🌱 How a Hesperia High valedictorian earned a full-ride D-1 scholarship
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Hesperia High valedictorian earned a full-ride D-1 scholarship
- What deputies found during a focused crime sweep in Hesperia
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
- Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hesperia High valedictorian accepts full-ride basketball scholarship to D-1 school (vvdailypress.com) — A standout Hesperia High School senior is heading to Division I basketball on a full-ride scholarship to the University of Idaho, after leading the Hesperia Scorpions on the court and earning valedictorian honors. His success highlights what local students can achieve academically and athletically, and Hesperia Unified officials say his work ethic and character have left a lasting mark on the community. 
• Operation Consequences Nets 76 Arrests, Focused Largely In High Desert Communities (vvng.com) — Hesperia was one of several High Desert communities targeted in a weeklong Operation Consequences sweep that led to 76 arrests, 76 seized firearms, and nearly 12 pounds of suspected narcotics. Deputies focused enforcement in Hesperia on April 17, as part of an ongoing county-funded push to curb violent crime, gangs, and illegal guns across the region.
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Hesperia HS-Hesperia HS-Boys Tennis JV/Varsity-Home vs. Serrano HS
Hesperia High School , 9898 Maple Ave , Hesperia
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Girls Basketball v. Mesquite Trails @ HJH
Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia, CA 92345
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Girls Basketball Game @ Ranchero Middle School
Carmel Elementary Hesperia, CA 92345
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Girls Basketball @ Cedar
Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia, CA 92345
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Boys Basketball Game @ Ranchero Middle School
Carmel Elementary Hesperia, CA 92345
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Boys Basketball v. Mesquite Trails @ HJH
Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia, CA 92345
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Boys Basketball @ Cedar
Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia, CA 92345
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Cheer @ Ranchero MS
Juniper Elementary Hesperia, CA 92345
5:45 pm
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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General Membership April 2026
High Desert Association of Realtors , 11890 Hesperia Rd , Hesperia
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Riverside Prep vs Excelsior Charter
Excelsior Charter Schools - Victorville Campus , 18422 Bear Valley Rd , Victorville
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MS Girls Basketball @ Riverside Prep
Riverside Preparatory High School , 19900 National Trails Hwy , Oro Grande
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MS Boys Basketball @ Riverside Prep
Riverside Preparatory High School , 19900 National Trails Hwy , Oro Grande
5:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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- Anyone’s dogs?
They were found in Hesperia around Sea Street area. They have colors two female females. Lady cannot keep them and And is looking for owners and or… (Nextdoor Live Oak) - Hi neighbors.
I am looking for a Chihuahua puppy. Last December, my lil dog passed away. She was she was 15 and had a wonderful life. I’ve been looking at… (Nextdoor Mesa)
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🗞 Nearby News
Victorville
- Coroner Identifies Arthur Upicksoun, 38, Found Dead Near Roy Rogers Drive In Victorville (vvng.com)
- Victorville concert brings message of comfort, hope and encouragement (vvdailypress.com)
- Suspect arrested in knifepoint robbery at Victorville gas station (vvdailypress.com)
Apple Valley
- One Person Killed In Monday Evening Crash At Dead Man's Point In Apple Valley (vvng.com)
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