The Cottonwood visitor center and campground in Joshua Tree National park has been reopened as of Tuesday. The southern entrance had closures to the campground and amenities due to an increase in thirsty bees looking for water. The bees have moved on, and human beings are welcome back into the area. You can check alerts and conditions at JTNP on their website:https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
The Twentynine Palms Ladycats volleyball teams traveled to Lions territory last night in Cathedral City. The JV team fought hard but came up short for the win. In varsity action, the cats won in 3, 25-22, 25-16, and 25-22. Senior Jenica Silvas put down 10 kills, served up four aces and played solid back row with 15 digs. Senior Violet Tucker had 6 kills, 3 digs and 1 ace serve. Freshman Eva Tili had 5 kills and 2 solo blocks! Sophomore Berlyn McCormick had 4 kills, 2 ace serves and 8 digs…
A felon with an active warrant was allegedly found sleeping in a backyard in Twentynine Palms. On Thursday (August 22) at around 10:15 p.m., County Sheriff's deputies from the Morongo Basin station received a report from a homeowner saying someone had jumped over her fence. Deputies responded to the home in the 6000 block of Adobe Rd. and say they found a man sleeping in the yard. Deputies reported waking up the man and identified him as Andrew Garcia, 27. Deputies determined that Garcia…
The Yucca Valley High School Trojans made a statement in their season opener, defeating Arrowhead Christian 21-19 in Redlands. The Trojans showcased a balanced offensive attack and a stout defense en route to the victory. Quarterback Michael Ramos led the charge for the Trojans, completing 14 of 18 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown. Ramos's dual-threat ability kept the Arrowhead Christian defense…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will host four public hearings on recent policy issues. Any amendments to the Development Code must first receive a public hearing before the Planning Commission and Town Council. The first issue on the agenda is to amend the Land Use Compliance Review requirements to include Irrigation and Landscape Review. The second is related to the approval of solar energy systems; the Town seeks to adjust its code to comply with updated state laws, with added…
Tonight's (August 27) regularly scheduled meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council has been canceled. The announcement was made last week. The city council is scheduled to meet next on September 10. Find more on the Twentynine Palms City Council at the City of Twentynine Palms website.
Military.com has reported that Maj. Gen. William Mullen died from natural causes. Major Mullen was found dead on June 29 at the Roadrunner Inn on the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms. Mullen recently retired as the Commanding General, Training and Education Command, for the Marine Corps and was a former Commanding General of the Twentynine Palms Base, serving in the role from 2016 - 2017. Major General Thomas B. Savage is the current Commanding General of the Twentynine…
A fire in Yucca Valley was put out without injury, though there was damage to the property. On Saturday (August 24), just after 11 a.m., a vehicle on fire in a driveway at a residence off Richard Dr. in Yucca Valley was called in to 911. Engines from San Bernardino County Fire arrived to find a car on fire at the home with the residence threatened. Winds increased and the fire pushed into the eaves and bedroom window of the duplex. Fire spread into the structure of the home, but ME41 was…
The Palm Springs Airport is holding a job fair tomorrow (August 27) in advance of their busy season, and the opportunities for Morongo Basin residents are extensive. A wide range of organizations, including airlines, rental car companies, restaurants/retail, parking services, and federal agencies, will be offering positions such as customer service associates, ramp agents, sales representatives, and many more, with on-the-spot interviews and hires available! The job fair will be held at the Palm…
A music program is being offered to teens and tweens here in the Morongo Basin. If you or your child are interested in playing in a band, the Teen Music Academy is open to local youths who either sing or play guitar, keyboards, bass, or drums. Violinists and ukulele players are also welcome. For $5 a session you can join bandleaders Erik Kramer Webb and Jeff Tedtaotao to play rock, pop, punk, hip hop, R&B, blues, metal, reggae, and more at their Joshua Tree studio. To sign up your teen…
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