Truck driver awarded $500,000 for unlawful detainment at Apple Valley WinCo
APPLE VALLEY – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors awarded a truck driver $500,000, Tuesday, for unlawful detainment at a WinCo grocery store in Apple Valley. On February 6, 2019, a commercial truck driver was delivering a load of goods to WinCo Foods in Apple Valley.
Read full storyCalifornia Mortgage Relief Program expands for homeowners to get up to $80,000 for mortgage deferral
STATEWIDE – After distributing nearly $300 million in assistance to homeowners, the California Mortgage Relief Program announced Tuesday, that it is providing additional assistance – up to $80,000 for mortgage deferrals. The program has also expanded other eligibility requirements to help more homeowners who have struggled with housing payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full storyBill introduced to remove ban on cruising
STATEWIDE – California Assemblyman David Alvarez introduced a bill, Monday, that would remove the ban on lowrider cruising. AB 436 would amend sections of the California Vehicle Code to prohibit local authorities from:
Read full storyVictorville begins installing modular units at $28 million Wellness Center for the homeless
VICTORVILLE – Crews began installing the modular units, Monday, at Victorville’s $28 million Wellness Center for the homeless. The project – slated to be completed this summer, is part of Victorville's strategy to end homelessness in the city.
Read full storySpring Valley Lake marriage counselor helping couples keep the spark alive at May seminar
SPRING VALLEY LAKE – Games, food, music and discussions on relationship issues await couples who attend True Escape Therapy’s seminar, coming May 6, in Spring Valley Lake. “People do not invest in their relationship with therapy tools until something goes wrong – behavioral issues with children, infidelity, communication issues, financial issues,” said True Escape Therapy Owner Mercedes Green. “This seminar will add value to the relationship before an issue arises. Let’s invest in our relationships and fall back in love with making love.”
Read full storyNonprofit says almond and alfalfa crops depleting California water resources
STATEWIDE – Big Ag, Big Oil, and the California Water Crisis reports that most of California’s water goes not for individual use, but instead to fossil fuel interest and corporate agriculture – including alfalfa and almond crops. The Food and Water Watch group released the updated report to acknowledge that although California received heavy rain and snow in January 2023, the state remains in drought and long-term water issues persist.
Read full storyApple Valley to post reduced speed limit signs in Spring
APPLE VALLEY – Apple Valley will post reduced speed limits, this Spring, on 13 segments in town. The town’s traffic consultant conducted an engineering and traffic survey last year on 52 street segments. It was recommended that 34 segments maintain the current speed limit, 13 segments decrease the speed limit, and speed limit signs should be added to five streets.
Read full storyMurray's Ranch: World's First Negro Dude Ranch
APPLE VALLEY - Murray’s Dude Ranch was a guest ranch, celebrity get-away and desert oasis for Black travelers in the High Desert from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. Nolie and Lela Murray, business owners from Los Angeles, bought the 40 acre land located where Waleew and Dale Evans Parkway cross in 1926 for $100.
Read full storyTeachable helps educators make money selling courses online
Teachable is a popular platform that allows educators to create, market and sell their own online courses. The platform, used by over 100,000 creators, offers customization options to make a unique and professional-looking course site. It also provides a suite of marketing tools to help educators promote and sell courses, including built-in email marketing, affiliate management, and upsell options. The course creation feature helps educators make engaging and interactive courses, including quizzes, assignments, and discussions. All of these features allow educators to create, market, and sell their own online courses with ease.
Read full storyWild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program offers $1,000 to adopt
RIDGECREST – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Adoption Incentive program gives $1,000 to families that give quality care and training to adopted animals. The public can view wild horses and burros up for adoption at the Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corrals.
Read full storyMosaics of the Mojave sharing Yuhaaviatam culture now open at Victor Valley Museum
APPLE VALLEY – A walk-through cave, encounter with desert creatures, and rock art activity awaits Victor Valley Museum visitors. Mosaics of the Mojave, open now, is a collaboration between the San Bernardino County Museum and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to share the history of the Yuhaaviatam culture in the High Desert.
Read full storyGeneral Atomics seeking manufacturing intern with $44,590 starting pay
ADELANTO – General Atomics, an energy and defense corporation, is seeking a manufacturing intern to assist in the analysis, investigation and solution of problems. The paid internship, with a $44,590 starting salary, typically requires enrollment as an undergraduate student at a recognized university or college.
Read full storyWalmart Associate-to-Driver Program gives employees opportunity to earn up to $110,000
NATIONWIDE – Walmart announced the expansion of their Fleet Development Program to include store associates interested in getting a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The Associate-to-Driver Program paid training allows associates to become a driver with a starting salary up to $110,000.
Read full storySultana High wide receiver attending CU Coach Prime’s first Junior Day
HESPERIA – Sultana High School wide receiver LaMason Waller, along with many other blue chip players, is attending Colorado Buffaloes Junior Day, this weekend. This will be the first Buffs Junior Day recruiting event, under the leadership of new head Coach Prime Deion Sanders.
Read full storySB County Museum awarding $100 gift cards to complete survey
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – San Bernardino County Museum wants the community to provide input on future programming provided to the community. The county is rewarding 10 lucky winners with $100 gift cards to complete the 9 minute survey.
Read full storyWISH grant provides first time homebuyers up to $22,000 for downpayment
STATEWIDE – The Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) program can help aspiring homeowners overcome some of the biggest barriers to achieving their dream and building wealth – downpayment and closing costs.
Read full storySkanska to rebuild N. 1st Avenue Bridge in Barstow for $30 Million
BARSTOW – Skanska, a Sweden-based development and construction group, announced their contract with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority to rebuild the N. 1st Avenue Bridge over the BNSF railyard. The project, expected to begin in January 2023, will accommodate Barstow’s anticipated population growth.
Read full storySB County Probation Department recognized for improving youth quality of life
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – Therapy, education, and training are the services provided for youth in San Bernardino County Probation Department’s ARISE program. The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) honored the department with a 2022 Challenge Award which recognizes county government programs for best practices and innovations.
Read full storyVVC hiring a head football coach and other high paying jobs around the High Desert
VICTORVILLE – A recent survey found that 88% of respondents living in the Inland Empire are the most likely to be concerned about the availability of well-paying jobs. Here is a list of high paying jobs that are hiring now in the High Desert.
Read full storyBig Bear Country Kitchen net lease up for auction with starting bid at $450,000
BIG BEAR LAKE – Big Bear Country Kitchen, a national tenant in business for over 80 years, is up for auction on January 23, with a 15 year absolute net lease for $450,000. The absolute net lease agreement allows the owner to collect an annual $99,000 net operating income. Country Kitchen will be responsible for all property related expenses including the rent, taxes, insurance, and building maintenance.
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