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'Politics can't fill our needs': National Day of Prayer events draw High Desert faithful Victorville Daily Press With heads bowed, the faithful lifted their voices alongside local religious leaders, who prayed for America during a ceremony on Thursday in Apple Valley. “Politics can’t fill our needs, only Jesus can,” Community Church at Jess Ranch Pastor Michael Coffee said during the mid-day event in the courtyard of Apple Valley Town Hall. Thursday's local gathering was part of the 70th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer and one of many scheduled across the High Desert and...

Apple Valley grant programs aim to assist small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic Victorville Daily Press Small businesses in Apple Valley affected by the COVID-19 pandemic could receive some much-needed financial assistance through two programs established earlier this week. The Apple Valley Town Council on Tuesday approved the allocation of federal funds toward the Microenterprise Assistance and the Small Business Assistance programs. The microenterprise program will offer grants of up to $30,000 for businesses with one to five employees, while the small business program is aimed at b...

With doses in short supply, Emick eligible for inoculation as a pharmacist and healthcare worker Angela Stevens For the Daily Press Eligible for the state’s first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Apple Valley Mayor Curt Emick received the first of two shots on Jan. 29.  The 64-year-old pharmacist received the first dose at a Choice Medical Group vaccination clinic in Apple Valley , three weeks shy of his birthday. Emick, who is serving in his third term on the Apple Valley Town Council, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Rahul Nayyar and Choice Medical Group for hosting the clinic...

Apple Valley sets new regulations for sidewalk vendors Angela Stevens For the Daily Press Sidewalk vendors in Apple Valley must now obtain a license and vendor permit from the town as part of an effort that the mayor says will level the playing field among businesses.   Apple Valley Mayor Curt Emick said in a statement that the town wants to protect owners who have “fought tirelessly to ensure their doors stay open” during the coronavirus pandemic.  “This past year has been incredibly difficult for our local businesses and we want to make sure they do not feel the added burden of co...

Facing a looming deficit, Apple Valley seeks members for budget advisory committee Victorville Daily Press Two months after announcing budget-related cuts to services and staffing following the defeat of Measure O on the Nov. 3 ballot, Apple Valley officials are looking to increase community involvement in the town’s budgeting process. The Town Council voted last week to create a Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee that will provide input in the review and recommendation process for Apple Valley’s annual budget, which faces a looming revenue deficit estimated at $4.5 million.  The 15-m...