This week, we welcomed our new Fire Chief, David Foster.  Chief Foster has more than 40 years of experience in the fire service.  He has a wealth of experience at the operations and command levels in fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services, advanced life support and transport, emergency response management, and hazardous materials.  We are excited for Chief Foster to lead Victorville Fire through the next phase of its development.

We are developing our strategic plan to guide our efforts for the next five years, and we would love to hear from you.  What strategic priorities would you like us to focus on in the next one to five years?  Please take our survey and share your thoughts, vv.city/strategicplan.

Growth at our Southern California Logistics Airport continues to soar.  The one-million-square-foot Amazon Fulfillment Center is complete and initial operations have begun!  Amazon will use this fulfillment center to distribute large items like patio furniture, outdoor equipment, and rugs.  Our SCLA continues to be a great source of economic growth benefitting our region!  

Join us at Hook Park this Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Spring Festival & Egg Hunt.  This is a great family-friendly event featuring fun activities, a vendor fair, food vendors, and a FREE KidsZone.  Tickets for age-divided egg hunts are just $5 and must be purchased in advance at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation.  Contact our Recreation Division at (760) 245-5551 for more information.

Blocks and Cars: Every Friday between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. children ages two to eight are invited to our Victorville City Library to kick their imagination into high gear with our Blocks & Cars Program.  This program is a great way to develop socialization and fine motor skills.

Earth Day Event: Celebrate Earth Day at the Library by making a bird feeder on Friday, April 14. Drop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free for kids 0-17.

Friends of the Library Book Sale: The Friends of the Library are having a book sale, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a bag and fill it up from the Friends of the Library section for $5.

To learn more about the many activities and programs offered by our City Library, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/library.

Victorville Sings is back, and we are looking for the next champion.  Auditions will take place May 17 at the Victorville Activities Center.  The top 15 finalists will move on to perform at our Concerts in the Park series beginning in June.  To register online visit VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation or register in person at Hook Community Center.

Come join our team and start your new career!  We're hiring for a wide variety of exciting employment opportunities at the City of Victorville.  To view our job openings, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/jobs.