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OWNERSHIP DISPUTE OVER PAPPY AND HARRIET’S HEADED TO COURT
A reported ownership dispute over the legendary high desert restaurant and concert venue Pappy and Harriet’s is heading to court soon. Jef Harmatz is here with an overview of the goings-on. As reported by Dave Brooks for Billboard, a question…
ABANDONED APARTMENT BURNS SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN YUCCA VALLEY
A previously red-tagged multi-family housing complex caught fire yesterday (March 13) in Yucca Valley. According to San Bernardino County Fire, crews responded to a reported structure fire in Yucca Valley Sunday just after noon in the 7000 block…
BEWARE OF SCAMS WHEN BUYING PUPPIES ONLINE
A Morongo Basin resident was recently the victim of puppy-based scam. The victim sent about $700 to a dog breeder through Facebook for a dog, but did not receive the dog, nor did they ever get their money back. The buyer became suspicious and…
PORCH PIRATES CAUGHT, PROTECT YOUR PACKAGES
Last weekend (March 5), two suspects reportedly were seen on a doorbell camera stealing packages from a property, valued at over $700. When the victims called law enforcement, the Sherriff’s department was able to locate the two suspects,…
BEVERLY HILLS MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER IN YUCCA VALLEY
A Beverly Hills man was arrested overnight for attempted murder. According to a Sheriff’s Department press release, on Wednesday (March 9) just before midnight, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to a call at the Travelodge Motel,…
SHERIFF SEARCHING FOR MAN SEEN WITH STOLEN CAR IN YUCCA VALLEY
Sheriff's deputies are searching for a male suspect who was seen driving a stolen vehicle. On Monday (March 7), at about 1 a.m., a press release details that deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for moving violations…
3 MEN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF JERVON WINSTON IN 29 PALMS
Three Twentynine Palms men have been arrested for the murder of Jervon Winston, 27 also of Twentynine Palms. According to a Sheriff’s press release, on October 5, 2021, deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station were requested to initiate…
GRAND OPENING OF FREEDOM PLAZA IN TWENTYNINE PALMS SET FOR MARCH 12
Over a decade in the making, the day has finally come. On Saturday, March 12, Twentynine Palms will stage a grand opening event for Freedom Plaza, formerly known as Project Phoenix, and everyone is invited. Reporter Heather Clisby has details……
FIRE TRUCK REPAIRS, POSSIBLE LITIGATION ON THE AGENDA AT TONIGHT’S SPECIAL MORONGO VALLEY CSD MEETING
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors has called a special meeting tonight (March 7) to address needed repairs for a fire engine. At last month’s special meeting, the board of directors was notified that one of the…
MORONGO VALLEY FIRE CHIEF JIM BRAKEBILL DISCUSSES HIS CONTROVERSIAL ROLE ON UP CLOSE SHOW
Morongo Valley Fire Chief Jim Brakebill was the guest on last Friday’s (March 4) Up-Close Show, where he discussed the Morongo Valley Community Services District and the controversy surrounding his position. Reporter Jef Harmatz recaps the…
HUMMINGBIRD SURVIVAL IS THE TOPIC OF LECTURE SERIES NEXT WEEK
Ecologist and author James W. Cornett presents his latest research findings on the relationship between hummingbirds and ocotillos at the Old Schoolhouse for this in-person lecture series. Hilary Sloane will give you the details… Hummingbirds…
29 PALMS MAN ARRESTED AFTER HE WAS FOUND WITH STOLEN VEHICLE
We have limited information on a Twentynine Palms man arrested on Tuesday (March 1) after he was found with a stolen vehicle. According to Sheriff’s logs, deputies responded to the 74500 block of Sunset Drive in Twentynine Palms after locating a…
3 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN YUCCA VALLEY AFTER OWNER SHOWED UP DURING BURGLARY
Three people were arrested Wednesday (March 2) thanks to quick thinking by a homeowner. According to Sheriff’s logs, deputies were called to the 56500 block of Sunset Avenue in Yucca Valley around 2:30 p.m. on March 2 when a homeowner came home…
SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SATURDAY IN INDIAN COVE AREA OF JTNP: PLAN AHEAD
Search and rescue teams will be training on many rock crags in the Indian Cove Area this weekend. Joshua Tree National Park staff will be working with various search and rescue units from the western United States to accomplish…
OASIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLACED IN LOCKDOWN AFTER STUDENT BRINGS GUN
Oasis Elementary School was briefly placed into emergency lockdown this morning after a student brought a gun to the school. At approximately 10 a.m., Oasis Elementary administrators retrieved a backpack that contained an unloaded 9mm handgun.…
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