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updated 05/04/2025 City Web Site The city borders LA County on its northwest side, Orange County to its south, and Riverside County to its southeast; nearby cities are Brea, Covina, Placentia, Norco and Rancho Cucamonga. Ranked 68th in Money Magazine's "Best places to live 2005." Also the 6th highest income place in the US and ranked the 13th safest city in the United States by the FBI. Chino Hills is a part of the Chino Valley. Also featured as 87 of America’s hottest towns in the January 2004 issue of Money magazine. Chino Hills ranked 8th on the list of “best places in the west with a population under 100,000.” Mission Statement : develop and maintain the aesthetic beauty of the City, while fostering a safe and family-oriented environment. The City is committed to providing excellent customer service, effectively managing growth, and creating a viable financial plan to ensure the continued success of the City. Demographics : est. population [2024] 78,024; Housing Units: 25,877 Total Units 19,969 Single-Family; 883 Single-Family Attached; 5,281 Multi-Family; 627 Mobile Homes; 25,106 Occupied; 3.0% Vacancy Rate; median household income $108K; average household 3 people; 41% Asian; 29% white; 28% Hispanic; 25% 2 or more; 4% African American. Average age 32; 1/3 of the population is under 18. More demographics second source 2,500 veterans; 922 Vietnam; 1,301 Gulf wars; 236 Korea; 41 WWII. 90% US citizens. [2019] the median property value was $622,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%. Most people drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.9 minutes. The average car ownership in was 2 cars per household. History Incorporated Dec. 1, 1991; rolling hills were home to a few ranches and homesteaders. A handful of property owners appreciated the beauty of the hills. The majority of the residents were red tail hawks, mule ear deer, ground squirrels, mountain lions, cottontail rabbits, and coyotes. Founded in 1907, Boys Republic made Chino Hills its home in 1909. During1920's and 1930's, Sleepy Hollow was a perfect weekend getaway. By 1928, Sleepy Hollow was a summer resort with about 90 cabins, some of which are still in use today. After World War II, these cabins and newer dwellings became permanent residences. The Los Serranos Golf and Country Club, which opened in 1925. Originally, members of the golf club could purchase small lots in the community. Today the course is owned by the family of tennis legend Jack Kramer, who passed away in 2009, and is still a favorite Chino Hills attraction. The natural beauty of Chino Hills in the early 1900's is preserved in Chino Hills State Park. A grass roots organization, known as Hills for Everyone which became the largest California State Park located in an urban setting. Over the next few decades, word was spreading that Chino Hills was a great place for year-round family living. Residents wanted to preserve and protect the hills and guide future development. They were realizing the importance of providing needed services while safeguarding environmentally sensitive areas. In 1979, the County of San Bernardino initiated the development of the Chino Hills Specific Plan. The protected from haphazard development because the land was not flat enough to build inexpensively. The innovative Specific Plan was the first in the State of California to be designed for an unincorporated area. A Citizen's Advisory Committee and County officials worked in cooperation with 150 property owners to develop and implement the plan. “Welcome to the city of Chino Hills; it's a lifestyle." Map of Chino Hills Location of Chino Hills in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environment: current air qual ity not always good due to traffic/smog; recent earthquakes , current fire outlook Major employers : Kaiser, Costco, Lowes, Boys Republic, City of Chino Hills, Albertsons, Chino Hills Fire district, Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, Western Waterworks, Harkins Theatres Government: City Council School district: Chino Valley Unified ; shared with Chino. Christian schools: Heights Christian; Loving Savior of the Hills, Good Shepherd Christian Preschool; PA College Prep Crime grade [2024] : overall crime grade is B; violent grade B-; property crime C+ and other A-; top issues is theft at 8%. Poverty %: 6.88%; 5.2% < CA Avg 12% Spiritual: Intercessors arise and pray until they see an awakening in the believers, more laborers for the harvest; more evangelical churches reach the lost with new creative ways, people would not get caught up in the cares of this life but remain focused on serving the Lord, not drawn to the buzy-ness from the suburb life; but look for ways to share their faith in the activities, increased hunger for the word and active in the church and community, able to give to other ministries since it is a wealthy city. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Baja Christian Ministries Chino Valley Community Church Seven Lampstands Church Good Shepherd Presbyterian Chino Hills Foursquare Church Sehan Evangelical Church of America Abbalove Church Calvary Chapel of Chino Hills Corona Nations Church Loving Savior Of The Hills Lutheran Church Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod Chinese Baptist Church Chino Hills Baptist Church Cornerstone Bible Community Church East LA Baptist Church Hanaro Church Hillside Christian Comm Fellow The Oasis

updated 05/04/2025 City Web Site Mission Statement : Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. Where everything grows! Demographics : est. population [2024] 91,775; The average household income in Chino is $97,392 with a poverty rate of 10.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,596 per month, and the median house value is $459,100. The median age in Chino is 37.6 years, 37.9 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. M:F ratio is 56:43; 63% own their homes; 37% rent; average household is 3 people; <9th grade ed 8%; 9-12th grade12%; high school grads; 23%; some college 24%; degrees 30%; 59% speak English only; 28% speak Spanish; 11% Asian languages; 1.6% Indo Euro languages; 43% married, 4045 veterans; most from Vietnam then 1st & 2nd Gulf War, Korean, & WWII; 5% unemployed Hispanic: 27.9%; White: 24.5%; Other race: 19.46%; Asian: 15.21%; Two or more races: 6.21%; Black or African American: 5.50%; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.76%; Native American: 0.51%; annual growth rate is 3%. History Early inhabitants were the Tongva American Indians who lived near the Santa Ana River watershed. Spain claimed the land until Mexican independence. Almost 20 years later, Mexican governor granted Rancho Santa Ana del Chino to the prominent Lugo family. Two years later, his successor took charge of the rancho. They had horses and cattle, which attracted the Native Americans and whites. Read more in the history link above. During California Gold Rush, rancho was a popular stopover for travelers, and in the mining fury, coal was discovered there. In 1850, California was admitted to the union. It became the 'Town of Chino,' and incorporated into a city in 1910. Sugar beets, corn, and alfalfa were raised there. The lower area of the City has always been prone to flooding, and Prado Dam areas are hazardous in times of rain. Race relations reached City wide proportions in the late 60s with many patrol cars burned. Chicano versus White and Chicano versus Black racial animosities have always been present since the late 60s in the Chino region. In the 1970s, Chino developed into a small suburban city, forming the western anchor of the Inland Empire region, and now the city's development has gradually taken on a more middle-class character. There are still many industrial areas as well as farm animals such as goats and chickens. “A vibrant city, great community to live, work and play; that is recognized for integrity and dedication to public service." Map of Chino Location of Chino in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environmental: air quality affected by smog; recent earthquakes ; wind density issues; current fires ; drought status is severe in some parts and moderate in others Government: City Council ; those voted in have high standards, good morals, ethical, handle the finances wisely; in 4th District in SBC ; State Representatives Crime : [ 2024 ] Overall crime grade is C, violent C, property D+, other B+; top issues are theft 11%; vehicle theft 6% Poverty : [ 2024 ] 7.44%; 4.5% < CA avg 12%; One out of every 8.5 residents of Chino live in poverty. Schools: Chino Valley Unified school district : 20 elementary schools; 6 middle schools; 4 high schools Christian schools: Chino Valley Christian, St. Margaret Mary, New Hope Christian, Cornerstone Christian, Lighthouse Christian Spiritual: recovery groups for those dealing with addictions, churches unite in their vision for the city to see transformation, people not get caught up in the buzy-ness of life and spend time with the Lord in prayer and reading the Bible, hunger for God's word, for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit to be bold in their witness; people empowered to share their testimonies at school and work, a return to first love for God and renewed vision for the lost; laborers to be sent into the harvest, more people volunteer at churches to reach more people, prayer groups rise up and more attendance, intercessors arise to pray UNTIL Chino experiences an awakening, transformation, reformation in the city Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Inland Hills Church First United Reformed Church Chino United Methodist Church Crosspoint Church Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Bread of Life Christian Church Living Waters Church Chino Church of Christ Gateway Karis Church Victory Baptist Church Valley Christian Church New Beginnings Ministries Lifesong Community Church Christ-Centered Community Our Lady of Guadalupe First Baptist Church of Chino American Baptist Assemblies of God Calvary Chapel Chinese Fellowship Calvary Chapel Chino Valley Chino – la Hispanic Chino Foursquare Church Chino Free Methodist Church Spanish Chino Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship Chino Spanish SDA Church Christ Lutheran Church Christian Reformed Church in North America Cornerstone Community Church Evangelical Free Church Evangelical Lutheran in America Fellowship of Christ Baptist Church Fortress Community Church Free Methodist Church of North America Hanaro Church Harvest Community Bible Church Immanuel Lutheran Church Joy Partners Living Word Assembly of God Living Word Community Christian Fellowship Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod Mosaic Inland Church New Community Church New Hope Christian Fellowship Park Christian Fellowship Pilipino Community Church Portuguese Speaking SDA Church Portuguese Speaking Seventh-Day Adventist Church Regency Chino Valley Church Saint Margaret Mary Religious Education St Margaret Mary Life Teen Upward Call Church

updated 05/04/2025 City Web Site Located east of and adjoining to the neighboring cities of Victorville and Hesperia, 35 miles south of Barstow, and 49 miles north of San Bernardino through the Cajon Pass. Became incorporated on November 14, 1988. DEMOGRAPHICS:    population est. 75,478 [2024]; 49/51 M/F; 45% white; 39% Hispanic; 8% African American; Asian 3%; American Indian .5%; Average person per household 3; 14% less than HS; 29% HS grad; 37% some college; 19% bachelor's or more; median income $63K; 67% own; 33% rent; 76% speak English; 19% Spanish. Mission Statement : To provide a better way of life through local control of public safety, development, services and amenities; enhancing our residents’ lives and providing for our community’s future. Vision Statement : A premier community, full of first-class amenities, events, and employment opportunities, Apple Valley will lead the High Desert in public safety and environmental stewardship defining “A Better Way of Life.” History Incorporated in 1988, signs of Serrano Indian camps along the Mojave River in Apple Valley; l late 1800s, the Paiute Indians also migrated to this area. The Mojave River Trail hosted trappers, gold prospectors, pack mules and Mormon wagon trains; in 1860 that the first cabin was built; city name came from all the apple orchards; some say the name “Apple Valley” originated from The Appleton Land Company; By 1920, apples were being grown by the ton at award-winning orchards; orchards died off in the 1930s' ranches were built in the area for those needing the dry desert air as a cure for ailments of all sorts, including tuberculosis and asthma; some provided a place for victims of World War I; people would come to enjoy the western lifestyle where they could ride horses, attend rodeos, and just get away from the big city. Modern founders were Newton T. Bass and B.J. “Bud” Westlund, partners in oil and gas industry; they marketed the area as a resort and quality residential community; built an Inn and Hilltop House for celebrities; soon after there were banks, churches, and a school, along with a golf course, hospital and 180 businesses. “A premier community, full of first-class amenities, events, and employment opportunities, Apple Valley will lead the High Desert in public safety and environmental stewardship defining “A Better Way of Life.”" Map of Apple Valley Location of Apple Valley in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environment: current air quality ; under severe drought conditions , current fire outlook , heavy winds erosion potential, recent earthquakes Government: Town Council in County District 1 Schools: Apple Valley Unified school district : 5 elementary schools pre-K to 6th; 5 pre-school to 8th grade; 2 high schools; adult school; academy for 7-12th; center for innovation Christian schools: Apple Valley Christian Academy, Apple Valley Christian school, St. Timothy's prep school, Valley Christian Fellowship elementary, Mojave Christian, ABC 123 Christian Academy, Oxford prep Crime : [2024] overall crime grade is C-; violent D+; property crime D; other crime is A-; top issue is theft at 14% Poverty rate :  [2024] 17.2% [> 5. 2% of CA avg. 12%] The race most likely to be in poverty in Apple Valley is Islander, with 79.09% below the poverty level. The race least likely to be in poverty in Apple Valley is Native, with 4.83% below the poverty level. The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.41%. Business list [not exhaustive] Spiritual: laborers for the harvest; people emboldened to share their faith including the children; prayer groups attract more people and see results in their services, growth in the churches; intercessors rise up and pray for an awakening and revival until it happens; more people share in the work of the ministry; united prayers for the city and its needs; people's lives transformed by the Gospel and their testimonies ignite others; changes happen in those who are committing the crimes; ways to overcome financial hardships; churches help the poor Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Church of the Valley Presbyterian New Hope Community Church Life Point Baptist Church Calvary Chapel Apple Valley Apple Valley Church of the Nazarene High Desert Church Apple Valley campus Apple Valley Baptist Church Apple Valley Church Of Christ Apple Valley Church Of God Apple Valley Seventh Day Adventist Fellowship Ascension Lutheran Church Assemblies of God Christ The Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Of Christ, High Desert Church of God in Christ Desert Love Church Of God In Christ Evangelica Emmanuel Faith Ministries Church Inc Full Gospel Church High Desert Chinese Church Holy Apostolic Church of God Pentecostal IB Eben-ezer del Desierto Alto Jess Ranch Community Church Living Waters Chapel Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod New Vision Community Church Our Lady of the Desert Church Pentecostal Church of God Presbyterian Church Of The Valley River Of Life Christian Church Seventh Day Adventist St Timothy's Church The Garden Chapel The Gift Of God Valley Christian Fellowship Victory In Jesus Bible Faith Center Vietnamese Alliance Church of Apple Valley

updated 05/04/2025 Angelus Oaks Chamber of Commerce SBC Countywide Plan for Angelus Oaks Angelus Oaks is an unincorporated community; surrounded by San Bernardino National Forest; northeast of Redlands on Route 38; consists of a general store, a restaurant, a post office (and a real estate office. A San Bernardino County Fire Station (Station 98) is also downtown, and a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Resident Deputy (one of only three in the entire County) lives nearby. The State of California's Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and the United States Forest Service also have a presence in downtown Angelus Oaks. Two private water companies service the residents of Angelus Oaks. Within the town lies the historical Angelus Oaks Lodge, which originally served as a stagecoach stop for passengers traveling up the mountain to Big Bear and is now available for overnight visitors. Demographics : population 371[2024]; 46% M; 54% F; 97% US citizen born; 149 households; 51% with children; average household income $91K; 25% below poverty level; 71% own; 29% rent; 52% Bachelors or Graduate; 21% some high school; 32% some college; 40% single; 32% married; 1% widowed & divorced. Zip code 92305. Small Community Feel. Angelus Oaks residents value a community where residents know each other and are friendly with their neighbors. Peaceful Natural Setting. Angelus Oaks residents value the natural setting of their community. Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, residents are close to nature and wildlife, which provides a peaceful and quiet backdrop to their secluded community. Resilience. Angelus Oaks residents value the communities’ focus on resiliency and independence. With the Greyback Disaster Preparedness group, and the communities focus on self-reliance, Angelus Oaks residents know that being resilient is part of their everyday lives. Angelus Oaks a favorite to bicyclists due to the Santa Ana River Trail (S.A.R.T.); offers the San Bernardino Peak Hiking Trai l and Vivian Creek Trail ; few miles past Angelus Oaks, in the Barton Flats area, there are multiple public Forest Service campsites and group camps run by various churches and non-profit organizations, including YMCA and Jewish Community Center of Orange County . The two largest and most active camps are the Boy Scout Camp Tahquitz owned by the Long Beach Boy Scouts serving thousands of Scouts year-round and Camp Cedar Falls , run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Jenks Lake hosts fishing and some swimming activities. Also is Mile High Pines since 1945 a Christian camp for all ages. History Angelus Oaks initially Camp Angelus. In 1849 there was a big gold strike in Holcomb Valley, north of Bear Valley and near the town that was later to become Big Bear. The only way to get supplies in and the gold out was by mule trains. The mule train traveled up the Santa Ana River Canyon, stopping overnight in Seven Oaks and then took a switch back trail (Clark's Grade...still visible on the mountain across from the Angelus Oaks Lodge) up to the gold fields. Beginning in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the stagecoach, using the old wagon road, would bring passengers and mail; the Angelus Oaks Lodge was first built as a stagecoach stop and as a small grocery store. In 1919, with automobiles now traveling up the road to Big Bear, the Angelus Oaks Lodge became a perfect spot to replenish the water in their radiators. A few cabins were built by two brothers that owned the Lodge at that time. These crude cabins were nothing more than four walls and contained only cots for sleeping and a wood-burning stove for heat and cooking. In 1953 the first teacher lived with his family in Camp Angelus and taught the community children from five to 13 years of age at Camp Angelus Elementary. In 1956 the natural wood clads (later painted red) one-room schoolhouse serving grades one through seven was built and closed permanently in 2004. In the 1970s, when the postal service decided to combine the two small post offices of Camp Angelus and Seven Oaks, closing the Seven Oaks location, they renamed the remaining office "Angelus Oaks". That name stuck with the town. In 1987, the lodge was purchased and restored which became a livable resort. Currently the cabins are available to rent under a special use permit provided by the USDA Forest Service. HEADLINE NEWS: On February 12, 2013, in a rural area east of Angelus Oaks, the search for Christopher Dorner ended after a standoff with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. He was the primary suspect in a series of shootings. “a biker and hiker's rest stop and home of the infamous Dorner standoff.”" Map of Angelus Oaks Location of Angelus Oaks in SBC Specific Prayer Points Government : Countywide plan : State – San Bernardino County Elections – Registrar of Voters – County of San Bernardino (sbcountyelections.com) ; County – San Bernardino County Elections – Registrar of Voters – County of San Bernardino (sbcountyelections.com) Under District 3 Intercessors who live here to actively pray for the town Residents find churches in the nearby cities to attend Safety for hikers on trails (no crime) Camps: [ recoup financial losses from Covid restrictions, break ins stop, people inhabiting their outbuildings would be turned away and caught; people will experience rest & spiritual renewal] Camp Oakes YMCA Summer Camp Boy Scout Camp Tahquitz [can be used by anyone during the year] Camp Cedar Falls [7th Day Adventist] Mile High Pines Camp [ evangelical ] Crime : [2024] Overall crime grade D+; violent D-; property D; other A-; top crime issues are 14% theft; 6% burglary Poverty : [2024] 3%; 9% < CA Avg 12%; 12 out of 371 people live in poverty Churches [not exhaustive] All churches are located in nearby cities. None in Angelus Oaks proper

updated 05/01/2025 Adelanto City Web Site Location : Adelanto is a city in San Bernardino County, California about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Victorville. The name Adelanto means progress or advances in Spanish and was first given to the post office that was established on the site in 1917. Adelanto is alphabetically first among all of California's incorporated cities. Nearby cities include Apple Valley, Hesperia, Oak Hills, Phelan, Wrightwood. DEMOGRAPHICS : Population: Est. [2024) 38,010; growth 3.4% since 2020. 69% Hispanic; 14% African American; 9% White; 5% 2+ races; 2% Asian; .2% American Indian; .2% Pacific islander. 27% not HS graduate; HS graduate 33%; 30% associate or some college; Bachelor's degree or higher 8%; Housing units: 8,834, Labor force: 14,100, Land area: 53 square miles; Median age: 29 years; 49% Female:51% Male; Median Household Income: $62,582; poverty 38.5%; 62% own; 38% rent; 51% speak English only; 46% speak Spanish. History Founded in 1915 by E. H. Richardson, inventor of Hotpoint Electric Iron which he sold then bought land to develop one of the first master planned communities in Southern California. Richardson subdivided his land into one-acre plots, which he hoped to sell to veterans with respiratory ailments suffered during World War I. He also hoped to build a respiratory hospital. While Richardson never fully realized his dream, it was his planning that laid the foundation for what is currently the City of Adelanto. Fruit trees once grew in the city, was famous for fresh fruit and cider, until the depression, then replaced by poultry ranches. Early in 1941, the Victorville Army Airfield was established land within the Adelanto sphere of influence. In September 1950, it was named George Air Force Base in honor of the late Brigadier General Harold H. George. Adelanto continued as a "community services district" until 1970, when the city incorporated, and Adelanto became San Bernardino County's smallest city. The city became a charter city in November 1992. “The city with unlimited possibilities.” Map of Adelanto Location of Adelanto in SBC Prayer Points [with links] Churches experience revival: an awakening, boldness to share their faith; intercessors to arise and pray UNTIL the city is transformed by the Gospel, prison ministries arise to help the detention center; more churches to start up and reach those struggling with drug addictions (high drug crime in this area); pray for deliverance from the drugs and a hunger for the Lord to replace it; reformation to the city because of lives changed. Government : [ District 1 in SBC ] Pray for the leaders to make ethical, healthy financial and economic decisions to improve the businesses, livelihood and vision: department leaders and City Council HIgh Desert Detention Center [2100 inmates] US Dept of Justice Federal Prison Adelanto ICE Processing Center Cannabis operations: pray for those operating illegally to be caught & justice be served so there would be no repeat offenders. ; pray for those operating illegally to be caught & justice be served so there would be no repeat offenders. Largest Employers : Adelanto School District: 869; General Atomics: 250; Northwest Pipes: 173; Commercial Wood Products: 85; Molded Fiber Glass: 85 Newest City Projects : Adelanto Detention Center West; Adelanto High School; Native Sun Power; Victor Phelan Solar; Vulcan Materials Crime statistics : [2024] Overall grade is C; violent crime is C-; property crime D and other crime A-; top crime issues is theft at 14% Poverty   Rate [2024]   is 16.4% - 4.4% > CA avg 12%; One out of every 2.6 residents of Adelanto live in poverty. Second highest in the county. Environmental issue s: Air quality high score for issues; wind erosion potential; current fires ; drought conditions high as of today in severe drought; recent earthquakes Schools : Poeima Christian schoo l; Adelanto Elementary school district with list of schools including 9 elementary; 3 middle schools; two K-8 schools Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Calvary Chapel Adelanto Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Zion Lutheran Church Adelanto Foursquare Church Adelanto Church Of God Centro Cristiano Church Of Christ Adelanto Adelanto Church of Acts Desert Streams Baptist Church Amazing Grace Community Fellowship Schools & Colleges [Seeking Prayer Partners] School & Linked Website School District # Prayer Partners Adelanto Elementary school ​ [AESD] ​ Columbia Middle School [AESD] ​ Donald F. Bradach Elementary School [AESD] ​ ​ Eagle Ranch Elementary [AESD] ​ El Mirage School K-8 [AESD] ​ George Visual & Performing Arts School K-8 [AESD] ​ Gus Franklin Jr. STEM Academy K-5 [AESD] ​ Melva Davis Academy of Excellence [6-8] [AESD] ​ Mesa Linda Middle School [AESD] ​ Morgan Kincaid Preparatory School [AESD] ​ Theodore Vick Elementary School [AESD] ​ Victoria Magathan Elementary School [AESD] ​ West Creek Elementary School [AESD] ​ Westside Park Elementary School [AESD] ​ Bright Futures Academy - Adelanto private ​ Poiema Christian School private ​ Taylion High Desert Academy Charter School ​ Desert Trails Preparatory Academy Charter school ​ Adelanto High School vvuhsd ​

O Jerusalem [SBC], I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the Lord. Give the Lord no rest until he completes his work, until he makes Jerusalem [SBC] the pride of the earth. Is. 62:6-7 Will you join us in praying for revival to happen in the cities of our county? A city population is less than 25,000 and greater than 2,000. These make up the working class, provide commerce and economic opportunities, are small enough for some, tend to be near populated urban cities which have more than 50K people. Each day we will provide key information to help in prayer. Included will be its history, demographics, crime statistics, poverty level, local businesses, churches & governments, if any and anything of interest for prayer. Let's intercede that the people in these cities will awaken and see revival that spreads to the urban and rural areas. Below will be a podcast and web page about each city updated weekly. Do you live in any of these cities? Any prayer requests for this city? Please e-mail us at sbcuniteandawake@gmail.com . 4/14 Intro Podcast 4/15 Barstow Podcast & Barstow 4/16 Big Bear City Page & Big Bear Lake Page | Podcast 4/17 Bloom-ington Page & Crestline Page | Podcast 4/18 Devore Page & Edwards AFB Page | Podcast 4/21 Fort Irwin Page & Silver Lakes Page | Podcast 4/22 Joshua Tree Page & Lake Arrowhead Page | Podcast 4/23 Landers Page & Lucerne Valley Page | Podcast 4/24 Mentone page & Morongo Valley page | Podcast 4/25 Muscoy page & Needles page & Nipton page | podcast 4/28 Oak Hills Page & Wrightwood Page | Podcast 4/29 Phelan page & Pinon Hills Page | Podcast 4/30 Running Springs Page & Sugarloaf Page | Podcast 5/1 Twentynine Palms Page & Twin Peaks Page | Podcast 5/2 Yermo page & Yucca Valley page | Podcast

updated 04/13/2025 Yucca Valley City Web Site Prayer podcasts: for the city | for the officials Location: An incorporated town that is located 17 miles west of Twentynine Palms, 27 miles north of Palm Springs, 62 miles south of Barstow via State Route 247 and 55 miles (89 km) east of San Bernardino. Bordered in the west by the San Bernardino Mountains and in the south by the Joshua Tree National Park, the town of Yucca Valley is located in the Mojave Desert at roughly 3,300 feet above sea level. Demographics: estimated population [2024] 21,744; median age 42; M:F ratio 1:1; 58% married; 45% have children at home; 88% speak English; 8% speak Spanish; 62% white; 17% Hispanic; 6% black; 2% Asian; 3% American Indian; 10% other; 66% own; 34% rent; 88% high school grad; 12% college; $44K median household income; $27K average income per person; 2,264 veterans Yucca Valley City map Location of Yucca Valley city in SBC History Norman J. Essig was a key player in the late 1950s in working toward establishing Yucca Valley as a place for entertainment celebrities to come and live in privacy. He personally acquired hundreds of acres of land during this time and owned and ran Glenn Realty. He helped to put in the main roads that are running throughout the town off of Hwy 62. He was personal friends with Jimmy Van Heusen the composer and gave him prime real estate in Yucca Valley to build his house which can still be seen atop the highest hill in the center of the town. In 1992, three large earthquakes occurred near the city, the magnitude 6.1 Joshua Tree earthquake on April 22, and on June 28 the 7.3 Landers and 6.5 Big Bear earthquakes. The 7.1 magnitude Hector Mine earthquake on October 16, 1999, had an epicenter 30 miles north of town. On July 11, 2006, a wildfire started by lightning raced through neighboring Pioneertown. The blaze, named the Sawtooth Complex fire, also burned into Yucca Valley and nearby Morongo Valley and destroyed roughly 64,000 acres (26,000 ha) of desert landscape. Yucca Valley is home to the geoglyph "Atlatl" by artist Andrew Rogers. "When it comes to recreation, we offer something for everyone!" Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: drought, in 2019 there were 72 homeless people, earthquake Governed by: City Council ; 3rd District of the County ; Schools/District: Morongo Unified school district ; Yucca Valley elementary & middle & high schools; Joshua Springs Christian school; Lo Contenta Middle; Calvary Baptist Church school; Our Lady of the Desert elementary; Grace Christian; Orange Elementary; Black Rock High; Friendly Hills Elementary; Calvary Bible Institute Crime issues : 92284 & 92286 [2024] overall crime grade is D violent crime D; property crime D-; other crime B+; top crime issues are theft at 18% and burglary at 5% Poverty rate : [2024] 19.2% [7.2% above CA Avg] 17% M; 28% F; 18-59 yrs 20%; 60-74 17% Points of interest: Desert Christ Park ; Video about it ; High Desert Nature Museum ; Yucca Valley Airport District Spiritual needs: pastors connect to pray and build unifying relationships; intercessors who are residents to claim this area for Christ; to build on the many Christian schools that the children will grow up to serve the Lord; boldness in sharing their faith; laborers for the harvest; ways to help the poor that gets them out of poverty; Bible studies weekly for fellowship, transparency and accountability; prayer groups in each church that preaches the Gospel; transformed lives; reformed community Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Crossview Bible First Christian Church of Yucca Valley Yucca Valley Foursquare church Desert Hills Presbyterian church First Assembly of God Evangelical Free church The Well Christian Center Yucca Valley church Yucca Valley United Methodist Church of Jesus Christ Latterday Church of Religious Science St Mary of the Valley Church of the Nazarene Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel St Joseph of Arimathea Hosanna City Church Saint Marys of the Valley Good Shepherd Lutheran

updated 04/13/2025 Yermo City Chamber of Commerce Web Site Prayer podcasts : for the city | for the officials YERMO Yermo which means wilderness in Spanish; unincorporated community in the Mojave Desert It is east of Barstow on Interstate 15, south of the Calico Mountains . Demographics ; estimated population [2024] 846; 17% <high school; 66% high school grad; college 17%; median house is $259K; average family size is 3; average income $58K; median age is 40; 75% white; 2% African American, Asian and American Indian; other races 16%; 47% married; 33% have children in home; 48% own; 29% rent; 23% vacant; 49% work full time; 5% part time; 46% no earnings. Yermo City map Location of Yermo city in SBC History | Recent Footage of Yermo Began in 1902, originally named Otis, Yermo is near the Union Pacific Railroad line. A post office was established three years later with William J. Flavin serving as Yermo's first postmaster. It later developed around serving motorists traveling the Arrowhead Trail (later U.S. Route 91), which ran through the community. Today, Yermo is governed by an elected five-member board of directors comprising the Community Services District authorized by the County of San Bernardino. The board, which meets monthly, oversees the community's volunteer fire department, the Yermo/Calico VFD, as well as its street lighting, parks and water system. Yermo hosts the 1,859-acre storage and industrial annex of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. Like many small towns, when Interstate 15 opened in 1968, Yermo was bypassed by traffic traveling to and from Las Vegas. This resulted in 90 percent of its local businesses closing. During its heyday, Yermo had many gas stations with mechanics, lots of bars, two grocery stores, a hardware store, a pizza shop, 4 real estate offices, 3 motels, a thrift store, several restaurants, roadside camping sites and two parks. In 2009, it went down to one grocery/general store, one bar, one thrift store, three restaurants, four gas stations, one park, and one motel 3 miles to the south. The fast-food restaurant chain Del Taco was founded in Yermo in 1964; the original structure remains active as a local fast-food restaurant, The Burger Den. Yermo once had a California agriculture inspection station for traffic heading south on Interstate 15. It relocated in 2018 to north of Mountain Pass, between Yates Well Road and Nipton Road. Calico is an old West mining town that has been around since 1881 and was abandoned in the mid-1890s after silver lost its value. The town that once gave miners a good living lost its hustle and became a “ghost town.” Walter Knott purchased Calico in the 1950’s architecturally restoring all but the five original buildings to look as they did in the 1880’s. Calico received State Historical Landmark 782 and in 2005 was proclaimed by then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be California’s Silver Rush Ghost Town. "Gateway to the Calicos" Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: intercessors to arise and pray for their city; pray for the economy to improve, creative ways to bring business and create jobs; more people work; 46% no earnings is high; Churches experience revival; encouraged to keep going despite the pandemic losses Governed by: Yermo Community Services District | County Third District Schools: Yermo school [K-8]; Silver Valley High school Points of Interest: Original Del Taco; Calico Ghost Town & Mountains , Doran Loop and Odessa Canyon; Mule Canyon Road; Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow [ Video of Calico Ghost Town] Crime statistics : [2024] overall crime grade is F; violent crime is F; property crime F and other crime is C-; top crime issues are very high for the county theft at 51%; assault at 17%; burglary at 13%; and vandalism at 6% Poverty rate : [2024] 12% [same as CA Avg 12%] 103 people below poverty level Churches [not exhaustive] Silver Valley Baptist church [Pastor Cody Frazier] Yermo Bible Church [ICFA]

updated 04/13/2025 City Community Service Web Site Prayer podcasts: for the city | for the officials | for churches/ministries Phelan is located north of Wrightwood in the High Desert, southwest of Victorville, east is Hesperia across the Interstate 15. It is accessible from Highway 138. It is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the Victor Valley of the Mojave Desert, north of the San Gabriel Mountains. There is talk that Pinon Hills neighboring city to the west might combine with Phelan to form a larger community. Demographics : estimated population [2024] 18,059; 52% white; 32% Hispanic; Asian & Native American 2%; median age 36; M:F 50%:50%; 77% own; 23% rent; average house is 4 people; 16% less than high school; 33% high school grad; 27% some college; 23% college degrees; $37K average income per person; 73% speak English; 24% speak Spanish; 9% other languages; 56% married; widowed 7%; divorced 7%; separated 2%; 29% never married. History Phelan's history dates back to the days of the Mormon Trail, when settlers passed through the area on their way to San Bernardino and points beyond. Phelan was named after Senator James D. Phelan and his brother, John Thomas (J.T) Phelan. Map of Phelan Location of Phelan in SBC Specific Prayer Points | Video About Phelan Environmental issues: heavy winds, dusty, snow a few inches each year; drought Governed by : San Bernardino County 1st District | Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District (pphcsd.org) Schools/District: Snowline School district ; Phelan elementary; Pinon Mesa middle; Desert view Independent; Heritage school; Serrano High school; Eagle Summit Community Day school Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is C-; violent crime D+; property crime D; other crime A-; top crime issues are theft 15% and burglary 5% Poverty rate: [2024] 14.5% [>2.5 over CA avg 12%] 17% Males; 15% Females Points of interest: Forever Wild Sanctuary Spiritual needs: Churches unite in prayer; intercessors arise to claim this region for Jesus; recovery groups for people with addictions, pastors pray together; churches have solid prayer groups; laborers for the harvest; creative ways to reach the lost & broken; an awakening for those who believe; churches find ways to help the poor; reformation in the town Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Saint Junipero Serra Church Calvary Chapel Phelan Phelan Community Church High Desert Baptist Church Cornerstone Baptist Church Fountain Living Waters High Desert Church Phelan campus

updated 04/14/2025 Prayer Podcasts: For city 2/27/22 | For city officials 8/8/22 | For churches/ministries City Web Site Location : in the Mojave Desert of Southern California; an important crossroads for the Inland Empire and home to Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow; cities to the west include Lenwood & Hinkley, southwest Adelanto & Apple Valley; southeast Dagget; north is Fort Irwin and east is Baker. Mission Statement : To provide a better way of life through local control of public safety, development, services and amenities; enhancing our residents’ lives and providing for our community’s future. DEMOGRAPHICS: Founded in 1886 and incorporated as a city in 1947; est. population 25,198 [2024] ; 46% Hispanic; 25% White; African American 18%; Asian 3%; American Indian 2%; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander <2%; other 8%; Median value of house $117K; 78% high school graduate; bachelor's or more 9%; median income $40K; poverty 23% History In 1883, the borax rush hit and increased over the next decade; As the 20th century progressed, Calico and Daggett (major borax workers) diminished while Barstow grew. It became a busy rail center and a jumping off place for immigrants entering the state on US Route 66, as made famous by John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath." Modern and historic facilities are still available along Barstow's Main Street, the original Route 66. Just off Main Street, at First Street, travelers can drive over an old iron bridge that leads to the railroad depot once the site of the historic Harvey House, originally opened in 1911. With the construction of the modern Interstate Highway system Barstow's future of growth was assured, as I-40 and I-15 converged at the city limits with State Highway 58, making it the transportation hub of the western Mojave Desert. [to read more about the History click on the History heading] “ A progressive High Desert community with small-town advantages that preserves and promotes a quality environment in which to live, work and play. " Motto - "Crossroads of Opportunity" Map of Barstow Location of Barstow in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: fires ; extreme drought ; has a very high earthquake risk , with a total of 1,073 earthquakes since 1931. The USGS database shows that there is a 86.98% chance of a major earthquake within 50km of Barstow, CA within the next 50 years. The largest earthquake within 30 miles of Barstow, CA was a 5.2 Magnitude in 1985. Governed by: City Council ; Ethics Code for Officials, Council, Barstow staff; Community Schools/District: Barstow Unified School district ; Barstow Adult, High, Jr. High, STEM Academy & Fine Arts Academy; Central Continuation High school; Cameron elementary; Crestline elementary; Henderson elementary; Lenwood elementary; Montara elementary; Skyline North elementary; Barstow Community college ; Bridges Beauty College Crime issues : 92311 & 92312 [2022] overall crime grade is D-; violent crime D-; property crime F; other crime B- ; top crime issues are theft 26%; burglary 7%; assault 5% Poverty rate : 23.2% [high] CA avg 12%]; M 32%; F 41%; 18-59 yrs 31%; 60-74 Financial Issues : unemployment high; state financing led to closures of courthouses in Barstow Points of interest: Barstow Harvey House | Cannabis Supercenter Spiritual needs: Churches unite & experience revival; intercessors to arise and claim this city for Jesus; neighborhood prayer walks and drives; creative ways to reach the poor and help them find jobs and build up their finances; churches provide finance classes; boldness to share the gospel; laborers for the harvest; pastors to connect and pray for encouragement, growth, unity and revival; prayer groups to arise in each church preaching the Gospel; transformation and reformation as a result of a sweep of God throughout this area Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] New Life Fellowship Church of Christ Barstow First Baptist Church Crossroads Barstow Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran The Connection Community Church First United Methodist Church Barstow Mojave Desert Christian Church Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Union Missionary Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church New Faith Ministry Church River of Life A Free Methodist Church St. Joseph Catholic Church Hi Desert Word Center

updated 04/15/2025 City's Web Site - Located northeast of Highland, taking Highway 330 then turns into Highway 18 bringing into the west side of the town. Can also access from Highway 38 from Mentone bringing in from the east side. It is a small town that hosts a lake at the center of its activities in the San Bernardino mountains at over 6752 elevations. It is a year-round recreational area with miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, water sports, fishing and hunting. World class athletes train in the valley because of its fresh air and altitude. Nearby is Snow Valley ski area, along with Santa's village and the main attraction, the lake itself. Demographics : [2024] Population 5,038. Average income is $77K. Rent median is $957/mo.; median house is $391K. Median age is 43.7 years, 43.5 years for males, and 44 years for females. Non-Hispanic white 65%; Hispanic 27%; Asian: 2.59%; Other race: 2.33%; Native American: 1.03%; Two or more races: 0.88%; Black or African American: 0.31%; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%. Average family size is 2.83; 53% own a house; 47% rent; 40% married; 60% not; 38% some college or associate; 27% bachelor's & graduate; 22% high school grad; 10% less than High school; average earning is 30K/year. History The Serrano (Mountaineers) Indians (aka Yuharetum or the People of the Pines) lived there at first. Used to have many earthquakes that the Indians thought the Great Spirit was angry with the Padres which resulted in a bloody Indian fight. Benjamin Wilson led some men to find raiders of Riverside ranches, he named the place Big Bear Valley, though the Serrano Indians called it Yahaviat, which means “Pine Place.” Gold was found, the miners paved a road into Big Bear. Lake started as a reservoir and had two dams eventually made to monitor its spillage. Only took 26 months to fill it and use it for neighboring communities, a major feat in those days. Film industry liked the area to develop western movies. To learn more about its history click on the History heading. “Four season mountain lake escape. States it is a God honoring community.” Map of Big Bear Lake Location of Big Bear Lake in SBC PRAYER POINTS: Government: City council ; Ethics; under County District 3 Law enforcement in area Poverty Rate : [2024] 9% decreased in last 3 years; Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is D-; violent crime is F; property crime D- and other crime B-; top crime issues are theft 16% and burglary 8%. Business: Tourism needed, seasonal based on snowfall, retail, vacation rentals, cabin Points of Interest: Performing arts theater, Alpine Zoo , Alpine Slide Adventures Environmental issues: Safe travels (very windy road into the city); in a drought, lake is low, upper lake is dry, road closures; affects of Line Fire [2024] road closures and repairs; halted tourism. Spiritual issues: smaller towns nearby unite in prayer [Fawnskin, Arrowbear]; intercessors arise to pray for this town; pastors unite in prayer for encouragement, online ministry grows and reaches people in the areas where they can't attend services due to inclement weather; spirit of conviction/repentance as the Word is preached with authority and boldness, laborer for the harvest of souls Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Community Church Big Bear [Christian & Missionary Alliance, Pastor Mike Barnes] Bear Valley Church [Pastor Mike Craig, Assoc. Chris Parker, no denomination ties] B ridges Presbyterian Fellowship [Pastor Tom Rennard] Believer's Chapel [for the needy, hurting & addicted] Big Bear Church of Christ Summit Christian Fellowship [Pastor Robert Grand, Assembly of God] T he Journey Church [Pastor Rob Hastings, independent Full Gospel] Christian conference center [ financial funds to keep it going ];

updated 04/13/2025 Pr ayer Podcast : for the city 2/1/22 ; for the officials TWIN PEAKS It an unincorporated community located on California State Route 189 east of Crestline and overlooks Lake Gregory in Crestline. Lake Arrowhead is to the east. Demographics ; estimated population [2024] 2,192; overall crime grade is B [see details below]; M:F 53%:46%; median age 44; 36% households with children; average income $56K; 51% below poverty level; 14% no high school; 42% high school grad; 26% some college; 9% college degrees; 59% married; 23% never married; 48% white; 15% Hispanic; 4% African American; Asian 19%; 14% other. Map of Twin Peaks Location of Twin Peaks in SBC History Began in the 1860s as a strawberry farm, the town would first be known as Strawberry Flat. Some of the first buildings include the now gone Squirrel Inn, the still-standing Antlers Inn, and the also still-standing Pine Rose Cabins. The Antlers Inn originated in 1919 when some 20 cabins were simultaneously constructed around a central lodge then known as the Alpine Terrace Resort. It overlooks Lake Gregory and is like a suburb of Crestline. “Most highly urbanized” forest in the world" Specific Prayer Points | Video Churches unite & experience revival: intercessors arise to pray for this area, the churches and for an awakening; believers bold in sharing their faith; both young and old find a place to minister; evangelism explosion, lives transformed by the Gospel, Christians rise up, model the life of Christ and pray for others as led Governed by: San Bernardino County 2nd District Schools: Grandview Elementary; The ROCK Childcare {Christian Calvary Chapel] under Rim of the World School District Points of Interest: Sycamore Ranch & Vineyard Winery; Hortenicas at the Cliffhanger; Fear not Mixed Martial Arts; The Grill at Antlers Inn Crime statistics : [2024] overall crime grade is C-; violent crime is D; property crime is D and other crime is B+; top crime issues are theft 12% and burglary 5%; Twin Peaks Sheriff stationed in city Poverty rate : [2024] 19% [ 7% above CA avg 12%] 416 people below poverty Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Twin Peaks Community church [Pastor Mike Whisner; Assoc. Jonathan Trask] Calvary Chapel School | Church [Provides childcare] Pinecrest Christian Conference Center [Assembly of God]