Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day here in the Morongo Basin, and despite the hot weather, there's a number of free events to help celebrate the birthday of the United States. As a quick reminder, all fireworks are not only illegal…
Whether or not you’re planning your own quiet Fourth of July celebration, it’s important to expect the worst with other neighbors in your proximity. Fireworks are illegal in the Morongo Basin, largely due to our dry area being a high fire risk,…
The Western Joshua Tree has been granted certain protections by the State of California. But how does a homeowner navigate these protections when a fallen Joshua Tree needs to be moved? San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and local…
Bars and nightclubs in California with a type 48 liquor license are now required to carry date rape drug tests as of July 1st. Assembly Bill 1013 says that bars and nightclubs must have date rape drug test kits on hand for their customers. Date…
The NCIS is investigating the death of a military officer found on the Twentynine Palms Marine Base over the weekend. According to information provided by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office, Major General William Mullen, 59, of Arvada,…
The Yucca Valley Town Council has cancelled their meeting scheduled for this evening (July 2) due to a lack of quorum. The council will meet next in regular session on July 16. Tonight’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission has…
Hungry Valley is Located in the Tejon Pass north of Los Angeles and along the Interstate 5 corridor, and has 19,000 acres and more than 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycle, ATV’s, dune buggies, and 4x4’s. The area is designated as a…
Extreme temperatures are coming this weekend, and the City of Twentynine Palms announced yesterday that they are opening up the city' Senior Center as a cooling center for residents of all ages. The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be…
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors last month put forward a resolution asking state legislators to address the home insurance crisis in California. Chair of the Board and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe discussed the complex…
A new California state law went into effect yesterday, limiting the amount a landlord can ask a renter for a security deposit. A security deposit is usually held to secure against potential damage, cleaning, or unpaid rent from a renter. These…
Independence Day is Thursday, and the days leading up to the Fourth of July holiday are filled with fun, patriotism, and unfortunately illegal fireworks. The Sheriff’s Department received 11 reports about illegal fireworks over the weekend. The…
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA ) was enacted with the aim of protecting the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the state’s renewable energy and housing development priorities. Part of this effort is…
Master Fee Schedules are increases in fees paid for civic services like planning, animal control, code enforcement, and other items that will cover long term budgetary plans. These fees - which are paid for by those who use the services and are…
The San Bernardino County Library System’s summer reading program continues this summer and there are a number of fun book events happening right now throughout the hi-desert. For students who are now on school break, the Morongo Basin’s three…
Theatre 29 closes out its 2023-24 season with the hysterically funny comedic murder mystery “Clue: On Stage” August 16. Theatre 29 will hold open auditions for the new comedic murder mystery “Clue On Stage” on Monday, July 1st at 6:00pm on the…
Whitewater Preserve visitors should be aware that the Preserve’s paved parking lot is now limited to just the bridge crossing area. The Preserve says that the overcrowding of parked cars and recreating families has led to multiple safety hazards…
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