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25TH ANNUAL MORONGO BASIN ORCHID FESTIVAL FIRST WEEKEND OF OCTOBER
For orchid fans, it’s that long-awaited time of year when the Sunset Rotary and the Gubler family host the annual Morongo Basin Orchid Festival. Reporter Heather Clisby has details… Skipping 2020 due to the pandemic, the Morongo Basin Orchid…
SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND IN JOSHUA TREE
The artist led Slamdance Film Festival kicked off in Joshua Tree last night, and there’s still much more to come this weekend. Reporter Ernest Figueroa says the event is just getting started… The 12-film line-up includes short works from…
SENTENCING POSTPONED FOR MAN FOUND GUILTY OF1994 DOUBLE MURDER – AGAIN
Mario Banuelos - photo by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Mario Banuelos, 51, was due to be sentenced in court today (September 24) for the double murder of 17-year-old Jesus Munoz and 24-year-old Portirio Chavez Cardenas as well…
YUCCA VALLEY MAN ACCUSED OF RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY AFTER FLEEING THE SCENE OF A TRAFFIC COLLISION
A Yucca Valley man was arrested late Wednesday night (September 22) accused of receiving stolen property after fleeing the scene of a traffic collision. According to Sheriff’s reports, a deputy conducting a routine patrol on September 14 was…
YUCCA VALLEY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDERING HIS PASSENGER IN 2017 DUI TRAFFIC COLLISION
Robert Garcia Jr. arrest photo (2017) A Yucca Valley man who crashed his vehicle in Palms Springs in 2017 while driving high on drugs was convicted yesterday (September 22) of the murder of one of his passengers. Robert Garica Jr., 55, of Yucca…
WHERE IS LAUREN CHO? SOCIAL MEDIA TURNS TO THE MORONGO BASIN
National news has had all eyes and ears turned to the case of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman from Long Island, whose body was identified yesterday (September 21) after being located in Wyoming early this week. The search for Petito, and now…
JOSHUA TREE MAN HOSPITALIZED IN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY A PACK OF FERAL DOGS
A Joshua Tree man was hospitalized with significant injuries Monday (September 20) after being attacked by a pack of feral dogs. According to Sheriff’s reports, Deputies responded to the 1900 block of Winfield Road in Joshua Tree around 8 p.m.…
FORMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY FROM YUCCA VALLEY ACCUSED OF CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
A former San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy, and resident of Yucca Valley, was arrested Friday (September 17) accused of the continuous sexual abuse of a child. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies opened an investigation into former…
COMMUNITY LIVABILITY SURVEY RESULTS SAY YUCCA VALLEY IS STILL A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, DESPITE SOME CHALLENGES
The results of the 2021 Yucca Valley Community Livability Survey were presented to the Town Council this week. The survey polled residents on what they like about Yucca Valley alongside things that the town can do better. For a deeper look at…
COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS MAY BE DELAYED FOR MOST COUNTY RESIDENTS
While San Bernardino County continues providing third-dose COVID-19 vaccines to immunocompromised people, the availability of third booster shots for residents who received Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is still in flux. Gary Daigneault explains…
UPDATE ON MULTI-VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION IN TWENTYNINE PALMS WEDNESDAY
We have additional information regarding a multi-vehicle traffic collision that hospitalized two people in Twentynine Palms Wednesday morning (September 15). According to Sheriff’s reports, Deputies responded to the intersection of Lear Ave. and…
VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR THIS WEEKEND
This weekend, the county’s Veterans Affairs department is hosting an event to assist local veterans with cutting through red tape and getting some much-needed answers to their VA health claims. Reporter Heather Clisby has details … Local…
PUBLIC INPUT ON TWO UPCOMING NATIONAL PARK PROJECTS CLOSES TODAY
Two new construction projects are coming to Joshua Tree National Park, and park leaders are seeking input from the public to help guide the projects. The projects include construction of the new West Entrance Fee Station and an expansion of…
DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN TWENTYNINE PALMS SATURDAY
Reach Out Morongo Basin will hold a drive thru community food giveaway Saturday (September 18) at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center (6539 Adobe Rd.) from 8-10 a.m. or until supplies are gone. The event is open to Twentynine Palms residents, who…
VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR THIS WEEKEND
This weekend, the county’s Veterans Affairs department is hosting an event to assist local veterans with cutting through red tape and getting some much-needed answers to their VA health claims. Reporter Heather Clisby has details … Local…
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Kurt Schauppner’s “Stories, Excuses and Alibis” plays at Theatre 29 this weekend
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