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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. City planned new traffic signal near fatal crash site in Victorville (vvdailypress.com) — Victorville officials are set to discuss funding and design for a new traffic signal on Ridgecrest Road, just north of where a recent crash killed two teens. Residents describe the corridor as a longtime speeding hotspot and hope added signals will improve safety at multiple uncontrolled intersections along the busy stretch.
2. Two Suspects Rob Juvenile Of Chains While Walking On Cordova Road In Victorville (vvng.com) — A juvenile was robbed of his chains while walking on Cordova Road in Victorville Thursday afternoon, and deputies are still searching for the two suspects who fled in a black sedan. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Victorville Station is asking anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips through We-Tip as the investigation continues.
3. Driver intentionally hits three people in Victorville (dailybulletin.com) — Three people, including a minor, were hospitalized after a driver in a green Chevrolet Tahoe repeatedly accelerated into a group playing and standing along Fairbanks Drive in Victorville on Sunday evening. Deputies say the vehicle struck the same man twice, hit a woman and juvenile in a driveway, then tried to run down others before fleeing; investigators have not yet identified a suspect or motive.
4. Southern California program erases up to $8,000 in utility debt after a year of on-time payments (thecooldown.com) — Victor Valley residents, including those in Victorville, may qualify for Southern California Edison's AMP program, which can erase up to $8,000 in overdue electric bills after 12 months of on-time payments. The article explains eligibility rules, local rate hikes, and how missed payments can end enrollment, offering a potential lifeline during extreme summer heat.
5. Two Ejected In Rollover Crash On I-15 Near Harvard Road, Both Patients Airlifted (vvng.com) — Two people were ejected and airlifted to trauma centers after a rollover crash Monday afternoon on northbound I-15 near Harvard Road, backing up traffic for at least half a mile. A semi-truck reportedly swerved to avoid the smaller vehicle, and CHP is still investigating what caused the wreck that impacts a major route for Victorville drivers.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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