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AUDITIONS FOR “RAPUNZEL” AT THEATRE 29 JANUARY 16
With a Broadway-style score, an eye-popping production concept, and fun for kids, Theatre 29 will be holding open auditions for the Musical “Rapunzel” Sunday, January 16, at 6:00 pm at the Twentynine Palms theater. The story of the girl with…
“APRICITY” A DESERT WINTER THEMED SHOW, OPENS AT 29 PALMS VISITOR CENTER
A new show at the 29 Palms Visitor Center opens today, featuring artwork inspired by winter in the desert dubbed “Apricity: The Warmth of the Sun in the Winter.” The group exhibition features paintings, photography, mixed media, and…
NDAA BRINGS FUNDING FOR MCAGCC AND 29 PALMS
The updated National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which was signed into law on December 27, included key initiatives for military installations in California’s 8th District. Locally, the NDAA secured $45 million for a…
TWO ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY IN YUCCA VALLEY
Two people were arrested, following a report of burglary in Yucca Valley on Wednesday (January 5). According to Sheriff logs, deputies were called to the 3600 block of Sage Avenue in Yucca Valley around 10 a.m. when the owner of the property was…
CALIFORNIA EXTENDS INDOOR MASK MANDATE
California has extended its indoor masking requirement through February 15. The current requirement was set to expire on January 15 but has been extended due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant.…
THEATRE 29 ADJUSTS SCHEDULES FOR COVID SAFETY
After two staff members of “Murder on the Orient Express” contracted breakthrough cases of COVID-19, and in line with existing policies which prioritize the safety of staff, performers, and patrons, Theatre 29 has adjusted show schedules. The…
REACH OUT SEEKS UNIQUE HIGH DESERT HOMES FOR CHARITY TOUR
The annual Parade of Homes event returns in 2022. This fundraiser for Reach Out Morongo Basin sees unique high desert homes opened up to the public, but the organizers are still seeking a few more properties. Here is reporter Jef Harmatz to tell…
HI-DESERT WATER DISTRICT TO RESUME WATER SHUT-OFFS
A California law passed on September 23, 2021, (SB 155) included a provision that extended the prohibition of water service shutoffs due to nonpayment until December 31, 2021. Now that that date has passed, the Hi-Desert Water District will…
MORONGO VALLEY CSD SEEKING APPLICANTS TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES
After two members of the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors resigned in December, the remaining board members are seeking applicants to fill the vacant seats. The CSD Board is a five-seat governing body that oversees…
WELCOME TO 2022, AND NEW TRAFFIC LAWS
Kicking off the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is educating the public on traffic safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative season and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. New Director Cassidy Taylor shares what you…
WHERE TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 LOCALLY
The holidays brought families and friends together, some for the first time since the start of the pandemic. That being said, we are still in the pandemic. Whether or not you are feeling symptoms of COVID-19, if you socialized over the holidays,…
LANDERS MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING 35-MILE PURSUIT
A Landers man was arrested Thursday, accused of evading and assaulting a deputy. On December 30, shortly after noon, Sheriff deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a grey Ford Mustang on Twentynine Palms Highway near Palm Ave in Yucca…
COUNTY-RUN COVID TESTING SITES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND
In observance of the New Year’s holidays, county-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed today (December 31) and tomorrow (January 1). Testing will resume locally on Monday (January 3) and San Bernardino County residents can…
NEW LAWS COMING IN 2022 – PART FIVE
The California State Assembly was busy this year. Many new laws are in store for state residents starting January 1st. Today in part 5 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault checks out some of those new laws… AB1096 strikes the word “alien”…
NEW LAWS COMING IN 2022 – PART FOUR
The California State Assembly was busy this year. Many new laws are in store for state residents starting January 1st. Today in part 4 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault checks out some of those new laws… SB380 streamlines California’s…
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Kurt Schauppner’s “Stories, Excuses and Alibis” plays at Theatre 29 this weekend
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