On September 22, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m., deputies from the Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station responded to a medical aid call in a desert area near I-10 and Wildwood Canyon Road. The family of a female reported missing from Riverside County was conducting a search when they discovered a deceased female. Deputies were not aware of the search prior to receiving the call and responded promptly. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On September 21, 2024, deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to a well check at a residence on the 57500 block of Redondo Street in Yucca Valley, California. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male inside the home.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) and Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) have collaborated with Crystal Geyser Roxane LLC and CityServe to deliver water to victims and first responders affected by the Line and Bridge Fires. The water was delivered this morning to a CityServe warehouse in Corona, where it will be stored and distributed.
On September 20, 2024, at approximately 4:04 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley station responded to a shooting incident at an automotive repair center located in the 13600 block of Quinnault Road. Upon arrival, they encountered Leon Sanchez, who was armed with a handgun and was detained without incident.
The Community Service & Reentry Division's Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team (H.O.P.E.) conducted "Operation Shelter Me" on Friday, September 20, 2024. The operation took place from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Morongo Basin communities, aiming to connect unhoused residents with housing, medical, and mental health treatment services.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On September 18, 2024, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, concluded an undercover chat operation resulting in the arrest of Claudio Betancourt. Betancourt, a 24-year-old resident of Victorville, was taken into custody after allegedly engaging in online communication with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
On September 17, 2024, at 7:49 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Station responded to a call regarding an "unknown problem" near the 3300 block of Bluegrass Avenue in the unincorporated county area of the Morongo Basin. Upon arrival, deputies detained Derick Laija, a 34-year-old resident of Ontario, for assaulting three family members: Hadgu Abraham, Freweiny Abraham, and Asmerom Abraham.
Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) has formally requested Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 2903 (Hoover), which seeks to improve transparency and accountability in California's homelessness programs. The bill requires state agencies managing these programs to annually report cost and outcome data to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal-ICH), with the information being publicly accessible by April 1, 2026.
Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) has sent a formal letter to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), expressing her deep concern over the decision to permanently close the Banning DMV Field Office. The closure would have a significant impact on the residents of the San Gorgonio Pass Area, which encompasses cities such as Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, and several unincorporated communities. Senator Ochoa Bogh has called on the DMV to reconsider this decision, citing the profound negative effect it will have on accessibility for local residents, particularly...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:44 p.m., deputies from Twin Peaks discovered human skeletal remains while on proactive patrol in a closed area of Highway 330, south of City Creek Road in Running Springs. The Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, collected the bones, and is currently working to identify the individual and determine the cause of death. Investigators believe the remains had been at that location for an extended period and do not suspect that the cause of death is related to a recent fire.