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Here are some interesting facts about Adelanto, California:
1. Adelanto is Spanish for "progress" or "progression."
2. Adelanto is located in San Bernardino County, California and its population as of 2020 is approximately 35,000.
3. The city was founded in 1915 by E. H. Richardson and was incorporated in 1970.
4. In 2016, Adelanto became the second city in California (after Desert Hot Springs) to permit the commercial cultivation of marijuana.
5. In 2017, Adelanto announced plans to build a 100-acre solar farm, which could generate enough electricity to power up to 36,000 homes.
6. Adelanto is home to the George Air Force Base, which operated from 1941 until 1992.
7. The city has a high desert climate, with hot summers and cool winters.
8. Adelanto is known for its annual event, Adelanto Grand Prix, which features races for off-road vehicles and motorcycles.
9. The city is also home to the Mavericks baseball team, a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Texas Rangers.
10. The Adelanto Detention Center, which is operated by the GEO Group, is one of the largest immigrant detention centers in the United States.