UPDATED May 17, 2024: The deceased was identified as Jonathon Tucker, a 22 year-old from Twentynine Palms, by the Riverside County Coroner's Office. The Hyundai was driven by a Yucca Valley man who suffered from minor injuries. The CHP says that neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be a factor in the collision. A two-vehicle crash that closed traffic on Hwy. 62 near North Indian Canyon Drive in Desert Hot Springs has left a Twentynine Palms man dead and a Yucca Valley man injured. …

The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District Board of Trustees meets in regular session tomorrow (May 20) where they will discuss policies for the upcoming fiscal year and receive a presentation on the preliminary budget. The board will also go into closed session to review the district general manager’s contract. The board’s meeting is open to the public and begins tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at 5350 Encelia Ave. in Twentynine Palms.

The Multi-Sport Court at Luckie Park opens to the public today (May 20). The new courts feature both pickleball and tennis configurations for players on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pickleball nets, balls, and paddles can be obtained for use at the Parks & Recreation Department office during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, with a refundable deposit of $50.00. The courts will be open until 10 p.m. most nights. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new courts will be…

Food will be distributed to needy families in Twentynine Palms this morning. Reach Out Morongo Basin will be distributing boxes of canned goods, juice, cereal, fresh meat and other items, one per household, while supplies last. This is a drive-thru food distribution open to residents of Twentynine Palms, Wonder Valley and Desert Heights, including active duty military and their families. Recipients will be required to provide ID to self-certify residency. The event begins today at 8…