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FREE HEALTH FAIR AT THE YUCCA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER SATURDAY
Free health screenings are just a small part of what's planned for the Health Fair taking place this Saturday at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Local vendors and fun activities for kids and teens will be set up alongside free health…
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ DAY, SHINE A LIGHT FOR OUR HEROES
Today, May 4, the world celebrates International Firefighters Day, a way to say thank you to our firefighters for all that they do and to remember those firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. International Firefighters'…
THE CONTINUED PROTECTION OF JOSHUA TREE APPEARS PRECARIOUS
Amid growing evidence that the western Joshua tree could lose all but about 10 percent of its current range by the end of this century, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife last month published a status review concluding the trees do…
UPDATING PERMITS, COMPLIANCE FEES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS, AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED AT THE YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
At the start of the meeting, the Council introduced two new employees, Jimi Yi, Kennel Tech, and Bradie Reyna, skilled maintenance worker. The council members then unanimously approved the consent agenda except for item 7, referring to…
COUNTY CRACKING DOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS OF ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES
Unless permitted through County Land Use Services, ALTs are an illegal use of private property. ALT sites often pose health risks since most are unequipped to handle basic sanitation and may include makeshift latrines, excessive litter,…
COUNTY TO CLOSE JOSHUA TREE COVID TESTING AND VACCINATION SITE
The County run Covid-19 Vaccine and testing site at the Joshua Tree Community Center will close after May 4th. The site had been performing testing and vaccination on Mondays and Wednesday from noon - 4. That means the last day to get Covid-19…
MORONGO BASIN NOT INCLUDED IN NEW ORDER TO CUT WATER USE
Morongo Basin residents are not included in an order to cut water use for about 6 million people. The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California declared a water shortage emergency and required the cities and water agencies it…
JOHNSON VALLEY SHARED USE AREA CLOSED THIS WEEKEND
The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is closed this weekend due to critical Marine Corps training in the area. With more information on this short closure, here’s Gary Daigneault The Marine Corps is conducting training exercises in the area until…
MORONGO VALLEY CSD TO OPPOSE COMMUNICATION TOWER AT SPECIAL MEETING
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss drafting a letter or resolution opposing a proposed communications in Morongo Valley. The tower, which would be a 196’ multi-tenant…
TOMORROW IS THE START OF NATIONAL ADOPT-A-SHELTER-PET WEEK
This Saturday April 30th is the start of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Week, with reduced fees for pet adoptions from local shelters. These lowered adoption fees include spaying and neutering, initial vaccinations and microchip costs. Pet Place…
INAUGURAL SOLO FEST IN JOSHUA TREE KICKS OFF TODAY
A weekend long celebration of the art of solo performance theatre will be held at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center April 29 – May 1st. The first of what is hoped to become an annual event, the Joshua Tree Solo Festival will consist of 18…
COUNTYWIDE LIBRARY STAR WARS EVENT STARTS MONDAY
As part of the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign the San Bernardino County Library is holding a Star Wars Digital Event from May 2 to the 7th. During the week long event Grab and Go craft kits will be available at any San Bernardino County…
WITH COVID-CASES WAY DOWN, COUNTY HITS 7,000 DEATHS
More than 7,000 San Bernardino County residents have now died from COVID-19, the county reported Tuesday (April 26). County spokesman David Wert said, “7,000 is a very sad milestone that signifies how tragic and sweeping this pandemic has been…
RED CROSS “HOTSHOTS” INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS
Morongo Basin residents are encouraged to check their home smoke alarms as fire season approaches. Working smoke detectors can cut the risk of dying in a house fire by half, and local residents who need help checking or installing them can…
UNION NURSES PICKET ON STATE ROUTE 62
Residents driving between Yucca Valley and 29 Palms may have seen nurses from Hi-Desert Medical Center protesting on the Highway at Whitefeather Road Wednesday (April 6/27). The California Nurses Union is currently in negotiations with Tenet…
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After founder’s death, the Glass Outhouse has a new operator
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