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Crime & Public Safety
79 year-old arrested for allegedly driving car into worker on closed road in Yucca Valley
An alleged road rage incident involving a sewer contractor in Yucca Valley led to the arrest of a 79 year-old man. On Tuesday (July 21) at around noon, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an assault…
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Local News
If the ground is too hot for humans, it’s too hot for dogs
Human beings aren’t the only ones bearing the brunt of the dog days of summer. Canines have to contend with a permanent fur coat and a cooling system that has to work extra hard in the hi-desert heat. If temperatures…
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Local News
Copper Mountain College seeking two District Board positions
The Copper Mountain Community College District is seeking candidates for two District Board positions. The CMC College District Governing Board is an elected body that oversees operations at Copper Mountain College alongside administrators, staff, and students. The Board meets monthly,…
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Local News
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offering free rides for military personnel
If you need to cool off during the weekend heat wave, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is offering free rides to military personnel. During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former and retired—receive…
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City & Town Meetings
Happy 3rd of July? Yucca Valley considers moving annual fireworks celebration one day earlier
A temporary date change for this year’s Independence Day celebrations could become something more permanent. Recreation Coordinator Tommie Jones presented a recap of the the Town of Yucca Valley’s Independence Day celebration held on July 3rd this year. It was…
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Crime & Public Safety
“Slumped over” driver arrested in Landers for suspected weapon possession, drug use
A vehicle check in Landers led to the arrest of a convicted felon allegedly under the influence of drugs and in possession of a loaded weapon. On July 17 at around 2:10 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff”s deputies conducted a…
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Local News
Can’t escape the extreme heat at home? Head to cooling centers around the hi-desert
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Thursday (July 23) that will remain in place until Monday night (July 27). They say that dangerously hot conditions are expected and temperatures could peak at 116 degrees in…
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Arts & Entertainment
Yucca Valley Film Festival opens submissions for 8th annual event
The Yucca Valley Film Festival has announced that all local Morongo Basin-based filmmakers can submit their work to the widely-recognized film fest for free. The Yucca Valley Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 8th annual event. Filmmakers from…
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Arts & Entertainment
Theatre 29 Summer Youth Program performers will be live in studio this Friday (7/24)
Since June 22, sixty-one Morongo Basin kids have been learning music, lyrics, lines, and choreography as they get ready to perform “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.” The directors, choreographers, and even some of the stars of the show will join…