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Victorville City Hall was packed on Tuesday night as Victorville Mayor Debra Jones and Councilman Bob Harriman were sworn into office

Robert “Bob” Harriman will be seated as the City of Victorville’s new District 4 councilman, returning the dais to a fully seated, five-person council.

The owner of a car repair shop was shot and killed at a Glendale apartment complex Sunday night.

Candidates in four election races are nearly running neck-and-neck, including those battling for the District 4 seat in the City of Victorville.

Votes from Tuesday’s election showed High Desert council incumbents taking insurmountable leads and political newcomers raising a few eyebrows.

Council candidates are stretching their campaign muscles as they vie for several seats on the Victorville City Council.

The 34th Assembly District race continued to favor Republican Assemblyman Thurston “Smitty” Smith, while Rep. Jay Obernolte has won the house race

Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre wields a vast campaign treasure chest and endorsement list while challenger Ken Larson takes a populist tenor.

Some High Desert residents may be in new state voting districts as of June 7 due to redistricting.

The amendment comes after one council members dissenting vote earlier this month threatened to derail a long-awaited project.