2010 EDITION | VOLUME 3
VICTOR VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
CONTENTS FEATURES 10
THE HIGH POINTS OF THE HIGH DESERT
Victor Valley?s four cities offer a wealth of affordable living options. 14
REC ?N? ROLL
Local play places offer skating, climbing, kickboxing and more. 16
TINY DINER FOR BIG APPETITES
Emma Jean?s Holland Burger Café has served patrons for more than 60 years. 36
IT?S CURTAINS ... AND THEN SOME
Theater patrons and students benefi t from college?s Performing Arts Center expansion. 39
LAYING A NEW FOUNDATION
Azusa Pacifi c University?s new facility brings more opportunity to higher education scene. ON THE COVER Waterfront homes on Spring Valley Lake in Victorville Photo by Jeff Adkins ®
VICTOR VALLEY BUSINESS
26 Traffi c: A Good Thing Victor Valley?s superior transportation infrastructure attracts major corporations. 30 Biz Briefs 32 Chamber Report 33 Economic Profi le
DEPARTMENTS
8 Almanac: a colorful sampling of Victor Valley culture 17 Portfolio: people, places and events that defi ne Victor Valley 20 Photo Essay 35 Health & Wellness 37 Sports & Recreation 40 Community Profi le: facts, stats and important numbers to know All or part of this magazine is printed with soy ink on recycled paper containing 10% post-consumer waste. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE 37 VICTOR VALLEY 3