Daily Press (Victorville, CA) articles from August 2003

Daily Press (Victorville, CA) archives from August 2003

Hesperia, Calif., Launches Casino Promotion Effort.
August 2, 2003... Byline: Leo Moniz Aug. 2--HESPERIA, Calif.--As officials prepare for a series of public meetings on the proposed Vegas-style casino, city leaders Friday unveiled a survey showing strong public support for the plan. A July survey of...

Like It or Not, Victorville, Calif., Bars Must Adapt to State's Smoking Ban.
August 2, 2003... Byline: James Ramage Aug. 2--VICTORVILLE, Calif.--From 1998, when the California Smoke-Free Workplace Law officially impacted state bars, until May of this year, Mr. V's Sports Bar and Grill "was still smoking," according to the bar's...

Barstow, Calif., Switching Yard Explores Remote-Control Technology.
August 2, 2003... Byline: Kimberly Corbett Aug. 2--BARSTOW, Calif.--Harnessing the power of a metal giant with only a small portable control panel, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway operators guide, switch and manipulate an unmanned locomotive by...

Victorville, Calif.-Area Manufacturers' Confidence in Economy Slumps.
August 2, 2003

Victorville, Calif., Community Activist Discusses Prospects for Redevelopment.
August 3, 2003... Byline: Larry Rand Aug. 3--Larry Huber is a physical presence. A burly Wisconsin farm boy who signed onto the Milwaukee Braves farm system as a left-handed pitcher until he threw his arm out, he became a fireman and businessman and did...

Adelanto, Calif., Employees Protest Benefits Plan.
August 5, 2003... Byline: Nikki Cobb Aug. 5--ADELANTO, Calif.--Some employees of the city of Adelanto say mismanagement of their retirement funds left them with little to show for years of service, and that the switch to California Public Employees...

University Cap Could Pack Classes at California Community Colleges.
August 5, 2003... Byline: Emily Berg Aug. 5--VICTORVILLE, Calif.-- For college-bound students, the state budget mess is hitting close to home. Fewer students will be admitted into state universities starting this spring due to state budget cuts. And...

Victorville, Calif., Officials Hope New Water Bills Give Clearer Idea of Usage.
August 6, 2003... Byline: Nikki Cobb Aug. 6--VICTORVILLE, Calif.--Coffee costs more -- and you can't water your lawn with it. Beer'll set you back far more money, and you'll regret it in the morning. And as for that pricey soda from the vending...

Barstow, Calif., Police Fight Drug Paraphernalia Sales.
August 6, 2003

San Bernardino County, Calif., Unemployment Figures Stay at 6.2 Percent.
August 9, 2003

Apple Valley, Calif., Official Wants Developer to Consider Joshua Trees' Fate.
August 12, 2003

California Offers Free Service Solution for Unwanted Surplus Materials.
August 12, 2003

Scandal Brings Hesperia, Calif., Catholic Bookstore Profits Down.
August 14, 2003... Byline: Christina L. Esparza Aug. 14--HESPERIA, Calif.--Victor Claveau loves his religion. His eyes light up when he talks about Catholicism and he becomes animated, rattling off scripture as if they were lyrics to his favorite song. ...

Redevelopment Zone Proposed for Hinkley, Calif., Area.
August 14, 2003... Byline: Kelly Donovan Aug. 14--HINKLEY, Calif.--County officials hope to bring more affordable housing, jobs and other perks to the Hinkley and Harper Dry Lake areas by setting up a "redevelopment project area" there. San Bernardino...

Workers Protest Job Cuts at Barstow, Calif., Veterans Home.
August 14, 2003

Barstow, Calif., Tries to Beckon Chinese Business.
August 15, 2003... Byline: Kelly Donovan Aug. 15--BARSTOW, Calif.--As the city tries to attract new companies to town, officials want to tap China's fast-growing economy as a source of new businesses. The city's economic development coordinator hopes to...

Lawyers in Spring Valley Lake, Calif., Look for Solution to House Dispute.
August 16, 2003

Competition Fuels Interest in a Casino for Hesperia, Calif.
August 19, 2003... Byline: Christina L. Esparza Aug. 19--HESPERIA, Calif.--Fear of competition from surrounding communities for a proposed casino has city officials rushing to get one approved in Hesperia, Mayor Dennis Nowicki said Monday night. At the...

New Chief Executive of Apple Valley, Calif., Hospital Enjoys 'Mission'.
August 19, 2003... Byline: Emily Berg Aug. 19--APPLE VALLEY, Calif.--George Perez has made three visits to St. Mary Medical Center's labor and delivery department in the past two weeks, but the new chief executive officer of the Apple Valley hospital still...

San Bernardino County, Calif., Official Questions Conservation Measures.
August 19, 2003

San Bernardino County, Calif., Sets Record with 3,977 Home Sales in July.
August 23, 2003

Success-Quest Leads Growing Number of People to Hire Personal Coaches.
August 25, 2003

Hesperia, Calif., Residents Make Last Ditch Effort to Stop Vote on Casino.
August 26, 2003

Community College in Victorville, Calif., Considers Hiring Local Attorney.
August 26, 2003

Hesperia, Calif., Inching Closer to Building Rail Spur.
August 26, 2003

Topless Bar Plans Set to Go to Hesperia, Calif., for Approval.
August 28, 2003

Barstow, Calif., Casino Location to Be Announced.
August 30, 2003