Two suspects were arrested for alleged burglary and grand theft auto at Oasis Elementary in Twentynine Palms. Yesterday morning (August 8), Morongo Unified School District Employees reported a burglary at Oasis Elementary that appeared to have occurred over the weekend. County Sheriffs say that a school vehicle and nearly six thousand dollars worth of computer electronics were stolen. Sheriffs, alongside School Resource Officer J. Perez, investigated the incident, saying that video surveillance…

A back-to-school immunization event is happening this morning (August 9). The Morongo Basin Healthcare District’s Community Health Center is helping students get immunizations that are required by the Morongo Unified School District, including shots for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, also known as chickenpox. This event has been moved to the Morongo Basin Healthcare District's pediatrics clinic, located at 58375 29 Palms Highway in…

The center closed for more than a week after an outbreak of Covid-19 among staff members. After quarantining, staff members have recovered and the center opens today at 9 a.m. with full services. Reach Out Morongo Basin Executive Director Robin Schlosser said that lunch will be served "as usual" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm. The center is open to seniors 60 and over during regular business hours and we will be observing current CDC Covid protocols. Masking is recommended however not…

The Town of Yucca Valley's Summer Music Festival returnts to the Community Center Softball fields tonight (August 6) There will be a country music performance by The Silverados, as well as a raffle. The concert is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food and drink will be available at the concert. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Z1077 and the Hi-Desert Star are media sponsors of this event. Also tonight, there will be a Big Bang Baby of a free show at Tortoise Rock Casino, when Plush,…

There will be free concerts in both Yucca Valley and 29 Palms tomorrow night. The Town of Yucca Valley's Summer Music Festival returns to the Community Center Softball fields tonight (August 6) There will be a country music performance by The Silverados, as well as a raffle. The concert is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food and drink will be available at the concert. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Z1077 and the Hi-Desert Star are media sponsors of this event. There will be a Big…

Rattlesnakes are a not uncommon site in the Morongo Basin, but monsoon season and particularly wet weather means they are more prevalent. The holes and burrows where rattlesnakes typically live become flooded during heavy rains, sending the snakes out of their homes and onto trails, yards, porches, and even into your home. As the temperature increases during the day, rattlesnakes may seek shade from the afternoon heat. Often, snakes seek refuge under debris near homes, under cars, or even under…

A woman was arrested in Twentynine Palms on Saturday, accused of stealing a large amount of mail and attempting fraud. According to a Sheriff's report, Nancy Gonzalez, 49, was arrested near Baseline Road and Utah Trail, after which they say she admitted to attempted check fraud, identification theft, and stealing credit card funds in the thousands of dollars. Nancy Gonzalez was booked into Morongo Basin Jail with bail set at $25,000, and has since been released.