Community Corner
🌱 How ready is Apple Valley’s hospital for the next climate disaster?
Happening soon: CVL Meet # 2 @ AAE on the Apple Valley Patch calendar
Good morning to you Apple Valley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How ready is Apple Valley's hospital for the next climate disaster?
- See how Apple Valley's nominee fared in this week's athlete poll.
- How a stolen SUV chase raced through Apple Valley streets
Also on today's calendar: Mid-week Prayer Meeting (Zoom Online) and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. How Providence practices climate resilience (providence.org) — St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley is part of Providence's push to harden hospitals against wildfires, heat waves, floods, and power or water outages. Through its Climate Resilience Facility Assessments, the system is reviewing cooling, backup power, and water plans so Apple Valley patients can keep receiving care even during severe weather disruptions. 
2. Oak Hills' Leah Hambrick is the Joe Orthodontics High School Athlete of the Week (vvdailypress.com) — An Oak Hills volleyball standout has been voted High Desert Athlete of the Week, edging out Apple Valley's own Madison Rizzardi, who earned a strong 24% of more than 11,000 votes. Local readers can still nominate Apple Valley varsity athletes for upcoming weekly polls by sending in stats and photos to the Daily Press sports desk.
3. Suspect arrested following Hesperia residential robbery, police chase (modbee.com) — A police pursuit through Apple Valley ended with deputies arresting a Victorville man suspected of an armed robbery and SUV theft that began in a Hesperia neighborhood. Deputies picked up the stolen Tahoe near Sitting Bull and Tamiani roads and chased it through town before stopping it at Highway 18 and Jicarilla Road. The 42-year-old suspect remains jailed without bail on multiple felony allegations.
4. California School Police Hide Military-Grade Weapon Inventories (memesita.com) — Apple Valley's school police agency is among several in California that delayed or initially denied having military-grade equipment, despite state law requiring public disclosure and annual reports. The investigation details how school police statewide have stockpiled rifles, launchers, and other tactical gear while lagging on transparency, raising questions about oversight and community input.
📸 Around Apple Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apple Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- CVL Meet # 2 @ AAE →
Apple Valley
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Mid-week Prayer Meeting (Zoom Online) →
20646 Outer Highway 18, Apple Valley
7:00 pm - Sabbath School →
14933 Wakita Boulevard, Apple Valley
9:15 am - Beasts and Bones at Victor Valley Museum →
Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley
11:00 am - Divine Worship Service →
14933 Wakita Boulevard, Apple Valley
11:00 am - Nutrition Workshop
Mariana Academy, 10601 Manhasset Rd, Apple Valley
4:30 pm - IEHP Health School Program Information Session
Phoenix Academy, 20700 Thunderbird Rd, Apple Valley
5:00 pm - Mid-week Prayer Meeting (Zoom Online) →
20646 Outer Highway 18, Apple Valley
7:00 pm - Sabbath School →
14933 Wakita Boulevard, Apple Valley
9:15 am - Divine Worship Service →
14933 Wakita Boulevard, Apple Valley
11:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
📣 Apple Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- In-Person Playgroup in Victorville →
CCRC Victorville Office, 15456 West Sage Street, Victorville
9:00 am - In-Person Playgroup in Victorville! →
CCRC Victorville Office, 15456 West Sage Street, Victorville
9:00 am
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Apple Valley, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 48 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found this… (Nextdoor Jamacha Rd) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
Found on September 1, 2026 in Apple Valley, CA 92395 near Kiowa rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Navajo Rd)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Apple Valley. Apply here.
- Goodwill Southern California posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Apple Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apple Valley here.
Ok Apple Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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