The scent of the smoke upon the crisping meat is intoxicating
taquero Francisco Salinas whisks the goat off the spit and sets it sideways upon his flattop grill
Then he takes a butcher’s cleaver and begins hacking it down into chunks
Hours of roasting tenderizes the meat so much that Salinas can pull the bones out with barely any effort
the baby rib racks dismantling before our eyes as if by magic
“It’s cooked all the way through,” Salinas said on a recent morning at his stand in Muscoy
holding a morsel of meat practically falling off the bone
Here in unincorporated San Bernardino County, Salinas is making cabrito al pastor in the style of his native Torreón, Coahuila, a metro region also known as La Laguna. It’s served as tacos
in crispy flautas or as a savory bowl of consomé with garbanzos and a variety of salsas
The kids he uses are from a local farm and unweaned
meaning they consume only milk in their short lives of less than 45 days
“That is why the meat tastes so different,” Salinas said
compared to the better-known birria de chivo
it is about as tender as taste buds could ever imagine
Cabrito al pastor is an utterly unique bite
El Lagunero sits under white tarps in the back lot of an auto shop on State Street
part of a bubbling scene of taco and antojitos vendors that’s most active on weekends
The street food row took shape during the pandemic shutdowns and has remained popular among local eaters or drivers passing through
despite authorities’ efforts to crack down
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The drink from western Mexico involves fresh goat or cow milk
Salinas and his partner
El Lagunero found a safer spot behind a gate
allowing Salinas to park his fire pit out in the open on weekend mornings
Sometimes the pair surround the fire with bales of hay and a few decorative Mexican flags
so folks can take pictures next to it as if it’s a tourist attraction
“People love the cabrito because it’s consistent
and they love appreciating that it’s cooking right in front of them,” Sanchez said
The pair are not afraid of engaging happily with taco trends either: Salinas and Sanchez offer their delicacy as birria ramen or quesabirria if any guest is so inclined
visitors sit with a steaming bowl of cabrito en consomé
The flavor is intensely satisfying and needs almost no garnishing
“This past weekend there was a family from Washington
They came to California for some reason and put it on their plans to eat here,” Sanchez said
Francisco Salinas and Vanessa Sanchez of El Lagunero in Muscoy
(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times) In addition to the cabrito
El Lagunero offers another uncommon specialty: roast kid offal wrapped in chitterling membrane called machitos
which the taquero also prepares on stakes: soft baby goat heart
liver and kidney pieces roasted together into a symphony of organ-y textures and umami layers
“This food was introduced by the criptojudíos [secret Jews], who brought it to what was Tamaulipas
in reference to the historical migration of Sephardic Jews who were escaping the Spanish Inquisition to north-central colonial Mexico
and they had these stakes to clean and cook the animals.”
Many brought their culinary traditions with them, and cabrito al pastor is said to have evolved from there.
The longtime market on Vermont Avenue has returned after a difficult year, but can its vendors find a way to survive?
In Muscoy, as in other parts of the state, the pandemic shutdowns opened the floodgates of entrepreneurial energy on the streets of Southern California, as instant layoffs sparked by the emergency public health orders forced thousands out of work. Many risked their last bits of cash to try a home cooking business in tacos or mariscos. Since 2020, State Street has become its own magnet, as Avenue 26 had done in Lincoln Heights, or the Salvadoran Corridor decades ago.
Technically, street vending and home kitchen businesses are legal in the state of California. But achieving licensed status is costly and time-consuming, and actually draws more scrutiny and enforcement than being entirely off the books, multiple vendors said.
Health inspectors often patrol the street, issuing administrative citations or confiscating food; the presence of sheriff’s deputies gives folks the jitters. In response, vendors organize themselves online in group chats to alert one another if authorities are on their way, part of an ongoing tug-of-war over the public space.
“It’s terrible what the county does to the people,” Salinas said.
The office of Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., whose district oversees Muscoy, said in a statement that the county is seeking balance with neighbors’ needs and the vendors.
“We have heard our residents’ concerns and understand that the main issues they have are related to traffic and trash not being cleaned up,” Baca’s statement said. “We are committed to working with street vendors to create a harmonious environment for everyone.”
Several local vendors said in interviews that they feel under siege from authorities. But officials defended their actions.
“The only time we seize food is when the health department deems the food unsafe,” said David Wert, public information officer for San Bernardino County.
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down this Los Angeles night market, but it’s rebounding. You’ll find tacos, pizza and more.
Sanchez is a cheery presence at the stand, handling drinks, salsas, garnishes and takeaway orders with her meticulously organized supplies. She said people in the area will always want to have a delicious taco or bowl of soup off the street, just like back home, especially when it’s made with effort and care. That’s what makes Muscoy special, she said.
“There will always be vendors here,” Sanchez said. “It’s a little piece of Mexico. In the climate, the culture, the food.”
El Lagunero, 2598 N. State St., Muscoy. Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or until sold out (usually by noon, sometimes as early as 10 a.m.)
Daniel Hernandez is Food editor at the Los Angeles Times. He is the 2022 recipient of the inaugural Nell Minow Award for Cultural Criticism from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and a finalist for a James Beard Media Award in 2024 for his series on dining and travel in Mexico City.
Dania Maxwell is a staff photographer at the Los Angeles Times. Before joining the newsroom in 2018, she worked in Colombia, South America and at the Naples Daily News in Florida. Her work has been awarded an Emmy, POYi, Sigma Delta Chi and Edward R. Murrow. Maxwell received a master’s degree in visual communication from Ohio University and a bachelor of arts from Sarah Lawrence College.
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San Bernardino County took a significant step towards improving public safety in Muscoy by assigning two deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to patrol and respond to law enforcement needs in the community
During an unveiling event earlier this month
San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca
officially introduced the newly assigned deputies to numerous enthusiastic residents at Muscoy Elementary School
The event allowed attendees to engage with the deputies and learn more about how the county is supporting Muscoy
build relationships and work together to make Muscoy stronger
Muscoy’s two new deputies are among 18 unincorporated patrol deputy positions approved by the Board of Supervisors in the 2022-23 county budget
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Captain Ryan Collins also addressed the attendees
“The county [unincorporated] areas are traditionally underserved due to funding challenges
Muscoy has historically lacked a municipal police force; the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol (CHP) were responsible for responding to law enforcement calls in the area
this dynamic often resulted in coverage gaps and long 911 response times for the community’s 10,000 residents
The deputies are highly trained to handle complex situations and maintain the highest standards of professionalism with the community
Captain Collins elaborated on the rigorous training that Sheriff’s deputies undergo
which includes a 28-week academy and an additional 17-week field training program
“The Sheriff [deputies who were] presented… they are going to be the ones overlooking this community
They’re going to be the ones protecting us kids
It makes us feel safe… to know our Sheriff’s Deputies.”
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CA — Sheriff's investigators are hoping the public can help bring about the safe recovery of a 27-year-old woman who disappeared a month ago in the Inland Empire
28 in the area of Duffy Street and 3rd Avenue in Muscoy
an unincorporated community of San Bernardino County
She was spotted getting into a late 1990s or early 2000s white Chevy two-door work truck with an unknown male before vanishing
according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
It's still "an active missing person case," a sheriff's spokesperson said Monday
Francis is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall
According to a Facebook page launched to help find Francis
the young woman was on "an involuntary hold" at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach when she was transferred out of Orange County to Canyon Ridge Behavioral Health in Chino
Francis was then "dumped" by authorities into Muscoy with no money
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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(VVNG.com) — Between January 5 and January 11
investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division
served four search warrants and contacted suspects at various locations in Phelan
investigators contacted gang members and persons prohibited from possessing firearms
suspected methamphetamine was located and confiscated
Three felony arrests were made during the operational period
Locations: 9200 block Yucca Terrace Drive in Phelan
and 10000 block of Sierra Avenue in Bloomington
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors authorized funds for county-wide crime suppression
The intent is to provide additional funding to the Sheriff’s Department
allowing for increased law enforcement services related to quality-of-life issues affecting the communities in our county
Operation Consequences will focus on conducting targeted crime suppression operations in the High Desert and the Sheriff’s jurisdiction surrounding the city of San Bernardino
The operation will include personnel from the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division
United States Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force
and Department of Homeland Security Investigations
Operation Consequences will take place over the next several months to curb violent crime
disrupt and dismantle targeted criminal street gangs
and locate and arrest criminals who are illegally possessing
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Five people accused of organizing cockfighting events in San Bernardino County now face federal charges
of San Bernardino; and Eva Anilu Pastor Uriostegui
of Moreno Valley were arrested Sunday during one of the events in Muscoy
56-year-old Cirilo Esquivel Alcantar of San Bernardino
Each defendant faces a federal charge of aiding, abetting, inducing, and willfully causing another person to sponsor and exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture, DOJ spokesman Ciaran McEvoy said in a written statement
The cockfighting events were held on Sundays in Muscoy between January and August
The illegal events sometimes drew more than 100 attendees
known as a 'gaff' and usually curved and approximately 1.5 inches in length
was often attached to each rooster’s leg,' McEvoy said
the fights ended in the death of one or both roosters."
Participants would park at a location about a mile from where the fights were being held and charged $20 to board a shuttle to the gatherings
another entrance fee generally around $40 would be collected
Cockfighters paid about $1,000 to enter four roosters into the illicit competition
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each defendant could face up to five years in federal prison
the Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students
Vernon and Muscoy Elementary Schools, M.L
Middle School and San Andreas High School
The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor excellence in academics
The Board also presents the Outstanding Parent/Grandparent/Volunteer Award and Outstanding Employee Award to individuals who embody the District’s dedication to student achievement and well-being
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
Gabriel Rios is a fourth-grader and Outstanding Student
Rios shines as a beacon of academic excellence and outstanding citizenship
Beyond consistently achieving stellar grades
Dalilah Reyes Chiman is a sixth-grader and Outstanding Student
Dalilah stands out for her exceptional academic achievements and citizenship
She demonstrates commitment to her studies and she earns praise for her outstanding grades
Dalilah also has a kind and helpful nature. Dalilah is working towards her goal of becoming a veterinarian
Outstanding Parent Award winner Rubi Barrios-Vallejo is a dedicated and proud mother of two children
She plays a pivotal role in her children’s academic journey while maintaining strong involvement as a parent committed to the betterment of the Mt
Attendance Verifier Viviana Enciso epitomizes excellence in her role as an attendance verifier and as an out-of-class secretary
Her exceptional work performance is characterized by her tireless work ethic and remarkable attention to detail
Fifth-Grade Teacher Donna Kosman constantly embodies the spirit of service and leadership
Donna fosters a dynamic learning environment where students can explore their interests and develop critical skills
Her tireless efforts and commitment exemplifies her outstanding professionalism and dedication to excellence
Muscoy Elementary School
Eduardo Sandoval Soto is a third-grader and Outstanding Student. Eduardo is hardworking and dedicated to his academics
And Eduardo loves school so much that his career goal is to be a teacher
Daniel Vazquez is a fourth-grader and Outstanding Student
Daniel is being honored for academic excellence and citizenship
He is a shining example of a student who has grit and constantly strives for improvement
He is kind and goes out of his way to make others feel welcome. Daniel dreams about becoming a paleontologist
Outstanding Grandparent Award winner Leticia Murrieta has displayed unwavering dedication to the education and well-being of Muscoy students
was honored as an Outstanding Student Award winner
Leticia invests many hours to support Muscoy Elementary by attending meetings and family events
Bilingual Office Assistant/Health Aide Karen Cordova is an Outstanding Classified Employee. She excels at providing excellent health services to students
and she engages families so students can thrive
Karen has set up more than 400 Hazel Health telemedicine visits so Muscoy students receive the medical care they need
Fifth-Grade Teacher Laura Cortez Cuevas is an Outstanding Certificated Employee
Laura has assisted in the reclassification of over 34 students as English Proficient
She has helped to increase fifth-grade academic scores by analyzing student data and planning with her team how to increase student achievement
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Seventh-grader Christopher Martinez is an Outstanding Student
He is a true representation of King scholars
showing exceptional character inside and outside the classroom
where he serves and leads the entire King Middle School student body
Martinez wants to attend university after high school
Brittanny Melchor is an eighth-grader and Outstanding Student
responsible and helps to provide a safe learning environment
which earned her recognition at the King Middle School academic award celebration in February
Melchor is focused on her goal of attending university after graduation
She has been a positive partner with King Middle School
School staff appreciate Urrutia’s communication with administration and parents via the School Site Council
and she can always be depended upon to provide input to support the success of King scholars
Custodian I Sam Arenivar is an Outstanding Classified Employee. Arenivar consistently demonstrates pride in his work
His enthusiasm and passion for upholding King’s values and fostering a positive learning environment serve as an inspiration to those around him
History and Social Science Teacher Robert Almanza is an Outstanding Certificated Employee
he prepares and produces student-created videos to support the open communication and information that is vital to students and staff
exemplifies his commitment to students and staff
San Andreas High School (SAHS), Principal Dorie Stratton:
Alaysha Nash is a senior and an Outstanding Student. Nash is involved in everything from the Student Leadership Advisory Council to dual enrollment in college and several extracurricular activities. She always has a smile on her face and is happy to help as needed. Nash plans to be a social worker because she loves helping people.
Senior David Renteria is an Outstanding Student. He is an outstanding scholar who excels in academics and citizenship and is a standout student in the Health Pathway Program. Renteria is a quiet leader, always ready to lend a helping hand, and actively engaged in extracurricular activities and leadership roles. He will be attending a certified nursing assistant program in June and hopes to become a Physical Therapist in the future.
Amber Ploehn is an Outstanding Parent, with two children attending Cajon High and one at San Andreas. Ploehn is active in the School Site Council and serves as the school’s District Advisory Council representative. She is always ready to help as needed, even bringing in lunch treats.
Bilingual Attendance Technician Cristina Topete Velazquez is an Outstanding Classified Employee. She is a very resourceful problem solver. Velazquez helps ensure that students are in class daily and connects families to important resources in the community. She has been an integral part of the San Andreas attendance team, helping to launch the Attendance Campaign.
San Andreas Teacher Rawan Fakhoury is an Outstanding Certificated Employee. Fakhoury’s tireless efforts have resulted in a rich and positive school culture where inclusivity and respect are paramount. She has transformed countless lives and empowered students to reach their full potential.
Print Almost every Sunday from the start of the year into the summer
dozens of people gathered at a property on Duffy Street in San Bernardino County
frequenting an unlicensed bar and a taco stand
But the main attraction was gambling on roosters
which federal authorities said were made to fight — sometimes to the death — in an arena while wearing sharp blades known as “gaffs” on their legs
The last event at the property this past Sunday ended abruptly with the arrests of four Inland Empire residents
who are now charged with involvement in an illicit animal fighting venture
California
While waiting to be sentenced for a crime across the country, authorities say, Gina Russell convinced a Los Angeles woman that she had psychic powers, helped defraud the woman’s father out of money and persuaded her to raise funds through sex work.
Authorities are still searching for Cirilo Esquivel Alcantar, 56, of San Bernardino, who also is charged with involvement in the cockfights. Court records do not indicate whether any of those facing charges have retained attorneys.
The FBI had been investigating the cockfighting enterprise since May 2023, C.J. Sanders, a special agent for the bureau, said in an affidavit filed in federal court. Sanders said two confidential sources infiltrated events during cockfighting “season,” which typically runs from January to August.
Attendees would pay $20 to park at a lot less than a mile from the property and be shuttled to the home on Duffy Street, where they would pay another fee to enter the arena where the fights unfolded, according to Sanders. They were able to place bets on fights and participate in a raffles, with a set of gaffs offered as the prize.
Among those arrested, authorities say Sanchez made the property available for the fights, collected entry fees and made announcements during events; Alcantar made a lot available for attendee parking; Uriostegui collected entry fees and served drinks at the bar; Angulo collected the entry fees from handlers entering their roosters; and Maldonado refereed the fights.
One of the FBI’s confidential sources, who is unnamed in the affidavit, reported arriving at the property around 7:20 a.m. on a Sunday in May 2023. A video recording the source took captured a taco stand — with the sign “RICOS TACOS ESTILO RANCHO” above it — at the entrance to the arena and a bar inside where attendees could buy drinks, according to the affidavit.
Handlers were charged $1,000 to enter four roosters in the fights. They brought the birds into a fighting ring surrounded by chairs with a hard-packed dirt floor enclosed by plywood, according to Sanders.
It’s been nearly a dozen years since Jenni Rivera, an icon of regional Mexican music, perished in a plane crash in Mexico. The relatives who accompanied her on the journey to superstardom are now waging familial warfare.
The confidential source reported hearing that the hosts at the property profited about $80,000 to $90,000 per month.
A second confidential source placed a recorded call to a man who said he owns about 100 roosters, which he brought to California from Texas, according to the affidavit.
Another person involved in the cockfights told that source that he and and another individual purchased their fighting roosters from Oklahoma and they were shipped to California by plane.
The second confidential source reported he was told the cockfighting had started at the property in 2022.
If those charged are convicted, each could face up to five years in prison. They are set to be arraigned on Sept. 3.
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Central Station was established in 1890 and is the longest standing patrol division within the Sheriff’s Department
The base of operation is out of the headquarters building and provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of the central valley including; Arrowhead Farms
Central Station is responsible for contract law enforcement in the cities of Grand Terrace and Loma Linda
as well as the San Manuel Indian Reservation and Casino
Central Station continues to incorporate community-policing concepts in our enforcement operation
The approach has proven effective in detecting gang and criminal activity
and significantly impacting problems in the area
By working together with the citizens of our communities
Central Station deputies can provide more effective law enforcement and a higher quality of life
Metrolink riders in the Inland Empire can use the new Arrow passenger rail service to travel between the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands
Central Station personnel provide security to the trains and work in partnership with Metrolink and SBCTA to ensure riders are able to travel the 9-mile line safely
Arrowhead Farms is located in north San Bernardino
It is part of the 92407 zip code along with Muscoy and Devore Heights
It is a somewhat rural area surrounded by San Bernardino City
The Colton county area is located in the southwest area of Central Station’s responsibility
The Cement Plant has been operating since 1891
Devore Heights or Devore is a rural and mountainous neighborhood located near the northern junction of I-15 and I-215
about 12 miles north-west of San Bernardino
The area is just outside the boundaries of the San Bernardino National Forest
Nearby centers include Cal State San Bernardino and Glen Helen Amphitheater
Muscoy is a semi-rural setting with large lots where residents can raise horses and other livestock
much of Muscoy is included in the county Additional Agriculture (AA) overlay
This overlay specifies types and quantities of animals that may be kept on each parcel
The San Bernardino area includes various pockets within the city and north of the 210 Freeway extending as far as Highway 138/I-15
is the largest amphitheater in North America and can hold up to 55,000 patrons
The venue hosts a variety of events from March to October
The contract city of Grand Terrace incorporated in 1978
It is known as “The Blue Mountain City.” Led by current Mayor Bill Hussey
the city is known for its hospitality and community-oriented residents
over 41 acres of park space and an abundance of sports/recreation programs
Money Magazine listed the city on its “Top 100 Best Places to Live In.”
Spanish for “Beautiful Hill” incorporated in 1970
It’s 7.8 square miles encompass the world-renowned Loma Linda University Hospital and Medical Center
Pettis Veteran’s Hospital (serving 65,000 veterans yearly)
National Center for Health/Wellness Research
Loma Linda was rated one of the healthiest cities in the United States
the city has completed expansions of the Veterans’ Hospital Outreach Clinic
hardscape beautification projects along 1-10 freeway off-ramps
San Manuel is 800 acres of land encompassing 51 housing units
San Manuel provides its own fire department
and funds law enforcement presence on the reservation
San Manuel’s Department of Public Safety works closely with assigned deputies and the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office
San Manuel recently expanded and opened up the new Yaamava Resort & Spa
a full service 17 story hotel with 432 guest rooms and concert event center
Central Station has several volunteer programs
It is with the assistance of these volunteers that our deputies can continue to provide quality service to the communities
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Jeremy began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1998
graduating from the Frank Bland Regional Training Center
Jeremy has worked various assignments during his career
including the West Valley Detention Center
Inland Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team
Jeremy received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Cal State University San Bernardino
holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
and is a member of several law enforcement associations
Jeremy was promoted to Deputy Chief in April of 2024 by Sheriff Shannon Dicus and oversees the Special Operations Bureau
John Wickum was raised in the city of Rancho Cucamonga and has been a lifelong resident of San Bernardino County
John became interested in law enforcement at a young age
joining the Sheriff’s Explorer program at Rancho Station in 1985
John began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1991
graduating from the Frank Bland Regional Training Academy class #103
John has worked various assignments during his career
and most recently the Captain for the Victorville City Station
John holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
He attended Chaffey College and California Coast University
He is a member of many law enforcement organizations
serving on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rodeo board and he is currently the Liaison for the Sheriff’s Rangers
Sheriff Shannon Dicus promoted John to Deputy Chief in March 2024
John is currently assigned to the Detention and Corrections Support Bureau and the Court Services Division
Garth Goodell began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1993 as a reserve deputy sheriff
He was hired full time in 1995 and attended the 120th session of the Sheriff’s Basic Academy
Garth’s law enforcement career began with his first custody assignment at West Valley Detention Center
He was later assigned to patrol operations at Morongo Basin
he was assigned to Hesperia Station and the Specialized Enforcement Division
Garth was assigned to Twin Peaks Station and Chino Hills Station
Garth was assigned as the commander of the Centralized Classification Unit and later as the lieutenant for the Specialized Enforcement Division
Garth has held command assignments at Employee Resources Division and Chino Hills Station
Garth earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute and University and his Master of Business Administration from California Baptist University
He holds numerous professional certificates and memberships and is also a graduate of the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy and the California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute at Drucker School of Management
Sheriff Shannon Dicus promoted Garth to Deputy Chief in July 2023
Garth is responsible for the Personnel and Emergency Services Bureau
(VVNG.com) — Authorities arrested a 20-year-old suspect for the murder of a 28-year-old Highland man
The fatal shooting happened on the night of December 9
in the 2400 block of Macy Street in Muscoy
Deputies responded to the report of a shooting and upon arrival they located a male
but Vivian was pronounced deceased at the scene
Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail also responded and through investigation
they earned Vivian arrived at the residence where an altercation occurred that resulted in the shooting.
detectives identified the suspect as Juan Carlos Martinez
Martinez was located on the evening of January 24
in the 2400 block of N Macy Street in Muscoy and was taken into custody without incident
He is being held at the West Valley Detention Center without bail and is scheduled for an appearance in a San Bernardino courtroom on January 27th
launched a Godundme account to help with emergency funds
“We are heartbroken with the way Jimmy’s life has suddenly ended and desperately want to be able to celebrate his life with family and friends
and his family need this more than anything right now,” stated Amanda
Donations to help can be made via the following link: Jimmy Vivian
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Homicide Division at 909-387 -3589
Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com
The latest week of Operation Consequences resulted in several felony arrests and seized firearms by San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials
During the search warrants and additional contacts during the one-week period
investigators seized 10 firearms and made seven felony arrests
focused on the 16600 Block of Ramada Drive in Victorville
north of Seventh Street and near the city Library
the 300 Block of South Sierra Way in San Bernardino and the 3500 Block of Gray Street in Muscoy
Investigators from the sheriff’s department – Gangs/Narcotics Division
served seven search warrants and contacted suspects at the three locations
Operation Consequences will continue throughout 2023 to curb violent crimes and disrupt and dismantle targeted criminal street gangs
County supervisors authorized additional money to assist with countywide crime suppression
with the intent of increasing law enforcement services related to quality-of-life issues affecting communities in the county
Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes and the County of San Bernardino announced that the California Transportation Commission has voted to approve funding for the Muscoy Area Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvements Project
The funding will come from the state’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 and will provide the project with a $1.88 million grant
The grant will be matched with funding from the County of San Bernardino
The approval of the funding for the project represents the culmination of several years’ worth of collaborative efforts to improve the area
The project was first conceived at the “DREAM BIG IE” Youth Empowerment Summit hosted by Majority Leader Reyes in 2017
parents and students from Muscoy advocated for improved sidewalks and safer route infrastructure around the two elementary schools: Vermont Elementary and Muscoy Elementary
A community partnership was formed at the summit to ensure that Muscoy’s children and their families could safely walk to and from school
This promise led to the formation of the student-led group known as SOAR IE
which created a diverse coalition known as the Sidewalks for Muscoy Coalition
This coalition consisted of community members working together to improve the sidewalks
and other infrastructure around the schools
“The idea for this project came from high school students who used to walk to school in Muscoy
and I am so proud that they have worked with us to make it a reality
Our community deserves safer routes to school,” said Majority Leader Eloise Reyes
I’ve seen how kids struggle to walk on our streets
risking getting hurt because of a lack of sidewalks,” said former Vermont student Angela Loera
“The County is proud to receive this grant and we are eager to get to work on these projects,” said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman
“People deserve to feel safe when they walk through their neighborhoods
We are thankful to be part of a collaborative effort.”
The Sidewalks for Muscoy Coalition served as the initial wave of improvements for the Muscoy community
The coalition rallied their community as they built sample crosswalks
and curb extensions using funding from Southern California’s Association of Government’s (SCAG) Go Human Campaign
This initial collaborative effort led by SOAR IE would in turn become the Muscoy Safe Area Routes To School Pedestrian Improvements Project
which sought out and received a commitment from the County Public Works to make streets safer for residents to walk and bike
By 2019 the coalition was hosting events such as the first “Walk to School Day” for National Clean Air Day to promote safe routes
the San Bernardino County Public Works Department submitted the Muscoy Area Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvement Project for funding consideration for 2021 under the state’s Active Transportation Program
The funding will allow the project to upgrade existing crosswalks to more visible ladder-style crosswalks; install pedestrian flashing beacons
“When I went to the Youth Empowerment Summit
the Assemblymember asked for legislative ideas
We suggested protection for our siblings who attend elementary school in Muscoy
and now we are excited to see the idea become a reality,” said SOAR IE member Guadalupe Tellez
After unsuccessfully applying for a similar project in Cycle 4 of the Active Transportation Project
the Department of Public Works improved the application this year by adding more safety improvements and agreeing to a collaboration with the Department of Public Health and local CBO Mental Health Systems to provide educational and encouragement programming
The Safe Routes Partnership assisted the applicants with the application process
The Active Transportation Program is heavily oversubscribed
with fewer than 11% of applications funded in most cycles
“Let Muscoy’s victory serve as a reminder of the urgent need to prioritize funding in environmental justice communities and rural communities of color across the Inland Empire and the state,” said Demi Espinoza from the Safe Routes Partnership
added: “We’re incredibly proud of the agencies
and most importantly community members who worked so hard to make this application stand out among the hundreds that were submitted
It’s a testimony to the need for safe walking infrastructure in Muscoy
and the community’s unity behind achieving it.”
the Muscoy Area Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvements Project represents what can be achieved through collaboration
“If we want to improve the quality of life in a particular community
we cannot pretend to know what’s best
The only way to do it is to bring the community together and ask “What do you need
How can we help?” And only then can we work together toward a goal of making life easier and better for the community
it was the students and then the parents who voiced the dream for Muscoy
And they helped make it come true,” said Majority Leader Eloise Reyes
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful
it is the only thing that ever has.’ This quote defines Muscoy
a community of leaders that refuses to give up
engaged in collaborative dialogue to create a vision of a better future that includes safer conditions for youth en route to school
Mental Health System prevention specialist
Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes represents Assembly District 47
and the unincorporated areas of Muscoy and Bloomington
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2 transported in Muscoy explosionByABC7.com staff Thursday
2014One person has died and two other people were transported to the hospital in critical condition following a possible gas explosion at a home in Muscoy.MUSCOY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY (KABC) -- One person has died and two other people were transported to the hospital in critical condition following a possible gas explosion at a home in Muscoy
the San Bernardino County Fire Department said
it is believed the explosion is tied to drug activity
butane and evidence of a marijuana extraction lab were found at the scene
Crews responded to the scene at a home in the 3300 block of Gray Street
The explosion occurred in a back house behind the main residence
One man was killed and a man and a woman were hospitalized in critical condition
The deceased man was reportedly buried under debris
There was no evidence of hazardous materials on site
The Southern California Gas Company tweeted that a crew and the fire department have ruled out natural gas as the cause of the explosion
The investigation was expected to continue through the night
The crash happened in the 3300 block of Duffy Street, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Two of the four patients suffered life-threatening injuries. Two people were ejected from the vehicle, fire officials said.
The ages of all the people injured in the crash were not immediately known, but fire officials said three were minors.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Episode 102 of "Unsolved with Steve Gregory" delves into the drug kingpin
"El Mencho" and the disappearance of an 8-year-old
Steve discusses "El Mencho" - a drug kingpin who is the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
The cartel has a large footprint across Los Angeles
It is believed that most of the drugs currently on Los Angeles' Skid Row come from CJNG
"El Mencho" has done a really good job of eluding authorities and currently has a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest
Steve Gregory talks to DEA Agent Kyle Mori
who has been on "El Mencho's" case for years
Steve delves into the disappearance of Scott Echols - an 8-year-old who mysteriously disappeared on the evening of July 25th
Scott remains missing – there are more questions than answers
Investigators are still working diligently searching for answers to the question
For a more in-depth look at each case, CLICK HERE!
Episode 102 of "Unsolved with Steve Gregory" airs SATURDAY
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL TRANCRIPT OF EPISODE 102
The incident was reported around 1:30 a.m. in the 3500 block of Gray Street in the community of Muscoy, just north of the city of San Bernardino.
Two male gunshot victims were found at the scene and transported to a local hospital, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. One man, identified as Howard Gabrelle Anderson Jr., 28, died. A 29-year-old survived. The two men were cousins, KTLA reported.
Witnesses told investigators that as many as 150 people were at the party, Sheriff’s Department officials told KTLA-TV Channel 5.
The suspect was arrested Thursday by the Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT team and booked into San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall.
Christian Martinez is a former reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He previously wrote for the USA Today network of newspapers including the Ventura County Star, where he covered the Thomas and Woolsey wildfires and the Borderline mass shooting, the Spectrum & Daily News in Utah and the Lansing State Journal in Michigan. He was born and raised in Southern California and attended Saint Mary’s College of California.
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2017A group of Muslim doctors at the Alshifa Clinic in Muscoy provide free services to all of its clients - no matter their religion or race.MUSCOY
(KABC) -- A group of Muslim doctors at the Alshifa Clinic in Muscoy provide free services to all of its clients - no matter their religion or race
and the doctors don't get paid a penny
"Our religion tells us to take care of humanity," Dr
mostly Hispanic and African-American population here - very poor people."
It costs the clinic $225,000 a year to keep the doors open
and only a small amount comes from the government
Khan said about $100,000 comes from the Muslim community
But not only is the clinic in need of donations
it's in need of more volunteer doctors
dermatologists and preferably female gynocologists
The doctors said it's not about religion at the clinic
"I'm Christian and it's just amazing
That's what binds all of us no matter what your nationality is - is the love," patient Lynn Macy said
Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutMuscoy grandfather released from jail after granddaughter was fatally shot with his gun by toddlerTuesday
2018Crime scene tape ropes off the scene of a fatal shooting in Muscoy on Friday
(KABC) -- A Muscoy grandfather was released from custody on bail early Tuesday morning
He had been arrested after a 4-year-old got a hold of his gun and fatally shot the man's 2-year-old granddaughter
The shooting occurred last Friday morning in the 2700 block of Duffy Street
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials said the 4-year-old boy got access to the weapon and accidentally opened fire on his 2-year-old cousin
investigators determined 53-year-old Cesar Lopez
left the gun in a place that was accessible to kids
Lopez was arrested and booked for child endangerment and felon in possession of a firearm
Lopez was released from custody on bail shortly after 1:30 a.m
according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department inmate records
The records also indicated that Lopez did not have any court appearances scheduled
(VVNG.com) — A 40-year-old convicted felon from Oro Grande out on probation is back in jail after police found him with a loaded firearm and meth
Erik Palmer was taken into custody just before midnight on July 5
when a deputy conducted a vehicle check in the area of N
California Street and Nolan Street in Muscoy
According to a sheriff’s news release
deputies contacted Palmer who was a convicted felon and on felony probation for assault with a deadly weapon
“Deputies observed Palmer had two clear plastic baggies containing suspected methamphetamine on his lap
Palmer was detained and during a search of his person
deputies located a loaded 9mm Glock19 firearm containing a 10-round loaded magazine,” stated the release
19800(a)(1) Felon in Possession of a Firearm
11370.1(a) Possession of a Controlled Substance while armed
Palmer is scheduled for arraignment in a San Bernardino Superior courtroom on July 15
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central station at (909)387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com
2015Four suspects beat a liquor store clerk with the barrel of a shotgun in the Muscoy area of San Bernardino County and then fled the scene
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY (KABC) -- Four robbery suspects beat a liquor store clerk with the barrel of a shotgun in the Muscoy area of San Bernardino County and then fled the scene with approximately $4,000 in cash
Sheriff's deputies said four male suspects wearing masks stormed into the market
and at least one suspect was armed with a black shotgun
As two of the suspects emptied the cash drawer
the man with the rifle headed toward the office
cigarettes -- anything they could get their hands on
One of the suspects is seen in the video grabbing the clerk's cellphone and slamming it into the ground to disable it
The suspects finally broke down the office door and beat the clerk with the barrel of the shotgun
one of the robbers who was barking out orders actually showed his face
Detectives also want the public to note the distinct color pattern on the left shoe on one of the robbers
The clerk was transported to a nearby hospital in unknown condition
The suspects fled to a waiting vehicle and were last seen traveling southbound on Macy Street in a dark-colored
Anyone with information on this incident was asked to contact Deputy Sanchez at the Central Station at (909) 387-3645
speeding cars and stray dogs are just a few of the hazards elementary students who live in Muscoy encounter on their walk to and from Vermont and Muscoy Elementary Schools
SOAR IE is a group led by concerned high school and former Muscoy students who walked those paths everyday and know first-hand the perils entailed
The group conducted a walk audit in March and documented traffic hazards and identified traffic safety priorities such as the need for infrastructure like sidewalks
This led to a partnership with Assemblymember Eloise Reyes’ Office
Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the County of San Bernardino
“I honor (the students’) work and I am so proud that they have worked with us to make it a reality,” said Assemblymember Reyes
“Our students deserve safe routes to school
“When walking the streets of my community I’m afraid of what can happen
I’ve seen how kids struggle to walk on our streets risking getting hurt because of a lack of sidewalks,” said former Vermont student Angela Loera
“I understand people don’t want sidewalks because of horses
but the life of a child is more important.”
50 volunteers collaborated to paint crosswalks
create bus shelters and placed curb extensions
with funding from SCAG’s Go Human Campaign
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of the Muscoy Sidewalks for Safety project on Saturday
“I’m happy to see this project roll out because it can be scary sometimes and I worry whether my son is going to come home or get to school safe,” said Muscoy parent Chris Alonso
whose 8-year-old son Joaquin rides his bike to and from school
and it’s frightening to see cars zoom by and ignore stop signs.”
Mental Health Systems (MHS) prevention specialist
when children are pre-exposed early on to drug and alcohol paraphernalia on a regular basis they can become conditioned to it and likely to experiment
“In every child there is a future – a future teacher
electrician and even a NASCAR racer and many more
It’s sad that all of this can change because of an exposure to drugs and alcohol,” remarked Loera
Assemblymember Reyes’ Office and The County of San Bernardino are collaborating to apply for grants that will fund permanent sidewalks in Muscoy
One person was killed after a fatal pedestrian accident in Muscoy on Friday morning
The accident took place at the intersection of Cajon Boulevard and University Parkway at approximately 4:35 a.m
The unidentified pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle under unclear circumstances
and the reason why it happened has not been established
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene
The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed
Local authorities are further investigating the accident
Pedestrian accidents often lead to severe injuries and even death to those who are unlucky enough to be involved in such an accident
This fact is not surprising when the weight of the average passenger vehicle is compared to the weight of a pedestrian
Vehicles have much more weight and force than pedestrians
Pedestrians currently make up a large percentage of traffic fatalities in the past 33 years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association
have increased by 27 percent from 2007-2016
while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent
Some common reasons for pedestrian accidents are negligent driving, speeding
and drivers failing to yield to pedestrians
It can be quite stressful and devastating to suddenly lose a loved one due to a fatal pedestrian accident. When facing cases like this, it’s vital to have an experienced San Bernardino County wrongful death attorney specializing in fatal pedestrian accidents
Attorneys can serve as a compassionate
helpful legal guide during this difficult time for the grieving family
They will vigorously fight for their client’s rights and best interests while ensuring that the liable party will be held accountable for their negligence
Attorneys can also negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of their clients to ensure that they are compensated fairly
Six people were injured following a five-vehicle crash on the northbound 15 Freeway near Highway 138 in the Cajon Pass
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Sacramento on Saturday evening
According to the Sacramento Police Department
and another woman and two children sustained injuries following a two-vehicle head-on crash in El Dorado Hills
A motorcyclist was killed following a suspected DUI crash in Merced on Saturday afternoon
Two young men were killed following a suspected DUI crash in Fresno on Friday night
and two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in the Westlake community of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon
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The body of Roy Craddock was found on Friday
Craddock had six close-range gunshot wounds to his head
Craddock’s body was discovered by a custodian that worked for Muscoy Elementary
upon discovering the body and investigators were immediately dispatched to the scene
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators were told by a then 20-year-old Fuentes that he was the party responsible for shooting Craddock
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The Buchanans recently had put their white house with the turquoise trim, which has been in the family for 40 years, up for sale. They planned to move next month, and neighbors told Linda Buchanan they would be sorry to see her go. On Thursday evening, she was found slain inside the house. "It just kills me that this could happen," said Dan Espinoza who lives next door. "Shawn couldn't have found a nicer wife.
Homicide investigators were still in the house Friday afternoon, almost 24 hours after the killing was reported. Detectives and evidence technicians went in and out the front door wearing blue plastic booties over their shoes. They also searched an empty house next door where construction crews have been working for the past few weeks. Sheriff's homicide Sgt. Pete Ortiz said investigators have no suspects.
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