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Founded:
1937. Joined Freedom Communications
Inc. in 1978.
Circulation:
Daily 21,246; Sunday 26,754.
Philosophy:
Noted for our fairness, integrity
and enterprise reporting, we put a premium on employing
associates with the experience and know-how to produce
a high-quality newspaper day-in and day-out.
Special features:
In addition to producing a full complement
of sections ranging from lifestyles to sports, we also
produce a comprehensive entertainment section each week
and 26 special-event sections annually.
Awards:
The California Newspaper Publishers Association in April 2011 recognized for the Daily Press in several categories: second place for general excellence in a mid-size daily division; second place for feature writing; blue-ribbon recognition for a photo essay and second place in the editorial cartoon category.
THE COMMUNITY
Location:
High Desert region of Southern California.
We are close to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, beaches and
mountain resorts.
Market:
A high standard of living centered
around the retail and transportation industries and
government services. We have clean air and sunshine
in abundance year round.
Things to do:
Entertainment complexes, beaches,
mountain skiing and wilderness areas are all within
a short drive. We are also the home of the High Desert
Mavericks, a minor-league baseball team, with a stadium
located in Adelanto. The stadium also houses monster
truck rallies and concerts.
Population:
307,000 in four neighboring cities (2010 U.S. Census).
Median home price:
$113,000 (April 2011).
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