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After roaming the streets of Adelanto and Victorville, a black bear has been returned to the San Gabriel Mountains.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials tracked and returned the bear to his habitat, Victorville Mayor Liz Becerra told the Daily Press on Monday night.

Becerra explained that wildlife officials located the bear via its tracking collar.

Earlier that day, Adelanto city officials took to social media to announce a “Black Bear Sighting Alert” in the area.

“Fish & Game informed us this morning that the black bear has not yet been captured,” the city stated.

City officials also added that despite no bear sightings reported in a few days, residents should stay cautious and not approach the bear.

New Year’s Eve sighting

On New Year’s Eve, the Neighbors app showed one of the first bear sightings near Monte Vista and Dos Palmas roads west of Highway 395.

Since that time, the bear had been reported in several areas west of the highway, between Rancho Road in Adelanto and Bear Valley Road in Victorville.

One video showed San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies responding to a bear sighting in Victorville.

Bears in the High Desert, at the mall

The North American Black Bear, which can also be brown, blonde or gray, is the only species of bear found in the San Bernardino National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains, according to the U.S. Park Service.

Wildlife biologists have jokingly said bears residing in the mountains don’t understand that they are required to stay there. Bears often leave mountain habitats for a variety of reasons, including drought, flooding, fires, climate change or seeking food, wildlife officials said.

Over the decades, the Daily Press has reported dozens of bear encounters in the High Desert, including:

Encountering bears

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says if you encounter a black bear in your neighborhood, don’t panic and don’t run.

People would stay calm, stand their ground, raise their arms to appear larger and speak or yell in a firm voice. Most black bears want to avoid people.

If a bear tries to attack, people should fight back and “not play dead.”

Officials said people can report emergency wildlife encounters by calling 911, Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001, or visiting apps.wildlife.ca.gov.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

Last year’s mysterious booms have been followed by this January's unexplained loud “rumbles” that rattled homes across the High Desert.

Dozens of residents told the Daily Press that at around 8:30 a.m. and 1:13 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8 they heard a loud “rumble,” immediately followed by the “shaking” of homes and property.

Residents from Apple Valley to Lancaster and Barstow to Oak Hills, said they heard and felt the rumble, which many believed was an earthquake or sonic boom.

“This morning, I heard a loud rumble that shook my house,” Hesperia resident Felicia Jackson said. “It happened again in the afternoon, but that one was more intense.”

Victorville resident Jose Gonzalez compared the afternoon incident to watching the 2023 film “Godzilla Minus One,” while sitting in a D-BOX motion seat at a Cinemark theater.

“You watch the movie, and you see Godzilla destroying buildings, while your seat shakes and vibrates,” Gonzalez said. “That’s kind of what I felt today.”

Gene Smith of Adelanto said the rumbling was similar to the feeling of an approaching train while standing near a railroad track.

“I felt the rumble under my feet, but then our house shook,” Smith said. “It was the weirdest feeling.”

The U.S. Geological Survey reported no significant earthquake in the area on Monday.

Recent unexplained booms

In November 2025, unidentified “boom” sounds shook homes and rattled nerves across the High Desert, the Daily Press reported.

Residents in the areas of Phelan, Oak Hills, Baldy Mesa and Adelanto told the Daily Press that the “loud booms” shook properties, scared horses and made dogs “howl.”

Longtime residents of the High Desert said the “booms” were not caused by fireworks, thunder, gunshots or sonic booms.

Some speculated the boom sounds came from “rocket testing” at Edwards Air Force Base, located over 50 miles northwest of Phelan.

At that time, the U.S. Geological Survey reported no significant seismic activity in the area.

Messages left with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department about the sounds were not returned.

Unidentified explosions, booms

For decades, residents across the High Desert have reported identifying “booms” that have shaken property.

In February 2025, Phelan residents reported a “boom” sound that shook homes and scared animals and people, according to the Daily Press.

In January 2024, Apple Valley residents reported nightly sounds of unidentified and mysterious “explosions,” or “loud booms,” that shook homes and rattled nerves, the Daily Press reported.

At that time, the “loud boom” sounds had been reported mostly between 8 p.m. and midnight, Apple Valley Sheriff’s spokeswoman Pam Hoffman told the Daily Press.

“Deputies respond to the area where the callers live but have been unable to identify what might be causing the noise,” Hoffman said at that time.

In April 2016, High Desert residents reported loud booms and shaking, but no evidence of an earthquake or other abnormal activity was reported, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

In April 1943, “A mysterious explosion” shook homes in Lucerne Valley. No one was able to explain the source of the sound, leaving the entire community “baffled,” the Daily Press reported.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

VICTOR VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A loud rumble accompanied by doors, windows, and homes rattling was reported by numerous High Desert residents at approximately 1:13 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

As of now, no official earthquake has been confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Reports came in from across the region, including Adelanto, Piñon Hills, Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Oak Hills, Barstow, and Lancaster.

However, most said they did not feel any jolting or ground movement, just the rattling of structures.

“My windows were rattling, and it was loud but didn’t actually feel any movement… weird. USGS site doesn’t show anything recent,” said Evelyn Stanislaus.

“It was soooo weird, like it didn’t shake but it rumbled, and you heard the ground, it was weird,” said Sonia Becerra.

At the time of publication, no seismic activity in the Victor Valley region has been posted to the USGS website for that time frame. The source of the noise and vibration remains unconfirmed.

However, according to a weather advisory issued Wednesday by the U.S. National Weather Service, strong westerly winds were expected to impact mountains, deserts, and coastal areas, with gusts ranging from 35 to 65 mph depending on elevation and location.

The advisory mentioned possible blowing dust, isolated wind damage, and a transition to Santa Ana wind conditions by Thursday night, with gusts continuing into the weekend.

There are currently no reports of injuries or damage. VVNG will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) – Progressive Real Estate Partners, a leading Inland Empire, California retail brokerage firm, announced the $6.1 million sale of Victorville Pavilion, a fully leased 11,618-square-foot multi-tenant retail center located at 14190 Bear Valley Road in Victorville, California to a private investor based in the San Diego area.

Built in 2004, Victorville Pavilion features several premier, service-oriented, and e-commerce resistant tenants including T-Mobile, OneMain Financial, Armed Forces Career Center, and Joe Orthodontics.

Progressive Real Estate Partners Vice President of Investment Sales Lance Mordachini represented the seller, a private investor. The buyer was represented by Vince Provenzano and Michael Sikorski of Pacific Coast Commercial.

“This transaction reflects continued investor demand for credit-oriented retail assets in growing Inland Empire submarkets, where fundamentals, yield, and tax efficiency continue to align,” said Mordachini. “The buyer was motivated by the combination of tenant credit, strong investment fundamentals, and accelerated depreciation with the intention of closing before the years end.”

Victorville Pavilion is ideally located adjacent to the Mall of Victor Valley, which draws over 4.5 million annual visitors, and along Bear Valley Road, the region’s primary east-west arterial with ±43,613 cars per day.

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VICTORVILLE, CALIF. — Pacific Coast Commercial has arranged the purchase of a multi-tenant retail property located at 14190 Bear Valley Road in Victorville. The 11,618-square-foot asset traded for $6.1 million. Vince Provenzano and Michael Sikorski of Pacific Coast Commercial represented the buyer, while Rick Helmonds and Lance Mordachini of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the seller in the transaction. Sunflower Bank provided acquisition financing for the deal.

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Boyle Investment Co. has acquired Woodmont Centre, a two-building office park located at 102 and 104 Woodmont Blvd. in Nashville. The property is situated at near I-440 on the outskirts of the city’s Belle Meade neighborhood. The complex comprises a nine-story office building and a five-story office building connected by a shared lobby, along with a multi-level parking garage accommodating approximately 500 vehicles.

The undisclosed seller began capital improvements to Woodmont Centre that Boyle Investment plans to complete. The sales price was not disclosed.

NEWNAN, GA. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Wrenly, a 214-unit apartment community in Newnan, a city approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta. The Indiana-based developer expects to welcome residents by April 2027, with full completion slated for early 2028.

The 29-acre community will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments within six residential buildings. Amenities will include a 24-hour fitness center, a pool with a waterfall feature, firepit with seating areas, grills, pickleball court, dog park and a business center.

ORLANDO, FLA. — Crescent Communities has sold NOVEL Nona, a 260-unit apartment community in Orlando’s Lake Nona neighborhood, to an undisclosed, private real estate management company. The Charlotte-based developer broke ground on the property in 2021.

NOVEL Nona features a fitness center with a dedicated studio for yoga and spin classes, coworking spaces, a saltwater pool with cabanas, bike storage, walking trails, a conservation area, top-floor lounge with TVs and a craft cocktail bar, two courtyards, firepits and grills.

Crescent Communities recently announced the appointment of Greg Minder to lead strategy, development and execution across the company’s multifamily presence in Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville. The developer currently has several properties in the construction stages in those markets.

BEAVERTON, ORE. — Gantry has secured a $12.4 million structured financing package aligning a bridge loan execution and preferred equity for the purchase of an industrial facility in Beaverton. Located at 10025 S.W. Allen Blvd., the 50,400-square-foot Class B property is fully lease to two tenants. Situated on 6.9 acres, the property includes 2 acres of fenced outdoor storage capacity.

Mike Wood and Tim Brown of Gantry represented the sponsor, a private real estate investor. The structured equity and debt package was secured from one of Gantry’s correspondent life company lenders. The financing includes a five-year loan with upfront interest-only transitioning to a 25-year amortization schedule. Gantry will service the loan on behalf of its correspondent.

CAMAS, WASH. — Forging Union LLC has acquired a multi-tenant retail strip center in Camas from Hurley Development for $18.7 million. The 35,547-square-foot property is fully occupied by 15 tenants, including businesses focused on financial services, health and fitness, and food and beverage tenants with triple-net leases. The property is situated on 2.5 acres at 301 N.E. 192nd Ave. Wes Bochner of CBRE represented the buyer in the deal.

The unidentified “boom” sounds that shook homes and rattled nerves earlier this year in one area of the High Desert have returned.

Residents in the areas of Phelan, Oak Hills, Baldy Mesa and Adelanto told the Daily Press that on Sunday, “loud booms” shook properties, scared horses and made dogs “howl.”

A High Desert resident of over 60 years, Susan Moore of Phelan said she’s familiar with the sound of fireworks, thunder, gunshots and sonic booms.

“These loud booms weren't any of those things,” Moore told the Daily Press. “It felt like sound waves penetrating the air and ground.”

'Just weird'

Miguel Sanchez, who lives near Highway 395 in Adelanto, said the “loud booms went off every couple of hours,” and scared his wife, children and dogs.

“It sounded like explosions from underground and other times, from the sky,” Sanchez said. “It was just weird.”

Some speculate the boom sounds came from “rocket testing” at Edwards Air Force Base, located over 50 miles northwest of Phelan.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported no significant seismic activity in the area over the weekend.

Messages left with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department about the sounds were not returned.

Unidentified booms, explosions

For decades, residents across the High Desert have reported identifying “booms” that have shaken property.

In January 2024, Apple Valley residents reported being fed up with nightly sounds of unidentified and mysterious “explosions,” or “loud booms,” that shook homes and rattled nerves, the Daily Press reported.

At that time, the “loud boom” sounds had been reported mostly between 8 p.m. and midnight, Apple Valley Sheriff’s spokeswoman Pam Hoffman told the Daily Press.

“Deputies respond to the area where the callers live but have been unable to identify what might be causing the noise,” said Hoffman at that time.

In April 2016, High Desert residents reported loud booms and shaking, but no evidence of an earthquake or other abnormal activity was reported, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

In April 1943, “A mysterious explosion” shook homes in Lucerne Valley. No one was able to explain the source of the sound, leaving the entire community “baffled,” the Daily Press reported.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz