Meetings
MVCSD discusses urgent repairs at tonight’s special meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors announced yesterday afternoon that they will be holding a special meeting tonight at Covington Park’s multipurpose room. The Board will primarily be discussing urgent repairs to…
Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meeting agenda
At tonight’s (October 10, 2023) 6 p.m. meeting of the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency’s directors, the board will make its annual review of the agency’s basic facilities charge. If the board accepts the staff recommendation, they will vote to…
Yucca Valley holding public hearing over medical marijuana dispensaries on 10/10
In an effort to get ahead of state law, the Town of Yucca Valley will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to address allowing medical marijuana dispensaries within the town. This is not the first time the town has considered allowing dispensaries.…
California Desert Summit Panel – Working to protect the desert: Dr. Tim Krantz
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and protecting the California Desert's ecological health were the focal points of discussion during the recent Defending the Desert Summit. Dr. Tim Krantz, a University of Redlands professor,…
Morongo Basin Healthcare District BOD meets tonight
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District Board of Directors meets in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. In addition to receiving staff and financial reports, the Board is expected to hear presentations on legislative advocacy and un update from the…
High Desert Pregnancy Clinic seeking sponsors for “Night 4 Life” event
The 16th Annual "Night 4 Life" event to benefit the High Desert Pregnancy Clinic is seeking sponsors. Set for October 21, the "Night 4 Life" will feature speakers, food, and and more in support of the non-profit High Desert…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission revisits vacation home rental ordinance in Public Hearing
Last night’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission featured three public hearings, including a lengthy review of how the city handles Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs). The first hearing dealt with so-called ‘landlocked’ parcels – those…
YVTC presents “Spirit of Yucca Valley Award” to Evelyn Conklin
At last night's Town Council meeting, Timothy McLarney with True North Research presented the results of a recent survey on Town performance. Residents' top desire was safety and preserving Yucca Valley's small-town quality. The…
Wednesday Water Roundup
Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District board of directors meets today (October 4, 2023) at 4 p.m. Joshua Tree’s Joshua Basin Water District’s regular 5:30 p.m. meeting has been canceled; however, that board will hold a training workshop at 9…
Yucca Valley Town Council agenda includes Aquatic Center update
The agenda for tonight’s Yucca Valley Town Council Meeting includes a Spirit of Yucca Valley Award and introductions to New Employees. Also on the agenda is a Master Fee Schedule Resolution and a 2023 Aquatics and Recreation Center update. The…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission agenda includes building and STR regulations
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission holds their regularly scheduled meeting this afternoon (October 3). On the schedule are three public hearings. First up, the commission will consider an amendment to the building code that will make it…
Cactus Sew-ables meet on Monday
Cactus Sew-ables Quilt Guild will meet on Monday, October 2, at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Doors open at 12:30 with meeting coming to order at 1:00. Our program will be Tricia Schroeter, owner of Trishtacsew Quilt & Fabric Shop, Palm…
Forum at MDLT explores tourism’s effects on Morongo Basin and National Park
The Mojave Desert Land Trust was host to a forum last night on visitation and tourism to the National Park. Speaking on the panel was Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers, Morongo Basin Conservation Association (MBCA) President…
Basin Transit Board of Directors meeting this afternoon
The Basin Transit Board of Directors holds their regular meeting this afternoon (September 28). The board is expected to discuss board subcommittee assignments and receive an end of year fiscal update. They will also consider the approval of a…
Twentynine Palms City Council votes to study alternate locations for Wastewater Treatment Plant
The current proposed site has drawn ire from some residents and business owners who fear the plant will emit a stench that could affect quality of life and property values. Project engineers chose the current location, north of Highway 62 and…
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