Staff Reports (Victor Valley)–Leadership Victor Valley will kick off on January 21 with a Leadership Class presented by Pat Caldwell, Ph.D. This program is designed to develop dedicated and knowledgeable men and women as community leaders, and increase their potential…
Category: Barstow
Barstow’s population was 21,119 at the 2000 census. Barstow is located 55 miles (89 km) north of San Bernardino.
Barstow is a major transportation center for the Inland Empire Metropolitan Area. Several major highways including Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 converge in the city. It is the site of a large rail classification yard, belonging to the BNSF Railway. The Union Pacific Railroad also runs through town on trackage rights on BNSF’s main line to Daggett 10 miles (16 km) east, where it heads to Salt Lake City, then the BNSF heads to Chicago. It is about 62 miles (100 km) to Baker, California and 111 miles (179 km) to Primm, Nevada.
Barstow is home to Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and is the closest city to Fort Irwin Military Reservation.
Know your community: Mojave River Watershed to hold workshop Nov. 10th.
Staff Reports (Victor Valley)–The Mojave River Watershed Group is holding their annual public workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Spring Valley Lake Community Center from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This workshop will benefit anyone who is currently, or looking to,…
Better local healthcare? KPC spokesman pledges improvements that will ultimately benefit High Desert patients.
By Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder (Victorville)– The possible takeover of Victor Valley Hospital by Riverside hospital management firm KPC Global could mark a positive step for healthcare in the High Desert, said a company spokesman on Friday. Bill…
All precints reporting, change is in the air for most local City Councils.
UPDATED 10:35 AM NOV 3rd. With all precints reporting now. New leadership is set to take on the City Councils around the High Desert. In Victorville, newcomers Angella Valles and Jim Kennedy take over for JoAnn Almond and Terri Caldwell.…
Keeping the arts alive: County to fund programs at Victor Valley Museum.
Staff Reports (Apple Valley) – The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Museum to receive a grant to fund programs at the soon-to-reopen Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley at 11873 Apple Valley Road. “The museum will provide educational outreach programs…
Progress: County will work with Barstow to repave Avenue H.
Staff Reports (Barstow) — The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved an agreement with the City of Barstow to rehabilitate Avenue H. “The people of Barstow rely on Avenue H for access to the Avenue H Soccer Complex and Fogelsong Park. I’m pleased…
Change equals positive: High Desert Daily to update local election results.
Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– On Tuesday voters in the Victor Valley will make their wishes known. High Deseret Daily will have up-to-date results starting Tuesday night, when the first reports from the County’s registrar’s office are made available. Follow your…
Applause: VVWRA Receives $3 Million State Grant.
Staff Reports (Victor Valley) – The Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) has received a $3 million grant to help improve the quality of water released from its treatment facility, which was recently ranked as the second best plant of its…
Working Together: Water conservation = affordable bills in Adelanto, High Desert.
By Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder (Adelanto)– Confusion has led to anger for Adelanto residents, who recently saw big jump in their water bills. But city officials said Thursday that there is a positive solution to do away with this…
Undead Ball, Sat Oct. 30th dance party for all ages at Victorville Events Center.
Staff Reports: (Victorville) Nothing to do for Haloween? How about dancing the night off in a safe enviroment? Check out the Undead Ball this weekend, an event for all ages featuring some of the area’s most popular DJ’s of electronic…