Daily Press (Victorville, CA) articles from August 2006

Daily Press (Victorville, CA) archives from August 2006

Firefighting bond: Apple Valley division chief, son side by side on front lines in fight against Reserve Complex wildfire in New Mexico.
August 1, 2006

Eastley slugs 66ers past Mavs: Mavericks drop three of four against Inland Empire.
August 1, 2006

County prepares for possible pandemic: Health department officials hope to increase staff, but no signs of a flu pandemic.
August 1, 2006

Bar murder reward expected to top $10,000: Anyone with information on the murder is urged to call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.
August 1, 2006

No end in sight for retail growth: Officials tout Victor Valley's retail growth spurt; city leaders expect infusion of record revenue into economy.
August 2, 2006

Meeting draws angry contractors.
August 2, 2006

Offensive struggles continue for Mavs.
August 2, 2006

Turning up the 'heat': Sheriff's helicopter, other tools invaluable in swooping up suspects.
August 3, 2006

Public safety high priority for county: First District Supervisor Bill Postmus touts multiagency gang task force.
August 3, 2006

Six-run eighth dooms Mavs: San Jose looks to complete three-game sweep of High Desert this afternoon.
August 3, 2006

Builders endure the slowdown: Local home builder offers contractors partnerships.
August 4, 2006

Teen charged as an adult: Emmanuel Lee faces life in prison for attempted murder.
August 4, 2006

Victorville explores nuclear energy: City hires out-of-state law firm to look at options.
August 4, 2006

Mavs avoid sweep with shutout: On road, High Desert holds San Jose to just three hits.
August 4, 2006

Man crashes, flees scene; passenger dies.
August 7, 2006

Mavericks fall to Oaks.
August 7, 2006

Views differ on cell phone ban.
August 7, 2006

Landlords urged to use crime-reducing design.
August 7, 2006

Deputies monitor park, arrest 10.
August 7, 2006

Vara, Valance take Idol titles.
August 7, 2006

Life after war.
August 7, 2006

Newspaper workers take heroism in stride.
August 8, 2006

Pipe bomb safely detonated.
August 8, 2006

New Home Depot riles some residents.
August 8, 2006

Captured.
August 8, 2006

JetHawks break Adelanto curse vs. Mavs.
August 9, 2006

Lynch, Thomas, Soto win junior titles.
August 9, 2006

Son recalls tale of his father's carjacking.
August 9, 2006

Coffee shop owners aim to perk up life's daily grind.
August 9, 2006

City postpones vote on impact fee.
August 9, 2006

Jeffrey's Law fails in committee.
August 9, 2006

Sheriff praises heroes.
August 9, 2006

Man finds stolen radioactive device in Victorville.
August 9, 2006

Wal-Mart plans three Supercenters.
August 9, 2006

Pipe bomb investigation leads to stolen property.
August 9, 2006

Suspected teen arrested for grand theft auto.
August 10, 2006

Mavs rebound vs. JetHawks.
August 10, 2006

Learning 'turtle speech'.
August 10, 2006

Victorville deputies receive $93,000 grant.
August 10, 2006

Apple Valley councilman calls for answers to high crime rate.
August 10, 2006

Thomson could face death penalty.
August 10, 2006

Daily Press, Victorville, Calif., Tim Haran column.
August 10, 2006

Suspected molestation leads to arrest of 14-year-old.
August 10, 2006

Charter schools face allegations.
August 10, 2006

OPINION: Energy's enemies.
August 10, 2006

Power outage planned.
August 10, 2006

JetHawks soar past Mavs in slugfest.
August 11, 2006

Night work set to begin on Devore 2 project.
August 11, 2006

Kaiser expands to meet local needs.
August 11, 2006

Murder renews attention to troubled area.
August 11, 2006

Daily Press pressmen rewarded.
August 11, 2006

Boys home losing county contract: Postmus mum on issue of alleged molestations at Hesperia juvenile facility.
August 12, 2006

Final bell rings for superintendent: Hank Richardson assumes top job of district with more than 20,000 students.
August 12, 2006

No election for Victorville: Pair of council members running unopposed.
August 12, 2006

Fire burns nine apartments.
August 12, 2006

Adelanto City Council race is on.
August 12, 2006

Trio of council hopefuls makes entry deadline.
August 12, 2006

Faith, friendship abound in young church: Unitarian Universalist Society of the High Desert is a close-knit group.
August 12, 2006

More than a dozen enter council race.
August 12, 2006

For the love of football: Local semi-pro players have a passion for the game.
August 12, 2006

Mavs' domination of Quakes ends: Rancho breaks an 11-game losing streak against H.D.
August 12, 2006

Kids discover the desert at summer day camp.
August 12, 2006

VVC board approves $338 million bond: Measure would fund repair and expansion of facilities.
August 13, 2006

Prison reform might involve High Desert: Need for prison workers prompts talk of building new training academy.
August 13, 2006

Red Cross gets new director: Agency veteran becomes permanent leader of High Desert chapter.
August 13, 2006

Sobriety checkpoint nets 33 arrests.
August 13, 2006

Recreation district gets closer to goal.
August 13, 2006

New life for Vivian: Community effort helps to improve health of little girl.
August 13, 2006

Going back to school ? hi-tech: Spending on electronics expected to increase by $1.75 billion this year.
August 13, 2006

OPINION: Handcuffing our protectors.
August 13, 2006

Horse owners report mountain lion attacks: Population growth is increasing encounters with big cats.
August 14, 2006

New program helps seniors stay healthy, active.
August 14, 2006

Security zone: International cargo flights create need for tight monitoring throughout airport Former George Air force Base one of 20 airports in state used as port of entry into U.S.
August 14, 2006

Bill might allow city fast-track bidding: Proposed legislation aims to save taxpayer money, speed up building process.
August 14, 2006

Hotel aims to change cityscape: Hampton Inn targets Victorville business traveler.
August 14, 2006

Mavericks avoid sweep.
August 14, 2006

Mission put on notice: Code enforcement officials to revoke homeless facility's business license if violations are not fixed City responding to complaints from nearby businesses.
August 16, 2006

Fate of cross up to court: Precedent set by monument on preserve's land could work against government.
August 16, 2006

Identity theft ring foiled: Scheme affected 40 people in Victorville, Pomona and as far away as Perris.
August 16, 2006

Six-month sentence for road rage: Crash killed two women and left four others injured.
August 16, 2006

Fire draws attention to compost plant: Ground-up pile bursts into flames north of city.
August 16, 2006

Unintended guests change man's rendezvous plans.
August 16, 2006

Expansion of Apple Valley Airport approved: ?Critical' project will allow larger aircraft to park closer to terminal.
August 16, 2006

Visalia crushes Mavericks: High Desert gives up 19 hits in loss to Oaks.
August 16, 2006