The Hi-Desert Water District Board met this week. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says the board got an update on the wastewater collection system... The Hi-Desert Water District got an update at its meeting Wednesday night about the progress of the wastewater treatment facility. General Manager Ed Muzik said the water district has received proposals from three firms for the collection system—the pipes that will deliver the wastewater to the treatment facility. The three finalists will be…

A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a dangerous parolee-at-large in Yucca Valley. Saturday night at about 9:15, Deputy Chris Coillot, conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Church Street and Pima Trail on a vehicle that had a modified exhaust system. While speaking to the occupants of the vehicle, Deputy Coillot recognized the passenger, Derek Cowley, 25, of Yucca Valley, who was considered an armed and dangerous parolee-at-large. Deputy Coillot arrested Cowley for his no bail…

A Loma Linda woman was killed yesterday when she crashed her off-road motorcycle in the desert in Johnson Valley. According to the San Bernardino Coroner's office, Kathy Jo Lindley, 42, had been riding her Honda off-road motorcycle eastbound on Joshua Tree Road, about a quarter-mile east of Old Woman Springs Road, when she lost control, veered off the road to the north, and struck a utility pole. Lindley was declared dead on the scene at 6:34 p.m. due to her injuries.

All in attendance at the meeting of the Joshua Tree Municipal Advisory Council agreed that conservation is a good thing. But opinions on how to implement it in Section 6 differed sharply. Reporter Dan Stork was there, and describes those differences... Tim Millington, the Regional Manager for San Bernardino Special Districts, began his presentation with a history of the Desert View Conservation Area, more commonly known as Section 6. County Service Area 20 acquired the square mile, just off…

The Mayor pro tem for the Town of Yucca Valley, Isaac Hagerman, has resigned from the Town Council effective today. Hagerman thanked his constituents, saying, "To the residents of the Town, I say thank you for allowing me the honor to represent you these past two years," Hagerman said, quote - "I arrive at this decision with mixed emotions, but at this time in my life I need to focus my time and energy on my sons and my job." Mayor Dawn Rowe said, "We thank Councilmember…

A group of Joshua Tree residents are looking for musicians interested in starting a community rehearsal jazz band based in Joshua Tree. They are particularly seeking interested saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section players. A spokesperson said they will be working on a variety of material from big band arrangements to more contemporary jazz arrangements. Any age and skill level welcome. This is a great opportunity to develop your improvisation and sight reading skills. They plan on…

Twentynine Palms Recreation continues their Movies in the Park series tonight. Reporter Lenore Roberts tells us what will be on the Luckie Park Screen... Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation has a new movie to offer for July 19 that is filled with action and adventure. "The Adventures of Tin Tin" will be playing at the racquetball court in Luckie Park at 8:30 p.m. This movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, is an animated film based on a series of comic books and stars characters Tin Tin…

Free exercise and nutrition classes are being offered in Twentynine Palms. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says it all starts this Monday... The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be hold free nutrition and exercise classes on Mondays for six weeks, starting July 23. Class time is from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. Seniors will learn about nutrition, exercise, and how to stay active, by using Nintendo Wii games, as well as tips to healthier aging. There will…

At last night's meeting of the Joshua Basin Water District, the board approved an agreement with Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce to give up to $100 of water each month for the Turtle Island garden. The water conservation and demonstration garden, now under renovation, is on the south side of the highway in downtown Joshua Tree. Funded by a County grant, the garden will feature drought-tolerant, native plants. Director Gary Wilson opposed the agreement. In other business, the board approved…