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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Victim of deadly shooting at Victorville park identified as Adelanto man
A man found shot to death at a park in Victorville on Friday morning has been identified as a 40-year-old Adelanto resident, authorities said. Robert James Smith died in the shooting, which was first reported about 6:20 a.m. at Village Park, 15790 Eto Camino Lane, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's officials. "Deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to a man down call at Village Park," the sheriff's department said in a written statement. "Upon arriving, deputies located Robert Smith on the ground by his vehicle, with gunshot wounds. Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene." No further details, including a description of the killer or killers, were available. A motive in the shooting was also unclear. More: Man shot to death at park in Victorville Anyone with information was asked to contact Detective Shane Crowl of the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division - Homicide Detail at (909) 890-4904. Information may also be provided anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Victim of deadly shooting at Victorville park identified as Adelanto man
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Human remains found after backyard fire at Victorville home
Investigators found human remains at a residence in Victorville after a shed in the backyard caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. Around 5:22 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a home on Chia Court for a fire. The department said that when deputies arrived, they found a shed in the backyard that had caught on fire. Shortly after, firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze. During their investigation, authorities found two suspected human mandibles. Detectives from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division found additional suspected human bones at the scene. The Coroner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine if the bones are human. Anyone who might have any information about the incident is urged to call the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations at 909-890-4904.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
California's most affordable city for homebuyers? Why fast-growing Victorville tops the list
While more than a quarter of all houses sold in the Golden State fetch a selling price of $1 million or more, opportunities to make a deal without breaking the bank still abound—if you do not want to live along the coast. California cities located inland made the top 50 of the most affordable places in the country to buy a home, according to a new report. And fast-growing Victorville came in at the No. 1 most affordable city in California. To identify the most affordable cities for home buyers, WalletHub compared 300 U.S. cities across 10 key metrics, including home price, maintenance costs, tax rates, and cost of living. Cities were then divided by population size— large, medium, and small—and ranked. Overall, the report showed that Flint, Michigan, is the most affordable city for home buyers in the country, where it is actually cheaper to buy than to rent. Nearly 21% of all houses in the city are vacant, a probable impact of the city's well-publicized water crisis. Still, after almost a decade, an emergency order on the city's drinking water standards was recently lifted. Source: WalletHub Victorville is the most affordable city for homebuyers in the state and ranked #34 for most affordable small city in the nation. The city's high desert climate can reach 100 degrees in the summer and bring snow flurries in the winter. The population rose 11.5% between 2020 and 2023 (136,854), making it one of the fastest growing suburbs in the country. The city has a median home price of nearly $430,000, as of March 2025, according to Zillow. Lancaster in Southern California is the most affordable mid-size city in the state for homebuyers. Located in the western Mojave Desert, Lancaster has a population of about 170,000 and is a prime stop for tourists on their way to view the vibrant wildflowers of the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve. The city has a median home price of $446,667, as of March 2025, according to Zillow. Stockton, in California's Central Valley, is the report's most affordable large city for homebuyers. With a population of nearly 320,000, Stockton is the 11th largest city in the state. Located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley, the city boasts a vast network of waterways, farmers markets, family-friendly attractions and a more than 150-year-old university. The median home price in Stockton, as of March 2025, is just over $400,000, according to Zillow. California's fabled coastline, with its scenic drives and charming towns perfect for weekend getaways, also comes with expensive real estate. The report found that Santa Barbara is the least affordable city in the country for homebuyers, ranking at the bottom of the 300-city list. Home to beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, a bustling downtown, and one of the state's most competitive public universities, Santa Barbara also has eye-watering home prices. The coastal city has a whopping $1.9 million median sale price, according to Zillow. Four other California cities were listed in the country's top five most unaffordable places for homes: Glendale, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Santa Monica. Sunnyvale and Santa Clara also topped the list for the most expensive home repairs in the country. Just one up from the bottom is the southern California enclave of Santa Monica at #299, which has a median sale price of $1.8 million. This article originally appeared on Salinas Californian: WalletHub ranks California's most affordable cities for homebuyers
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Marijuana delivery driver robbed in Victorville
Detectives are investigating the gunpoint robbery of a cannabis delivery driver in Victorville over the weekend. The crime took place about 10:45 p.m. Saturday in the 14600 block of Polo Road, just east of South Trail, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department logs. "Deputies responded for a reported armed robbery of a medical marijuana delivery driver," department spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said. The robber brandished a gun while stealing both cash and marijuana, she said. No further details, including a suspect description, were available. More: Man accused of stealing car after responding to online advertisement in Victorville Anyone with information can reach the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Information may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Marijuana delivery driver robbed in Victorville
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
SoCal man arrested for allegedly stealing car from Facebook Marketplace seller
A San Bernardino County man was arrested for allegedly stealing a car from a seller on Facebook Marketplace. The victim posted her 2015 Toyota Scion for sale and was contacted by the suspect, Joseph Gomez, 26, of Victorville. Gomez inquired about the vehicle and planned to meet the woman on May 13 at a residence on the 16000 block of Lariat Road to inspect the car, authorities said. During the inspection, Gomez stepped into the vehicle and drove away with the car. The victim contacted law enforcement, who began investigating. At 1:42 p.m., deputies spotted the stolen car near Roy Rogers Drive and the 15 Freeway. 'Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop and contacted the driver,' the sheriff's department said. Gomez was arrested for vehicle theft and the possession of a stolen vehicle. He was booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto. 'The Victorville Police Department would like to remind the public to be safe when conducting in-person purchases or sales through online marketplaces, authorities said. 'Meet in a public place and during daylight hours. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash with you and make someone aware of your meeting plans.' No further details were released. Anyone with information about the case can call the Victorville Police Station at 760-241-2911 or Sheriff's Dispatch at 760-956-5001. Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
