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In today's newsletter:

  • How deputies say they stopped a late-night Victorville auto-yard break-in
  • Are Victorville mailboxes proving Christmas cards are a dying tradition?
  • What did a two-week retail crime sweep uncover in Victorville?

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two Men Seen on Surveillance Video Arrested for Breaking Into Pick Your Part in Victorville (vvng.com) — Victorville deputies arrested two men early Wednesday after a reported break-in at the Pick Your Part auto salvage yard on Gas Line Road. One suspect from Adelanto and another from Victorville were found on the property with alleged burglary tools and car speakers. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Victorville Police Station or submit anonymous tips.
   

2. Some High Desert residents believe Christmas cards are going extinct (vvdailypress.com) — A Victorville resident and other High Desert locals say their mailboxes are seeing far fewer Christmas cards as more people turn to email, texts, and social media greetings. Many still cherish the tradition’s nostalgia and personal touch, but admit they’re sending fewer cards themselves, raising questions about whether mailed holiday cards are slowly fading away.
   

3. 67K in Stolen Goods Recovered, Over 120 Arrested in High Desert, Inland Empire Sweep (vvng.com) — Victorville shoppers may notice a stronger law-enforcement presence after a two-week retail theft crackdown that included local shopping corridors and recovered more than $67,000 in stolen goods. The county-led “Operation Smash & Grab” made over 120 arrests across Victorville, neighboring High Desert cities, and the Inland Empire, aiming to curb organized retail crime and improve safety for residents and businesses.
   

4. Victorville man sought as fugitive following massive L.A. County gang bust (vvdailypress.com) — Federal authorities say a Victorville man is among three fugitives still sought after a major raid targeting the Puente-13 street gang in Los Angeles County, with another Victorville resident already in custody. The investigation alleges kidnappings, shootings, and large-scale trafficking of fentanyl and meth, and officials are asking anyone with information on the remaining suspects to contact law enforcement.
   

5. Amazon workers walk out at Riverside warehouse to protest working conditions and pay (kvcrnews.org) — Victorville Amazon workers are part of a growing Southern California push to organize with the Teamsters, alongside employees at warehouses in Riverside, San Bernardino, City of Industry, and Palmdale. The latest walkout at Riverside highlights concerns over pay, working conditions, and union rights, with Amazon disputing the scale and legality of the protest.
   

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    FOUND on December 16, 2025 in Victorville, CA 92394 near VILLAGE DRIVE/OCEANSIDE VICTORVILLE. These dogs were listed on Pawboost and reunited end of… (Nextdoor Hope)
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