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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Silverado High grad now supports America’s nuclear deterrence
  • How much are Victorville renters really paying this year?
  • What a new Victorville mission means for local Latter-day Saints

Also on today's calendar: Victor Valley Jackrabbits vs California School For The Deaf Cubs and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Strong winds; partly sunny, temps: high: 74, low: 41.
  • Thursday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Navy shines spotlight on Victorville Airman Daniel Barragan (vvdailypress.com) — A Victorville native and 2011 Silverado High School graduate, Airman Daniel Barragan is being recognized by the U.S. Navy for his work supporting a key nuclear communications mission from Oklahoma. Barragan credits lessons learned growing up in Victorville for his strong work ethic and says the Navy has given him pride, opportunity, and a path to a brighter future.
   

• Victorville apartments \u200bfor rent saw essentially no changes since last November (vvdailypress.com) — Victorville renters are seeing little change in apartment prices, with November’s median rent at about $2,293, nearly identical to last year. One-bedroom units have dropped sharply year-over-year, while two-bedrooms are mostly flat. Local rents remain below California’s statewide averages but sit above the national median, offering some relative value while still pressuring household budgets.
   

• San Jose California Temple renamed the Sunnyvale California Temple (thechurchnews.com) — Local Latter-day Saints will soon see a new Victorville mission created as part of 55 new missions worldwide, effective July 1, 2026. The article also details the renaming of the San Jose California Temple to the Sunnyvale California Temple and outlines the broader growth of the Church across California.
   

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    Silverado High School, 14048 Cobalt Rd, Victorville
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Search Underway for Levi and Chase Parker, Ages 7 and 9, Missing After Bike Ride in Apple Valley (vvng.com)
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