Tag: yucca valley

SHERIFF LOOKING FOR INFORMATION AFTER AN RV FIRE

The Sheriff’s Department is seeking information after an abandoned RV was found on fire. Wednesday, May 25 deputies were dispatched to the area of Yucca Mesa Road and La Brisa Drive in the City of Yucca Valley after a report of a vehicle on…

LEARN ACRYLIC POURING AT YUCCA VALLEY WORKSHOP

Yucca Valley’s Recreation Department offers an acrylic paint pouring workshop led by the Open Art Studio Instructor, Beverly Schmuckle. Artist Beverly Schmuckle will lead participants through step-by-step instructions to create two acrylic…

CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum holds its second Chamber Music Matinee, “Almost Baroque,” on Sunday, June 12, at 2:00 p.m. for a delightfully unique selection of late Renaissance to early Baroque compositions. “Almost Baroque” will feature work…

GRUBSTAKE DAYS KIDS DAY EVENTS TOMORROW

Monday, May 30 will be Grubstake Kids’ Day at the Boys & Girls Club located at 56525 Little League Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy crafts, water games, family activities and jumpers. BBQ, snacks and snow cones are…

CHILDREN’S SWIMMING CLASSES OFFERED

The Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics Program will hold Children’s Learn-to-Swim classes this summer at the Yucca Valley High School. Six levels will be offered, from parent/baby classes to advanced swim techniques. The cost is $54 for a two-week…

MORE GRUBSTAKE DAYS EVENTS SET FOR TOMORROW

Grubstake Days weekend continues in Yucca Valley tomorrow Sunday, May 29. The event features several events, including the Go for the Gold 10K/5K Run and 2K Walk which begins at 8:00 a.m. at Yucca Valley High School. Regular on-site sign-up…

FIREFIGHTERS HALT ELK FIRES PROGRESS

Firefighters have slowed the advance of the fire threatening Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree National Park at 250 acres. As of this morning, the fire, named the Elk Fire, was 30% contained. The heavy smoke that covered Yucca Valley yesterday…

MDLT HOLDS RALLY TO PROTECT JOSHUA TREES

Mojave Desert Land Trust held a rally to educate and inspire those willing to take action before the Fish and Game Commission makes its final decision on the fate of the western Joshua tree.. Speaker Brandon Cummings of the Center for…

NEW CHANGES TO TRASH COLLECTION IN YUCCA VALLEY

Yucca Valley residents will see new waste collection bins rolling out over the next few years as Burrtec moves to meet state requirements that reduce organic materials in landfills. The new bins will be clearly labeled and color-coded green for…