By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. It may not be just being obese that raises the risk of heart disease – it could also be how…
Longer Fat
Month: July 2013
Road Closures Advisory Alert, Ridgecrest Road-Yates Road
By Staff Reports (Victorville)– WHAT: Closure of Ridgecrest Road/Yates Road between Landis Drive and Park Road WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, FROM 7 A.M. TO 3 P.M. DESCRIPTION: The Victorville Public Works Department will close Ridgecrest Road/Yates Road, between Landis Drive…
Thought of the Day: Stand For Something
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 “If you don’t…
Weezer Rocks Out at the Pacific Amphitheater
By Janice Eck Pictures by Janice Eck and Jeannie Tran (Victor Valley)– On July 26, Weezer played to a sold-out crowd of over 80,000 fans at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa. An alternative rock band formed in 1992, the…
Rep. Paul Cook Prepares to Vote on Bills to Rein In Government
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) this week will vote on a number of bills designed to rein in government spending and power. The package of bills is being touted as “Stop Government Abuse Week.” One…
Kid Jitters And Emergencies
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Nicholas Garlow with HHS HealthBeat. Keeping little ones calm during emergencies can be difficult. Make sure you explain your family’s emergency plan to them well before…
Thought of the Day: All Things Are Possible
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 “Know in your…
Keep Tax And Financial Records Safe In Case Of A Natural Disaster
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters are more common in the summer. The IRS encourages you to take a few simple steps to protect your tax and financial records in case a disaster strikes.…
Manga Review: Rurouni Kenshin-Restoration Volume 1
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer and Artist: Nobuhiro Watsuki Publisher: Shonen Jump/ VIZ Media Release June 2013 Website: www.viz.com The Rurouni Kenshin franchise has been around for some time now. Fans of anime and manga know the tales of the…
Being a Responsible Pet Parent: Predatory Animals in the High Desert
By Janice Eck Photograph by Janice Eck (Hesperia)– The Hesperia Animal Shelter is one of 50 shelters across the nation competing in the ASPCA/Rachel Ray 100K Challenge. With $600,000 in grants including a $100,000 grand prize, Hesperia Animal Shelter is…