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Flag of her father

Flying over Ranchero Middle School this Veterans Day: The burial flag of Principal Cindy Costa's Navy veteran father William

BY BEAU YARBROUGH

This Veterans Day, an actual veteran will grace the campus of Ranchero Middle School, at least in spirit.On Wednesday, Nov. 4, principal Cindy Costa had the burial flag that the Navy had draped over her father's coffin hoisted up the school's... Full story

Deputies chase alleged drug dealers

Two Hesperia men arrested

BY BEAU YARBROUGH

Two Hesperia men were arrested Thursday following a high-speed pursuit by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies.Deputies Ray Santa Cruz and Dave Herbert of the Hesperia station's Gang Team received a tip that drugs were being sold out... Full story

Diabetes awareness fair next Saturday

Event takes place Nov. 14, at New Life Chapel

BY BEAU YARBROUGH

This month, during National Diabetes Awareness Month, Cornelius Page is hoping to save a few lives.The executive director of the Victorville-based Community Health Action Network has organized Diabetes Awareness Campaign Health Resource Fair in... Full story

Park district eyes equestrian center move

New Hesperia Lake Park facility would make way for significant Lime Street renovations

By PETER DAY

Moving the Val Shearer Equestrian Center to Hesperia Lake Park would be a win-win for all who use Hesperia Recreation and Park District facilities, according to district administrator Cal Camara. “The day is going to come when this [current... Full story

In-car abuse ends in crash

BY MATTHEW IMERMAN

An in-traffic dispute between a couple ended in a car crash. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a crash near the intersection of Topaz Avenue and Main Street. There they... Full story

Woman accused of stealing $3,100 in merchandise from Target

BY BEAU YARBROUGH

A Hesperia woman is accused of stealing $3,100 in merchandise from the Main Street Super Target.Mary Robinson, 46, was arrested at her home after San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Deputy Frank Hardin served a search warrant at her... Full story

School board to hold special meeting Wednesday

BY BEAU YARBROUGH

The Hesperia Unified School District school board will meet Wednesday to vote on a single item.At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the board will vote on the approval of off-campus activities for several schools and clubs.The item had been on the... Full story

Paralyzed school board makes no votes

Absent a member, board splits 2-2 to approve agenda, stopping business

BY BEAU YARBROUGH

The most powerful member of the Hesperia Unified School District school board Monday night was the one who wasn't there.Board member Anthony Riley was missing at the start of the meeting, leaving the board with an even number of votes. When board... Full story

Canyon Ridge students make blood donations

BY PETER DAY

A group of Canyon Ridge High School students rolled up their sleeves and gave the gift of life during a recent LifeStream blood drive. “By having this blood drive they’re helping us reach our goal of 500 pints a day,” said Kristy... Full story

Sultana JROTC receives outstanding rating

School distrct officials in attendance at once every three year inspection

BY PETER DAY

“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!” Lt. Col. Thomas Jahnke of the Sultana High School JROTC says to a classroom full of impeccably dressed JROTC cadets. “Good morning, sir!” they shout back in unison. But this isn’t... Full story

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