by Kiera Hill | Jan 2, 2026 | Community Life, News
The City of Hesperia has announced the opening of a new Burlington store in the High Desert Gateway shopping center. Taking over the former JoAnn Fabrics location, this will be the retailer’s second location in the High Desert, along with the Jess Ranch Marketplace...
by Kiera Hill | Dec 19, 2025 | Community Life
The High Desert is bursting with festive spirit as communities from Barstow to Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, and Adelanto gear up for a weekend full of holiday celebrations. From cozy movie nights and cheerful dinners to toy drives, Santa visits, and live...
by Kiera Hill | Dec 3, 2025 | Community Life
Photo Courtesy of The City of Victorville The Victorville Wellness Center marked a major milestone last month as Teresa Massie became the program’s 200th graduate, transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Teresa, joined by her dog Cyndi Marie Lauper, rang...
by Kiera Hill | Dec 3, 2025 | Community Life
A Simple Request That Sparked a 34-Year Tradition ICR’s long-standing Thanksgiving Turkey Drive began over 3 decades ago with a simple but powerful request. While serving on the United Way board, Robert Lovingood, CEO of ICR, met Lois Fox, founder of the Good...
by Kiera Hill | Nov 21, 2025 | Community Life
Photo courtesy of High Desert Second Chance on Facebook. High Desert Second Chance marked a major milestone on Saturday, November 15, 2025, hosting its first-ever fundraising event — the A Taste of the Islands Gala. Designed to bring culture and community together,...
by Kiera Hill | Nov 7, 2025 | Community Life, News
A new park in the town of Apple Valley is set to open this Veterans Day to honor one of America’s most accomplished jet-fighter pilots. The park, named Captain Joseph McConnell Jr. U.S.A.F. Park, commemorates Joseph C. McConnell Jr.—the top U.S. jet ace of the Korean...
