevoit Road, according to California Highway Patrol logs. It was initially described as a solo-vehicle rollover, with the vehicle ultimately coming to a rest on...
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