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3 days ago
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Gender reveal: One of the Big Bear bald eaglets is a girl, experts say
The world has watched bald eaglets Sunny and Gizmo grow up at their nest at Big Bear Lake for the past 12 weeks, but their genders have remained a mystery, until now. It is notoriously difficult to identity the sexes of bald eaglet chicks when young, but the avian experts who operate the world-famous, 24-hour live video feed of the nest have announced they are confident that one of the chicks is female. "At this point, from the size compared to Shadow, the ankle size and general behavior, we are pretty sure that Gizmo is a girl," Friends of Big Bear Valley Executive Director Sandy Steers wrote in an update posted to social media. "Her obsession with food is also a sign," Steers added. More: Fledge watch: Big Bear bald eaglets Sunny and Gizmo prepare to take first flights Sunny's sex remains unknown for the time being. The sibling is four days older than Gizmo. "For Sunny, the jury is still out," Steers said. "With more observation and hopefully some vocalization that can be heard... we hope to be more positive about Sunny's gender in the next few days." "Fledge watch" at the Big Bear bald eagle nest is officially underway. The young apex predators have been seen exercising their wings and getting a feel for the wind in recent weeks in preparation for their first excursions out of their nest. More: When will the Big Bear bald eaglets get their iconic white heads, leave the nest? Even after they take to the sky, Sunny and Gizmo are expected to remain close to home for a month or two as they continue honing the skills they will need to survive on their own, according to experts. After that, they will head off to establish new homes of their own, potentially hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Admirers of Jackie, Shadow and the chicks are invited to join FOBBV for a "fan party" next month in Big Bear Lake. The gathering of eagle-eyed fans will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Pine Knot Road and Village Drive, organizers said. It will be part of a two-day event dubbed "Adventure Days" on June 21 and 22, which invites guests to join in a host of free outdoor activities ranging from bird watching and flower hikes to boating and Jeep tours, according to FOBBV. All planned activities are free, however, registration for them each day is required and spots may fill up, the group said in a statement. "Our aim is to promote synchronicity between our unique Big Bear Valley natural mountain forest environment and our local business community in ways that allow both to thrive," FOBBV added. More information is available on the FOBBV website at This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Gender reveal: One of the Big Bear bald eaglets is a girl, experts say
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7 days ago
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Man accused of kidnapping, beating, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
A woman escaped from a Barstow motel room where police say her boyfriend beat her, held her against her will and tried to strangle her with a plastic zip tie. The incident was first reported as a "domestic disturbance" about 12:15 a.m. Monday at a motel in the 1200 block of West Main Street, according to the Barstow Police Department. The victim has been involved in an argument with her boyfriend, identified as Timothy Loring, 34, of Barstow, officials said. Loring began punching and kicking the woman, police said in a written statement. "During the assault, the victim stated she was able to run away from Loring, but he soon caught up with her and threatened to kill her if she did not return to the room," according to the statement. Once back in the room, police said the suspect continued assaulting the victim while "brandishing a knife, insisting he would kill her." "At one point, Loring wrapped a zip tie around the victim's neck, and he tried to cinch it down to choke her," the statement said. "The victim placed her hand between the zip-tie and her neck, preventing the zip-tie from completely cinching down. The victim fled from Loring and contacted police." Evidence corroborating the woman's account was found at the scene. Loring tried to run from officers but was captured following a brief foot chase, authorities added. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, domestic violence and making criminal threats, San Bernardino County booking records show. Bail was set at $1 million pending legal proceedings. More: Shooting victim identified as 27-year-old Hesperia man Anyone with information was asked to contact Barstow police Officer Juan Gonzalez at (760) 256-2211, or by email at jgonzalez@ Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline a (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Man accused of kidnapping, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
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28-05-2025
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Man accused of kidnapping, beating, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
A woman escaped from a Barstow motel room where police say her boyfriend beat her, held her against her will and tried to strangle her with a plastic zip tie. The incident was first reported as a "domestic disturbance" about 12:15 a.m. Monday at a motel in the 1200 block of West Main Street, according to the Barstow Police Department. The victim has been involved in an argument with her boyfriend, identified as Timothy Loring, 34, of Barstow, officials said. Loring began punching and kicking the woman, police said in a written statement. "During the assault, the victim stated she was able to run away from Loring, but he soon caught up with her and threatened to kill her if she did not return to the room," according to the statement. Once back in the room, police said the suspect continued assaulting the victim while "brandishing a knife, insisting he would kill her." "At one point, Loring wrapped a zip tie around the victim's neck, and he tried to cinch it down to choke her," the statement said. "The victim placed her hand between the zip-tie and her neck, preventing the zip-tie from completely cinching down. The victim fled from Loring and contacted police." Evidence corroborating the woman's account was found at the scene. Loring tried to run from officers but was captured following a brief foot chase, authorities added. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, domestic violence and making criminal threats, San Bernardino County booking records show. Bail was set at $1 million pending legal proceedings. More: Shooting victim identified as 27-year-old Hesperia man Anyone with information was asked to contact Barstow police Officer Juan Gonzalez at (760) 256-2211, or by email at jgonzalez@ Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline a (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Man accused of kidnapping, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
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15-02-2025
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Adelanto man accused of assaulting wife, threatening family with AK-47
A man assaulted his wife and threatened her, as well as threatened her and their children with an AK-47, before being taken into custody in Adelanto on Thursday night, officials said. The incident was first reported as a domestic disturbance about 7:50 p.m. at a home in the 11100 Block of Rosedale Drive, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. It culminated in the arrest of Dale Allen Roos, 40, of Adelanto on suspicion of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of an illegal assault weapon, illegal manufacture of a high-capacity magazine and being a convicted felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, San Bernardino County booking records show. "According to the caller, Dale Roos was armed and assaulting his wife," sheriff's officials said in a written statement. Responding deputies evacuated the house and detained the suspect. "During the investigation, it was found that Roos assaulted his wife," the statement said. "Roos also threatened to kill his wife and small children, all under the age of 15, with an AK-47." The injured woman was taken to a hospital for treatment. Her condition was unclear. A search of the home turned up the AK-47, along with high capacity magazines, as well as a shotgun, two pistols and several hundred rounds of ammunition, an evidence photo released by the sheriff's department showed. Roos, a convicted felon, was legally prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, authorities said. More: Man accused of biting nephew's ear off during fight in Newberry Springs Bail was set at $150,000 pending legal proceedings. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Adelanto man accused of assaulting wife, threatening family with AK-47
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13-02-2025
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CHP: Man killed in 15 Freeway blaze became trapped in classic car after engine fire spread
A Victorville man who died in a vehicle fire on the 15 Freeway in Victorville over the weekend became trapped in his classic car after a fire broke out in the engine compartment, according to the California Highway Patrol. Robert Norman, 67, died in the fire, which was first reported shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday along the southbound 15 Freeway, just north of Stoddard Wells Road, according to CHP and San Bernardino County coroner's officials. He was the driver and lone occupant of a 1968 Pontiac Firebird, which was "fully engulfed" in flames when first responders arrived at the scene, according to CHP Officer Jebediah Wheeler. Preliminary investigation revealed the car was traveling at an undetermined speed "when for an unknown reason, the engine compartment caught fire," according to a CHP statement. "The driver attempted to drive the vehicle to the shoulder, but became disabled in the process, coming to a stop partially within the shoulder, and partially within the lane." Also for reasons yet to be determined, the driver was unable to get out of the burning car, officials said. More: Victorville man found dead amid car fire on 15 Freeway "Multiple bystanders stopped and attempted to remove the driver, but were unsuccessful due to the fire, smoke, and intense heat," the statement said. Norman died from his injuries at the scene. The investigation was ongoing, and anyone with information was asked to contact Officer A. Lugo of the CHP's Victorville Office at (760) 241-1186. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: CHP: Man killed in 15 Fwy. blaze was trapped in car after engine fire
