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Yucca Valley Planning Commission to look at shipping container requirements Tuesday at 6PM
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will meet tonight to discuss shipping containers. The Town’s Development Code requires that any shipping…
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Man vs. tumbleweed
Back in the late 80’s my Dad and I were driving out to the City of San Bernardino. My sister…
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Winter has finally arrived
It’s finally here… the season that nearly everybody else has been experiencing in the United States: winter! A little over…
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Yucca Valley Animal Shelter’s new leadership offers updates on operations, positive outcomes, and the road ahead
It’s been more or less a year since the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter became a popular topic at Town Council…
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Yucca Valley Aquatics Center on track for completion in 2026; welcome sign hits property problems
The Yucca Valley Town Council received a couple updates regarding construction and town beautification at Tuesday’s (2/17) meeting. The 37,000…
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City & Town Meetings
Yucca Valley Town Council agenda for 2/17
After a closed session to discuss two lawsuits that the town is involved in, the regular session of the Yucca…
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Expunge records, clear bench warrants and resolve outstanding fines in Joshua Tree on Feb. 11
The San Bernardino County Public Defenders Office is offering free legal services, record clearings and expungements, and County resources at…
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MVCSD approves preliminary repairs on Medic Engine 461 and sharpens proposal to hire grant writing services
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors (MVCSD) held a special meeting last night in Covington Park’s Mesquite…
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Yucca Valley Town Council recap: Military Banner Program, 35th Anniversary, new business update
Military Banner Program The Town of Yucca Valley has completed a project that honors active and veteran military members. Recreation…
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Fire at residential property outside Joshua Tree claims two trailers, cause unknown
Light wind and a quick response from the fire department kept a dramatic residential fire from spreading into the open…
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Some local businesses taking part in a “General Strike” today in solidarity with anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
“No Work. No School. No Shopping. Stop Funding ICE.” That’s the slogan behind a nationwide day of action taking place…
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JT Desert Drifters becomes first (permitted) food truck in Yucca Valley
You may recognize the name JT Desert Drifters. They have been serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken and other dishes…
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Public Lands
Camp and Clean event at Giant Rock begins Friday (1/30); Free OHV safety kits and campfire stories, too
Giant Rock is getting its first camp and clean event of 2026. Positional Projects and Blightsites are hosting the event…
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Food trucks expected to be discussed at Yucca Valley Planning Commission Tuesday (1/27)
Food trucks and mobile food vending is a hot topic in Yucca Valley, and not just for hungry residents looking…
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Yucca Valley Town Council recap: free microchips, short term rental maps, power outages and nicer medians
The Town Council met before the 5:00 p.m. regular meeting for a closed session review of the Town’s Attorney as…
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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake shakes the hi-desert; first temblor of 2026
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake originating approximately 12 miles north of Indio was felt around the hi-desert yesterday just before 6:00…
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City & Town Meetings
Yucca Valley Planning Commission considers variance to town development code for taller fences
The town of Yucca Valley’s development code was challenged at last night’s Planning Commission. The main issue at hand last…
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Cases of “whooping cough” tripling in San Bernardino County
Cases of whooping cough have been on the rise in Southern California. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health…
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Adult literacy tutoring available at Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley libraries
The San Bernardino County Library system has a one-on-one tutoring program for adult literacy that can benefit both the adults…
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Mountain Lion expected to be considered a threatened species at February Fish & Game Commission
They aren’t as prevalent around here, however Mountain Lions are a part of the hi-desert ecosystem. At the next meeting…
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