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Susan Griggs

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Raised in Redlands, California, Susan Griggs is the senior Hesperia reporter for Times Media Service. Griggs covers local government, education, elections, public safety, development and community programs in Hesperia and the wider High Desert. Griggs holds a master's degree in journalism and founded the community publication Our Hesperia.

Stories by Susan Griggs

118 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Mon

    Explainer · Election · Hesperia, California

    How to vote in Hesperia on Nov. 3, 2026: polling places, drop boxes and deadlines

    Hesperia voters can vote by mail, drop box or in person in the Nov. 3, 2026, City Council election; online registration closes Oct. 19.

  3. September 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Education · Hesperia

    Oak Hills Wins $5,000, Eyes $1 Million Field Upgrade

  5. Mon

    Explainer · Education · Hesperia

    HUSD, Five Campuses Named Best in Desert Finalists

  6. Thu

    Explainer · Education · Hesperia

    HUSD Named Finalist for Fifth Golden Bell Award

    Hesperia Unified's student-support program reports lower suspensions and expulsions after becoming a 2026 Golden Bell finalist.

  7. August 2026

    5 stories: 4 explainers, 1 news story

  8. Mon

    Explainer · Election · Hesperia

    Seven Candidates Seek Three Hesperia School Board Seats

  9. Wed

    Explainer · Election · Hesperia

    Nine Candidates Set for Hesperia City Council Election

  10. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    California schools must return unspent Prop. 28 arts money. Here’s why some funds went unused

    Students may miss out on new music and arts classes as California schools struggle to hire teachers and must return unspent Proposition 28 funds.

  11. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care

  12. Thu

    News: Education · Hesperia

    Hesperia Students Attend First Day of School Today

  13. July 2026

    15 stories: 6 explainers, 9 news stories

  14. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · Hesperia

    Hesperia Invites Families to National Night Out 2026 at Civic Park

  15. Tue

    News: Transportation · Hesperia

    Hesperia Ranked Among Nation’s Worst Cities for Dangerous Drivers

  16. Tue

    Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · Hesperia, California

    Hesperia library plans free Route 66 car show for families, collectors and neighbors

    The Hesperia Branch Library will host a free Route 66 car show on August 8, 2026, featuring classic cars, food vendors, and family activities.

  17. Thu

    News: Politics · Hesperia

    Hesperia Sales Tax Measure Fails to Reach November Ballot After Council Vote

  18. Thu

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Video shows black bear wandering into Crestline water district office and leaving unharmed

  19. Wed

    News: Environment · California

    Rock Fire grows to 8,000 acres in Inyo County as evacuation orders remain in place

  20. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department finalizes rule tying federal aid to college graduates’ earnings

    College students may lose federal aid if their programs fail to meet new graduate earnings benchmarks under a finalized Education Department rule.

  21. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    UC rethinks SAT and ACT: what a possible return would mean for California applicants

  22. Fri

    Explainer · Transportation · High Desert

    VVTA extends Route 31 to the Victorville Wellness Center. Here’s what changed and why it matters.

  23. Wed

    Explainer · Sports · California

    LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles marks two-year countdown to 2028 Games

    LA28 is recruiting up to 60,000 volunteers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and other host cities.

  24. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate records still list Lindsey Graham as serving in office

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe as reports say California inquiry began under Biden

  26. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    FIFA suspends Balogun red-card ban, clearing U.S. forward for Belgium match

  27. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Paul Pelosi referred for possible hit-and-run charges after Yountville crash, sheriff’s office says

  28. Sat

    Explainer · Travel · High Desert

    High Desert Fourth of July guide: where the fireworks are, what they cost and what to check before you go

    High Desert towns host Independence Day events from June 27 to July 6 at venues like Adelanto Stadium and Lenny Brewster Sports Center.

  29. June 2026

    22 stories: 2 investigations, 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 17 news stories

  30. Tue

    News: Real Estate · California

    Escondido HOA threatens fines over American flags in long-running dispute

  31. Tue

    Explainer · Environment · Hesperia

    What’s changing at Hesperia’s Palm Street Park — and why it matters for local families and water use

  32. Mon

    News: Environment · California

    Big Bear eaglet Sandy falls from nest in accidental fledge watched on live camera

  33. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum says federal prosecutors will pursue vandals after damage to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

  34. Sun

    News: Education · Hesperia

    Oak Hills Graduate Inspires With Powerful Speech

  35. Sun

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reopens after teen exits ride vehicle and slides down final drop

    Disneyland reopened Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Anaheim after a June 21 incident where a teen exited the ride. Cal/OSHA cleared the attraction.

  36. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 16 more stories.