Category Archives: Information

High desert street maintenance

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Greg Raven

I noticed that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for both Hesperia and Apple Valley include figures for how many miles of roadway have been resurfaced (Adelanto and Victorville seem not to include these figures). The following table sheds some light … Continue reading →

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Apple Valley’s incoming Town Manager is a cyclist

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Greg Raven

On Tuesday, November 28, the Apple Valley Town Council will vote to hire Doug Robertson as the new Town Manager. The good news is that this would dramatically increase the number of cyclists in Apple Valley government from approximately zero … Continue reading →

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Status report on the SR-138 (East) realignment

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Greg Raven

CalTrans crews are hard at work “realigning” State Route 138 east (A.K.A. Highway 138, A.K.A. Rim of the World Highway) from 1.9 miles east of Interstate 15 (A.K.A. I-15) to just west of Post Office Road. Apparently, “realignment” is CalTrans-speak … Continue reading →

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Median barrier project in Apple Valley set to begin next week

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Greg Raven

SAN BERNARDINO — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Sully-Miller Contracting began work on a raised curb median project on State Route 18 (SR-18) in Apple Valley. The construction area is approximately .75 miles, with the project limits from … Continue reading →

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Bicyclist hit on Ranchero Road, suffers minor injuries

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Greg Raven

HESPERIA — A 33-year-old bicyclist was transported to a local hospital after a Friday morning collision on Ranchero Road.

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Apple Valley road work alert

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Greg Raven

As part of a Safe Routes to Schools project, a mile of Ramona Road, between Navajo and Central roads, is being reconstructed. Additionally, curb, gutters, new asphalt and striping will be completed in front of Rancho Verde Elementary School. Construction … Continue reading →

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5 mountain biking tips

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Greg Raven

Mountain biking has gained in popularity in recent years, especially here in the High Desert. It’s easy to understand why. There is a lot of natural beauty in the desert, along with easy access to trails, hills and yes, even … Continue reading →

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Bicyclist dead after being struck by Expedition

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Greg Raven

VICTORVILLE — Authorities said a crash left a bicyclist dead early Monday morning.

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Over $10k of merchandise stolen from local bicycle shop

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Greg Raven

Authorities: No suspect information or arrests

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Bears bring bikes

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Greg Raven

Nonprofit hosts 12th annual bike giveaway Continue reading →

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