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Sheriff Dicus discusses Project Hammerstrike success at Joshua Tree open house last night
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus spoke about Project Hammerstrike in Joshua Tree yesterday (February 28). His appearance was part of San Bernardino Board of Supervisor Chair and local Third District Representative Dawn Rowe monthly…
Indian Cove residents push back on proposed Ofland/Yonder resort in community meeting
The Elks Lodge in Twentynine Palms was the setting of last night’s community meeting between concerned Indian Cove residents and developers of a proposed resort in their neighborhood. Things got heated at last night’s community meeting where…
Twentynine Palms City Council reallocates funds for various projects
Moving money around was the theme of last night’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting. After presenting a Cash For Trash check to a local wildlife rehab facility, Feathers ‘N Fur, the council acknowledged the work of Reach Out Morongo Basin.…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission: Starbucks West, negative population growth rate
Last night’s Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting featured another step towards development for Starbucks West, the new coffee house to be built on the corner of Barberry Avenue and Highway 62. The shop’s proposed landscape and irrigation…
Board of Directors of the Twentynine Palms Water District meets this Wednesday
On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet to discuss water-related issues. The agenda includes the appointment of a representative and an alternate to the Association of California Water…
Twentynine Palms Business Tourism Improvement Business (TBID) meets tomorrow (2/29)
On their agenda is a presentation about and discussion of event grant applications, which will include a list of all those who have applied for grants to produce local public events. Some of those applying include the organizers of an art tour,…
Twentynine Palms City Council to consider excess funds
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council faces a money-focused agenda, starting with an audit report on Federal Awards for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. During that time, the city spent over $4.8M in federal funds, so an independent audit is…
Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency to hold director interview
Directors at the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency will hold a public interview of Willian Aldridge in hopes of filling the agency’s open board seat. Aldridge brings more than 30 years experience as a plumber and a keen interest in water…
Ofland/Yonder resort developers to host second community meeting in Twentynine Palms this week
Ofland, resort developers formally known as Yonder, have sent out postcards to residents of Indian Cove inviting them to the second community meeting. The developers are proposing an all-cabin resort along Highway 62 near Lear Avenue. The invite…
Dawn Rowe holding public safety forum with Sheriff Dicus Wednesday, 2/28
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe is hosting a public safety forum with San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus in Joshua Tree this week. The event will be held on Wednesday (February 28) and at the Joshua Tree…
MVCSD approves Brittany Chavez to remain interim CSD General Manager for next three months
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular meeting last night at 6PM in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. With the regular meeting’s stacked agenda sandwiched between two closed sessions, the MVCSD…
Twentynine Palms City Council meets in special session this morning
The Twentynine Palms City Council will once again hold a special session meeting this morning at 8 a.m. at City Hall. The meeting was announced yesterday morning. As has been the case for the City Council’s special session morning…
Beautification of Yucca Valley discussed at Town Council meeting
At last night’s meeting the Yucca Valley Town Council approved a major raise for council members, effective in 2025. They also discussed designing new signs to help beautify the town. The council discussed creating three new monument signs for…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission tackles commercial campgrounds and VHR violations
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission gathered last night to host a public hearing on commercial campgrounds and conduct a thorough examination of Vacation Home Rental violations over the past three years. Last night’s meeting of the…
MVCSD to discuss taking part in $25 million “Hometown Grant Project” at tonight’s meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be holding the regular open session 6PM meeting at Covington Park’s multipurpose room, as well as closed session special meeting at 5PM. Starting with a closed session at…
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