Author: Houston Stringer

FAIRFIELD, CA – A 37-year-old Fairfield man has been arrested on felony charges after allegedly assaulting a female juvenile student near Fairfield High School in what police have classified as a hate crime. File Photo (November 2022) According to the Fairfield Police Department, the incident occurred on the morning of October 22, 2025. A female student was walking near the 300 block of Dahlia Street when she was reportedly confronted by Victor Viera Chavez, who allegedly used vulgar, race-based language before physically assaulting her, reportedly due to her perceived immigration status. A nearby resident witnessed the assault, assisted the victim, and brought her to Fairfield High School, where staff immediately alerted police. The student was taken to a local hospital for medic...

APPLE VALLEY, CA – A 39-year-old man was shot after allegedly attempting to break into a home in Apple Valley early Thursday morning. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the 14000 block of Osage Road on October 23, 2025, at approximately 7:07 a.m. following reports of a shooting. The suspect, identified as Todd Johnson, was reportedly trying to forcibly enter the residence when an occupant shot him. Johnson was treated at the scene before being transported to a hospital for further care. Authorities said Johnson will remain in custody while receiving medical treatment and will be booked for residential robbery once medically cleared. No injuries were reported among the residents. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ...

VICTORVILLE, CA – A 68-year-old Apple Valley man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash after driving at a high rate of speed and causing a rollover collision on D Street. The crash occurred on October 22, 2025, at approximately 9:13 p.m., near the intersection of D Street and Hesperia Road. According to the Victorville Police Department, the man was driving a Mazda CX-5 eastbound on D Street when he struck a stopped vehicle at Seventh Street. He continued eastbound and crashed into the rear of another stopped vehicle at Hesperia Road, causing his vehicle to roll over and strike several others. The man became trapped in the Mazda and was extricated by Victorville Fire Department personnel. He sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. All other ...