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Updated: Missing Yucca Valley teen is back home

Updated 9/27: Kianna returned home according to her Dad. Updated 9/25: Kianna's Dad has stated that he spotted her at Family Dollar in Yucca Valley. He says that Kianna's hair has been dyed bright orange/red, and she may be with another individual carrying a white sleeping bag. Kianna Sernka was last seen at her home in Yucca Valley on Sunday the 17th - her mom and dad say she may be voluntarily missing and they are seeking the public’s help in keeping an eye out for her. Kianna is 16,…

US Postal Service holding Job Fair in Yucca Valley on Tuesday (9/19)

The US Postal Service will be holding a job fair at the Yucca Valley Post Office this Tuesday, September 19th from 10am to 1pm. Yucca Valley Postmaster Matt Rhoades says they are actively recruiting hard-working individuals for city carrier positions - and he’ll be there answering questions and assisting applicants.  Register for the event online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usps-job-fair-bring-your-device-and-get-assistance-on-applying-for-jobs-tickets-710548127577

Yucca Valley 3rd Saturday Art Walk explores “The Joshua Tree” tonight in Yucca Valley

The Yucca Valley 3rd Saturday Art Walk is taking place tonight from 5 to 8PM at the JTNPA West location. Their first exhibition is appropriately titled “The Joshua Tree” - and they say you can learn about the beloved species through the different interpretations that were submitted. Light refreshments will be served and the Park store will be open. That’s tonight from 5 to 8pm at 55922 Twentynine Palms Hwy in Yucca Valley. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joshua Tree NP Association…

Rocket launches 300 miles away, visible in desert sky last night

If you were one of the hi desert residents who saw the squiggly cloud in the sky last night - that was from a rocket launching out of Vandenberg Space Force Base - located about 300 miles west of Joshua Tree. The rocket lifted off right before 7:30PM - it was a private spacecraft from Firefly Aerospace based out of Texas. This is the third launch for the aerospace company - their first rocket launch in September of 2021 ended in a fireball when one of the rocket’s engines failed. Because of the…

MUSD Schools recognized by state for positive behavioral intervention

Fifteen schools within the Morongo Unified School District have been recognized by the state for their continued work on Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) for the 2022-2023 school year. These schools have shown their dedication creating positive school environments on campus for their students. PBIS focuses on creating positive school environments to support students’ behavior, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. This year, eleven schools in Morongo Unified School…

“Blessing of the Animals” tomorrow in Twentynine Palms

The Little Church of the Desert in Twentynine Palms will be holding “Blessing of the Animals” event tomorrow morning (September 16). In association with the Animal Action League, Palms & Paws Animal Shelter, 29 Paws Pet Grooming, and MoMo G’s Pet Oasis will be offering animal blessings, name tags, grooming, and pets for adoption at this free event. The Blessing of the Animals will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at The Little Church of the Desert, located at 6079 Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms.

Kiwanis Club coming to Yucca Valley, info session on 9/19

The Kiwanis Club is coming to Yucca Valley. The mission of the Kiwanis club is to improve the world one child and community at a time - and on Tuesday, September 19th at 6PM an informational session is being held at the Yucca Valley Community Center. The club would take on service projects such as Adopt-a-Street Clean-up, Bicycle Rodeos, sponsor groups such as Boy Scouts or Boys and Girls Club, scholarships at high school for seniors, and Summer Reading Programs at the library, amongst other…

California’s extended Tax deadline coming October 16th, free file still available

If you put off doing your taxes due to the automatic extension granted to San Bernardino county residents - this is a reminder that you have a little over a month to finish up your paperwork before the extended federal tax deadline of October 16th. You can file your taxes for free using IRS Free File, which is also available through the extended deadline. California received an extension to the tax deadline as many residents were affected by unprecedented winter storms.

Short term rental complaints? County has new hotline number and after-hours team

San Bernardino County Code Enforcement has recently updated the phone number for residents to report short-term rentals that operate illegally or create a nuisance. The updated toll-free number is 1-833-SBC-STR1 (833-722-7871). The previous phone number will no longer be active beginning November 2023.  In August 2021, Code Enforcement launched a new 24-hour complaint hotline to report illegal short-term rentals typically booked through vacation rental services such as Airbnb, Vrbo and…

Johnson Valley Oktoberfest coming 10/14 – earlybird tickets available

Save the date - The 13th annual Johnson Valley Oktoberfest will be Saturday, October 14th - with early bird tickets available until September 30th.  For $12 you’ll get a German-style dinner buffet and dessert bar - with $8 tickets available for kids 12 and under. The prices jump-up to $15 the day of the event. There will be a beer garden with 5 craft beers and a hard cider on tap - indoor and outdoor seating  - along with dining in the desert dreams garden right outside the Johnson Valley…