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Hesperia man details historic WWII aircraft

Tommy Salazar hand-picked to work on project

Martial Haprov, Editor

It was the opportunity of a lifetime for one Hesperia detailer. And this project was a bit bigger than his usual clientele. Tommy Salazar, who owns and operates One Way Mobile Detailing in Hesperia, was one of a dozen hand-picked, high-end Pacific ... Full story

‘Hoopsters’ basketball team beats all expectations

Hesperia NJB team takes 4th in national competition

Holly La Pat, Hesperia Star

No one expected much from Hesperia’s only team in the National Junior Basketball league. Next year, maybe they’ll think twice. Competing against teams from Nevada, northern California and Orange County, the Hesperia Hoopsters just took ... Full story

‘Paint the Town Purple’ campaign off and running

Tracy Moyer, for the Hesperia Star

Relay For Life of Hesperia is kicking off the “Paint the Town Purple” campaign this week, which runs through April 20. Businesses, schools and residents will be decking out their locations in as much purple as possible to support the com... Full story

‘Fresh & Easy’ program earns money for local schools

Staff Reports

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market last week announced nine schools in Hesperia earned $3,097 through its fifth-annual “Shop for Schools” fundraising program. More than 2,700 schools actively participated in Shop for Schools this schoo... Full story

BMX racing: Sport for everyone

Racer Dan Dalton to help launch Live Oak Park BMX track

Amy Zillner, Hesperia Star

Dan Dalton loves to share his love of motorcycles and Bicycle Motorcross racing — more commonly known as BMX — with his children and the community. Dalton grew up in Hesperia riding motorcycles until 1982 when his father said he’d ... Full story

131 miles wins trophy for Cottonwood Elem.

Amy Zillner, Hesperia Star

By Amy Zillner HESPERIA STAR The students of Cottonwood Elementary School were in for a winning sight as they returned to school Monday from spring break: a trophy which their principal, teachers and family members won after running 131 miles at ... Full story

Call for Life offers help to mothers, babies

Amy Zillner, Hesperia Star

When Nyna Gray and others volunteered in 1995 to answer phones for a pregnancy hotline in a residential home, they realized they’d be more helpful if they could speak to women face to face. This realization gave birth to the Call for Life Preg... Full story

Peering into peer-to-peer counseling

Local teens counsel each other through high school programs

Davida Siwisa James, Hesperia Star

Communication is key for students at two local high schools who are working to help other students through problems. Peer counselors at Oak Hills and Hesperia high schools say they’ve found they’re able to communicate best with their fel... Full story

Wastewater agency adopts environmental resolution

Staff Reports

With an ever-growing drive among policy makers, non-profit organizations and progressive businesses to promote sustainability, one Southern California Wastewater Agency has passed a resolution to specifically address environmental stewardship. The V... Full story

Oak Hills cheerleaders: ‘Grand State Champs’

Amy Zillner, Hesperia Star

Oak Hills High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads won the 2013 State Championship title at the Sharp International State Championship competition on Feb. 23 at Knott’s Berry Farm. Together the squads also achieved the title o... Full story

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