🌱 Curious what hands-on STEM fun is happening at Hesperia Library?
Hesperia, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Hesperia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Curious what hands-on STEM fun is happening at Hesperia Library?
- Why were sick PCT hikers ending up in Hesperia urgent care?
- Want to see Hesperia’s parking lot turn into a rolling car show?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 56.
- Friday: Sun-soaked conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Tag: Discovery Time (sbcounty.gov) — Families in Hesperia can take kids to Discovery Time at the Hesperia Branch Library on 7th Avenue, where hands-on STEM activities encourage experimentation and curiosity. The program is part of a countywide series, but offers a convenient, free learning opportunity right in town alongside similar events in nearby communities. 
2. Pacific Crest Trail group shares survey about illness that hit hikers (vvdailypress.com) — If you hike near the Pacific Crest Trail or use local clinics, know that norovirus sickened dozens of hikers recently, with some treated at urgent care centers in Hesperia and Victorville. Health officials are investigating illnesses from early May and asking anyone affected along the Wrightwood-to-Cajon Pass stretch to complete an online survey to track the outbreak.
3. High Desert Cruise Nights Hesperia, CA (idrivesocal.com) — Car enthusiasts can catch a free monthly High Desert Cruise Nights meet at the Sizzler on Main Street in Hesperia, running 5–8 p.m. every first Friday from April through October 2026. All makes and models are welcome, creating a relaxed, community-focused gathering where locals can stroll the lot, talk builds, and enjoy a consistent evening hangout close to home.
4. Shopping carts, items arrive at unopened Hobby Lobby in Apple Valley (vvdailypress.com) — Hesperia shoppers eager for new options may soon head just over the border, as Apple Valley’s new Hobby Lobby and neighboring Five Below move closer to opening on Bear Valley Road. Trucks, shelving, carts, and staff training are underway, though no official opening dates are set yet. Local residents are already showing up, mistakenly thinking the store is open.
5. Badgers Beat Blue Bloods to Land Intriguing CB Prospect from California (yardbarker.com) — A Hesperia defensive back, Royalton Allen, has committed to play college football for the University of Wisconsin, choosing the Badgers over Cal, Auburn, and BYU. The three-star 2027 recruit is a versatile defensive back and becomes Wisconsin’s first cornerback pledge in that class, adding to a growing group of secondary commitments.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just want to throw this out here and say thank you for this amazing guy that stopped his car entirely to feed these 3 stray dogs and showed them some love also.
These dogs have been living out in this massive desert lot on Bear Valley for quite some time. (Nextdoor Live Oak) - Has anyone seen this little guy around 🥺 black tuxedo cat, around streets off Peach and I ave.
We’ve been looking for about a month and did all the tricks in the book and have been checking shelters. I figured I’d post one more time before I… (Nextdoor Jacaranda Ave)
- Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Hesperia. Apply here.
- Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Hesperia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hesperia here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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