Here at the peak of winter, one High Desert church is providing free coats to those in need. The United Methodist Church of Twentynine Palms is offering coats and warmer clothing to all comers free of charge. The church is located at 6250 Mesquite Springs Road, next to the high school and is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12PM Noon.
Your Christmas tree may still appear green, but all that time inside your home in the high desert has dried that dead tree from the inside out, making it extremely flammable. Needles, sap and small branches can burn too quickly for an indoor woodstove to safely handle, and a Christmas tree can combust so fast that it can literally explode - causing damage to your woodstove, chimney and possible more. The same goes with burning outdoors - embers and burning material can easily lift into the air…
Holiday travelers take note - if you are heading out of the hi-desert using historic Route 66, there are some lasting closures that won’t reopened until after the new year. Some sections of the National Trails Highway (AKA Route 66) and associated access roads remain closed due to damage sustained during storm activity earlier this year. • Both directions on National Trails Highway are closed between Chambless and multiple bridges. This closure continues until the highway rejoins I-40 at…
Most winters - fires aren’t a concern in the hi-desert, but its always good to be prepared for the possibility of a dry and extra-active wildfire season. The Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council is seeking local input at its final community wildfire protection plan meeting. The plan will serve as the guiding document for the council to secure funding for projects that will help local residents and community groups prepare for the effects of wildfires. The council is inviting residents to share…
High School seniors in the Hi Desert have a great opportunity to graduate from college debt free. One Morongo Basin senior has the opportunity to receive the Greenleaf Scholarship from Copper Mountain College. The Greenleaf Education Fund was established by the estate of F. Roy Greenleaf, Jr. - who came to the Morongo Basin in the 1970s and started a community bank. His arrival coincided with the beginning of fundraising for the building of what has become Copper Mountain College, and he became…
If you recently noticed some cozy knits at bus stops, signs and and other public areas around 29 Palms - that’s because the Students in the Crocheting for a Cause Club at Twentynine Palm High School recently handed out and placed scarves around town - 74 to be exact. The scarves were handmade by the students and were placed for those in need of some extra warmth and comfort this winter and holiday season. Great job to students in the 29 Palms Crocheting for a Cause Club!
COVID numbers are on a slow but steady in southern California - and San Bernardino county is no exception. Robert Haydon joins us with some resources that can help keep you safe during the holiday season. The Morongo Basin Healthcare District wants to remind high desert residents that free COVID testing, treatment and supplies are available at no cost. You can pick up free n95 masks to protect yourself from transmission during holiday travel and parties, and if you are concerned about your COVID…
The holiday season is in full swing and our public safety officials from the San Bernardino Fire Protection District want you to be safe while decorating your home. Before you put up any electrically lighted decorations, check the equipment to make sure it will operate safely. Check for burned-out lights, empty sockets, and broken bulbs. Inspect wires carefully for breaks, fraying and damaged connections before plugging anything in and any damaged lights strands should just be tossed. Mini…
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has re- initiated a status review for four California Bumblebee species, possibly putting some of Joshua Tree’s most notorious airborne visitors on the California endangered species list. The four bumblebee species back under review are the Crotch’s, Franklin’s, Suckley’s and Western Bumblebee. Litigation over the California Fish and Game Commission’s original determination that the species’ listing was warranted was followed by litigation…
On Monday the 16th the Onaga Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project kicked off. The Town of Yucca Valley has committed to upgrading the stretch of road for pedestrian safety purposes while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and will include the creation sidewalks with ramps and gutters. Construction has begun on the first part of the Onaga Trail project, which will see work being done between Acoma Trail and Grand Ave. A similar pedestrian improvement project on Little League…
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