Road condition updates for Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Nat. Preserve, Death Valley
The national parks and preserves have had their share of storm and flood damage this season, with crews contending with both regular monsoon weather, as well as unprecedented amounts of rainfall in parts of Death Valley. In Joshua Tree…
Samurai self-defense comes to Yucca Valley Recreation Center Sept. 10
A self-defense class utilizing the tactics of the Japanese samurai is coming to the high desert. Instructor Norman Rose is a a Black Belt in Ketsugo Jujitsu with over 20 years of experience, and will lead a hands-on lesson which includes…
Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert announces before and after-school programs
As the Morongo Unified School District kicks off the new school year, The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert is once again starting their Before and After School Program. The Boys & Girls Club's program serves students between the…
Twentynine Palms announces community center program schedule
The Parks and Recreation Department in Twentynine Palms is thrilled to finally announce the Community Center Program Schedule. The new gymnasium in the Community Center was to open earlier this summer but construction delays pushed back the…
Joshua Tree teen missing since Aug. 1 – Family seeks your help in looking
Devonte Willis was last seen on August 1st in Joshua Tree. Devonte Willis was last seen August 1st Devonte is 5' 5" and approximately 160 pounds. Last seen wearing a white dress shirt and dark pants and hoodie. A 15-year-old has been…
Danielle Wall gives a primer on high desert rattlesnakes on last week’s Up-Close Show
On last week’s “Up Close Show,” Gary Daigneault had a conversation with Danielle Wall, an animal rescuer and reptile relocator who lives and works in the high desert. Wall is known for coming out to properties throughout the Morongo Basin and…
Morongo Basin Regional Council of Aging meeting tomorrow in Yucca Valley
The Morongo Basin Regional Council on Aging (MBRCA) will be meeting on tomorrow (August 25) at noon at the Yucca Valley Senior center. The featured speaker will be Jennifer Shamyan, who represents the affordable rental property management in…
MUSD Meeting Notes for Aug. 23rd
Superintendent Dr. Patricio Vargas confirmed a successful first week at MUSD, citing the numerous smiles he saw on campus, followed by Assistant Superintendent Amy Woods photo slide show presentation of this positive first week. Woods also…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission talks Measure K, land development deals at meeting
At tonight’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission received an update on Measure K, Building & Safety annual presentation report, and the Private Land Development and Capital Projects update report. Yucca Valley Town Manager…
Twentynine Palms City Council Offers Loan to Morongo Basin Arch
After hearing a moving presentation on the deep-rooted problems that lead to homelessness and how far it reaches across the county, the Twentynine Palms City Council made a generous financial gesture to a local homeless resource organization,…
Attempted murder in Landers on Sunday, suspect at large
Helicopters and multiple ground units were searching for a suspect in an attempted murder that took place late Sunday evening (Aug 19th). The Sheriff’s office says that the unnamed victim was taken to Hi Desert Medical Center and is in stable…
Yucca Valley man dies after vehicle rollover
A 45-year-old Yucca Valley man died after being involved in a single vehicle accident late Friday night, August 20th according to the California Highway Patrol. It was nearly midnight when a 2004 Chevy Silverado was southbound on Avalon Avenue…
Suspect sought in Morongo Valley armed robbery
Sheriff’s Deputies are currently seeking information on a suspect in an armed robbery at a Morongo Valley business. Sheriff’s say that on Thursday (Aug 18), at 1:30 p.m., they responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 49800…
Twentynine Palms city council meets tonight
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will kick off with a presentation by the Homeless Outreach and Proactive Enforcement (H.O.P.E) team.The council will then hear from the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) regarding a…
Measure K and land development reports scheduled for tonight’s YV planning commission meeting
On the agenda for tonight’s meeting is the Measure K update report, Building & Safety annual presentation report, and the Private Land Development and Capital Projects update report. Several native plant permits are on the Consent Agenda.…
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