Citizens groups have formed in Morongo Valley to recall three members of the Morongo Valley Community Services District in the wake of the firing of CSD Manager Meg Foley. Now, reporter Mike Lipsitz says another group is forming to oppose the recall... Last night, almost 20 Morongo Valley residents gathered in the living room of Chuck and Debbie Harris for a hastily called meeting in support of the Community Service District Board. The meeting came in response to cries by some for a recall of…

If you're traveling to or from Arizona on Route 62 this week, be aware of continuing work on the $29 million Colorado River Bridge Project. Crews are laying the base for asphalt this week on SR-62 in Big River and the asphalt will be placed next week. Hours of operation this week are between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Paving will occur next week between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Traffic control will be in effect. Be prepared to follow the flagmen's direction or be taken…

COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE SUCCESS CENTER The Copper Mountain College Success Center supplements the regular offering of the college with many free services. Managing Editor Tami Roleff gives a sampling... Copper Mountain College's Student Success Center offers a variety of tuition free educational programs including English as a Second Language, Adult High School Diploma and GED Prep. Participation in the Adult High School Diploma Program allows students to obtain a diploma with fewer credits…

Effective last year, the Internal Revenue Service no longer mails paper income tax packages to taxpayers. In an article on irs.gov, the IRS said that in early October of 2010, it sent a postcard to individuals who filed paper returns the previous year and did not use a tax preparer or tax software. The information explained how to get the tax forms and instructions they need for filing their return. The article said that the IRS took this step because of the continued growth in electronic filing…

We feed and love them. Pets may be man's best friend; however, they are not the best friend of the wild. They can become prey to wildlife and are vulnerable to prickly plants and desert environments. Our furry companion can also be a predator, and though they behave at home, their hunting instincts will be elevated in the wilderness. They exert pressure on many species and cause wildlife to expend precious energy reserves that may mean the difference between life and death. Stop in at any…

The Combat Center will have another power outage Monday. The power outage will begin at 8:30 Monday night and is scheduled to last until 6:30 a.m. However, Southern California Edison warns that its work may not be completed by 6:30 a.m., and so all base personnel and residents on the base should be prepared to be without power for more than 10 hours. During the outage, critical and emergency essential facilities will receive power from the Co-generation plant or emergency generators. To…

The special for Sunday breakfast at the Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign Wars tomorrow from 8 to 11 is sirloin steak. And don't forget Taco Wednesday from 11 to 1. The VFW is located at 6402 Veterans Way in downtown Joshua Tree.

The Star Twirlers Square Dance Club is hosting a plus level square dance at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, located at 55946 Yucca Trail, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 21. Doug Stanley will be doing the calling. Lines will take place at 7:00 p.m. and between tips.

The Twentynine Palms High School golf team is coming off a very successful season. ROP Broadcasting student Valintino Neder gives us a preview of this year's prospects... The Twentynine Palms High School golf team is looking to take the De Anza league once again. According to Coach Gary Bell, the Twentynine Palms High School golf team was 8-0 in league and 14-2 overall last year. Bell is looking forward to seeing some of his key returning players: Andy Wipple, Austin Airitaks, Daniel…