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Blocker wants to bring more businesses, jobs to town

Stay at home dad formerly commuted: 'How come we don't have higher-paying jobs up here?'

Beau Yarbrough

The first few years James Blocker lived in the Victor Valley, he did what many Hesperians do: commuted up and down the Cajon Pass each day. “Every time I had to go down the hill, I thought ‘how come we don’t have companies up here?... Full story

Cypress siblings ace STAR tests

Ariana and Noah Stiber both get perfect scores on both halves of state test, win prize money from principal

Beau Yarbrough

Cypress School of the Arts Principal Scott Sheffield thought his money was safe. Last spring, Sheffield told his students that anyone who scored a perfect 600 on both halves of the state STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) tests would receive ... Full story

City: Fire-damaged home won’t be demolished

Peter Day

Once stately, the Victorian-style, two-story house sits sadly on a sprawling lot in eastern Hesperia. A fallen TV satellite dish speaks of better days, a time when its owner enjoyed the sanctity of his upscale home in this semi-rural neighborhood. B... Full story

HUSD school police log - August 30, 2010

Beau Yarbrough

August 10 * Two male Sultana High School students were cited for fighting. * A male Sultana High School student was cited for fighting. August 13 * A female Hesperia High School student was cited for fighting. August 18 * An unknown person stole... Full story

Foremost residents make pillows for Hesperia Police Department

Peter Day

For Foremost Health Care activities director Tammy Campos this project was personal. A few months ago, Campos was inspired by her son, who serves in the military, to lead her class in a care package project. The result was the group of seniors livin... Full story

Usher's barbecue open to the public

Event set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 25 at Holy Family Catholic Church; adults $6, children 12 and under, $3

Peter Day

One of the largest church congregations in the Victor Valley, Holy Family Catholic Church, will be hosting its annual barbecue on Sept. 25, thanks to its dedicated group of ushers. As always, guests will feast on ribs, chicken, salad, dessert and mo... Full story

Blewett seeks a more business-friendly Hesperia

Former mayor of Baldwin Park takes second run at Hesperia City Council seat

Beau Yarbrough

There are three openings on the Hesperia City Council this year, and political veteran Russ Blewett thinks he's the right man for the job. "Frankly, I feel like there might be a tad of a leadership void here in the community and I think I can provid... Full story

Barstow cop arrested on hate crime charges

Aaron Dome

A Barstow police officer was arrested in Hesperia on suspicion of a hate crime early Thursday morning. Jimmie Walker, 30, of Victorville, was arrested at 4:40 a.m. at the 11200 block of Fifth Avenue in Hesperia by sheriff’s deputies responding... Full story

Gangster pleads to killing Sultana football player

Tomoya Shimura

An Apple Valley gang member pleaded guilty Friday morning to the first-degree murder of a 17-year-old Sultana High School football player. Mathew James Santos, 19, pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Steven Gonzales. The guilty plea makes Santos... Full story

Boy reports man attempted to lure him into truck

Truck reportedly had '96666' written on side

Beau Yarbrough

A Hesperia boy has told deputies that a man attempted to lure him into his truck after school on Monday. The 11-year-old boy told deputies that after being dropped off at his bus stop after school on Monday, he was approached near the intersection o... Full story

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