 
Staff members Kimberly Mesen, Christopher Porter, Samuel Shoup and Paul Marsh joined the High Desert community Tuesday night for National Night Out.
Started in 1984, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
There was a great turnout throughout the First District! Our staff enjoyed meeting with constituents and catching up with public safety representatives. It's always a great event!
 
Congratulations to the 59 deputies, first responders and community members who were honored during last week's Sheriff’s Exceptional Service Awards Ceremony!
Throughout the past year, these individuals displayed extraordinary acts of bravery. Stories included saving families from burning buildings, public outreach to help those in need, and the incredible efforts to save local Sheriff's Deputies Dustin Whitson and Carlos Velasco.
Thanks to all of the awardees for your willingness to help others in a time of need. You are all heroes!
 
Congratulations to the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services, which was honored with a 2022 National Association of Counties Award for its Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program.
The program, designed for seniors ages 59 and up, includes in-home and telehealth counseling services, case management, peer and family advocacy, support and education groups and additional behavioral health, wellness and resource services designed to assist senior clients with everyday needs.
The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain the best possible behavioral and physical health, increasing their ability to sustain independent living and well-being. Referrals and consultation are available 24/7 to individuals, families and agencies working with seniors.
 
Mojave Narrows Regional Park is celebrating the month of August with "Summer Days." The event will include art, games and plenty of family fun. On Friday, August 8, enjoy Tie Dye Day by bringing a piece of clothing to dye. On August 19, the park will host an ice cream social.
Also, don't forget that the park is hosting its annual catfish derby throughout the month of August, with a grand prize of $1,000! The derby fee is $5, plus park fishing permit and entrance fee.
Mojave Narrows is located at 18000 Yates Roadin Victorville. For more information, please call 760-245-2226 or visit parks.sbcounty.gov.
 
Did you know that the Victorville Community Resource Center offers a variety of free classes to the public?
Stay active with classes like yoga, Zumba (all levels), Tai Chi, line dance, yoga for seniors & people with disabilities, meditation, aerobic kickboxing, Latin dance, strength and conditioning, and kid Zumba.
Wellness classes include healthy cooking, managing asthma symptoms, controlling diabetes, stress management, breathing and relaxation.
The Resource Center is located at 12353 Mariposa Rd Suites C-2 & C-3, Victorville. For more information, please call (866) 228-4347.
 
Due to this week's severe monsoons, many roads in Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve have been heavily damaged. The National Park Service is warning visitors to use extreme caution traveling through the area, as the thunderstorms are expected to continue through Thursday.
In Death Valley, North Highway (Scotty's Castle Road), Lower Wildrose Road, Dantes View and Badwater are closed due to flooding and debris. It is likely that additional roads are impassable.
In Mojave National Preserve, Black Canyon Road, Essex Road, Ivanpah Road, Kelbaker Road, Cedar Canyon, Kelso-Cima Road, Cima Road and Morningstar Mine Road are all closed. Many backcountry roads are also washed out.
Visit the Death Valley Road Conditions Page or Mojave National Preserve Road Conditions Page for current road and weather information prior to travel. Remember - If you see flowing water or debris, remember: turn around, don't drown!
Reminder! The Hesperia Household Hazardous Waste collection site has new operating hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The site is located at 17443 Lemon Street in Hesperia. For more information, please call 1-800-645-9228.
 
Have you been considering starting or expanding your business on Amazon? Have you been looking for an opportunity to learn about what it takes to be successful on Amazon? Join the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center for a one-hour webinar at 10 a.m. today to discuss the path to a successful Amazon journey.
Topics will include:
- What do you need to get started?
- How to choose the right selling plan?
- What strategies should you use to succeed?
- How to run product research?
- How to decide on pricing?
- How to complete listings?
- Why are analytics important?
Looking for work? The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is hiring for a variety of positions! Here are some of the department's current job openings and jobs that are open on a continual basis.
OPEN POSITIONS:
• System Support Analyst II
• Account II and III
• Deputy Coroner Investigator
• Deputy Sheriff (Lateral, Pre-Service and Trainee)
• Fiscal Specialist
• Forensic Pathologist
• Law Enforcement Office Specialist
• Law Enforcement Office Assistant II and III
• Polygraph Examiner (Extra Help)
• Sheriff's Academy Driving Instructor
• Sheriff's Aviation Mechanic
• Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher I and II (Plus Trainees)
• Sheriff's Cook I and II
• Sheriff's Facilities Maintenance Mechanic and Trainee
• Staff Analyst II Trainee
• Storekeeper
Go to SBCounty.gov/jobs to learn more!
 
San Bernardino National Forest, Angeles National Forest and Mojave National Preserve have implemented new fire and shooting restrictions due to critically dry woodlands.
The restrictions prohibit campfires and wood/charcoal barbecues at unhosted campgrounds and picnic areas. It also prohibits firearm discharges, smoking, welding or use of an open-flame torch and using an internal combustion engine off of paved, gravel or dirt roads and trails.
Some hosted/deveoped campgrounds and picnic areas will allow campfires, barbecues and smoking. Gas-powered stoves and fire rings with a fuel shutoff are allowed with a permit. For more information, contact your local ranger station.
 
The Helendale CSD and Sunsetters Car Club are hosting the Hot August Nights Concert and Car Show on August 13. Dash plaques will be given out to the first 75 hot rods! Music will include covers of the Beach Boys, Eagles, Beatles and other classic bands.
Cars should arrive by 5 p.m., with the concert running from 6-9 p.m. Don't miss out on this fun family event! For more information, call 760-951-0006 or visit them online.
 
Can you run 100 miles? The Angeles Crest 100-Mile Endurance Run is coming to Wrightwood at 5 a.m. Saturday, August 6!
Contestants — who come from all over the world — must complete the AC100's challenging course from Wrightwood to Altadena in 33 hours! Due to extensive damage from the Bobcat fire and recent heavy rainstorms, this year's race will begin in Wrightwood, turn around at Shortcut Saddle, and finish in Wrightwood.
Volunteers are always welcome!
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