A fool and his golf ball are soon parted
BY PAT ORR APPLE VALLEY REVIEWThe Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will take over the Apple Valley Golf Course on Monday for the fifth annual "Ain't No Foolin' Open" tournament. Beside the usual fun,...
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Chinese exchange students tour hospital
St. Mary visit inspires 16 young adults, many aspiring doctors to beBY L.J. GAMBONE APPLE VALLEY REVIEWSeeking to develop mutual respect and tolerance between Americans and people from other countries,...
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Along the trail...
Apple Valley Legacy Museum opens doors at base of proposed Legacy TrailFROM STAFF REPORTSThe Apple Valley Inn has a new tenant in the form of a museum that traces a swath of Apple Valley history....
View ArticleYour profitability question answered
Last week I wondered here why it was that the Carlyle Group was willing to sell off Park Water — the owner of Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company — so quickly after all the trouble and expense of...
View ArticleHospital making headway on local health
St. Joseph Health, St. Mary driving Healthy High Desert programBY L.J. GAMBONE APPLE VALLEY REVIEW“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”It’s been nearly 2,500 years since Greek physician...
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Singing group brings proof of victory
'Living Proof' singers beat cancer, bring music to the massesBY L.J. GAMBONE APPLE VALLEY REVIEWTriumphing over tragedy is something all three members of the High Desert-based vocal trio Living Proof...
View ArticleLearning leadership with the legions
Apple Valley post of American Legion program heading to SacramentoBY L.J. GAMBONE APPLE VALLEY REVIEWEquipping young men to become future leaders is something the nonprofit American Legion Boys State...
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Prices getting deeper?
Price for precious elixir goes up with contributing factorsWater prices are increasing, and it seems state policies contribute more and more to that rise. Mojave Water Agency General Manager Kirby...
View ArticleHow do you say crook in Spanish?
By Pat Orr Apple Valley ReviewThe Latino caucus in the Democratic state Legislature has grown from five members to 25 members in recent years as has their power, influence and ability to bring in...
View ArticleRanchos hosting open house at Granite Hills
From Staff ReportsApple Valley Ranchos Water Co. will hold its annual Informational Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Granite Hills High School.Staff from all of the Ranchos Water departments...
View ArticleTown receives 'Safe Routes to School' grant
Caltrans' $200,000 grant will help outline safer routes for studentsFrom Staff ReportsOfficials announced last week that the town has been awarded funding for a grant that will improve transportation...
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Officials encourage clearing defensible space
In wake of River Bottom Fire, department offers tips for fire preventionFrom Staff ReportsWhen you hear the phrase “spring cleaning,” you may think of dusting book shelves, polishing windows and...
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Preparing for potential disaster
Sixth annual 'Shake, Rattle and Roll Out' event planned SaturdayBy Martial Haprov EditorAn 8.0 magnitude earthquake strikes the Victor Valley.What do you do?Residents will have the opportunity to learn...
View ArticleWe used to rebel against taxes, didn’t we?
By Pat Orr Apple Valley ReviewThe English Crown passed a number of taxes for the colonists to pay; the Stamp Act in 1765 and the Tea Act in 1773 were two of the more outrageous. The reaction to the Tea...
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Fire tests new emergency management structure
Officials tout successful response, operationFROM STAFF REPORTSWhen it became clear that a vegetation fire at Mojave Narrows Regional Park had gotten out of control last week, it didn’t take long for...
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Post office gets real-time route signage
Digital display is first in High DesertFROM STAFF REPORTSPassengers are excited for the introduction of real-time transit signage at the Apple Valley Transfer Point. Located at the Apple Valley Post...
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Collective aiming to beautify
Group of local artists plan to raise visual appeal of AV's VillageBy L.J. Gambone Apple Valley ReviewA creative community also is a healthy one, according to Maggie Vee, who recently founded The...
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School district takes home nearly 20 awards at county science fair
FROM STAFF REPORTSApple Valley Unified School District last week took home nearly 20 awards at the RIMS (Riverside, Inyo, Mono and San Bernardino) County Science Fair and two Apple Valley students...
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Bus drivers mow down local 'Roadeo'
AVUSD staffers headed to regional competitionsFrom Staff ReportsSeven school bus drivers represented Apple Valley Unified School District at the California Association of School Transportation...
View ArticleBuyer beware
By Pat Orr Apple Valley ReviewBuried deep in a list of “job killer” bills distributed by the California Chamber of Commerce is a gem we all need to be aware of.Assembly Bill 1897, which is now law,...
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