Chief Dennen Appointed as Acting OES Fire and Rescue Region VI Coordinator

Ron Littlefield | March 17, 2009

SAN BERNARDINO – Office of Emergency Service (OES) Fire & Rescue Branch Chief Kim Zagaris announced the appointment of San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen to the acting position of OES Fire and Rescue Region VI Coordinator, effective immediately. San Bernardino County Fire Deputy Chief Dan Wurl was [...]

County approves program to address foreclosure crisis

Ron Littlefield | March 17, 2009

SAN BERNARDINO – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today approved a plan to use nearly $23 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to address the County’s high number of vacant and abandoned properties resulting from the current foreclosure crisis.  A primary objective of the program is to provide financial [...]

Expansion of Lucerne Valley Fire Station Approved

Ron Littlefield | March 17, 2009

Lucerne Valley – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today approved a project to make improvements to Lucerne Valley Fire Station No. 111.  The $167,500 project will add approximately 1,400 sq ft to the existing apparatus bays to accommodate a newly acquired fire engine.

“Ensuring adequate fire station facilities in our communities is critical [...]

County Preserves Serrano Library Access

Ron Littlefield | March 17, 2009

Phelan – The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement to allow the County Library to continue to provide the Serrano High School library with electronic access to its automated circulation system and regular materials deliveries during the school year, despite the fact that a new County library will soon be [...]

Rotary Club presents Service Above Self awards

Staff Reporter | March 17, 2009

Victorville – Rotary International’s slogan of Service Above Self represents the organizational characteristics of putting others’ needs ahead of their own. The Rotary Club of Victorville seeks nominations each year of individuals in the areas of fire, police, medical and field crisis response to receive the Service Above Self awards.
This year’s winner in the area [...]

Pitchfork Time

Patrick J. Buchanan | March 16, 2009

The Republican Party of Orange County regularly solicits the views and news of the state and federal delegation. Please read this week’s Op-Ed by Patrick J. Buchanan
In his campaign and inaugural address, Barack Obama cast himself as a moderate man seeking common ground with conservatives.
Yet, his budget calls for the radical restructuring of the U.S. [...]

ARMC Receives Accreditation

Ron Littlefield | March 16, 2009

Colton – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center recently earned accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). “We are pleased to have earned this three-year accreditation from the AOA,” said ARMC Director Patrick Petre. “The dedicated group of health care providers here at ARMC works diligently to maintain a high [...]

A Difficult Budget That Helps Move Our State Forward

Assemblyman Anthony Adams | March 14, 2009

Setting aside partisan differences to do what’s right, Democrats and Republicans this week reached agreement on a compromise that will end the long budget battle that has hurt Southern California families for too long.
Without a doubt, deciding to support this budget compromise was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make. There [...]

Hightech Signs & Graphx, Becky Otwell, Darrell Troxel Honored with Chamber Awards

Ron Littlefield | March 14, 2009

On February 17th, the Hesperia Chamber honored outstanding businesses and citizens for their contributions to the Chamber and the community.

Hightech Signs & Graphx received the honor for Business of the Year for their continued support of the Chamber. Dick Freeborg owns Hightech Signs & Graphx and runs the operation with his daughter Allison and [...]

Victorville Chamber Launches Improved Website

Ron Littlefield | March 14, 2009

Victorville – Finding local businesses and information has never been easier.  The Victorville Chamber has recently updated its website, www.vvchamber.com
Visitors to the site can view recent and past Chamber Legislative positions, get relocation information, see testimonials from Chamber members, read Chamber publications and more.  The Photo Gallery also offers an inside look at the community [...]