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Crime & Public Safety
Fireworks cause small vegetation fire in Yucca Valley
Fireworks are suspected to be the cause of a vegetation fire in Yucca Valley over the Independence Day weekend. On July 4 at around 11:45 p.m., San Bernardino County Fire responded to a report of a vegetation fire near the…
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Crime & Public Safety
Twentynine Palms murder trial suspended for reports on suspect’s mental health
The trial of a man suspected of murder and kidnapping in Twentynine Palms has been suspended as a judge will consider whether he is fit to stand trial. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says that on Thursday (June 18)…
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City & Town Meetings
Town and City meetings cancelled this Tuesday (7/7)
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday (July 7) has been cancelled. The City did not provide a reason for the cancellation. The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission is scheduled to meet next on July 21. The Yucca Valley Town…
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Local News
Flock Community Roundtable discussion this Thursday (7/9)
A community roundtable discussion about Flock Safety cameras will be held this Thursday (July 9) from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Luckie Park Activity Center in Twentynine Palms. The discussion is being held by Twentynine Palms Mayor Pro Tem Octavious…
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Local News
Twentynine Palms Toastmasters meet tonight (7/6)
The Twentynine Palms chapter of the Toastmasters meets Monday night (July 6). The group teaches people how to practice public speaking and communicate effectively. The theme for Monday’s meeting is “Free Your Voice,” which they say is an invitation to…
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Local News
4th of July Celebrations around the Morongo Basin
Friday (July 3) Fireworks Spectacular at Yucca Valley High School The Town of Yucca Valley, in collaboration with the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, will co-sponsor this year’s Independence Day Celebration featuring a live concert and Fireworks Spectacular at…
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Crime & Public Safety
Wrong way driver arrested for investigation into DUI and felony reckless evasion
After narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with a deputy, a driver is alleged to have led a reckless pursuit through Yucca Valley. On Tuesday (June 30 at around 11:30 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies say a Jeep Cherokee was…
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Crime & Public Safety
Reminder: All personal fireworks are illegal in the Morongo Basin
To help protect residents and neighborhoods, San Bernardino County Fire and local law enforcement agencies will conduct fireworks enforcement operations throughout the holiday period. Individuals found possessing or using illegal fireworks may face fines and other penalties, and property owners…
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Local News
“Citizens on Patrol” gives residents a way to participate in law enforcement
On last Friday’s (June 26) episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Captain Steve Scovel of the Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station. Daigneault asked Captain Scovel the Sheriff’s “Citizens on Patrol” program. Captain Scovel: “Our Citizens…
