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.

The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be closed today for at least a week due to an outbreak of Covid-19. Several Reach Out Morongo Basin staff members have tested positive for the contagious virus, and to limit exposing more people, the City of Twentynine Palms and Reach Out Morongo Basin has closed Senior Center beginning today (July 29) and suspending transportation services. A tentative reopening is set for Monday August 8. Family Service Association will be providing to go meals for…

Are you a caregiver in Yucca Valley? Would you like to become one? Senior citizens and disabled adults across Southern California are in need of caregivers, and the County of San Bernardino is recruiting for this essential occupation with a particular focus on hiring in Yucca Valley. The county is actively seeking in-home caregivers to provide personal care and domestic services to the vulnerable residents. Authorized services provided by the county include housecleaning, meal prep, laundry,…