The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters certified the Nov. 3 election results in early December. Elizabeth Becerra and Leslie Irving were elected to serve on the Victorville City Council, and Council Member Blanca Gomez was re-­elected.  They joined existing Council Members, Debra Jones and Rita Ramirez. For the first time in the City's history, Victorville has an all-female City Council.  The Victorville voters also approved Victorville Measure P. The additional revenue generated by this one-cent sales tax will help us address our community's growing need for increased essential City services including police, fire, code enforcement, animal care and control, homelessness solutions, and library and literacy programs. Ultimately, Measure P will help us build a safer, stronger Victorville. We take seriously the trust our community has placed in us to utilize these funds to the greatest benefit for the people of Victorville. The City Council's next steps will include formation of a Citizen's Oversight Committee. Measure P will go into effect on April 1, 2021. Most likely, the City of Victorville will receive the first quarter of new revenue in June or July.

Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup

Wondering what to do with your old Christmas tree? Victorville residents with curbside cart/barrel trash service can take advantage of our Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup Service between Jan. 4 -15. Remove all decorations and place your tree curbside on your normal pickup day. Learn more about this curbside service and more disposal options such as FREE bulky item pick up and drop off: vv.city/CurbsideChristmasTree Help us Keep Victorville Clean and #DumpItRightVV!

Three Victorville Fire Personnel Recognized For Rescue

Earlier this month, three Victorville Fire Personnel were awarded the Accolade Award for Public Safety from the Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Firefighter/Paramedic Omar Maciel, Engineer/Paramedic Derek Sutton and Captain Austin Hartnell were recognized for their rescue of a semiconscious man from a structure fire on Sept. 4.  Thanks to their quick action, the gentleman is alive and well and recovered from his injuries.  Congratulations and thank you to these brave members of our Victorville Fire Department for their heroic actions.

Operation Spotlight on the Arts is raising funds to renovate our theater in Old Town. More information about this group's efforts to keep performing arts alive in the High Desert can be found at www.facebook.com/operationspotlightonthearts.