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All things about the communities and natural wonders of the high Mojave Desert, California.


From Aqua Dulce to Needles, Bishop to Twentynine Palms, this is the California High Desert.

If you are new to the High Desert say hi and introduce yourself!


Let us know some upcoming events and we will post them here!


If you are new, say hello and let us know where you are at and what you like to do out here for fun. Seriously, we need ideas. Don't bogart the good ideas. NO HOOK UP POSTS. Don't DM members for hook ups!

Fleeting Light: The High Desert and the Geminid Meteor Shower


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Info on Johnson Valley?

Hi there,

I'm looking to get a little info on Johnson Valley. My husband and I are considering buying a small house there. We're attracted to the beautiful landscape, proximity to nature recreation in Joshua Tree and Big Bear, and the solitude.

Is the area safe? What methods do people rely on for utilities? I can't find much info online, presumably because of its remoteness. Thanks!

6 Comments
2025/02/01
05:42 UTC

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Dog Surrender Help

My father in laws passed away in Adelanto and has left behind this fun pup! He is staying at the house with my wife's aunt currently, but can't stay too long. My wife and I are only here till Sunday and really hoping we can get this great guy rescued or in a foster.

His name is Duke and he is 3 years old and intact. He lives with 2 other dogs (also looking to rehome an older sweet pitmix that was also his, but dude to her low energy is capable of staying with the aunt longer). No idea how is woth children or smaller animals.

Please help me find his new home

5 Comments
2025/01/31
23:14 UTC

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Hit with a $359 citation for fire abatement for SB county

This citation is a ripoff, especially in these difficult times, has anyone else been charged this amount? Its outrageous

13 Comments
2025/01/29
23:54 UTC

0

New to area

New to Victorville/Hesperia area. Any recommendations for dive bars? Looking to meet new people. Ladies want to get a drink?

2 Comments
2025/01/27
20:47 UTC

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Apparently the temperatures will be going back up to the 70s next week. I guess that was our Winter...how pathetic.

31 Comments
2025/01/28
04:32 UTC

6

Out There Bar in 29 Palms?

Does anyone know why this bar in Twentynine palms closed? It seemed like a place with regular patronage at least whenever I would go

6 Comments
2025/01/27
22:50 UTC

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New Location-Based Flair

Hello everyone! To help add clarity, reduce post-ambiguity, and allow for better searching, the mods are introducing location-based flair into the subreddit.

We encourage you all to use the new flair where relevant to help make our subreddit a little clearer and more useful.

There are over 70 "towns" in the High Desert, so including all of them is unfortunately not practical.

We are starting with 12 of the most commonly posted about locations, and one "Rural HD" flair. If there is strong support for more locations these can be added later on. We will start with these and see how it goes.

We’re open to hearing suggestions for other common locations that might make good additions in the future. While we may not be able to implement every idea, we'll do our best to prioritize what makes sense for the community.

Thanks for being part of this awesome subreddit!

7 Comments
2025/01/27
04:46 UTC

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Double Rainbow in Hesperia

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2025/01/27
00:49 UTC

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90s Throwback Love Jams Market -02/16/2025

Good Morning Beautiful Antelope Valley Community 🏜️

Happy End of the month! I hope everyone is doing well and in good health as we approach our lovely February 💕🙏🏼

I want to formally invite you all to the “90s Throwback Love Jams Market”, will take effect this upcoming: 02/16/2025 from 12PM to 5PM at Detail Garage Palmdale: 2140 E. Palmdale Blvd Ste Q Palmdale CA 93550.

Family and fur kiddos friendly 🐾, will have a variety of local small shops, Live DJ to turn up them 90s beats, free promo boxes for our first 12 Divas and Gents (1 per household), and so much more!

Mark your calendars! And get ready to groovy down!

Peace & Love 💕

0 Comments
2025/01/26
15:14 UTC

9

Tech jobs in SB county?

New grad looking to apply for product/ux design roles + data analytics. There’s pretty much nothing I can find near me and would appreciate if someone knows of roles/companies to look into that are not as far as LA/irvine (not looking to move there immediately)

4 Comments
2025/01/26
08:12 UTC

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love more money grift

we are devastated, our town & neighborhood is shattered by this criminal deception

38 Comments
2025/01/25
20:08 UTC

169

Meteor This Morning 01/24/2025

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2025/01/24
21:46 UTC

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Anyone seen this truck?

So far linked to many break ins and thefts, I just spotted this same truck a couple nights ago pulling into an empty dirt lot with 3 to 4 males. Police were called but no arrests made cause they fled in less than 5 minutes. Keep an eye and please report any possible leads.

10 Comments
2025/01/24
06:13 UTC

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ICE spotted near Hesperia Target

Someone I know was stopped by ICE today while driving home from work

They were spotted near the Hesperia Supertarget AND at Balsam Rd & main st

Update: Also spotted near the bear valley Vallarta market

34 Comments
2025/01/24
04:48 UTC

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Escaped 15 years of emotional abuse and forced suppression from "my mother". Came back here in the middle of June to find the only difference being that "my family" is paradoxically more subtle and obvious, while not seeing or caring what they're doing.

Honestly have no idea where to go or what to do. I've almost no money, searching for jobs through the DoR, and unable to drive. I'm autistic, so I can have some difficulty communicating and putting thoughts into actions, and I'm gay, which I have to hide as they're Christian and Trump supporters.

Edit: I went to the Crisis Center Friday, stayed there overnight, and realized, through the terror I had of them somehow finding out what I'm doing and kicking me out, that any "family" that causes such emotional harm isn't worth staying with, even if they're giving me the physical necessities. I'm going to VVC Monday and seeing if there's anyway for me to get out of this place ASAP.

10 Comments
2025/01/23
23:52 UTC

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Anyone here local that can paint a safari mural about half wall size 4ft by 8ft

11 Comments
2025/01/21
19:13 UTC

26

Good Mexican Restaurants in Victorville

What are some good Mexican restaurants in Victorville?

52 Comments
2025/01/21
16:49 UTC

185

Theres a reason it feels impossible to find work here

If youre coming from somewhere else, considering moving here, or already living here, statistical atlas shows that there is ROUGHLY 9,800 people in (adelanto, victorville, hesperia, apple valley) currently looking for work.

When a place on indeed is hiring for 1 person, any number of people, from 10 to 10 thousand are looking to fill that spot.

Sprouts hired 90 of the estimated 900 people who stood outside and handed in resumes the week before they opened.

There are a "few places" hiring. But you have basically no other choice but to work somewhere within 30 miles of Ontario to the south, east and west.

The same data shows that of the 48k people employed in victorville alone (3,800 unemployed, 138,000 population, 58,000 in the work force) almost 48% of them work 45m to 1h out of town and communte daily.

I recently got into truck driving. I drive to Riverside. I was working minimum wage at a car wash in town, then a gas station, then truck driving. Im 32. Its basically all minimun wage jobs out here.

Dont move here if youre unemployed or hoping to "find work when you get here".

Im not saying to give up hope you'll be unemployed forever, im just saying applying for work locally is a dead end.

60 Comments
2025/01/21
07:47 UTC

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Is there an art scene in the HD?

My partner and I are creatives who work in music (footwork, jungle, math rock, etc) and mixed media pieces. its been hard to connect with many people out here, is there an art community in the HD at all?

28 Comments
2025/01/20
18:59 UTC

1

Looking for a tattoo/piercing apprenticeship in the high desert!

Does anyone work at or own a shop that is looking for an apprentice and/or willing to take one on? thank you!

0 Comments
2025/01/20
06:55 UTC

0

SHELTER ?

Any good recommendations on shelters ? Where they won’t kill the cat but have it up for adoption etc .. I don’t want to get rid of my cat but unfortunately he’s pissing everywhere and I can’t afford to keep cleaning everything and switching out everything . Please let me know if you guys know any🙏🏼

26 Comments
2025/01/20
05:17 UTC

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Free Puppies

Please help my family find homes for our 9 pups! They are 1/2 Pit bull, 1/4 coonhound, and 1/4 Akita. Born on September 8th, 2024 (4 months). They love to play and cuddle. Mostly outside dogs at the moment. Super sweet and love to lick lots!! If you know anyone who may be interested spread the word!

28 Comments
2025/01/20
03:04 UTC

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Lost Dog in Phelan or Pinion Hills Sunday, 19th

Hello again! We saw another dog wandering along Phelan Road & Highway 138

White medium to large 50+ lbs White with collar! Possibly a lab shepherd mix?

This was approximately 4pm this evening

0 Comments
2025/01/20
02:53 UTC

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Looking for a young adult/healthy patient for dental hygiene school :) Can pay!

https://preview.redd.it/zgdqdoaop0ee1.png?width=940&format=png&auto=webp&s=13a306facff1e21bf32ed5d1d432135311a7a1b2

*PLEASE READ FLYER & POST THOROUGHLY. DM IF INTERESTED*

Currently looking for a patient to help me meet my requirements for hygiene school.

Ideally this patient would:
*Be age 18-25 with no history of "deep cleaning", no bone loss
*Be able to have recent full set/check-up x-rays e-mailed to our front office (if not may need to take x-rays and come for a 4th appointment)
*Have availability for 3 of the following appointments for the full time:

  • Wednesday January 22nd, 12:45pm-4:15pm
  • Saturday January 25th from 12:45pm-4:15pm
  • Monday January 27th from 7:30am-11:00am
  • Wednesday Jnauary 29th from 12:45pm-4:15pm
  • Friday January 31st from 12:45pm-4:15pm
  • Monday February 3rd from 7:30am-11:00am
  • Wednesday February 5th from 12:45pm-4:15 pm
3 Comments
2025/01/19
21:23 UTC

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Places for neutering?

I’ve been trying to look for some places to neuter my male cat.. but unfortunately some places up here have bad reviews or either have a big price on them ..

any good recommendations?

11 Comments
2025/01/19
19:19 UTC

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29 Palms Sunset

6 Comments
2025/01/17
14:02 UTC

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