Congratulations to Ivan G. for winning this year's Victorville Sings competition!

We had the best time watching each contestant perform and showcase their great talents throughout our Concert in the Park Series.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Hook Park and visited with us during our concerts in June and July. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

National Night Out is around the corner! We hope you’ll join us on Aug. 5 at Sunset Ridge Park located at 12808 Eucalyptus St. in Victorville between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to visit with neighbors, law enforcement personnel, and City staff and gain valuable information about keeping your family and home safe.

We’ll have fun games, giveaways, vehicle displays, and more!

Are you looking to off-load some of your old paperwork, TVs, appliances, mattresses, and more? Take advantage of the Free Shred-Fest, Compost Giveaway, and Recycling Drop-off at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This event will feature drive-through document shredding, compost giveaway, e-waste and appliance disposal, and 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, near Stoddard Wells Road. Help us Keep Victorville Clean, and DumpItRightVV!

Visit VictorvilleCA.gov/DumpItRightVV to learn more.

Pet Safety During Hot Temperatures:

To keep your pets safe this summer, it is important to keep them cool and comfortable to prevent heat related illnesses. Here are a few tips:

• Never leave your pets in a hot car, temperatures rise quickly and can result in the death of your pet.
• Keep plenty of fresh water available.
• Know the symptoms of overheating: difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, excessive drooling, weakness, increased body temperature.
• If the floor burns your hand, it can injure your pets' paws.
• If possible, bring pets indoors to cooler temperatures, or provide shelter and plenty of shade if the pet must remain outdoors.
• Keep up to date with licenses and microchip your pets.

Microchipping pets can aid in reuniting lost pets quicker. During hot months it is crucial that you can be contacted quickly in the instance that your pet has been found.

For more information or to report/search for a lost dog, visit vv.city/animalcare or call (760) 955-5089.

Seeking Pet Fosters

We are still seeking volunteer short- or long-term fosters for the animals in our care. If you are unable to adopt but would like to give one of these incredible animals a loving home even for just a weekend, you will be helping to socialize them and make them more adoptable!

To learn more about our fostering program, visit our Animal Care and Adoption Center located at 16648 E St., or call (760) 955-5089.

Tune in for the latest episode of What's the Tea VV?!

With the recent approval of our fiscal year 2025/2026 budget, we took the opportunity to sit down with our Deputy City Manager, Jenele Davidson to learn how our City budget is created and approved. Also hear from Mayor Liz Becerra and Mayor Pro Tem Bob Harriman.

This audio/visual program is available on our YouTube and all podcast hosting platforms.

Learn more at VictorvilleCA.gov/StayConnected.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

We offer a wide array of services to help residents dispose of unwanted items, such as old batteries, paint, and used motor oil & filters!

Victorville residents can drop off hazardous items at our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) located at 14889 Loves Lane! It is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is the perfect place to dispose of old batteries and used motor oil safely and sustainably. Please ensure your used motor oil is in a thick, rigid plastic container with a screw cap. No commercial/business waste accepted. 

Don't Trash Old Batteries

As a reminder, batteries, especially lithium batteries, can cause dangerous fires if placed in your trash, recycling, or organics carts. Let's protect our community and environment by disposing of all batteries safely at the City of Victorville Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

For more information, call (760) 955-8615.

Mark your calendars and join the Kiwanis Club of Victorville as they host their fifth annual Dream Big 5k on Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Registration is required and is $30 per runner using discount code '10bucksoff', saving you $10! The code will be valid until the day before the event. Kids 12 and under can also participate for FREE for a Fun-Run/Mini-K.  Registration is required, and the first 50 registrations will receive a special finisher medal. 

Kiwanis will donate the first $3,000 generated from this event to the VVC Foundation to provide scholarships to student athletes.  Any additional funds raised will support other Kiwanis Club service projects that benefit the children of our community! 

To register, visit bit.ly/DreamBig5k!