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PhelanPhelan is an unincorporated town located in San Bernardino County, California south of SR 18 and northeast of SR 138. 30 miles east of Palmdale and 18 miles west of Victorville, the town is situated in the Victor Valley in the Mojave Desert north of the San Gabriel Mountains. As of 2007, the town of Phelan has a population just under 20,000 people, with an elevation of 4,112 ft at the town center, located at the corner of Phelan Rd at Sheep Creek Rd. It is served by the Snowline Joint Unified School District. Called “The Land of Champagne Climate,” Phelan’s history dates back to the days of the Mormon Trail, when settlers would pass through the area on their way to San Bernardino and points beyond. Despite this long history, the area is still relatively rural. Most businesses are situated in strip malls dotted along the sides of Phelan Rd, and the “main hub” of town would be the crossroad of Phelan Rd. and Sheepcreek Rd., where the majority of commercial activity and businesses are located. Overall, there is only a handful of businesses in this town. Paved roads are few due to the low population. The Snowline Joint Unified School District serves Phelan as well as Wrightwood, Piñon Hills, Baldy Mesa, Oak Hills, and the West Cajon Valley. The area’s schools include Piñon Mesa Middle School, Serrano High School (named after the Serrano people), Quail Valley Middle School, Baldy Mesa Elementary, Piñon Hills Elementary, Wrightwood Elementary, Vista Verde Elementary, Heritage School, Chaparral High School, Desert View Independent School, Eagle Summit Community Day School, and Phelan Elementary. Phelan was named after Senator James D. Phelan. City Council Meets New Striker 3000 Firefighting Vehicle At City Hall
By Nikki Garrett Metzger (Victorville) – The City Council was personally introduced to SCLA’s newest firefighting tool – the brand new 2012 Oshkosh Striker 3000 airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. Captain Pete Lawson brought the mammoth truck to City Hall so that City Council members could see it firsthand before the council meeting... Supervisors Approve Agreement With Apple Valley To Repave Central Road
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement with Apple Valley to share the cost of repaving Central Road. “This is an example of two jurisdictions working together to maintain an important route for our local citizens, while also making the most efficient use of... What NOT To Leave In Your Car On A Hot Summer Day
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley) – We all know how important it is to be mindful of the dangers of heat and your car, especially when it comes to children, the elderly and pets. We know NOT to leave them alone in a car, even with the windows down, because it is dangerous to... Microsoft Drops A Bomb On The Tech World – Announces New Tablet
By Nikki Garrett Metzger (Victor Valley) – The tablet war just got real. Microsoft shocked the tech world today with the introduction of not one but TWO radical new tablets. The company unveiled “Surface” – a pair of 10.6-inch tablets that come in Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT versions. Surface is both a... CalTrans Busy Building New Roads This Week
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley) – CalTrans has a busy work schedule this week which may impact your travel around the High Desert and down into the San Bernardino area. Between the hours of 8:00pm and 4:00am, the 215 southbound will be completely closed at the 210. This freeway closure will allow crews to... Advising And Registration Sessions Set For All New CSUSB Freshmen
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)- – Registration is now open for SOAR, Cal State San Bernardino’s mandatory Student Orientation, Advising and Registration program for all first-time students who will be attending the university in fall 2012. Held throughout July, SOAR provides incoming CSUSB students with the chance to register for classes and meet with... Summer Is Here this Week! More Hot Temperatures On The Way
By Nikki Garrett Metzger (Victor Valley )– It is mid June and the first day of summer happens midweek this week, Wednesday, June 20th. The temperatures will continue to be very summer-like: sunny and hot. This afternoon we’ll see windy conditions as a trough of low pressure moves over the Great Basin to the... Local Teacher To Be Inducted Into U.S. Handball Hall Of Fame
By Staff Reports (Hesperia) – Here’s an interesting fact that many people don’t know: some of the finest handball players in the world live right here in the Victor Valley. Naty Alvarado, Sr., El Gato, winner of eleven world championships and a member of the World Handball Hall Fame lives in Hesperia. His son in... Health Care Needs Medical Assistants
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– “Wherever there are patients, a medical assistant is needed,” says Four-D College Medical Assistant Program Director Cheryl Jerzak. Jerzak and a staff of five instructors prepare their students for work in the many health care settings where medical assistants are needed. The Four-D College Medical Assistant program takes eight... Summer Kids Club Launches With City Of Victorville Recreation Programs
By Staff Reports (Victorville)-– On June 18, 2012, the City of Victorville will launch its Summer Kids Club at Doris Davies Park – Bears Den I. The program will be for children ages 6 – 12, and will be available either Monday through Friday or for a part-time schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.... |
