Tag: High Desert
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High Desert Inspiration Dr. Eliz Dowdy Succumbs
By Dianne Anderson Rev. Dr. Elizabeth “Elsie Faye” Coleman Dowdy loved horses, and although she didn’t ride them, she did walk them around by the leash to make sure they got their exercise. As Pastor, she saved people, and also the many cats of her Sage Blossom House, a place for orphans and strays that ... -
I.E. Juneteenth Events To Draw Thousands
By Dianne Anderson Not just hundreds, more like multiple thousands will turn out for Juneteenth celebrations in the Inland Empire for free good times, outdoor activities for the kids — all while not forgetting the essentials for life – jobs, health, education and housing. Edwin Johnson said family fun is guaranteed, but he also wants ... -
High Desert Music Festival
The SOUL Cal Experience High Desert Music Festival sponsored by Desert Community Bank was recently held in the High Desert at Adelanto Stadium. The lineup featured iconic groups from the 1970’s and 1980’s including ConFunkShun, Lakeside, Tierra Legacy and a cover band the Bromatics. The event was hosted by Dion Drake from KDUC 94.3, with ... -
SoulCal Experience Coming to High Desert
Sapphire Marketing Inc. in partnership with the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce is bringing the SoulCal Experience to the High Desert. The event presented by Desert Community Bank will feature chart-topping greats from the 1970’s and 80’s on Saturday, October 29, at Adelanto Stadium in Adelanto. ConFunkShun, Lakeside, and Tierra Legacy will bring their ... -
High Desert Mourns Passing of Charley Glasper
By Eliz Dowdy Staff Writer As April came to a close, the news began to seep out into the community that former Mayor Charley Glasper, the first African American mayor of Adelanto had succumbed. Many exhaled deeply; although he had been suffering with health issues for several years, his death cut deep. Glasper was a ... -
Women Veterans Honored in High Desert
By Eliz Dowdy, Staff Writer The Victor Valley Women’s Club Executive Board members made the decision to honor women veterans in the local area. The annual Veterans Parade was canceled due to the pandemic. The Victor Valley Women’s Club has hosted two fall meetings in the tent of a restaurant. On November 17, they started ... -
High Desert Education Candidates Seek Votes
By Dianne Anderson With just a month away to the big Election Day, everyone has their eyes peeled for their pamphlet in the mail, which most voters should already have by now, along with voting ballots mailed by October 5. For those not yet registered to vote, or are unsure if registered, can check online ... -
Better Education: School District Candidates
By Dianne Anderson Heather Johnson San Bernardino Schools Candidate It’s not so much that Heather Johnson holds a master’s degree in education while working on her doctorate in education that gives her the edge in her run for the San Bernardino City Unified School Board. It’s probably more like education is in her DNA. Her ... -
Candidates Vie For Victorville City Council
By Dianne Anderson As long as voters just put a stamp on it and mail their ballots back early, or put a mask on and drop the ballot off in front of the county Registrar of Voters office starting on October 5, then voting should not be a problem this election. In the meantime, nothing ... -
High Desert Mourns Passing of Herbert Prioleau
By Eliz Dowdy Staff Writer Early in the week the news was received that High Desert resident Herbert Anthony Prioleau had succumbed on Sunday, July 26. Prioleau relocated to the high desert in 1999, with his wife Diana. They were involved in many high desert community civic activities. He was one of the organizers ...