No empire building
By Pat Orr For the Apple Valley Review Folks who oppose town takeover of the Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company usually end up charging that the Town is trying to expand their government empire on the...
View ArticleLocal woman organizes county chapter of 'Project Linus'
By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review When a child is ill or in the midst of a traumatic circumstance, there’s nothing like a little TLC to make them feel better. Comfort may come by way of a soft and...
View ArticleHealth, wellness workshop planned
Event is first of its kind to be hosted by town, trainer By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review In today’s fast-paced, fast food world, staying fit and healthy can be especially challenging for young...
View ArticleAssistance League collecting books for children
Nonprofit participating in 'Make A Difference Day' drive From Staff Reports To celebrate USA Today’s National Make A Difference Day on Oct. 24, volunteers from Assistance League have started...
View ArticleArtist's work adorns teahouse walls
Neo-impressionist artist Roxy Gantes pursuing full-time art career L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review While the creative path is not always an easy one, it typically is accompanied by a sense of joy and...
View ArticleAV resident helping in firefight
Destiny Terry serves with the California Army National Guard’s Task Force By Staff Sgt. Edward Siguenza California National Guard LAKEPORT — Each morning during this fire season, soldiers from the...
View ArticleBi-partisan collaboration – bah humbug!
By Pat Orr For the Apple Valley Review Perhaps you read the short article in Wednesday’s Daily Press that summarized Senator Dianne Feinstein’s decision to stop wasting her time trying to get...
View ArticleLocal teens give back
Mayor honors eight volunteers who donated at least 100 hours to various community events By Matthew Cabe Apple Valley Review APPLE VALLEY — Eight local teenagers were honored by Mayor Larry Cusack and...
View ArticleAAE in need of play space
Fun Run and Health Fair planned to raise funds By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review Built on a dream and a lofty vision to raise the quality of education in the High Desert, the Academy for Academic...
View ArticleRanchos' acquisition of Yermo utility complete
From Staff Reports Apple Valley Ranchos Water Co. announced last week it has completed the acquisition of the water system assets and water rights of Yermo Water Co. The water system serves over 900...
View ArticleParade returning after eight years
Participation sign-ups officially open for Oct. 17 event From Staff Reports An eight-year dry spell for an Apple Valley parade is about to come to an end this fall.The Happy Trails Parade will return...
View Article'The art of the smile'
AV dentist Kelly Hong makes charity trip to Vietnam L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review Recently named Woman of the Year by the Century City Chamber of Commerce, Apple Valley dentist Kelly Hong certainly...
View ArticleLet them eat cake
By Pat Orr For the Apple Valley Review That now infamous response from Marie Antoinette when asked about what to do with the poor hungry citizens of France cost her to literally lose her head...
View ArticleNo healthy skepticism
Contributed Content Pat Orr has taken a jab at those who have been critical of Assistant Town Manager Dennis Cron ("No empire building," Apple Valley Review, Aug. 26). Orr's main point seems to be...
View ArticleReverse triathlon returns to Apple Valley
By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review On your marks, get set, get ready for the Town of Apple Valley’s Sixth Annual Reverse Triathlon beginning at 5:30 a.m. Sept. 26.The popular competition will kick...
View ArticleAV team heads to Alzheimer's walk
Car show planned to help support team's trip By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease and the numbers of people affected by it continue to rise. According to the...
View ArticleShelter launches 'Pets and Patriots'
Month-long tribute honors patriotism following 9/11 By Martial Haprov Editor In the days, weeks and months that followed the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, a culture of patriotism and national pride...
View ArticleLocal medium to visit spirit festival
By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review If you’ve seen the 1990 movie “Ghost,” starring Demi Moore and the late Patrick Swayze, it might have left you wondering if it really is possible to talk to the...
View ArticleHow can you help?
By Pat Orr For the Apple Valley Review One of the most disturbing things about a family broken by crime or drugs is that often the children do end up paying for the sins of their fathers and mothers....
View Article'Under Construction' scheduled for concert series
Band's performance postponed in May By L.J. Gambone Apple Valley Review Wind and threatening rain may have put a wrench in their plans in May, but the members of Under Construction are planning to...
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