Adelanto News

Every weekend hundreds of people commute to Adelanto from places as far as San Francisco to see the tallest Buddhist statue in the country, which local monk Thich Dang "Tom" Phap, 67, hopes to expand into a ...

The cause of a brief power outage across the Victor Valley just before 4 p.m. today is still under investigation.

As the pool of registered voters expands by record-setting proportions in San Juan Capistrano this year, the city will provide early voting for new and seasoned voters alike for the statewide primary election.

As June approaches, many students get ready for graduation. They go out and buy that perfect outfit to wear with their caps and gowns and gear up for a big elaborate ceremony.

In one broad sweep, the city of Victorville is attempting to dissolve three of its special districts and contract with San Bernardino County for fire protection.

A student from Columbia Middle School was arrested for making a false police report when he called and said a student had been shot at the school, said officials.

Sheriff's officials are turning to the public to help find an Adelanto man accused of raping a 15-year-old repeatedly in early May, said officials on Monday.

“The competition didn't want to touch this job”

It doesn't take long to get acquainted with the rhythm of things at a new Buddhist shrine in this high desert community presided over by a monk nicknamed 'Tom' and a 24-foot-tall statue of a saint said to have ... via Los Angeles Times

Posted by David Pescovitz , May 16, 2008 2:50 PM Buddhist monk THich Dang "Tom" Phap is building a beautiful Buddhist Meditation Center in a very unusual and unlikely location: the barren high desert of ... via Boing Boing

“Target is proving my point, in that they know there is retail capacity here that is untapped.”

Armed with a study indicating more demand for retail in the High Desert, Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt announced an initiative Wednesday to lure more shopping center developers to the area. via San Bernardino County Sun

“I don't have to go out of California anymore”

The 61st annual San Bernardino County Fair is in full swing. Thousands of people -- from toddlers, mothers and fathers to grandparents and retirees -- took in the food, shows, animals and rides Sunday, the ... via Press-Enterprise

A top animal control officer outside of Los Angeles has resigned as he faces charges in the drowning of nearly 50 kittens. via News of Doom

“We're always working on the next generation of airplanes, but we don't talk about them until we fly them”

In the silent desert outside Adelanto, they are working on top-secret prototype unmanned aircraft which will soon change the shape of war with remote combat capability. via Victorville Daily Press

The head animal control officer in Adelanto has resigned after being accused of drowning of nearly 50 kittens. via KTLA-TV Los Angeles

“They are dedicated, loyal employees to our department, who know our city and were trained to work here.”

If the city decides to contract with San Bernardino County for its fire services, union president Marty Brown said 80 percent of local firefighters would have to leave Victorville. via FireFightingNews.com

“I just [used] an existing salary schedule”

When news of Victor Elementary School District Superintendent Ralph Baker's $1.2 million contract broke in the Victorville Daily Press, Mark McKinney was the Hesperia Unified School District's assistant ... via Hesperia Star

“Recently, we worked on decorating masks. The girls love glitter, so they use a lot of it. Then, when the weather got nicer, we took them to North Beach where we made bracelets and played yard games like Red Light, Green Light. It's fun for all of us.”

Cynthia Hart is a Girl Scout leader in Silver Lakes. She has a daughter in kindergarten and wanted her in the program, but had to drive to Adelanto for meetings. via Victorville Daily Press

“Obviously we're concerned about existing areas and future development”

A proposal to build a 233-mile pipeline to carry nearly 200,000 barrels of petroleum a day to Las Vegas has some local officials nervous. via San Bernardino County Sun

Nearly $10 million was recently allotted to address flooding and drainage issues across the Victor Valley, pending final approval from the Lahontan Water Quality Control Board and San Bernardino County 1st ... via Victorville Daily Press

“No one knew what to say when he was hospitalized, so he would make jokes to lighten the mood”

Even when he was bedridden and in serious pain after a horrible workplace injury, Paul "Tony" McHenry was the kind of guy who told jokes to cheer up his younger relatives. via San Bernardino County Sun