S.R. 247 Now Open at Pipe’s Canyon
State Route 247 is now open at Pipes Canyon. If you plan to travel on SR-247, there is still some mud and debris on the roadway so drive cautiously.
Year: 2019
Morongo Grade Reopened
Update: The Morongo grade is now open in both directions. One lane is open on SR-62 in Morongo Valley and it is being utilized to escort eastbound and westbound traffic through the area. Expect delays if you plan to travel through.
Monday Updates – HWY 62 has one lane open with CHP escort, long delays expected
Highway 62 in Morongo Valley has one lane open with a CHP escort. The lane will alternate east / west traffic with an escort from CHP - expect delays. Monday 8/21 Updates: All MUSD Schools and offices are closed. Copper Mountain College is…
Structure burns during hurricane rains in 29 Palms Sunday (8/20)
Despite consistent rainfall yesterday, a structure fire in Twentynine Palms sent billowing black smoke into the sky. San Bernardino County Fire responded to a fire in the 7100 block of Woodward Ave near Baseline Road at around 5:45 p.m.…
Joshua Tree National Park remains closed Monday 8/21
Joshua Tree National Park remains closed today. The Park was closed by rangers and staff on Friday morning (August 18) out of precaution for possible flash flooding, lightning, and road closures related to Hurricane Hilary. The closure was…
San Bernardino County CEO resigns
Leonard X. Hernandez resigned as CEO of San Bernardino County on Friday (August 18). Hernandez served as the highest ranking non-elected official in San Bernardino County government since September 2020. He announced that he would be leaving…
California Fish and Game Commission meet on Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act tomorrow (8/22)
The California State Fish and Game Commission holds their regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow (August 22) and Wednesday (August 23) in Fortuna, California. Of interest to the Morongo Basin is an update on the implementation of the California…
Reach Out Morongo Basin recognized for 25 years of service to Hi Desert residents
Last Thursday (August 17), Reach Out Morongo Basin, a local organization that provides no-cost services for seniors and the disabled, was recognized by county representatives for 25 years of service. The Certificate of Recognition was presented…
MUSD Schools and Offices closed Monday (8/21)
The Morongo Unified School District announced the cancellation of school Monday (August 21), on what would have been the first day of the 2023-2024 school year. MUSD released a statement just after 5 p.m. today (August 20), saying "Out of…
Mosquito-borne West Nile virus detected in city of San Bernardino
The first locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year have been confirmed in the city of San Bernardino, according to the Department of Public Health. WNV is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.…
Joshua Tree National Park will be closed over the weekend due to Hurricane Hilary
According to a press release from the National Park Service, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Joshua Tree National Park starting tomorrow, August 19th at 11 am until August 21st at 5 pm due to Hurricane Hilary. The park is expected to…
RESCHEDULED: Yucca Valley Color Fun Run 5k will be next Saturday (8/26)
Updated: 8/18 @ 10:52AM The Yucca Valley Color Fun Run has been rescheduled to next Saturday, August 26th due to the extreme weather coming into the Morongo Basin. The starting time will remain the same. Previously Reported: Registration is…
Hurricane Hilary will bring intense rainfall into the Hi Desert, rest of Southern California
The Morongo Basin is bracing for extreme weather as Hurricane Hilary moves north and east up from Baja California. Hurricane Hilary, currently considered a Category 4 storm, is now expected to make landfall in Mexico some time today - and…
Native plants keep soil in place, especially during monsoons
On Friday’s Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Dawn Rowe, where they discussed the importance of native plants on private properties in the Morongo Basin, especially during the monsoon…
Meet Steve Hayden, newly-appointed Board Director of the MVCSD
Last Saturday during a special meeting, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors appointed and swore in celebrated community member Steve Hayden to the board’s remaining 5th seat. Steve Hayden As the vice president of…
Yucca Valley Police looking for distracted and impaired drivers today (8/18)
The Yucca Valley Police Department has announced an extra enforcement initiative for today (August 18), as they seek out distracted and intoxicated drivers. A DUI enforcement period will be in effect from 4 p.m. today until midnight, with…
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