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Radio Silence Shuts Out Scanner Listeners: Visalia Police Encrypt All Channels For scanner radio enthusiasts in Visalia, California, the days of tuning into the pulse of local law enforcement are over. As of March 20, 2025, the Visalia Police Department (VPD) has fully encrypted its radio transmissions, effectively silencing the real-time chatter that hobbyists, watchdog…
Here is a list of air shows scheduled in Southern California for 2025: 1. Southern California Air Show 2025 2. Wings Over Camarillo Air Show 2025 3. America’s Air Show MCAS Miramar Air Show 2025 4. Pacific Airshow 2025 5. Central Coast Airfest 2025 6. Apple Valley Air Show 2025 Please note that event details,…
Southern California Air Show 2025 Here is a list of common radio frequencies used at the March Air Reserve Base (MARB) in Riverside, CA. These frequencies cover various operations, including air traffic control, military operations, and other activities typically associated with the base: March Air Reserve Base Radio Frequencies 1. Air Traffic Control (ATC) 2. Military Operations…
Victorville, CA – March 18, 2025 – A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy was tragically killed on Monday, March 17, 2025, in a horrific traffic collision during a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Victorville. The deputy, identified as 36-year-old Hector Cuevas Jr., a six-year veteran of the department, succumbed to his injuries at…
SCMA News March 18, 2025 – The Whistler Group, a name long associated with innovation in mobile electronics, is making waves once again with its recent revival under new ownership. After a challenging period that saw the company close its doors, Whistler has re-emerged, now headquartered in Cincinnati under Goliad Products, LLC. The company’s website,…
By Michael Hixon | mhixon@scng.com | The Beach Reporter Hundreds of goats have gone to work in Palos Verdes Estates to clear brush — reducing the hazard in a high-risk fire area. More than $67,000 of funding came from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, allowing the city to contract with Fire Grazers Inc., a company familiar…
Lompoc, CA – The City of Lompoc has embarked on a significant upgrade to its communication infrastructure with the groundbreaking of a new P25 (Project 25) radio system. This $4.6 million project promises to revolutionize how first responders and city departments interact, ensuring enhanced safety, efficiency, and interoperability across various services. The Groundbreaking Ceremony On…
Another round of gusty Santa Ana winds will lift the fire danger starting Tuesday in parts of the Southland. National Weather Service forecasters said winds could begin ramping up as early as Monday night, with “weak to moderate” Santa Ana winds anticipated for Tuesday through Thursday. “Winds will peak Tuesday into Wednesday, but look much…
A 20-year-old man from Bakersfield was arrested after he stole a truck from a driveway and led officers on a multi-county chase early on New Year’s Eve, police said. According to the Simi Valley Police Department, a resident in the 3000 block of Fletcher Avenue awoke to the sound of his pickup truck starting in…
