Does Twentynine Palms need a sewer? District 2 City Council Candidates respond
Does the City of Twentynine Palms need a sewer system? That was the question posed to City Council Candidates on Friday's Z107.7 Up Close Show, one day before the City spread word of a flood advisory on social media that took effect…
Twentynine Palms City Council looks at “entertainment permits” for live shows tonight (9/10)
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather to discuss a smoother process for obtaining Entertainment Permits, an update on the Self-Help Housing Project, and the Tourism Business Improvement District’s marketing plan and budget. The…
Yucca Valley’s sidewalk display discussion expected to postpone until November
A planned conversation about sidewalk displays in Yucca Valley is expected to be postponed from tonight (September 10) until November. That's according to the Yucca Valley Planning Commission's agenda, which continues a planned public…
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians to be recognized at tonight’s MUSD meeting
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold their regular 6 PM meeting tonight at Joshua Tree Elementary. For the meeting’s agenda, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians will be recognized for their recent enormous…
Copper Mountain College appoints Chuck Uyeda as District 4 trustee
Over the course of two special meetings held last Thursday morning (September 5), the Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees appointed a new trustee for District 4. Out of three applicants, Chuck Uyeda was appointed by the remaining trustees…
“Line Fire” burning west of Joshua Tree sends smoke skyward
Smoke from the Line Fire can be seen throughout the Morongo Basin and both San Bernardino County and the State of California have declared a State of Emergency. Starting on Thursday (September 5), the line fire has burned more than 20,500 acres…
SB County Board expected to sign Mutual Aid Agreement to enhance firefighting
In San Bernardino, tomorrow (September 10, 2024) County Supervisors hold their regular twice-monthly 10 o’clock meeting. Tomorrow’s agenda calls for the signing of a mutual aid agreement that is expected to enhance firefighting capabilities…
“Mass Casualty Incident” Drill to take place in Joshua Tree National Park
Local emergency response agencies have set the date for a "Mass Casualty Incident" drill at Joshua Tree National Park. The dates are currently set for February 10, February 12, and February 15, 2025. Hosted by San Bernardino County…
Yucca Valley Senior Center hosting “Grieving Hearts Support Group” on Tuesday (9/10)
Grief can be challenging, and the Yucca Valley Senior Center hopes to help those who are grieving with a special support group to be held tomorrow afternoon (September 10). The Yucca Valley Senior Center is pleased to host a safe space for the…
Local food suppliers looking to limit waste and fill food banks with recovered donations
As of 2015, statistics revealed that residents of the Morongo Basin faced significant challenges in securing adequate nutrition due to geographic isolation and low family income. Alongside its environmental goals of reducing carbon emissions…
Morongo Valley tower on BLM land faces steep opposition from residents as they battle with bureaucracy
The Covington Park Community Room’s air conditioning struggled to keep up with the standing-room only crowd that gathered on Thursday to listen and talk to the Bureau of Land Management. They are considering granting a 30 year lease to…
“1969” debuts at Hi-Desert Artists Center, Glass Outhouse reopens
Yucca Valley's newest gallery, Hi-Desert Artists Center, debuts a new show today, and it's perfect for those that lived through the 1960s and those who don't remember living through the 1960s. Called "1969,", the show…
Twentynine Palms man arrested for suspected domestic violence, drug possession
A convicted felon was arrested in Twentynine Palms for investigation into domestic violence and drug possession. On Tuesday afternoon (September 4) just before 5 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies contacted Joseph Lampkin, Jr,…
Hi-Desert Nature Museum seeking traditional Mexican recipes for their next exhibit
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is seeking traditional Mexican food recipes from local mothers and grandmothers of Mexican descent to be included in the museum's next exhibit, Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories. The exhibit will…
Celebrate the Golden State’s incredible plants and animals on California Biodiversity Day
California contains some of the most varied landscapes in the country. Over 800 miles of coastline climbs in elevation as you move east toward the Sierra Nevada's, crossing dense forests and misty mountains before hitting the vast Mojave…
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Local food suppliers looking to limit waste and fill food banks with recovered donations
As of 2015, statistics revealed that residents of the Morongo Basin faced…
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