Victorville, California
Victorville, California, in southwestern San Bernardino County, in Victor Valley, is bordered by the legendary Mojave Desert. Victorville shares Victor Valley with the town of Apple Valley and the cities of Hesperia and Adelanto. The valley, with its arid climate (cool winters and hot summers), is isolated from the more urbanized areas of Southern California by the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains.
In 2008, Victorville, California was home to an estimated 108,586 residents (U.S. Census). Children represent the largest percentage of residents, indicating the popularity of the city with family households. In Victorville, CA, families make up 81 percent of the households.
Typically, a Victorville resident's first and only dealings with the California Judicial Branch are in one of the 58 trial courts, called Superior Courts. These courts are located in each county of the state. Victorville utilizes the San Bernardino County Superior Court. The Victorville Courthouse is at 14455 Civic Drive. Superior courts hear civil and criminal cases including felonies, as well as family, probate, and juvenile cases.
The Courts of Appeal are the next highest judicial authority within California. The Courts of Appeal review contested decisions of the superior courts. The Supreme Court of California has the highest judicial authority within the California judicial Branch and reviews decisions from the Courts of Appeal, especially decisions in which the death penalty is imposed. The California Courts' Online Self-Help Center provides California residents with helpful information regarding the California Judicial Branch. In Victorville, California, personal injury cases are decided in the civil courts.
Incorporated in 1962, Victorville was first settled in 1885 around a station of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The city flourished, as limestone and granite were discovered nearby. Prosperity increased during World War II when the George Air Force Base was constructed. Since deactivated, the former Air Force base is now operated by Victorville as the Southern California Logistics Airport. In addition, two major rail lines, BNSF and Union Pacific, operate in Victorville, creating a business-friendly transportation network. Victorville is easily accessible via Interstate 15, US Highway 395, CA State Highway 18, and historic Route 66. The California Route 66 Museum, located in Victorville, chronicles the history of the highway and sponsors the annual Route 66 Birthday Bash and Car Show.
The Victor Valley Community Hospital, a 101-bed acute care facility, and Desert Valley Medical Hospital provide health care services to Victorville, CA and the surrounding communities. For public education, Victorville is served by the Victor Elementary School District, the Victor Valley Union High School District, and the Victor Valley Community College.
Victorville, CA offers a wide variety of recreational and entertainment options. The year-round sunny climate in Victorville provide residents the chance to golf at the Westwinds Golf Course and the Green Tree Golf Course. Victorville offers a variety of shopping venues such as the High Desert Farmer's Market, the Mall of Victor Valley, and Tanger Outlet Center. Other popular attractions include the High Desert Center for the Arts, the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, and the Calico Ghost Town, one of the few original Old West mining camps.
