Gabriel Hart

Morongo Valley Music Festival joins Halloween Extravaganza this Friday (10/28)

October 27, 2022

Morongo Valley Music Festival joins Halloween Extravaganza this Friday (10/28)

Move over, Coachella Fest—The 1st annual Morongo Valley Music Festival is destined to put another little desert town on the music map this weekend in Convington Park, brought to you by JT City Limits in conjunction with the Morongo Valley Youth Softball League’s Halloween Extravaganza. Free entry! Friday from 5:00 PM- 9:45 PM: Naptime News JT City Rollers Daytime Moon Psychic Black Saturday from 2 PM to 9:45 PM: Hunter and the Wick’d Greg Da Ponte Karma Dealers The Jean Genies (David Bowie…

MUSD Votes in favor of Substitute Teacher pay increase

by Gabriel Hart

October 26, 2022

Last night’s MUSD board meeting began with honoring Laura Grabow with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, for commitment and dedication to mentoring young adults entering the dental field as well as her volunteer work with the Flying Doctors. Director of Maintenance and Operations David Daniels gave a detailed slide presentation of a Three-Year Maintenance Plan for MUSD, including projected budgets for the annual projects. Some great and overdue news for substitute teachers: Increased…

MUSD to Discuss Pay Increase for Substitutes, Suicide Prevention Policy

by Gabriel Hart

October 25, 2022

For tonight’s MUSD Board meeting, action items to review and approve include: pay increase for Certified Substitute Teachers & Certified Permit Holders, a request for Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for Electric Pole Stabilization Project at Friendly Hills Elementary, a request to approve authorization for Notice of Completion of Re-Roofing also at Friendly Hills Elementary, and a request to waive a second reading in order to adopt a Suicide Prevention board policy.

Fire Safety Week, Tree Trimming Deemed Success by Fire Chief at MVCSD Meeting

by Gabriel Hart

October 20, 2022

Morongo Valley Community Service District Board members held their regular meeting at Covington Park last night (October 19th). Last night at MVCSD’s regular board meeting. Fire Chief James Brakebill reported a successful Fire Prevention Week, prompting Fire Safety Week to be an annual event from now on for the high-risk area. Brakebill also reported a successful tree trimming in Covington Park, which will now be provided with annual trimming maintenance to avoid its recent accumulated…

Morongo Valley Community Service District Agenda for 10/19 meeting

by Gabriel Hart

October 19, 2022

The Morongo Valley Community Service District will be holding their regular board meeting tonight (October 19th) at 6pm in Covington Park’s multi-purpose room. New business action items at tonight’s MVCSD board meeting include: review and approval of the Smith Marion and Company Audit draft, a review and discussion regarding the operational status of Covington Park’s kitchen, and a request by the Warren Family for the use of Covington Park for their upcoming family reunion in April 2023—Board…

Sunfair Dry Lake clean-up event all weekend (Oct. 15 – 16)

by Gabriel Hart

October 15, 2022

Sunfair Dry Lake clean-up event all weekend (Oct. 15 – 16)

Local photographer Denny Truong is hosting a two-day clean-up and campout at Joshua Tree’s popular Sunfair Dry Lakebed this Saturday (October 15th) and Sunday (October 16th). Sponsored by Forward Observations Group, the free family friendly event is BYO food, drinks, camping gear, and trash bags, with mandatory Leave No Trace policy, though you don’t have to camp to attend. Beginning Saturday at 10am, the day’s schedule starts with clean-up, then relax, eat, and sleep. On Sunday, Truong will be…

MUSD Principals Discuss Protocols and Response for social media threats

by Gabriel Hart

October 14, 2022

Morongo Unified School District High School Principals were the guests on last weeks Z1077 Up Close Show, and they discussed their protocols for social media threats. Assignment reporter Gabriel Hart brings us highlights from that conversation. On last week’s “Up Close Show,” Gary Daigneault spoke with MUSD principals Justin Monical of Yucca Valley High School and Mike Ruggiero of 29 Palm High School, regarding September’s flare-up of on-campus violence. On the subject of deducing validity of…

Morongo Fire Prevention Day this Saturday (Oct. 15)

by Gabriel Hart

October 13, 2022

The Morongo Valley Fire Department will be hosting Fire Prevention Day in Covington Park this Saturday (October 15th). The Morongo Valley Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Day this Saturday in Covington Park from 10am-2pm. This is a free, family friendly event. Learn about fire truck equipment, who to call for help, “stop, drop, and roll,” and meet Sparky the Dog. And speaking of dogs, they’ll be free hot dogs provided for all attendees. For questions, please contact Fire…

YV and 29P Principals discuss MUSD’s Closed-Door Policy, safety and security for high schools

by Gabriel Hart

October 12, 2022

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

On last week’s “Up Close Show,” Gary Daigneault spoke with MUSD principals Justin Monical of Yucca Valley High School and Mike Ruggiero of 29 Palm High School, regarding September’s flare-up of on-campus violence. On the subject of campus safety, Monical responded to a caller’s concern regarding MUSD’s Closed Door Policy. “The Morongo Unified School District issued that order just a couple weeks ago to improve safety and security on our school campuses, so school doors are to remain closed and…

Morongo Unified School District Meeting Recap

by Gabriel Hart

October 12, 2022

At last night’s MUSD Board meeting at Joshua Tree Elementary, Assistant Superintendent Amy Woods gave a slide presentation on MUSD’s ELD Program, then answered various inquiries regarding ELD student reclassification. Program Specialist Eric Smith followed with his own presentation on proactive and inclusive Learning Centers being introduced to MUSD. All Action Items were approved by Trustees, including resolution to certify all MUSD students be provided with standard-aligned textbooks, approval…

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