Space limited for MWA facilities mini-tour
From Staff ReportsThe Mojave Water Agency will host a mini-tour of its facilities from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 1. The agency is currently accepting advanced reservations for the tour as seating is...
View Article'Start Smart' class coming in March
Conference Center to host workshop for teen driversFrom Staff ReportsThe second round of the California Highway Patrol’s Start Smart class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 13 at the Apple Valley...
View ArticleSubregional projects get $1.5 million grant
Funding adds to initial $2 million federal moneyFrom Staff ReportsThe Victor Valley Wastewater Regional Authority’s Subregional Treatment Plants recently received $1.5 million from the Department of...
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Motivated by adrenaline
AV resident gets in the action with stunt-performance companyBy Amy Zillner Apple Valley ReviewCo-owner of Reel Time Stunts, Apple Valley resident Matthew Rege, 28, doesn’t let fear stop him from doing...
View ArticleWay down the road
By Pat Orr Apple Valley ReviewHave you heard about the Planned Unit Development recently approved by the County Planning Commission for 4,000 lots just east of Apple Valley?The Jess Ranch-type age...
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Tickets available for annual awards dinner
Club to roast Donnelly, toast HillFrom Staff ReportsThe Apple Valley Optimist Club is gearing up for a March 8 awards dinner to toast Trish Hill, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s...
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Teacher nominated for 2014 Educator of the Year
Victoria Porraz, ‘master teacher,’ runs Foreign Exchange ClubBy Amy Zillner Apple Valley ReviewA close look at Granite Hills High School’s campus shows the visible difference English teacher Victoria...
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Iwo Jima survivor recalls the victory of war
By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff WriterAPPLE VALLEY • John Hixson said tears streamed down his face as he watched five Marines raise the U.S. flag at Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World...
View ArticleDensity equals profits
By Pat Orr Apple Valley ReviewThe recent issue in Victorville of increasing lot size and creating neighborhoods with more room and open space is purely about money. Five houses per acre means the...
View ArticleDeadline looming for submissions for art festival
Students can enter artwork until ThursdayFrom Staff ReportsStudents ages 13 to 18 are invited to submit their original works of art for participation in this year’s Teen Art Festival, an annual program...
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Bell Mountain series highlighted during Black History Month
By Marcella Taylor For the Apple Valley ReviewDuring February, in honor of Black History Month, Eloise Gibson and Marcella Taylor, both retired teachers and members of CalRTA and many other civic...
View ArticleWorkshops planned for baby boomers, veterans
Rock Springs facility to host seminars TuesdayFrom Staff ReportsAPPLE VALLEY • A local retirement facility is planning two informational workshops Tuesday aimed at educating people on social security...
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Carnival for a cause
Key Club organizes third annual event, fundraiser for Make-A-WishBy Davida Siwisa James For the Apple Valley ReviewAliyah Arunasalam may be the leader of Granite Hills High School’s Key Club, but she...
View Article'ABC's of Water' to focus on native plants
By Gabriel King For the Apple Valley ReviewMojave Water Agency will host its monthly ABC’s of Water workshop, themed “Surrounded By Ancients,” from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 25.Executive Director of...
View ArticleRant No. 412: Greed kills freedom
By Pat Orr Apple Valley ReviewI am really tired of greedy people or companies going after my pocket book “for my own good.” In no particular order, I want to complain bitterly about:Water rates If...
View ArticleCivic Center to host its first outdoor musical
Auditions for ‘The Music Man’ open to all agesFrom Staff ReportsHannett-Thorn Productions is looking for actors and actresses to fill one of 70 roles in The Music Man, the first ever, full-length, live...
View ArticleLocal medical group adds optometry as new specialty
Optometrist addition brings practicing physicians to more than 40From Staff ReportsSt. Mary High Desert Medical Group last week announced it was added optometry as a new specialty and welcomed Dr....
View ArticleAspiring star to host live talk show
From Staff ReportsOne local high school senior is setting his sights on entertaining audiences on the small screen and he’s putting that desire in gear with a live show coming Monday.Granite Hills High...
View ArticleCommunity Clean Up Day coming April 5
Tires, televisions, computer monitors not acceptedFrom Staff ReportsApple Valley is seeking volunteers for its Community Clean Up Day from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 5. Community service organizations,...
View ArticleBlood donors to receive free mini-physicals
By Gabriel King For the Apple Valley ReviewLifeStream will be holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18 in the Conference Center in Apple Valley.Donors must be at least 15 years old, and...
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