Gabriel Hart

“Old Spanish Trail” historical talk at Old Schoolhouse Museum in 29 Palms Friday, 12/9

December 8, 2022

The 29 Palms Historical Society will be hosting their monthly Second Friday Lecture Series this Friday (December 9th) at the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Called “History and Change on the Old Spanish Trail from Mountain Springs, Nevada to Salt Creek” - the talk is sponsored by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park and the 29 Palms Historical Society. As an artery for Mexican pack mule trains, Manifest Destiny, mountain men, horse thieves, and the slave trade, the Old Spanish Trail had a…

Four MUSD schools given ‘Social Media Safety’ presentations this week

by Gabriel Hart

December 2, 2022

Four MUSD schools given ‘Social Media Safety’ presentations this week

Four MUSD campuses were scheduled for the “How to Keep Students Safe On Social Media” presentation this week, given by the Organization For Social Media Safety, led by National Education Director Ed Peisner. After the first presentation on Monday (November 28th) at Twenty Nine Palms Junior High was canceled due to only one parent showing up, low attendance was anticipated for the following night at Twenty Nine Palms High and subsequently moved to Zoom. On Wednesday (November 30th), La Contenta…

Yucca Valley High School Students comment on recent fights and violence

by Gabriel Hart

November 23, 2022

Threats of Gun Violence at Yucca Valley High School Prove Unfounded

At last week’s MUSD board meeting, a Yucca Valley High School teacher gave his students a voice during public comment regarding the recent uptick in on campus violence. Since September we’ve heard plenty about what teachers, administration, parents, and law enforcement have to say about the current rash of on-campus violence at Yucca Valley High. But during the public comment portion of last Tuesday’s (November 15) MUSD board meeting, American Government teacher Jason Bolt gave a sorely needed…

‘Operation Dust Devil’ aims at curbing dangerous and illegal off-roading

by Gabriel Hart

November 21, 2022

‘Operation Dust Devil’ aims at curbing dangerous and illegal off-roading

Listen here: With the conclusion of marijuana-enforcement Operation Hammerstrike, San Bernardino Sheriff Shannon Dicus has reallocated deputies to Operation Dust Devil, an off-roading enforcement team to crack down on illegal and irresponsible off-roading. Operation Dust Devil is scheduled for four and a half months beginning on December 17th, 2022. The team will primarily work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with a varying weekday, plus all holidays. When announced at last Wednesday’s Morongo…

San Bernardino Sheriff announces Operation Dust Devil at MVCSD meeting

by Gabriel Hart

November 17, 2022

Last night (November 16th), the Morongo Valley Community Service District Board of Directors held their regular meeting at Covington Park’s multi-purpose room. Last night’s MVCSD meeting began with San Bernardino Sheriff’s Sgt Anthony Scalise announcing the conclusion of Operation Hammerstrike, and the commencement of Operation Dust Devil, which will crack down on illegal and irresponsible off-roading in the area.The Smith Marion and Company Final audit was approved, and Fire Captain Ryan…

MUSD Board Meeting gives awards and reviews

by Gabriel Hart

November 16, 2022

Morongo Unified School District sends out gun safety letter – AB 452

Listen here: Last night’s MUSD Board meeting began with a stack of esteemed personnel to honor. First, a certificate of appreciation was given to Behavioral Instructional Aide Lena Ford from Yucca Mesa Elementary. Then, Oasis Elementary 6th grade student Laila Rogers was awarded the winner of the California School Nutrition Association art contest with $100 and Certificate of Excellence. Next was Judith Whitney from 29 Palms Elementary who was given an award for California Nutrition Association…

Morongo Valley Community Service District Board meets tonight 11/16

by Gabriel Hart

November 16, 2022

The Morongo Valley Community Service District Board will hold their regular 6pm meeting tonight (November 16th) in the Multi-Purpose Room at Covington Park. At tonight’s MVCSD Board meeting, board members will review, discuss, and approve the Smith Marion and Company Final Audit, an update on the status of the Covington Park kitchen, a discussion of the Park’s fee schedule, tree trimming, and a potential stipend to cover the park’s maintenance personnel’s use of his own vehicle while regular…

MUSD to discuss Anti-opioid overdose medications for school nurses

by Gabriel Hart

November 15, 2022

The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees will be holding their regular meeting tonight (November 15th) at 6pm at Joshua Tree Elementary. For tonight’s MUSD Board meeting agenda, action items include: a request to designate December 13th, 2022 as its annual reorganization meeting, a request to approve annual renewal of nutritional services with California USDA Foods Cooperative, a request to authorize advertisement of Kitchen Modernization bid at 29 Palms Junior High, and a request…

Morongo Valley’s Dog Mayor – a look back on the inaugural election

by Gabriel Hart

November 13, 2022

Meet ROXY, The New Dog Mayor of Morongo Valley

Listen here: After a week of contentious partisan election madness, let’s look at one election where every dog had its day. On October 29th, Morongo Valley, an unincorporated area near Joshua Tree National Park, swore in its very first dog mayor. Organized by Buddy and Tammy Stogner of the Morongo Valley Youth Softball League, his newly created political position was also assisted by Alison Nikvar, who owns American Fuel and Food on the west end of Morongo Valley where she was in charge of the…

New Communication Tower, Equipment Shelter and Access Road proposed for Morongo Valley

by Gabriel Hart

November 10, 2022

New Communication Tower, Equipment Shelter and Access Road proposed for Morongo Valley

Listen here: Reporting by Gabriel Hart Interconnect Towers LLC has proposed a communication facility comprised of three principal components: a communications tower, equipment shelters and supporting components, and an access road in Morongo Valley. To build the half mile access road, construction would carve through a hillside which would be graded flat to accommodate the tower, two 20x40 foot buildings, a generator, propane tanks, and solar array. 1. View of affected neighborhood from proposed…

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