Victorville Connect: Jan. 27

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Victorville Connect - January 27, 2022

Shred-Fest, Mulch Giveaway, and Recycling Drop-Off: Feb. 5

Are you looking to off-load some of your old paperwork, TVs, appliances, mattresses, and more? Take advantage of the FREE Shred-Fest, Mulch Giveaway, and Recycling Drop-off at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Saturday, Feb.5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This event will feature drive-thru document shredding, a mulch and compost giveaway, electronic waste and appliance disposal, and free mattress and box spring recycling. All activities are FREE and open to residents of the High Desert.

The Victor Valley MRF is located at 17000 Abbey Lane in Victorville, just off Stoddard Wells Road.

For more information, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/DumpItRightVV.

Remote Customer Service Options Available

While public access to City Hall and our other facilities is temporarily halted as a precautionary measure, we invite you to take advantage of our pay-by-phone, customer kiosks, and online services. Our customer service staff is also available to answer questions at (760) 955-5001. Learn more at vv.city/customerservice.

2021 Highlights & Accomplishments

We’re working hard to address the issues of most importance to our community including, expanded police and fire, reduced homelessness and blight, road and infrastructure improvements, and quality community services. Visit vv.city/2021highlights to see some highlights from our efforts in 2021. We look forward to continuing our hard work in 2022.

Green Tree Extension

Crews are making progress on our Green Tree Extension! This week, they are pouring concrete on the west side of the bridge we are constructing to travel over the BNSF Railroad. Barring any delays, construction should be complete by Summer 2023.

At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Many in our community have been asking about the free at-home COVID-19 tests kits made available by the federal government. For more information and to place an order, visit covidtests.gov or call (800) 232-0233. The County of San Bernardino has also resumed distribution of the take home test kits at it COVID-19 testing sites. More information is available at sbcovid19.com.

SB County Homeless Point in Time Count

To slow the spread of COVID-19, SB County has postponed the Homeless Point in Time Count to Feb. 24. Volunteers are still needed. For more information, visit link.sbcounty.gov/PITC.

January Update from Mayor Jones

We’re pleased to include this monthly update from Victorville Mayor, Debra Jones. Mayor Jones shares details about the City’s transition to district-based elections last month. To view the City’s final election district map and the ordinance, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/YourDistrictVV.

COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Information

Everyone age five and older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine approved for persons under 18. The Pfizer vaccine is being administered at County and State OptumServ sites. A parent or guardian must accompany their children ages five through 17 to vaccine appointments, and a driver's license or birth certificate is needed to verify age.

For more information about the vaccine and to schedule an appointment, visit the County's website at sbcovid19.com/vaccine or call the County Helpline at (909) 387-3911.

San Bernardino County also continues to offer several convenient COVID-19 testing locations. To make an appointment for a COVID-19 test, visit sbcovid19.com/testing-sites. Saturday appointments are available.