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Twentynine Palms murder suspect Carlos Zamudio pleads “not guilty” to charge of killing his wife

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January 9, 2025
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

The man arrested on suspicion of killing his 21 year-old wife on Sunday has pled "not guilty" to a murder charge. Carlos Zamudio, a 23 year-old resident of Twentynine Palms was arraigned in San Bernardino County's Joshua Tree courthouse yesterday morning (January 8). His wife, Savannah Encke, was declared dead at Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree early Sunday morning (January 5). Homicide detectives with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department say that Zamudio…

No mail delivery today (1/9)

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January 9, 2025
Postal Carrier food drive in your mailbox this Saturday in Twentynine Palms

There will be no mail delivered today, and all post offices are closed in observance of a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter. The United State Postal Service will provide limited package delivery service today to ensure the organization does not experience any negative impacts to its package delivery operations, and Priority Mail Express service will continue. Normal delivery and collection schedules will resume Friday, January 10, 2025.

Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected battery

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January 8, 2025
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

A man was cited for battery after allegedly accosting an OHV rider in a Yucca Valley neighborhood. On Friday (January 3) at approximately 1:00 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of assault in the 55800 block of Free Gold Drive in Yucca Valley. Deputies say that the victim was riding his off-highway vehicle when he was confronted by Mike Volcic, 68. Deputies say that during the confrontation, Volcic picked up a rock and acted as though he was going to…

Yucca Valley Airport District meets tonight (1/8)

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January 8, 2025
Yucca Valley Airport District BOD meets tonight, Apr. 12

The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meets in regular session tonight (January 8) to take action on the results of the November election and discuss new officers. The Board will also consider the status and security of the airport's west end fencing. Comments from the public on these and other topics are welcome. Tonight's meeting is open to the public and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center.

Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets tomorrow (1/9)

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January 8, 2025
Copper Mountain College making changes to support students enrolling and staying in college

The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets in regular session tomorrow afternoon (January 9) at 3 p.m. The board is expected to discuss Spring semester course fees and will receive reports about academic services, student services, and human resources. Tomorrow's meeting is open to the public and begins at 3 p.m. at the CMC Bell Center Community Room at 6162 Rotary Way in Joshua Tree.

Lady Trojans defend Championship with 74 – 14 victory at DVL

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January 8, 2025
Yucca Valley High School Theatre Society presents “Silent Sky,” on Friday, Mar. 31

The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan basketball team opened up defense of their Desert Valley League championship with a 74-14 victory over Indio High School last night in Trojan Gym. The Yucca girls led at halftime by a 49-7 and the second half was played with a running clock. Junior Teagan Moon led the squad scoring a season high 21 points. She was followed by sophomore Kamea Medina who knocked down 16 points while senior’s Syhelie Gilmore and Tayla Monroy both added 10 points. With the…

Yucca Valley High School Boy’s Soccer rally against Indio – scores inside

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January 8, 2025
Yucca Valley High School Theatre Society presents “Silent Sky,” on Friday, Mar. 31

The Yucca Valley High School Boys Soccer teams played at Indio HIgh School last night (January 7) Junior Varsity lost 6 to 0, Coach Jorge Rodriguez names the player of the game is Silias Bloodworth for his effort and team leadership. Varsity lost 3 to 1, The team’s one goal was scored by Oswaldo Lopez, The team hosts Coachella Valley High School tomorrow night (January 9) JV kicks off at 4PM and Varsity kicks off at 5:30PM

Twentynine Palms man arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife

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January 7, 2025
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

A twenty-three year old Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife, who he took in for treatment at a Joshua Tree hospital. On Sunday morning (January 5) at around 1:30 a.m., San Bernadino County Sheriff's deputies say they responded to the Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree for a report of a woman in the emergency room with severe injuries. Deputies say that the woman was identified as 21 year-old Twentynine Palms resident Savannah Encke and was brought in to…

Murder investigation and arrest in Joshua Tree, details forthcoming from Sheriff’s Department

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January 6, 2025
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

UPDATE 1/7/24: Additional details on this investigation were released by the Sheriff's Department. You can find our full story here 29 Palms man arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife - Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree An arrest was made as part of a murder investigation that began yesterday morning (January 5) in Joshua Tree. According to San Bernardino Sheriff's Department records, deputies responded to a call in the 6600 block of White Feather Road in Joshua Tree at approximately 1:32…

President Biden visiting Eastern Coachella on Tuesday (1/7), expected to announce Chuckwalla National Monument

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January 6, 2025
Protect California Deserts holds info session ahead of Friday’s BLM meeting on Chuckwalla Nat. Monument

U.S. President Joe Biden will be in the California Desert tomorrow, in what is expected to be an official announcement regarding the Chuckwalla National Monument. A press release from the White House indicates that he and First Lady Jill Biden have a visit scheduled for “Eastern Coachella” some time Tuesday. Additional details about the visit are not known as of this morning. There has been no official statement regarding the purpose of his visit to Coachella, however reports say that the visit…

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