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Wilk Recognizes Antelope Valley’s RefiSnacks as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month

By Victor Valley Times | May 6, 2024

Last Thursday, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) honored Antelope Valley's RefiSnacks as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month. Founder Refugio Rodriguez was presented with a California Senate Certificate of Recognition at a ceremony held at Lancaster’s BLVD Farmers Market.Senator Wilk commended Refugio's resilience, stating, "The fact that Refugio started his small business in the middle of an unprecedented pandemic, a time when small businesses across the state were forced to close their doors, speaks volumes to his ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. It’s...

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Victor Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Victor Valley Times | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Victor Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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444 coaches at institutions in San Bernardino County earned $42,054 on average in 2022

By Victor Valley Times | May 2, 2024

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in San Bernardino County during 2022 was $101,163 at California State University-San Bernardino, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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There were 1,994 lawyers in good standing in cities located within San Bernardino County as of March

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 28, 2024

There were 1,994 lawyers in good standing in cities located within San Bernardino County as of March, according to the State Bar of California.

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Victor Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Victor Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wilk commemorates 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, introduces resolution on Senate Floor

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 24, 2024

Senator Scott Wilk paid tribute to the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by introducing Senate Resolution 83 on the Senate Floor. Wilk, a member of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus, solemnly acknowledged the 1.5 million Armenian victims of the genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks from 1915-1923.Speaking on the Floor, Senator Wilk expressed his sorrow over the lack of acknowledgment and ongoing denial of the atrocities committed during the Armenian Genocide. He stated, “As a founding member of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus, it pains me...

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Wilk’s illegal dumping legislation approved in Senate Public Safety Committee

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 23, 2024

In a recent development, Sen. Scott Wilk's legislation to combat illegal dumping has been approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senator Wilk expressed his concerns about the issue, stating, “The High Desert has been treated as a dump for too long, but it’s not a dump. It is home to families and vibrant communities, who are routinely disrespected by outsiders destroying their neighborhoods all for a quick buck.”The approved Senate Bill 1359 (SB 1359) aims to address the problem by requiring a permit for any private property dumping, with or without the owner’s...

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Wilk’s animal shelter overcrowding bill passes second committee

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 22, 2024

Senator Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita has successfully steered his bill through the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development. The bill aims to tackle the issue of overcrowding in animal shelters across California by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services."Overcrowding at California’s animal shelters, especially in the High Desert, has been at crisis levels for too long. Animals are being put down through no fault of their own, and we have a responsibility to do something about it," expressed Senator Wilk regarding the dire...

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Which former Victor Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 21, 2024

These former Victor Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Victor Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Victor Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wilk’s sex ed transparency bill passes Senate Education Committee

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 17, 2024

Senator Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita announced today that his bill aimed at improving transparency between parents and schools' sexual education curricula has successfully passed out of the Senate Education Committee. Wilk emphasized the importance of trust and transparency, stating, "This is all about transparency and building trust, and schools should be a safe place in which parents have absolute trust in their child’s educational experience."The bill, known as Senate Bill 996 (SB 996), addresses the current challenges faced by parents in accessing and reviewing sex...

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Which former Victor Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 14, 2024

These former Victor Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Week ending April 6: San Bernardino County home sales

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 13, 2024

There were 189 reported residential sales in San Bernardino County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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By Victor Valley Times | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Victor Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Obernolte Appointed to Energy and Commerce’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) expressed his gratitude for being appointed to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. In a statement, Rep. Obernolte stated, “It is an honor to have been selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.”Chair McMorris Rodgers praised Rep. Obernolte's expertise in the tech field, mentioning his contributions to critical issues such as artificial intelligence and online privacy protections. She expressed excitement about their continued collaboration...

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Wilk’s bill aimed at reducing animal shelter overcrowding, unnecessary euthanizations passes first committee

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 11, 2024

Today, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) celebrated a significant milestone as his bill aimed at reducing animal shelter overcrowding and unnecessary euthanizations passed its first committee in the Senate Education Committee.Senator Wilk highlighted the urgent need for action, stating, "The severe shortage of veterinarians available to perform spay and neuter services has created an overcrowding crisis at our animal shelters, especially in the High Desert." He expressed concern over the staggering statistic that "roughly 100,000 animals are unnecessarily euthanized each...

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Which former Victor Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 7, 2024

These former Victor Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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San Bernardino County home sales in week ending March 30

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 6, 2024

There were 258 reported residential sales in San Bernardino County in the week ending March 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Victor Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Victor Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Wilk secures $1.8 million for Hesperia Unified School District classroom construction

By Victor Valley Times | Apr 4, 2024

Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced the approval of $1.8 million by the State Allocation Board for the construction of new classrooms in the Hesperia Unified School District.“Success in life starts in the classroom. Investing in our students, making sure they get the education they deserve in new, well-equipped classrooms, is vital to ensuring that early success,” said Senator Wilk. “Quality education is something I care deeply about, and I am so grateful to see these funds invested in the High Desert community. Congratulations!”The funds, amounting to...