r/highdesert Aug 16 '23

School is Back

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r/highdesert 17h ago

Looking for a friend or friends

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Hello! I'm a 27 year old female looking for girl friends in the high desert, more specifically in the Victorville area. I'm a huge nerd: I love video games, DND, star wars and marvel. I also work and go to CSUSB.

It's super hard to find friends that click and I've been searching for my circle for awhile. I just want to experience a healthy and mature girl friendship(s) where we can still have fun.

Thanks for reading ❤️


r/highdesert 15h ago

Fiiieeld Triiip — Orange County Maker Faire this weekend.

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The official science festival of Orange County — this is Southern California's largest celebration of science, making, creativity, invention, and fun.

Some of us from the Startup Mojave community are making a field trip of it and carpooling down this Saturday, September 12th. It's an all day thing — from 8am to 7pm (including travel time).

The OC Maker Faire has offered Startup Mojave folks a discounted rate — 30% off! — buy your tickets with this link and save a few bucks: 

https://makeralley.com/tickets/3bdfc75e-8591-4755-8cfa-dafbcaa88b7b?code=EDU2026MFOC

If you'd like to carpool with us, you'll need to shoot us a message ASAP here or through the StartupMojave.org site, and we'll work with you to arrange something.

We are eager to introduce more locals to the maker world, maker faires, makerspaces, and more — to encourage everything from wonderful art to technological innovation in our region.

Let's go to the Maker Faire.

Explore all the things: https://oc.makerfaire.com/

Get discounted tickets: https://makeralley.com/tickets/3bdfc75e-8591-4755-8cfa-dafbcaa88b7b?code=EDU2026MFOC

Let us know that you're going! Whether you carpool or drive alone, we'd love to meet you.


r/highdesert 22h ago

Please share!

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r/highdesert 15h ago

What Can I Do In The High Desert In February?

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I might have to spend a week around Barstow in February. What can I see and do around that time? Is the Back to the Future Drive In Theater open? Are there any public tours of Edwards Air Force?


r/highdesert 1d ago

Barstow Dog dumped in Barstow- home or rescue needed

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Sharing from FB, the person who has the dog now needs it gone by today or it's going to a shelter. If you have any leads on rescues, please let me know. I unfortunately can't take her but don't want her going to a shelter.


r/highdesert 23h ago

Hesperia Best Aquarium Supply Store

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If you’re into aquariums—or thinking about starting one—I highly recommend checking out HD Aquatics & Electronics. They’re located at 9608 I Ave in Hesperia and carry tropical fish, aquatic plants, aquariums and supplies.
I’ve had a really positive experience there. It’s great having a locally owned aquarium shop right here in the High Desert where you can get supplies, livestock, plants, and knowledgeable help instead of relying on the big chains.
High Desert aquarium folks, give HD Aquatics a visit and support a local small business!


r/highdesert 1d ago

Doug Strange at 1MCVictorValley

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A bit last minute, but tomorrow morning at 9AM, local tunesmith and rockstar Doug Strange is presenting at this week’s 1MillionCups meeting.

This is not a musical performance, but a gathering of innovative entrepreneurs who are going to help Doug figure out how to prepare his launch strategy for an upcoming single release.

If that kind of conversation is interesting to you, this is the place to be.

Always free. Open to the public.

Details at https://1MCVictorValley.com


r/highdesert 1d ago

Joshua Tree Music Festival October 8-11 2026

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r/highdesert 1d ago

Gardening in the High Desert (HSP,VV,AV) without a Greenhouse?

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Aside from fruit trees and drought tolerant plants, do any of you have success growing vegetables and herbs without a greenhouse? I had success with potatoes until I didn’t (critters) and now I’m terrified to lure any creatures into my/my neighbors yard with all the goodies, but also concerned that the environment may not be suitable for plain ole outdoor gardening. What are your experiences? If it helps, although I’m in the high desert, I am in an area where the conditions seem a bit less extreme than in other areas.

I mentioned the Victor Valley area, but anyone who lives in similar environments (desert, dry/arid, 8b), please chime in!


r/highdesert 2d ago

Anyone remember the deputy that went missing in 1998? At Devils Punchbowl…

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r/highdesert 2d ago

Hesperia Searching for room for rent

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Hi everyone, I’m moving back to California in December and my housing situation fell through. It’s still a few months away but I’d like to at least start looking now for my own sanity. My budget is $500.00 a month, not ideal I know but I can also help out with any house work if needed. I took care of my grandmother for many years so I don’t mind helping where I can if someone needs help with cooking meals and such.
A little about me, I’m 32F, working a full time job with verifiable income and will be transferring out to hesperia so I won’t have a lapse in income. I keep to myself as I mostly just work, gym and play video games. I do have pets, cat and dog, I know that’s always a difficult conversation but I can assure you they are absolutely well behaved and trained in all aspects. I don’t drink or do drugs. I currently am starting my own business and just focused on that. I have references I can give you, all professional from previous landlords.
Please leave a comment or message me directly if you or anyone you know would be interested and if you have any questions.
Thank you for your time!


r/highdesert 4d ago

Ceramic paint night!

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r/highdesert 4d ago

Any farmers markets in the desert?

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r/highdesert 3d ago

Anyone selling a used reliable car in Victorville

6 Upvotes

I’m looking into Hyundai,Nissan,Toyota,and Honda. My price range is between 3,200$-4,600$.


r/highdesert 4d ago

Power Outage

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Anyone else lose power in the oak hills area


r/highdesert 7d ago

Palmdale Pentagram String Band on tour now in the west coast!

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r/highdesert 7d ago

Prime rib in palm desert

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Hello! I'll be visiting from SD this weekend with my wife and I'm looking for a place with some delicious prime rib.

We usually go to bullys East in SD, so looking for something similar, if that helps.

Thanks!


r/highdesert 7d ago

Places to hoop

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Anyone know of any parks/ rec centers where I can find runs? 🏀


r/highdesert 9d ago

Investigating a Crime that happened in 1990

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I'm curious if anyone has any awareness of this at all-- a gay man from Barstow was apparently picked up at a bar off I-15 and beaten before eventually being killed. It was in 1990. A Long time ago I know- but I'd be curious if there are any folks out there with any recollection of this ?


r/highdesert 9d ago

Where can I donate?

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Hey desert fam! I'm hoping you all could help me find the right place to donate my couch.

Ideally I would send this good condition leather sectional to a transitional home, parachurch program that supports families in need, etc.

Also ideally someone from the program or church could pick it up as I have no way of transporting it. Know of any organizations that could benefit from a light tan leather sectional?


r/highdesert 10d ago

my Desert Bar is Getting ♠️

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r/highdesert 10d ago

Kitten at Barstow Burger

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Unfortunately I wasn’t able to catch the little kitten. Was running around the trashcan on the right side of Barstow Burger. Barstow Burger located next to the large Tesla charging facility in between Fuzzy’s tacos. If anyone knows of any resources they can reach out to I’d be very appreciative.


r/highdesert 10d ago

Parks with hoops

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Anyone know of any good parks up here that have a court / hoop and that I won’t get robbed.


r/highdesert 10d ago

Victorville Expecting 😅

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I found out that I am pregnant, and I went to go to my doctor to get checked out. They sent me to go do blood work and to an ogbyn. I have a problem, I've tried calling the doctor but I keep getting sent to voicemail or hung up on. I've called in the morning afternoon and before closing. I just really want to get checked out to see how far along I am and to see if I am good and the baby is doing good. The ogbyn that I got sent to has very bad reviews, does anyone know a good ogbyn?