May 2022 - Issue #3
THEPULSE
OF THE HIGH DESERT
SENIORS, VETERANS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES
Route 66 from Barstow to Newberry Springs
IT IS, PERHAPS, THE MOST FAMOUS ROAD IN EXISTENCE. Once a mighty highway taking people on the journey from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 today lies somewhat forgotten. Here in California’s Mojave Desert, it is a small, two lane highway running parallel to the mighty Interstate 40. Today’s travelers zip down I-40 heading to somewhere better, not realizing what they are missing on that little side road. Until now, I had been one of those fast drivers, eager to get somewhere else. I-40 is about the destination. But Route 66? Route 66 is about the journey. Read more on page 4
Check out the events going on in our area this month.
After the Pandemic: Creating Better Communities AS A RELATIVELY NEW RESIDENT TO THE HIGH DESERT, after relocating from Los Angeles I was a bit disappointed by how few family-friendly activities are available for us to enjoy. The pandemic only magnified the disparity. As we begin to open up and gather, I wish to amplify the necessity of healthy activities that contribute to overall wellness of individuals and the community. As reported in a study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, “Adults
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QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO THE LOCAL WOMEN’S CLUB and some talented area artists placed a giant tortoise sculpture in front of the Victor Valley Museum with an accompanying plaque. Unfortunately the desert heat and wind, and people sitting or standing on the poor fellow for a photo op, started to take its toll. His paint was chipping off. His legs were detached, with the front ones facing in the wrong direction. His head and long neck were lying on the concrete. Several sections of shell were missing entirely. So you can see why he was a sad, sad creature. Read more on page 15
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Inside: Fifty Years of the Banana Club - page 6 The difference between a hobby and a business for tax purposes - Page 9 Victor Valley College invites job seekers to Community Job Fair - page 10 At Home Mobility Test increases safety: Timed Up and Go - page 17 Victorville breaks ground on Wellness Center Campus - Page 18 Local History at the Hesperia Old Town Museum - page 20
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Editorial
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EEMS LIKE IT WAS ONLY YESTERDAY we were putting out our first issue of the PULSE. The March, April and May issues are now complete, and our TEAM is already working on the June edition. I have to apologize for a few mistakes in the April issue. I mentioned I had attended the High Desert Marines meeting when in fact it was the Marine Corps League meeting. I will be attending both of their meetings when time allows. Secondly, the insertion of the press release on the filming of the cowboy movie was a late addition and did not get edited. A few of our readers were kind enough to bring the errors to my attention. Thank you. As we shared in our first issue, we are always open to hearing from our readers and advertisers on what you like or might not like regarding articles, press releases or the layout of the paper. A number of you have asked how you can subscribe to receive your copy of the paper. That is on our To Do List and hopefully the program will be up and ready by the June issue. Another question was do we want stories and photos? YES, we do, in addition to press releases on your upcoming or recently held events. If you would like us to cover an event please give us as much advance notice as possible. Speaking for the entire TEAM here at Mother Road Enterprises and The PULSE of the High Desert we want to thank you for the support we have received from our advertisers, readers and community in general. It has been AWESOME! If you are ever in the Phelan area we now have an office. There are no regular open hours so call ahead before stopping by. The coffee is always on and we enjoy visitors. 4468 Phelan Road Suite C. in Phelan. Happy Mother’s Day.
Filming of the movie, Italian Cowboy. Extras, stuntmen and actors getting ready for the call to Action
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Route 66 from Barstow to Newberry Springs
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T IS, PERHAPS, THE MOST FAMOUS ROAD IN EXISTENCE. Once a mighty highway taking people on the journey from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 today lies somewhat forgotten. Here in California’s Mojave Desert, it is a small, two lane highway running parallel to the mighty Interstate 40. Today’s travelers zip down I-40 heading to somewhere better, not realizing what they are missing on that little side road. Until now, I had been one of those fast drivers, eager to get somewhere else. I-40 is about the destination. But Route 66? Route 66 is about the journey. A hotel. A restaurant. A general store. A gas station and an auto repair shop. In many cases, that is all many of these Route 66 towns had, all with prominent signage along the famous highway. The tiny town of Daggett, California is no exception. Around 1,000 residents at its peak as a mining town and railroad center, it became just another Route 66 stopping point, not even a dot on most maps. And yet, Daggett is exactly the sort of town that lovers of Route 66 should be exploring. Daryl Schendel is the director of the Daggett Historical Society. He and Mark Staggs, director of the Daggett Chamber of Commerce, act as my local guides. Daryl and the society have purchased several old properties with historical significance here in town, and he is slowly fixing them up. One old building, sitting at the corner of Route 66 - called National Trails Highway here in this part of the Mojave Desert - and Daggett-Yermo Road, an exit off I-40, will become a visitors center. The Mugwumps gas station and garage next door will become part museum and part restaurant, serving snacks out of an old rail car as travelers watch the trains roar past on the other side of the highway. Down the road, the old Stone Hotel - just a ruin currently - will have some of its facade repaired (the interior is, sadly, too far gone) and the general store next door will reopen, selling
Service stations like this once lined Route 66 in towns like this
items from back in the heyday of Route 66 travel. It is an ambitious plan for a town that today numbers only around 200, but Mark and Daryl are certain that not only it can be accomplished, but that in doing so, Daggett will become a mecca for those interested in the history of Route 66. For now, it is worth a drive-through to see the signs, to stop and take a photo with the Route 66 stenciling (just make sure to watch for traffic), and to pay homage to what this place would have looked like when everything 4
was open. For most travelers, a town like Daggett would be a cheaper alternative to the much larger Barstow, just six miles west, and possibly a final night before the drive southwest over the Cajon Pass and into Los Angeles.
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name officially, capitalizing on the immense popularity of the movie. While today the cafe is closed for renovations, Andrea is kind enough to open for Jim and me (and our other local guides and friends). If you want character, this is the place for you. The walls are covered - literally, totally covered - with mementos of its history and clientele. Photos, stickers, and signed dollar bills grace nearly every inch of wall space. Andrea jokes that she could harvest the wall for retirement funds, and I don’t disagree. (I add my own signed dollar, determined to make myself a part of the storied history here, so make sure to look for it.)
Watch out for traffic!
In comparison to Daggett, Newberry Springs, about fifteen miles east, is a metropolis. It is unincorporated with a population around 3,000, and it is here that you’ll find two icons of Route 66: the Bagdad Cafe and Jim Conkle. Jim wears many hats: publisher of a local paper, tour guide, consultant to Disney for the movie Cars (set along Route 66), and Route 66 guru. We stop into the Bagdad Cafe, along the highway in Newberry Springs. The walls look like this. I could spend hours here just looking around at the decades of memories.
As Jim talks to me about the history of Route 66 through California’s high desert communities, he stresses that it’s the people, not the businesses or even the road itself, that makes this highway and a journey along it what it is. Andrea is exactly the sort of person he is talking about. While the business is closed - although it will be reopening soon, she says - she still comes in to allow fans of the film access. Tour buses between Los Angeles and Las Vegas make this a stop, and she refuses to disappoint those who have come so far. Next door, a motel marquis advertises what this used to be, another stopping point for weary drivers. I stand briefly, alone in the vacant lot, wondering what it would have been like to drive through in the 1930s or 1940s, the seemingly endless desert separating me from my destination on the Pacific. Might I have stopped here for a night’s sleep and a meal, for another tank of gas in what would have seemed like an unending journey? A few cars roll past, and I wave, Bagdad Cafe glad to share my thoughts with those travelers. Bagdad Cafe was featured in the eponymous 1987 film, Barstow is in many ways the capital of California’s high only then it was called the Sidewinder. Upon purchasing desert. First a railway hub, the meeting point of the mithe business in the mid-90s, Andrea Pruett changed the ghty Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad (now part of OF THE DESERT THEPULSE HIGH
Main Street itself is undergoing a major facelift. Between development of parks, improved Route 66 signage, and a truly world-class urban art project called Main Street Murals, the historic core of Barstow is already a charming walk, and will be more so as projects continue.
The Harvey House
I need to thank my guides on this remarkable trip, as well as a huge thank you to Rose Beardshear, chair of the Barstow Chamber of Commerce’s tourism committee for arranging my experience and for hosting me at her Airbnb in Newberry Springs. I am so grateful for the warm welcome your communities gave me, and for the opportunity to hopefully do them justice here. History in a marquis
BNSF) and the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad (now part of Union Pacific), and now a transportation hub as the intersection of Interstates 40 and 15, this city of just under 25,000 is really just a larger version of a traditional Route 66 town. Main Street, not coincidentally a part of Route 66 Great signage! itself, is lined with hotels, restaurants (like the venerable Cattlemen’s for a great steak), gas stations, and auto repair shops. While the smaller roadside motel may have been re- Just up First Avenue from Main Street, one can find a muplaced by a larger chain, and Starbucks in place of a smaller seum complex honoring the history of Barstow. A railroad museum (complete with a lovely collection of rail cars outcoffee shop, it is still reminiscent of those earlier days. side) sits alongside an original Harvey House (a chain of hotels/restaurants serving the railroads), and, of course, a Route 66 Museum. Sadly, the museum was unexpectedly closed when I was there, but I will make a return trip to see it. The reviews are good. Route 66 evokes romance, adventure, nostalgia, and the American spirit. It is a living part of our history, a history that is still being written by people like Jim, Andrea, Mark, and Daryl. And now I am a tiny part of that history, as well. And you can be, too. By choosing to get off the interstate and drive a small portion of Route 66 from Barstow to Newberry Springs, you’ll add your own story to that of the thousands of weary travelers who made this journey. And Route 66 will be better for having you. Watching the trains is a definite benefit of visiting Barstow!
Jonathan Berg is the founder and editor of The Royal Tour, a travel community for deeper thinkers (www.theroyaltourblog.com).
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ANY PEOPLE ARE UNPREPARED to deal with the legal and financial con- Geriatric care managers can help families form a long-term care plan and find supportive sequences of a serious illness, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a related de- services. mentia. Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with Learn how these professionals can support your legal and financial planning. a serious illness — particularly one expected to cause mental and physical decline — to examine and update their financial and health care arrangements as soon as possible. Consider connecting with these professionals to assist with the advance care planning process: Health care providers can discuss advance care planning decisions with patients and their families. It’s free through Medicare during the annual wellness visit and may be covered by private health insurance plans. Elder law attorneys can help older adults and their families interpret state laws, plan how wishes will be carried out, understand financial options, and learn how to preserve financial assets. OF THE DESERT THEPULSE HIGH
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Fifty Years for THE BANANA CLUB!
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HE INTERNATIONAL BANANA CLUB celebrates its FIFTIETH year in 2022! See the web site at BananaClub.com for history and events through the years. This is an amazing feat considering the clubs purpose is to just keep everyone smiling, get more attention and stay in good health. Back in 1972, the self proclaimed Top Banana Ken Bannister, started the bunch by simply handing out Chiquita Banana stickers at photographic trade shows to affix to I D badges . His secretary gave him a 10,000 count roll of Chiquita banana stickers that her Stevedore husband gave her. He carried that roll of stickers in his briefcase to trade shows and assured all those attendees that they would get more attention and discounts if they simply put that sticker on their person and smiled while asking politely. He also offered everyone an opportunity to get either a M.B. (Master of Bananistry) degree or a PhB (Doctor of Bananistry degree) by simply sending things in good taste to do with bananas to him at his office in Southern CA. He offered them B.M.’s (Banana Merits) for all contributions and members kept track. Before long, the “Banana Man” (as he became known) Ken had to rent a storefront in his hometown of Altadena, CA to display all the banana submissions which became known around the world as the International Banana Club Museum. Items totaled over 17,000 and was a site to see at this location for over 35 years, then to Hesperia, CA. It was a Guinness Book record and documented in the 2005 Golden Anniversary edition. The Club and Museum has been featured on over 100 TV shows around the world and Ken and the collection were featured and included in all major newspapers and magazines around the world via 12 press agencies. T.B. Ken was a feature guest of Jay Leno on the Tonight show and featured in People magazine.
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With some 35,000 card carrying members in 27 different countries, the club goes on! Over the years, the club conducted successful, fun B.C. Picnic and Games, we marched in parades from the first Doo Dah in Pasadena to the Fulton Kentucky Banana Festival. T.B. Ken gave lectures across the U.S. as as President of a photo manufacturing company and always included the many health benefits of bananas and benefits of being a member of the club. All this and just for fun at no profit. See the BananaClub.com web site.
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May 12, Victor Valley Animal Protective League (VVAPL) Open House – 12 noon – 2pm
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HE SIGN CEREMONY AND OPEN HOUSE at the Victor Valley Animal Protective League, the newest site to be added to the Apple Valley Historic Points of Interest booklet, will take place Thurs. May 12 from noon until 2:00. The public is invited to see this historic building, and learn about the worthwhile non-profit organization started in 1958 by Dorothy Thomas, the wife of opera singer John Charles Thomas. Thomas operated the KAVR radio station, which broadcast out of the Apple Valley Inn. Original contributors to the VVAPL, who pledged either $5 per year or made a $100 lifetime membership donation, received a genuine 12 inch long-playing Hi Fidelity John Charles Thomas collectors record, a “fine masterpiece of favorite songs and music” The May 12 ceremony will include refreshments and tours of the facility. OF THE DESERT THEPULSE HIGH
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After the Pandemic:
Creating Better Communities
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S A RELATIVELY NEW RESIDENT TO THE HIGH DESERT, after relocating from Los Angeles I was a bit disappointed by how few family-friendly activities are available for us to enjoy. The pandemic only magnified the disparity. As we begin to open up and gather, I wish to amplify the necessity of healthy activities that contribute to overall wellness of individuals and the community. As reported in a study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, “Adults during COVID-19 reported high levels of alcohol consumption, with those who reported high levels of impact from COVID-19 reporting significantly more than participants who were not as impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, participants reported perceived increases in their current alcohol intake compared to pre-COVID-19.” From a mental health aspect, it is imperative that the community provide social supports through family-friendly activities and events. I have observed more than one local event marketed to the public as family-friendly where alcohol use was also promoted. Unfortunately, after the last two years of unprecedented
isolation, stress and anxiety, mental health issues have been magnified and many people have difficulties re-assimilating back into regular activities of daily living. According to the National Institute of Health’s 2020 Monitoring the Future Survey, 55.3% of high school seniors used alcohol in the past year. Results of the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), demonstrated that in 2019, more than 1 in 4 people ages 18 or older reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month. For some young people, the trends are becoming even more alarming. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), for at least the past two decades, boys and young men were more likely to drink alcohol than girls and young women. However, data now show that females ages 12 to 20, are drinking more alcohol than their male counterparts. Because of the association between underage drinking and mental health conditions, young women need strong underage drinking prevention and mental health support. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there is a relationship between youth and adult drinking in communi-
By Olivia Karapanian
ties. Children are likely to be familiar with adults’ drinking behaviors. This can result in alcohol being normalized before they reach legal drinking age. Additionally, teens may imitate their parents’ behaviors, for example by drinking alcohol to have fun. Research shows that parents’ drinking behaviors influence when youth start to drink and how much. By modeling behaviors like drinking at social events, parents can unknowingly reinforce youth attitudes toward alcohol. I appreciate the organizations who take steps to adhere to ABC regulations and keep their events as safe as possible. Alcohol consumption is an adult activity, and I would like to see these events limited to adults. As a clinician, the implication of alcohol use and abuse can be detrimental to children and communities if we do not consider the consequences. I urge our community to encourage events that are healthy and family-friendly in order to provide a safe environment for residents of all ages and backgrounds. Olivia Karapanian is a member of the High Desert Community Coalition. She is currently a clinician in private practice with a history of working with military veterans and their families, developmentally disabled, and foster families.
Eagle Real Estate Group
closes $17,500,000 deal to develop affordable Senior Housing in San Bernardino County
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EWPORT BEACH, CA - ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 2022, EAGLE HESPERIA 55 II LP issued approximately $12,000,000 taxable bonds to help finance a 96-unit affordable seniors community in Hesperia, CA. The taxable bonds are backed letters of credit issued by Cathay Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank. Additionally, the County of San Bernardino made a $5,500,000 residual receipts loan participating in the affordable project. Developed, owned and managed by Eagle Real Estate Group, the community will provide resort style housing for low and moderated income seniors. Supervisor Paul Cook, who supervises the 1st district where the community will be built, was the primary proponent and sponsor of the County loan to the developer. “I’m proud to back affordable senior housing supplying needed product to the residents in my district at unprecedently low development costs” stated Supervisor Cook. “Supervisor Cook recognized our vision of building affordable housing in San Bernardino County all the way back to when he was in the US Congress” said Randy Friend, Founder of Eagle Real Estate Group. “We at Cathay Bank are excited to support San Bernardino County’s and Eagle Real Estate Group’s vision to provide affordable housing for our seniors. We hope to continue collaboration in future developments that will benefit the community” said Kirk Malmrose, Cathay Bank’s EVP Director of Commercial Real
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Estate and Construction Lending. The fully gated and fenced property offers elevators in all residential buildings, security cameras throughout, and provides amenities imparting a strong sense of community. Residents will enjoy activities in a spacious 2,816 square foot clubhouse decorated with historical photographs of Hesperia, complete with kitchen facilities and a fitness center. The amenity-rich Eagle Villas, a 55+ Community also features a lap pool, jacuzzi, barbeques, outdoor seating, raised bed planters for gardening and a dog park. Individual apartment homes include full sized washer and dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, private patios/balconies OF THE DESERT THEPULSE HIGH
and ceiling fans. Eagle Villas in Hesperia is the second phase replicating Eagle’s highly successful Santa Barbara Mission Style 55+ independent living communities in Colton, Yucaipa and Hesperia. “Expanding our Eagle brand back into Hesperia with its continuing growth provides the potential to develop long-term community relationships and future opportunities to serve the Inland Empire seniors,” said Friend. “We are so proud to close this inaugural deal with the County and Cathay” said Friend’s partner Wyn Holmes. The County and Eagle will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 21, 2022.
Here’s how to tell the difference between a hobby and a business for tax purposes
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HOBBY IS ANY ACTIVITY THAT A PERSON pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit. Many people engage in hobby activities that turn into a source of income. However, determining if that hobby has grown into a business can be confusing. To help simplify things, the IRS has established factors taxpayers must consider when determining whether their activity is a business or hobby.
These factors are whether: • The taxpayer carries out activity in a businesslike manner and maintains complete and accurate books and records. • The taxpayer puts time and effort into the activity to show they intend to make it profitable. • The taxpayer depends on income from the activity for their livelihood. • The taxpayer has personal motives for carrying out the activity such as general enjoyment or relaxation. • The taxpayer has enough income from other sources to fund the activity. • Losses are due to circumstances beyond the taxpayer’s control or are normal for the startup phase of their type of business. • There is a change to methods of operation to improve profitability. • Taxpayer and their advisor have the knowledge needed to carry out the activity as a successful business. • The taxpayer was successful in making a profit in similar activities in the past.
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Activity makes a profit in some years and how much profit it makes. • The taxpayer can expect to make a future profit from the appreciation of the assets used in the activity. • All factors, facts, and circumstances with respect to the activity must be considered. No one factor is more important than another. If a taxpayer receives income from an activity that is carried on with no intention of making a profit, they must report the income they receive on Schedule 1, Form 1040, line 8. •
ALL THAT I AM, OR EVER HOPE TO BE, I OWE TO MY ANGEL MOTHER Abraham Lincoln
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Victor Valley College Invites Job Seekers to Community Job Fair Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Contact: Robert A. Sewell Director of Marketing and Public Relations | Victor Valley College E: Robert.Sewell@vvc.edu T: 760.245.4271 ext. 2395 | C: 909.208.8515
ICTORVILLE - VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE IN PARTNERSHIP with Goodwill Southern California, High Desert Chamber of Commerce, San Bernardino County Workforce Development, and Victor Valley News Group will host a VVC Community Job Fair on May 11th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The VVC Community Job Fair will take place around the lake, outside the Student Activities Center, and will have up to 100 participating employers and resources. This year Victor Valley College is hosting the largest hiring event in the High Desert. On May 11th, job seekers can connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the High Desert and the surrounding areas. Participating employers are recruiting job seekers for job opportunities in Customer Service, Healthcare, Sales, Food Service, Education, Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Military and Law Enforcement. Participating Job Fair employers include Active Steps, Amazon, American Medical Response, Applus Idiada, Art Autism Related Therapy, Athens Services, Barstow Community Hospital, Barstow Police Department, Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Psychcare, Cambrian Homecare, Capsheaf Behavioral Institute, Caring Circuit Institute, Chick-fil-A Victorville, Child Care Careers, Circle K, Cisneros Brothers Plumbing and Restoration, City Dental Care, Clearway Energy, Creative Home Programs, Department of Rehabilitation - Inland Empire, Department of State Hospitals – Patton, Desert Valley Hospital, Dignity Health, Elevo Learning, Family Assistance Program, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FedEx, General Atomics, Hussmann Corporation, Hydration Source, ICR Staffing, In Shape Solutions Health Club, Institute for Behavioral Health, Jackson Family Human Services, Job Skills Institute, Los Angeles Police Department, Marin Pacific International LLC, Mitsubishi, Mobile Sleeper Company, NASA Goldstone/Peraton, Oro Grande School District, PHP, Quick Trip (Amazon Service Partner), Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Services, San Bernardino County District Attorney Victim Services, San Bernardino County Fire Department, San Bernardino County Human Resources, San Bernardino County Probation, San Bernardino County Superior Court-HR, Shella Care
Management LLC, Silvan Learning , Silver Valley Unified School District, Spring Valley Lake Association, Starbucks, Summit Leadership Academy, Think Together, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Marine Officer Program, United States Navy, Vector Marketing, Veteran Alliance Construction Group, Veterans Home of CA-Barstow, Victor Elementary School District, Victor Valley College, Victor Valley Global Medical Center, Victorville Fire Department, Walmart Supply Chain - DC 7033, World Financial Group, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel. Job Fair resources include Community Health Action Network, San Bernardino County-Assessor-Recorder Clerk, San Bernardino Office of Public Defender, Transitional Assistance Department, Veterans Home of CA-Barstow, and Victor Valley College – Child Development Center - Coop/Internships – Outreach – Student Employment – Veteran Resource Center. Employers who would still like to participate in-person or would like to provide collateral material for job seekers can call (760) 245-4271, ext. 2271 For more information about the VVC Community Job Fair, please contactmelina.rodriguez@vvc.edu or (760) 245-4271, ext. 2271. ABOUT THE VVCCD: The Victor Valley Community College District (VVCCD) is one of 73 community college districts within the California Community College system, the largest educational system in the world, which encompasses 116 community colleges. The VVCCD has for 60 years provided its communities and students with quality and affordable career training, certificates, associate’s degrees, and preparation for transfer to four-year colleges or universities through Victor Valley College (VVC. For additional information on the VVCCD, please contact Robert A. Sewell, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at 760-245-4271, Ext. 2395 or by email at robert.sewell@vvc.edu.
Seven Critical Mistakes That Will Cost You Thousands When You Sell Your Home
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IGH DESERT, CA – A NEW REPORT HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED WHICH REVEALS 7 COSTLY MISTAKES that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9–Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is fully three quarters of home sellers don’t get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and-worse- financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In an answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled “The 9-Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar. “ To hear about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1– 800–596–5137 and enter 1000. You can call anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Get your FREE special report NOW and find out how you can get the most money for your home. The report is courtesy of www.HighDesertHome-Sales.net and GDR Inc. BRE number 01524222 © 2022
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Hesperia Wranglers Show results First show of the year (double points)
Lead Line:
Hi Pt: Jayton Woods Reserve: Callie Strickland 3rd: Sierra Haas 4th: Emily Ware 5th: Lybertie Rodriguez 6th: Autumn Hunt Tie for 7th & 8th: Natalie Rodriguez & Ace Buenrostro
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Sydney Webb presenting our American Flag for the first time Lead Line group and one of our 2022 Miss Hesperia Wranglers
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2022 SBC Fair Your 2022 SBC Fair is BACK in its Traditional Way!
The San Bernardino County Fair is excited to announce we will be celebrating 75yrs of Family, Food, Farm and Fun in our traditional way for 2022. This will be your destination in the High Desert for Fun, Live music, Carnival rides, Food, Games, Animals and more! We have missed your smiling faces and can’t wait to see you ALL!
2022 SBC Fair Prices
Pre-Sale General Admission $5.00 (Children 2yrs of age and under are FREE) ALL Pre-Sale tickets are sold online ONLY At the Gate General Admission $10.00 (Children 2yrs of age and under are FREE) Parking is $5 onsite only (CASH) *All COVID-19 guidelines will be applied during you stay at the SBC Fair for the safety of our patrons.
Meet Hesperia’s Newest Hooters
SBC Fair is located at 14800 “7th” Street, Victorville, CA 92395 Contact us at 760 951-2200 or email us at info@SBCFAIR.com
Two horned owls moved into a raven’s nest & soon egg shells appeared! Two weeks later 3 owlets popped out each with their own personalities! It takes them about 6 weeks to leave the nest & we are looking forward to the first flights, says Kathie Jensen near Hesperia Lakes. Photo by Carlos Quezada 5150 photography
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SOMETHIMES THE STRENGTH OF MOTHERHOOD IS GREATER THAN NATURAL LAWS Barbara Kingsolver
A Chat About Parkinson’s
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O ONE CHOOSES PARKINSON’S, BUT YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW TO LIVE WITH IT,” said Ann Miner, author of “A Chat About Parkinson’s, Practical Tips for Patients and Caregivers.” Miner has been associated with the Parkinson’s community for over twenty years. She has attended conferences in Southern California sponsored by Davis Phinney, Michael J Fox, and the Parkinson’s Foundation. “If you or someone you know or love has Parkinson’s, then this book is for you,” she said. “It is full of tips on how to live well with the disease. There are several pieces on respite for the caregiver, as they need to take care of themselves, as well.” She applied for and achieved a grant for special Parkinson’s programs in the community. She and her late husband, Burt Wadsworth, attended the local Parkinson’s Support group for years, and she continued, for a time, as the facilitator of that group after his passing. With the skill and understanding she gained as his caregiver, she wrote a popular column in the Daily Press entitled, “Parkinson’s Postings”, and it is with encouragement from her readership that she presents her latest book. Miner refers to herself as an eclectic author as she writes in various genres, including for children. She is a member of the On-Topic Speakers for You speakers’ bureau developed by the High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club and attributes much of her writing success to the HDCWC. “A Chat About Parkinson’s” is for sale at The Mustard Seed bookstore on Bear Valley Road, on Amazon.com, and from Miner herself, who enjoys signing copies and delivering them personally. She can be reached at eannminer@yahoo.com.
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HE SIGN CEREMONY AND OPEN HOUSE AT THE VICTOR VALLEY ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE, the newest site to be added to the Apple Valley Historic Points of Interest booklet, will take place Thurs. May 12 from noon until 2:00. The public is invited to see this historic building, and learn about the worthwhile non-profit organization started in 1965 by Dorothy Thomas, the wife of opera singer John Charles Thomas. Thomas operated the KAVR radio station, which broadcast out of the Apple Valley Inn. Original contributers to the VVAPL, who pledged either $5 per year or made a $100 lifetime membership donation, received a genuine 12 inch long-playing Hi Fidelity John Charles Thomas collectors record, a “fine masterpiece of favorite songs and music” The May 12 ceremony will include refreshments and tours of the facility.
On April 5, 2022, Victorville Mayor Debra Jones, pictured left, presented a proclamation to High Desert Community Coalition member Linda Titus, pictured right, recognizing April 2022 as Alcohol Awareness Month in the City of Victorville. The city encouraged all residents to play a role in providing healthy alcohol-free events for youth and to make informed decisions to prevent underage drinking.
WE WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS Let THE PULSE be the voice and the door knocker for your business!! The Pulse Of The High Desert is a locally owned monthly publication featuring High Desert hometown events, local resources, and articles of interest for all ages covering the greater High Desert and surrounding areas. This publication is complementary and available in both print and online versions, the digital format can be viewed from any location making readership potentially unlimited. The 12,000 print copies of this publication are mailed to every resident of the Jess Ranch and Del Webb communities as well as all mailboxes in the Spring Valley Lake and Silver Lakes communities. Additionally, it is distributed in waiting rooms, restaurants, medical facilities, car washes and reception areas in businesses from Newberry Springs/Yermo across the whole HD up to and including the mountain areas of Big Bear and Wrightwood and The Tri-Communities. For rates and advertising information call:
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Today’s Woman Foundation responds to the mental health crisis
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HE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION made the extraordinary decision earlier this year to fund a $10,000 endowment to provide scholarships for local Victor Valley College students who are pursuing studies in the Behavioral Health Sciences. Executive Director Cindy Bostick shares, “We want to help bridge the gap between the need for mental healthcare and the available resources including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers, and Counselors, and we are inviting the community to help support the effort by purchasing tickets with the opportunity to win an amazing wellness spa package. The package includes the beautiful handmade quilt by Margaret Smith, in addition to a one year membership to Glen Ivy Spa that includes six buddy passes; a gas card; and a powerfully inspiring little book titled, How to Live a Five Star Life by Betty Mahalik. I encourage you to visit www.todayswomanfoundation.org to view the video clip to learn more about the spa package and consider purchasing a ticket.” In 2007, Today’s Woman Foundation was registered with the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN Number: 37-1525296).
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The Giant Tortoise
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UITE A FEW YEARS AGO THE LOCAL WOMEN’S CLUB and some talented area artists placed a giant tortoise sculpture in front of the Victor Valley Museum with an accompanying plaque. Unfortunately the desert heat and wind, and people sitting or standing on the poor fellow for a photo op, started to take its toll. His paint was chipping off. His legs were detached, with the front ones facing in the wrong direction. His head and long neck were lying on the concrete. Several sections of shell were missing entirely. So you can see why he was a sad, sad creature. The Mohahve Historical Society, in the process of repairing all of their own damaged or faded monuments, thought it was time to come to the rescue. Member Brett Gaddis, local sculptor and mason, dedicated a few days of hard work, fighting with the wind, to put the tortoise back together. He reattached the legs and head in their correct positions,
and recreated the decorative parts that were damaged or missing. What a difference already! Next member Marcy Taylor, wielding her paintbrushes and several cans of earth-tone colors, got to work. Slowly but surely, one shade and one pattern at a time, the shell, like a giant mosaic, started to come back to life. Curious onlookers began to stop by to check the progress, one stating he had never even noticed the larger-than-life creature before! The tortoise, as well as the joshua tree, are probably the most iconic symbols of the Mojave Desert. Both species are well-worth preservation and respect, whether they be the live versions, or the Art Deco style concrete replica that sits in front of the Victor Valley Museum. Stop by and take a look when you are in the neighborhood. And thanks to Brent and Marcy for your contribution to saving a piece of our desert heritage.
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Victor Valley College & Silverado High School
Proudly Announce The Grand Opening of The First Ever VVC Ram Center at Silverado High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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HE FIRST-EVER VVC RAM CENTER. Victor Valley College, Silverado High School, and the Victor Valley Union High School District celebrate the opening of the VVC Ram Center. Dignitaries included members from Victor Valley College, Silverado High School, Victor Valley Union High School District, and a City of Victorville Councilmember. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the first of nine scheduled VVC Ram Centers that will open on various high school campuses throughout the High Desert area. A key member of the VVC Outreach team is Karen Musslewhite, who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal commitment to the first-ever VVC Ram Center. “As a retired school counselor, I am excited to be coordinating the very first VVC Rams Center located on a high school campus, Silverado High School. I know the VVC Rams Center is a highly innovative approach that will create easy, open college access for all students to plan and implement their future career goals beyond high school.” Karen Musslewhite, VVC On-Site Counselor. When Silverado High School students stop by the VVC Ram Center, the first person they will be greeted by is a VVC Rambassador. Rambassadors play a key role in helping students to navigate through the process of enrolling in college while sharing their own experiences of transitioning from high school to college. As former high school students themselves, VVC Rambassadors understand the importance of helping high schoolers become better informed when it comes to applying and attending college for the first time. The VVC Ram Center has a simple message; help, support, and empower each student with the knowledge that Victor Valley College has something to offer everyone. Sponsors: • Victor Valley College & The Board of Trustees • Silverado High School • Victor Valley Union High School District Victor Valley College, in partnership with the community, provides opportunities for student learning and success through academic advancement, workforce development, and personal growth. Michael A. Edwards Director of Outreach | Student Success & Support Program 760-245-4271 Ext. 2473 Michael.Edwards@VVC.Edu VVC.Edu 16
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At Home Mobility Test Increases Safety: Timed Up and Go
Increase home safety with a simple test that measures mobility in seniors
Improving mobility and reducing fall risk in seniors is essential for staying independent for as long as possible. But how do you know how good their mobility is? There are many factors to consider in understanding someone’s fall risk. One is how well they’re able to get around – functional mobility. To measure this, physical therapists often use a simple test called Timed Up and Go (TUG) that you can easily use at home. Giving the TUG test regularly lets you track your older adult’s score over time to see if they maintain, improve, or decline in mobility. This increases safety because you can proactively make changes to their care or living space before problems come up. We found a helpful 2 minute video that shows how easy it is to use the Timed Up and Go test at home. Here, we explain how the test works, how the test results can be used to help seniors, and how to do the TUG test at home.
How the Timed Up and Go test works
another person. To keep them safe, the video also shows how to “guard” them during the test in case they lose their balance – without interfering with the test. And if they get too tired or are unable to complete the test, immediately help them to sit and rest. One thing we’d add is to have your older adult do a practice run before you do a “real” timed test. That gives them a chance to get used to the motions.
Safety always comes first
Before starting the test, remember that keeping your olBut if the scores show that they’re taking longer and lon- der adult safe always comes before anything else. ger to complete the test, it could mean their fall risk is in- Let your older adult know that this isn’t a contest. They should walk in a purposeful manner at a safe pace, but creasing or they need more help. If that happens, you could have them focus on simple shouldn’t try to rush. exercises to build balance and strength, hire in-home help, This test measures how they would normally get around. If they usually use a cane or walker, they should use it during or make home safety improvements. To help you track their progress, the CDC has a helpful the test. one-page assessment sheet with instructions for the TUG We’d also suggest using a prominent distance marker test and space to record their score and notes about their that your older adult can easily see and won’t trip over – a chair, garbage can, end table, etc. gait and stability.
2 minute video demonstrates the Timed Up and Go test
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill created a straightforward 2 minute video to demonstrate how to give The TUG test is straightforward and only takes a few minua TUG test. tes from setup to completion. In the video, the tester shows how to place the chair Your older adult starts out sitting in a chair. against the wall, explains the test, and then demonstrates When you say “go” and start a timer, they get up, walk 10 how to do it. feet at a safe pace, turn around, walk back, and sit in the Your older adult must complete the test without help from chair. Stop the timer as soon as they sit. That’s it! The score is the time it takes for your older adult to complete the test.
IF LOVE IS AS SEEET AS A FLOWER, THEN MY MOTHER IS THAT SWEET FLOWER OF LOVE Stevie Wonder
How to use the Timed Up and Go test results
Many health professionals use the time score to assess fall risk. But studies have also shown that it’s not a strong indicator of a person’s likelihood of falling because there are many factors that contribute to a fall. Instead, we recommend using the time score to track your older adult’s progress over time. Knowing their TUG time result helps you be proactive with your older adult’s care needs. If their scores are staying steady or improving, you’ll know that their current daily routine is working well.
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Victorville breaks ground on Wellness Center Campus
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ITY OF VICTORVILLE MAYOR DEBRA JONES could not contain her excitement as city officials and local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking of the Wellness Center Campus near Eva Dell Park. Considered a first of its kind in San Bernardino County, the 170-bed shelter and center will provide support for homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless. “We are proud to be among the cities taking action to address the issue of homelessness head-on,” said Jones, during the groundbreaking event on April 20. Jones added that by increasing access to shelter, health care, and support services, the city will reduce homelessness and improve the overall quality of life for the community. As the largest homeless shelter in the High Desert, the facility will combine a low-barrier emergency shelter, recuperative care facility, medical clinic, interim housing, and wraparound support services to help homeless individuals to gain stability. The 25,920 square feet project will include modular buildings with 110 separate units available for the homeless and to serve as administration and support. Center staff will provide substance abuse counseling, job training and placement, pet care services and assistance in finding housing. A community garden, recreational areas and a dog kennel are also planned
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City officials said barring any delays, the $28 million state Homekey grant-funded center should be completed by Dec. 15, 2022, the deadline for the grant. Resident Joy Hampton took to Facebook to tell city officials, “Absolutely awesome keep up the amazing work, we are proud of you and your accomplishments, and keeping your word. Showing our City our children that government can work, people can come together and help each other. God richly bless you all.” The idea for the Wellness Center came to the council after the Homelessness Solutions Task Force first proposed it in 2019. A Point-in-Time Count data for 2020 showed 451 homeless people living in Victorville. It was the second-highest homeless population count in the county for a consecutive year. Two years ago, the city received a $16.8 million funding reservation from the first round of California’s Homekey program, designed to expand housing for homeless individuals. City officials discovered that they could not accept the grant as it would have required the facility to be designed
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By Rene Ray De La Cruz
and built by the end of 2020. Victorville applied for the same program and was awarded a grant of $28 million in December 2021. The terms included eight months to spend capital construction funds and build the center by Dec. 15, 2022. During a March meeting with four council members, Councilwoman Blanca Gomez voted against awarding an initial construction contract for the project. The construction of the center was grounded since the contract’s approval required a unanimous vote by the City Council. The councilwoman disapproved of the bidding process used to pick the contract vetted by the government entity Sourcewell. City staff chose an optional grant approval process that did not include a unanimous vote from the council. During a special meeting, the City Council approved the contract and awarded a $4.8 million contract to Angeles Contractor, which will begin the first phase of construction. Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at HighDesertPeople@gmail.com or on Twitter @HighDesertPeeps
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Local History at the Hesperia Old Town Museum
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ERE IN THE HIGH DESERT, we have several small museums and Historical sites to visit. Highlighting points of interest dating back to the 1850s, the area is rich in history and fun to explore. The Hesperia Recreation and Parks District provides exact locations for monuments and points of interest. Once you’ve visited each of the sites, stop by the Hesperia Old Town Museum for a decorative patch.
Museum on the Old Trails Road
Located near the corner of Main Street and 3rd Avenue, the Hesperia Old Town Museum takes visitors through the city’s history - all the way back to the Stone Age. Operating under the Hesperia Area Recreation District Foundation, the museum keeps the John Swisher, McGinnis, Otwell, and Old Town collections on display. Local history also includes Native Americans, the railroad, early settlers, route 66, and civic groups. Owned by the Hesperia Recreation and Parks District, the museum opened in 2008 and is staffed by volunteers Monday, Wednesday, and some Saturdays.
By Dana Mauer
Keeping the History Alive
The mission statement at the Hesperia Old Town Museum is “Preserving Hesperia’s history through education”. Local historian Gary “Griz” Drylie gives presentations at schools and community groups and wrote the book Images of America – Hesperia. Working with the schools in the area, the shop classes will be building scale models of some of the first town buildings in their original configurations to be displayed at the Museum. The scale models to be built are the Hesperia Hotel 1890, Hesperia Train Station 1880s, Walters Store 1915, Old School House with its Bell Tower and Bell 1880s, and the Flume/Ditch 1880s. Several interactive activities and displays are in the works, including a Live Google Doc for Junior Historian Workbook to be used in the school district. In addition to the schools and community groups, presentations are held at the Greater High Desert Chamber, Victor Valley Marketing Group, and Face to Face events.
Community Activity
The Hesperia Historic Preservation Committee was formed in 1992 but had gone dormant in 2000. Re-established in May of 2021, the committee has been working to extend their outreach and review the current needs of schools and public domain to preserve the local history. Griz runs the Hesperia Historic Preservation Group on Facebook, regularly sharing museum news and updates on projects. The group is a great place for members of the community to interact, ask questions, reminisce, and share their own stories and photos. The Hesperia Recreation and Parks district maintains a website with links to other historic groups and organizations in the high desert that share in the local
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history. Griz also holds presentations for the Ignite High Desert program, speaking about the benefits of the larger taxpayer and philanthropic-supported museums, as well as the smaller volunteer and donation supported local area museums.
Growth and Improvements
There are 16 monuments in Hesperia, and another one on the way. The museum is located on National Old Trails Road, making the site a perfect location for the N.O.T.R. monument. Also in the works is a historical Geocache adventure. The caches at each of the historical sites will have site-specific educational cards to be used in a trivial game. For the museum, the vision is to become the premier Museum for Hesperia’s History. Working toward that vision, they have applied for the California Cultural/Museum Grant. If awarded, it will allow for a rework of the yard, an outdoor presentation area with portable seating, ADA improvements, and better archival storage. Educational books, postcards, and memorabilia are available at the museum and directly support the site and the museum’s projects. Join the Hesperia Historic Preservation Facebook group to share your oldest memories of the area and keep up on what the museum is doing next!
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ON SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH EASTER EGG HUNT. SOLSTICE SENIOR LIVING in Apple Valley hosted their residents and families and the staff for a day filled with fun, egg hunting and food. It was a gorgeous day and good times had by all.
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MDAQMD funds ‘Car Buy Back and Scrap’ program
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HE MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MDAQMD) wants to buy your old car. The District’s Car Buy Back and Scrap program offers $1,000 to residents in exchange for their operable, registered vehicle at least 20 years old or more. MDAQMD funds the program and contracts Environmental Engineering Studies, Inc. to operate it. Funds are available for the program until they’re exhausted each year. Aside from the 20-years-or-older requirement, a qualifying vehicle is in working condition; has been registered as operable in MDAQMD’s jurisdiction (which includes the High Desert portion of San Bernardino County and Palo Verde Valley in Riverside County) for the preceding 24 months; and passes a smog check if the vehicle is due for one within 60 days of the surrender date. Other restrictions apply. Once the local scrapper receives the vehicle and verifies compliance with the requirements, the registered vehicle owner will receive a check for $1,000. This program is not operated by the State of California. For more information on how to participate and additional requirements to qualify a vehicle, call 800-717-7624. For more information about MDAQMD and its mission to attain and maintain healthful air quality, visit mdaqmd.ca.gov or find them on social media.
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WE WANT YOUR OLD
This program is voluntary. It is not operated by the State of California. It is sponsored by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District.
CAR/TRUCK/VAN VEHICLE MUST BE 20 YEARS OR OLDER
& WE’LL PAY YOU
$1,000 IF QUALIFIED
To qualify, vehicle must meet requirements including: • Model year is at least 20 years old; • Currently registered as operable;
• Registered as operable in the Mojave Desert AQMD jurisdiction for the past 24 months;
• In operating condition
(operability test and inspection will be done on site);
• Vehicles within 60 days of a required smog check must take and pass their smog check. Partial list of requirements. Some restrictions apply.
For more informationon how to participate, call
800-717-7624
Program available until funds are exhausted.
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