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Raised in Redlands, California, Wayne Jefferson is the senior Victorville reporter for Times Media Service. Jefferson covers local government, politics, schools, public safety, development and community life in Victorville, Adelanto, Apple Valley, Helendale, Phelan and Wrightwood. Jefferson holds a master's degree in journalism.

Stories by Wayne Jefferson

39 stories

  1. September 2026

    5 stories: 2 analyses, 1 explainer, 2 news stories

  2. Mon

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    U.S. and China identify $30 billion in goods each way for possible tariff relief

    U.S. and China identified about $30 billion in goods each way for possible tariff relief, but rates and timing remain undecided.

  3. Mon

    News: Environment · Hesperia

    Hesperia Lake Park reopens after Juniper Fire closure, district says

  4. Mon

    Analysis · Politics · United States

    Trump’s AI meeting puts innovation and oversight on the same agenda

  5. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · Hesperia

    Coroner identifies pilot, passenger killed in Hesperia plane crash

  6. Thu

    Explainer · Election · Hesperia

    Eight Candidates Seek Three Hesperia Park Board Seats

    Eight candidates are running for three Hesperia Recreation and Park District board seats in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.

  7. August 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  8. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

  9. July 2026

    8 stories: 1 analysis, 4 explainers, 3 news stories

  10. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why KFC Stopped Calling Itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and Why the Myths Keep Coming Back

  11. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · High Desert

    What BLM approved in the Mojave pipeline case, and why it matters for the High Desert

    The BLM approved a 50-year right-of-way for Cadiz Inc. to move 1.25 million acre-feet of Mojave Desert groundwater to California.

  12. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Panasonic recalls toaster ovens sold on Amazon and Costco over shock, fire risk

  13. Tue

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    New Mexico pairs Chex Mix with Route 66 push in snack-brand sweepstakes

  14. Mon

    News: Environment · Hesperia

    Silverwood Lake swim beaches closed as state warns visitors to stay out of the water

  15. Thu

    Explainer · Food and Dining · High Desert

    Better Buzz Coffee is eyeing Apple Valley. Here’s what the company has said and what is still unclear

    Better Buzz Coffee plans to expand into Apple Valley with a new Bear Valley Road location expected to open in June 2026.

  16. Tue

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    Walmart price cuts on summer staples put shoppers first, but Trump’s claim adds a political layer

  17. Sat

    News: Environment · High Desert

    CAL FIRE page does not confirm reported Nash Fire near Barstow

  18. June 2026

    15 stories: 4 investigations, 2 explainers, 9 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Transportation · United States

    Duck boat overturns in Cambridge near Charles River, injuring at least six

  20. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan parents charged in death of 7-year-old son, court records show

  21. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    Got an odd envelope in the mail? Federal agencies say do not scan the QR code

    Federal agencies warn Hesperia residents not to scan QR codes in unsolicited mail, citing a rise in brushing and quishing scams.

  22. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Judge declares mistrial in federal Palisades Fire arson case

  23. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom opposes California billionaire-tax measure, calls for federal levy instead

  24. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    Florida tattoo shop says it will turn away military members, veterans after anti-service post

  25. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun-carry property rule in 6-3 decision

  26. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Three Wendy’s employees charged after police say food was taken from trash, spat on in Union, South Carolina

  27. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    CBP seizes more than 1,100 pounds of suspected meth at Laredo bridge

    CBP officers seized more than 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine worth over $10 million at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.

  28. Sat

    News: Travel · World

    Dominican Republic resort fire kills tourist, evacuates 1,690 guests

  29. Thu

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Schwab and Cboe are reportedly building a new yes-or-no trade on the S&P 500. Here’s what that means.

  30. Sun

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    Washington cruise shoppers face Holland America’s new $20-a-day crew charge for suite guests

    Starting June 1, Holland America Line raised daily crew gratuity fees, a cost Washington travelers must factor into their cruise budgets.

  31. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    Review finds BlackRock’s SOXX is built to capture the chip boom, while key return claims remain hard to trace

  32. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    Obama Center’s $470M safety net faces new scrutiny as contractors allege unpaid bills

  33. Sat

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    World Cup travel is spilling into everyday America, from diners to roadside stops, records and travelers’ accounts show

    Tourism Economics projects 1.24 million international visitors to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, exploring local roadside culture.

  34. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  35. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · Hesperia

    Sheriff’s operation in High Desert seizes 33 guns, leads to 15 felony arrests