Hesperia is a city located in the Mojave Desert 15 miles (24 km) north of San Bernardino. The locals refer to the surrounding area as the High Desert.[citation needed] As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 62,582 however the city’s Police Captain Lance Clark reported to the Hesperia Chamber of Commerce in May 2010 stated population was growing from 85,876 residents in 2007 to 88,184 in 2009.
Hesperia is a city situated within the Mojave Desert which is a Geomorphic Province on volcanic rock with upper soils characterized by light to dark brown silty sand. (Earth Metrics, 1989) The California Aqueduct traverses the Hesperia area. Much of the native flora of Hesperia is classified as California desert vegetation, dominated by junipers, joshua trees and sagebrush. The elevation rises from 3,200 in the north to about 4,000 feet (1,200 m) above sea level to the south. The San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic plate boundary of the Pacific and North American plates a few miles south of Hesperia in the Cajon Pass, has occasional seismic activity.
By Staff Reports (Hesperia)– The Hesperia Recreation and Park District Board of Directors and staff are happy to announce the expansion of the Lime Street Skate Plaza. Beginning Monday, October 29, 2018, the skate plaza at Lime Street Park will…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Join more than 600,000 people who live and work in San Bernardino County by practicing how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:18 a.m. on Thursday, October 18 during the Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. What…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– More than 470 Cal State San Bernardino students, first-year alumni, their families and friends participated in a special after-hours, 40-percent-discount shopping spree on professional business attire and accessories at JCPenney in San Bernardino on Oct.…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– NoMad Las Vegas officially opened its doors to the public Friday, Oct. 12, bringing the refinement of a European home to Park MGM, the city’s newest resort. Conceived by Sydell Group in partnership with 2017…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Join the San Bernardino County Library System, San Bernardino City Libraries, Colton City Library, Upland City Library, and the Redlands A.K. Smiley Library as we partner with Baker’s Drive-Thru to promote reading among children and…
By Staff Reports (Hesperia)– Looking for a frighteningly good time? Come visit us at Hesperia Civic Plaza Park, located at 15833 Smoke Tree in Hesperia, on October 27 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Hesperia Recreation and Park District has…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) announced each Chamber of Commerce’s business winners in his Third Annual Top Chamber Business Awards Ceremony. This annual awards banquet showcases outstanding businesses within the 33rd Assembly District. “The businesses that were nominated…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– The National Science Foundation has awarded $749,869 to Cal State San Bernardino as part of a $4.3 million grant to recruit and mentor 30 students from five community colleges to ultimately work in cybersecurity in…
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Former astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Searfoss, 62, died Saturday, Sept. 29, at his home in Bear Valley Springs, California. He piloted two space shuttle flights, and commanded a third, spending more…
By Staff Reports (Hesperia)– Looking for a fun event for the whole family? Look no further than the 6th annual Desert Rocks Film and Music Event on October 20th, from 12:00 pm until 6:30 pm. There will be live music,…