Archive for September, 2011

By Miguel Gonzalez Editor (Victorville)–Final fiscal year sales tax reconciliation figures have been released in Victorville and after four consecutive years of decline, the city registered a 5% increase, 2% increase and 3% increase for the first three quarters of last fiscal year, according to documents obtained by High Desert Daily. The biggest surprise came in the...
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By Nikki Garrett Metzger (Victor Valley) – High Desert residents have no need to worry about contaminated cantaloupes that have been linked to a nationwide outbreak of illnesses.  The California Department of Public Health has announced that none of the contaminated cantaloupes have been distributed in California. One Californian is reported ill, but where...
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By Staff Reports (Hesperia) – While most snake sightings occur in the springtime when the weather is beginning to warm, Hesperia residents have been reporting more snake encounters than is typical for this time of year. The City of Hesperia would like to remind residents to follow a few simple safety measures to avoid agitating...
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Date: October 22 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Address: Across the Street from Advance Disposal 17105 Mesa Street Hesperia, CA 92345 Contact: 760-947-1711 Email: Email Cost: FREE drop-off of waste tires Links: /index.aspx?NID=484 By Staff Reports (Hesperia)–Tire Amnesty Day is open to Hesperia residents only and proof of residency, such as a valid driver’s license or...
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Thought of the day. This section is honestly intended to generate daily quotes to get your day started, going or improved. Think positive High Desert. Unity is key to happiness. Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder. From Values.com “Every person in this life has something to teach me–and as soon as I accept that, I...
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By Staff Reports Region’s top volunteers and nonprofits recognized for their outstanding service to a county in need (Victorville) – The High Desert Resource Network honored six individuals and nonprofits during its 2011 High Desert Nonprofits Awards Luncheon held Friday, Sept. 23, at the Spring Valley County Club in Victorville. “These are our region’s...
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By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– – Caltrans will be conducting emergency roadwork on Interstate 10 Thursday, September 29. Work will be on the eastbound travel lanes between Ford Street and Wabash Avenue. The work will close the outside lanes along with the Ford Street onramp. Work begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues to 2:00...
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By Staff Reports (Apple Valley)– The Town of Apple Valley celebrates ownership of the Golf Course formerly known as the Apple Valley Country Club with a multi-day line-up of events. The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer and ribbon cutting at the club house on Thursday, September 29 from 4 to 7...
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Thought of the day. This section is honestly intended to generate daily quotes to get your day started, going or improved. Think positive High Desert. Unity is key to happiness. Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder. From Values.com “Choose love and peace will follow. Choose peace and love will follow.” - Mary Helen Doyle -
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By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)-– The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today approved a plan to implement a new state requirement that, starting Saturday, gives counties responsibility for thousands of state prison parolees as well as those convicted of “low-level” crimes in the future who will serve time in county jail instead of...
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