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Mesquite Trails second grader battles little-known spinal disorder

Fluid-filled sacs in Mackenzie Braaten's spinal cord could potentially blind or paralyze her

Beau Yarbrough

At first, the Braatens were just worried about Mackenzie running a high fever with no other symptoms. It was only when doctors gave the 7-year-old a chest X-ray, trying to rule out pneumonia, that anyone suspected anything more serious. “Her w... Full story

Civic Market returns Wednesday for fourth year

Beau Yarbrough

When the Hesperia Civic Market & Street Faire returns for its fourth year on Wednesday, the market will look a little different. “We’re trying to make the appearance a little better this year,” said Hesperia Recreation and Park... Full story

Marijuana on the Mesa

Neighbors express outrage at collective opening in Hesperia neighborhood

Beau Yarbrough

HESPERIA • Monday morning before work, about a dozen people gathered in a parking lot on I Avenue, praying for divine intervention. “We can share Jesus with these people and show them that He’s the one who can fill the need,” ... Full story

Victim tracks down alleged thieves

Beatriz E. Valenzuela

HESPERIA • A vigilant homeowner helped sheriff’s officials nab three men Monday after the victim spotted the trio drive off from his Phelan home with a pickup truck loaded with his personal property, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Hesperi... Full story

Mixed reaction over Mello-Roos fees reduction

Beau Yarbrough

Though residents of one Victorville neighborhood will see annual fees that averaged $2,000 cut by about 75 percent, some feel they should have been given the opportunity to vote the controversial Mello-Roos fees down entirely. Residents of the Sunda... Full story

More movies, munches in the park this summer

Beau Yarbrough

The under-construction Hesperia Cinema 12 movie theater may not be scheduled to open before Thanksgiving of this year, but families will still be able to catch movies in downtown Hesperia this summer. The Hesperia Recreation and Park District is bri... Full story

Moms RUN this town

LYNNEA LOMBARDO

HESPERIA • A brand-new group has hit the ground running — literally. Alison Lopez of Hesperia recently started the High Desert chapter of Moms RUN This Town, a national running club started by moms, for moms, after she saw the need for a ... Full story

Q & A with Steve Higgins: Called to enforce the law

From Staff Reports

Nearly all of his life, Steve Higgins has called the High Desert his home. Although he was born in San Bernardino, he moved with his family to Hesperia in 1971, when it was a small town with about 5,000 people. Since that time, he’s resided in... Full story

Cottonwood teacher honored

First grade teacher Renee McAnulty honored by VVC 'Teachers R Heroes' program

Beau Yarbrough

Renee McAnulty didn't know who was being honored when she brought her first grade students into Cottonwood Elementary's multipurpose room last week. Victor Valley College’s Lori Kildal and other dignitaries were there on May 1 to announce the ... Full story

Senior prank goes too far

Beatriz E. Valenzuela, Staff Writer

HESPERIA • A "senior prank" has led to several Summit Leadership Academy seniors being suspended and banned from senior activities, with a criminal investigation now underway into racist graffiti left on teachers' doors. “(School staff) w... Full story

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