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S.B. County slams San Francisco’ amid criminal dumping scandal :
SAN BERNARDINO — Top San Bernardino County leaders blasted San Francisco Thursday for dumping convicted drug dealers in group homes located across San Bernardino County.

Report: Nehmens still unrepentant in embezzlement scandal :
VICTORVILLE — In a bare-fisted indictment of his character, a newly released probation report paints a picture of former Adelanto mayor Jim Nehmens as a selfish, manipulative, unrepentant man whose acts tarnished the city of Adelanto and harmed local Little Leaguers.

Lower spending, lower taxes spells more prosperity :
Since voters replaced Gray Davis five years ago with Arnold Schwarzenegger based on Schwarzenegger’s promise to cut taxes and restore California’s fiscal house to some semblance of order, there’s been a 34-percent increase in state spending.

Fire reported near Hesperia Airport :
HESPERIA — Fire crews have a one-and-a-half acre fire near the Hesperia Airport under control, officials said.

El Mirage Image :
The South Lahontan Hydrologic Region/El Mirage Valley Groundwater Basin is primarily fed by rain and snow run offs from the San Gabriel Mountains to the south of El Mirage.

Off-roader may have fallen down cliff :
CAJON PASS — A man was reunited with his daughter after he reported she may have fallen off a cliff while off-roading near Highway 138 and Interstate 15, according to the California Highway Patrol Web site.

San Bernardino cracks down on gang in Rialto :
SAN BERNARDINO — Authorities in San Bernardino County have gone after the South Side Rialto gang, on the streets and in the courtroom.

Two Weeks in a Row for Gas Price Declines :
Drivers are getting some slight relief as they fill their tanks for the holiday weekend, as gas prices dropped for the second week in a row, according to a report released Thursday.

Letters 7-03-08 :
Are auto companies in league with Big Oil?Skyrocketing gasoline prices have steered consumers to more fuel-pinching cars.

Kennedy Wilson purchases 163 finished lots in Victorville :
BEVERLY HILLS — Kennedy Wilson Residential Development and Investments Group, a division of Kennedy Wilson, a national real estate services and investment firm, has purchased 163 finished lots in Victorville, California from Pulte Homes.