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Woman Airlifted After Car Overturns Off NB I-15 Near Stoddard Wells Road in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A traffic accident on the northbound 15 freeway south of Stoddard Wells Road on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, resulted in a woman being airlifted to a trauma center. The incident occurred when a white Chevy Malibu with Arizona license plates, veered off the freeway and...
High Desert Native Bobby Clemmer Sworn in as New Victorville Fire Chief
VICTORVILLE, Calif. – May 23, 2024 – The City of Victorville has officially sworn in Bobby Clemmer as the new Fire Chief of the Victorville Fire Department. Clemmer, previously the Deputy Chief of Operations, has dedicated his entire career to serving the High Desert and brings a wealth of experience and local expertise to his new role.
Victorville Man Charged with Attempted Robbery at Bus Stop in San Bernardino County
In a brazen daylight attempt, a Victorville man tried to snatch a woman's purse as she awaited her bus, authorities say. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reports that Ruben Rodriguez, 28, of Victorville, targeted two individuals sitting at a bus stop before being apprehended shortly after the incident. The...
Memorial Day weekend events planned in the High Desert
Organizations across the High Desert will host Memorial Day weekend observances to pay tribute to the fallen men and women of the U.S. military. Some will also host festivals, car shows and dinners as they kick off the unofficial start of summer. ...
Silverado grad heads to Stanford on full ride scholarship
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — After crossing the stage at the Silverado High School graduation this week, the next stop for Matthew De La Luz is Stanford University. The journey to one of the country’s best universities has been a long and challenging one for the Silverado senior, who has lived in four different states and even faced temporary homelessness due to a fire.
51 Felony Arrests and 29 Firearms Seized during Operation Consequences May 11th through May 17, 2024
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Between May 11 and May 17, 2024, Operation Consequences continued its intensive crime suppression efforts with 20 search warrants served across the Victor Valley and San Bernardino. Coordinated by the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, and multiple patrol stations, this operation also...
California couple searches for beloved horse sold in Missouri auction
Jefferson City — A Victorville, California couple is searching for their retired carriage horse, sold at an auction in mid-Missouri in March of 2024 without their permission. The couple spent months trying to find the perfect home for their 6-foot-4, 2,200-pound Percheron after they hit hard times after COVID-19.
Adelanto student receives scholarship from Southern California Association of Governments
A High Desert student was among a group of seniors who received scholarships courtesy of the Southern California Association of Governments. Scholarship winner Bryan Moreno of Adelanto will receive $4,000 in financial support from the group, considered the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 191 cities and nearly 19 million residents.
Adelanto Green Futures Cannabis Scholarship Program Recognizes Academic Excellence
ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The recipients of the 2024 City of Adelanto Green Futures Cannabis Scholarship Program have been announced by Mayor Gabriel Reyes and the Adelanto City Council. Among the distinguished scholars are T’Onna Chappell, Isis Ramirez, and Arianna Windust, recognized for their remarkable dedication and perseverance.
Body of Apple Valley man discovered beneath bridge in Victorville
Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old man whose body was discovered beneath a bridge in Victorville on Monday. The body of David J. Ruff of Apple Valley was discovered about 6:35 a.m. beneath a train bridge beneath Bear Valley Road, just east of Industrial Boulevard, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and coroner's officials. ...
New Restaurant Pollos Mexico Opens Its Doors in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Victorville residents have a new dining option to explore as Pollos Mexico officially opened its doors this week. Located just off the 15 freeway at 14876 Bear Valley Road, this new small business invites the local high desert community to try their specialty: fire-grilled chicken, known as “pollo rostizado” in Spanish.
The Next Chapter Bookstore in Apple Valley now open for hungry readers
Are waves of customers visiting the newly opened The Next Chapter Bookstore in Apple Valley helping to dispel the idea that print media is dead?. “People of all ages still love books, and our job is to make them available to people that are hungry to read,” bookstore owner and retired teacher Sylvia Crabtree told the Daily Press.
City of Victorville leaders break ground on new library
Victorville will soon have a new public library, city officials announced. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday for the new library that will be located in the clubhouse of the Green Tree Golf Course. City Council members faced windy conditions as they used gold shovels during the groundbreaking event. “For some time now,...
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science school graduates 180 students
Wearing blue caps and gowns, 180 Cobalt Institute of Math and Science students received diplomas during a graduation ceremony at High Desert Church in Victorville. “Throughout your time at CIMS, you have embraced challenges, tackled complex problems, and cultivated a deep appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and science,” Principal Clarissa McNally told the graduates during the ceremony on May 20. ...
Junior Little League softball team continues to use the broom
The Junior Little League softball team shows they are winners after sweeping a double header. Submitted Photo. The Kern Valley Junior Little League Softball team continued their winning ways as they swept a doubleheader versus Boron. They escaped in game one 12-8 and crushed Boron in the second game 20-8.
Apple Valley Police Investigate Two Shooting Incidents Within Days
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Deputies in Apple Valley are actively investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred within days of each other. The first incident took place on May 18, 2024. According to Pamela Hoffman, Community and Media Relations representative for the Apple Valley Police Department, a resident on the 13700 block of Iroquois Road reported hearing popping noises at approximately 4:15 a.m.
Failed pizza theft escalates into armed robbery attempt at Victorville Little Caesars
A convicted felon pulled a gun on employees who confronted him over trying to steal pizza from a Victorville Little Caesars location this week, officials said. Jonathan Benjamin Bolanos, 26, of Adelanto was ultimately arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, exhibiting a firearm, making criminal threats and being a convicted felon in possession of a gun, according to San Bernardino County booking records.
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