Month: June 2022
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CALIFORNIA TAKES AIM AT SUPREME COURT’S CONCEALED GUN RULING
Days after the U.S. Supreme Court changed the legal landscape around concealed carry permits, California lawmakers moved to limit where…
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STATUS OF THE WESTERN JOSHUA TREE IN BUREAUCRATIC LIMBO
The iconic western Joshua tree remains in a state of bureaucratic limbo. While it was not added as a threatened…
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CALIFORNIA BUDGET WON’T COVER OUT-OF-STATE ABORTION TRAVEL
While Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to make California a sanctuary for women seeking abortions, his administration won’t spend public…
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COYOTES MORE ACTIVE AS SUMMER ARRIVES, HOW TO AVOID INTERACTION
With summer upon us, coyotes in the Morongo Basin are in their normal denning season caring for newborn pups and…
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AVOID VENOMOUS INHABITANTS OF JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
If you are hiking, climbing, or recreating in Joshua Tree National Park, rangers urge you avoid the venomous inhabitants that…
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PSYCHOACTIVE SUMMER EXHIBIT OPENS SATURDAY AT ART QUEEN IN JOSHUA TREE
Art Queen Gallery in Joshua Tree announces a new summertime exhibit beginning this Saturday, July 2nd. Art Queen Gallery announces…
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LANDERS MAN ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND FALSE IMPRISONMENT
A Landers man was arrested Sunday, accused of attempted murder and false imprisonment. Deputies responded to the 2900 block of…
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JOSHUA BASIN WATER AUDIT REVEALS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Directors at the Joshua Basin Water District meet at 2 p.m. today in special session at the district office on…
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WONDER VALLEY MAN ACCUSED OF BRANDISHING A FIREARM AND DEATH THREATS
A Wonder Valley man was arrested, accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening to kill his former landlord. According to…
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YUCCA VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEWED A SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT AND WESTERN JOSHUA TREE LISTING
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed a request to increase the size of currently allowed occupants and vehicles at…
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MEDIAN MAINTENANCE TOMORROW IN YUCCA VALLEY
The Town of Yucca Valley Street Maintenance Division is performing median maintenance on Highway 62 tomorrow. Wednesday, June 29 between…
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A REMINDER THAT ALL FIREWORKS IN THE MORONGO BASIN ARE ILLEGAL
Wildfire season is here and fire safety awareness is essential during the hot, dry, summer. With the 4th of July…
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OPENING RECEPTION THIS SATURDAY AT TWENTYNINE PALMS ART GALLERY
The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery will host an opening reception for its Summer Show this Saturday, July 2 with hospitality…
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MUSD BOARD RECOGNIZES OUTGOING SUPERINTENDENT, APPROVES 2022-2023 BUDGET
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees met last night in regular session; voting to approve the budget for…
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SERVICES SET FOR CECIL GARR
Cecil T. Garr, a 33-year resident of Twentynine Palms died June 20th.He was 70 years old. Cecil Garr is survived…
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LANDERS MAN ARRESTED FOR INVESTIGATION OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND FALSE IMPRISONMENT
A Landers man was arrested Sunday, accused of attempted murder and false imprisonment. Deputies responded to the 2900 block of…
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TODAY IS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDERS EARTHQUAKE, ARE YOU PREPARED?
Thirty years ago today, at 4:57 a.m., residents throughout southern California were suddenly awakened by a 7.3 earthquake, with an…
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YUCCA VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERS INCREASE IN A VHR CAPACITY
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review a requested exemption to town regulations for short-term vacation rental. Reporter Hilary Sloane…
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SPECIALIZED SHERIFF’S TEAM ARRESTS ANOTHER FELON WITH GUNS
A specialized law enforcement Team, funded by the Town of Yucca Valley’s Measure Y, has arrested another felon, and taken…
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COUNTY SUPERVISORS TO APPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTS, VHR RULES
At today’s 10 a.m. meeting of county supervisors in San Bernardino, a handful of items relevant to our Morongo Basin…
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