š± Could you help detectives identify more victims in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley, California Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Apple Valley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could you help detectives identify more victims in Apple Valley?
- Apple Valley deputies recover stolen shotgun and fireworks in nearby Adelanto raid
- How could an Apple Valley rail station reshape your future trips?
Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 104 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 103, low: 67.
- Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 100 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Detectives Seek Additional Victims Following Apple Valley Caretaker's Arrest for Alleged Sexual Assault (vvng.com) ā Apple Valley deputies are asking anyone who may have been harmed by a local in-home caretaker to contact investigators after his arrest on multiple serious sexual assault and elder abuse charges. The case involves an adult victim with cognitive disabilities, and detectives have released the suspectās booking photo while urging potential victims or witnesses to call the Apple Valley Sheriffās Station or Sheriffās Dispatch. 
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ā¢ Woman Arrested After Stolen Shotgun, Illegal Fireworks Found During Adelanto Search (vvng.com) ā Deputies from the Apple Valley Stationās Gang Enforcement Team recovered a stolen shotgun and illegal fireworks while serving a search warrant at an Adelanto home Thursday afternoon. A 20-year-old Adelanto woman was arrested and booked on suspicion of possessing stolen property, and Apple Valley residents are encouraged to contact the local police station or anonymous tip lines with any information. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ California high speed rail plan takes big step in the High Desert (vvdailypress.com) ā Apple Valley is slated to host a Brightline West high-speed rail station as part of a larger network linking Las Vegas, Rancho Cucamonga, and Californiaās future bullet train. A new agreement between state rail planners and the High Desert Corridor agency aims to coordinate design and construction, promising faster regional travel, jobs, and potential economic growth for Victor Valley communities. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Apple Valley
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Puppuccino Social & Raffle ā
Spring Valley Lake Association, 13325 Spring Valley Pkwy, Victorville
10:00 am
Sunday July 26
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Other local events
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Wildlife Adventure Time ā
Apple Valley Newton T. Bass Branch Library, 14901 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley
4:00 pm -
2026 3rd Annual Poker Run - Apple Valley, CA 2026 ā
Sun City Apple Valley by Del Webb, 10741 Lakeshore Dr, Apple Valley
6:00 pm -
Victor Valley Museum Farmers Market ā
Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley
10:00 am -
Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! ā
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St, Victorville
7:30 pm
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Sunday August 2
Thursday August 6
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š Events Nearby
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MONEY MONDAY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY "COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS" ā
Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville
5:00 pm -
STUDENT STORE CLOSED
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Victorville, CA 92392 -
Corazon de Mana ā
Hilltop Tavern & Inn, 9544 Kiowa Rd, Apple Valley
6:00 pm -
Kids Tie Dye Water War ā
13325 Spring Valley Pkwy, Spring Valley Lake
1:00 pm -
Sultana Back to School Night 5:30pm-7:00pm Campus opens at 4:30pm
Hollyvale Elementary Victorville, CA 92392
4:30 pm -
Hollyvale Meet the Teacher/Back to School Night
Hollyvale Elementary Victorville, CA 92392
4:00 pm -
Back to School Night
Hollyvale Elementary Hesperia High School, 9898 Maple Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345, USA
5:30 pm
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Friday July 31
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
Wednesday August 5
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My mom adopted a dog yesterday and she escaped!
Female pit bull, blue eyes around Rancherias and Zuni (Nextdoor Los Ranchos) - Missing Dogs!!
Have you seen them. From Lynn rd and Esaws. Please help find there way back home. Please let me know if you seen them. (Nextdoor Navajo)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Orderfiller / Loader / Unloader at Walmart in Apple Valley, California in Apple Valley. Apply here.
- Jack in the Box, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew (Envision Foods, LLC) in Apple Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apple Valley here.
š Nearby News
Victorville
- Mega Millions ticket worth $7.3 million sold in High Desert (vvdailypress.com)
- New Agreement Advances High-Speed Rail Link Connecting Victor Valley To California Network (vvng.com)
- California Approves Stronger Utility Shutoff Protections During Extreme Heat (vvng.com)
Hesperia
- Hesperia council rejects effort to place 1% sales tax measure on November ballot (vvdailypress.com)
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