Morongo Valley
MVCSD meet in second special session tomorrow morning (2/3)
For the second time this week, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will meet in special session tomorrow morning (February 3) at 9 a.m. The sole agenda item is a closed session meeting for the directors during which…
MVCSD Discusses monthly public ‘Meet and Greets’ and interview process for new General Manager
Last night, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held a special meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room at 6 PM. While not one community member showed up to this last-minute special meeting, the first item on…
Light Trespass Ordinance in effect for everyone in unincorporated SB County areas
As of January 7th of this year, all exterior light fixtures in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County must comply with the Light Trespass Ordinance, or LTO. The supersedes a previous deadline in 2023 that gave leniency to businesses and…
MVCSD President Christina Gorke recipient of 2023 Chuck Osborne Award
At last Wednesday’s MVCSD meeting, Board members didn’t have to look too far to choose the recipient of the 2023 Chuck Osborne Award, when they recognized Board President Gorke as their outstanding local volunteer. While Board members considered…
MVCSD passes voluntary revenue plan (VRP) at Wednesday’s meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular 6PM meeting last night in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. In the continued search for a new general manager, the GM Ad-Hoc Committee, composed of Board Vice…
MVCSD proposes new “CSD Supporter Program,” splits of General Manager and Fire Chief’s duties at tonight’s meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6Pm meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. For the meeting’s agenda, the Board will approve minutes from previous meetings, then adjourn to…
MVCSD splitting up Brakebill’s General Manager and Fire Chief positions
The Morongo Valley Community Services District will split up the joint position of General Manager and Fire Chief of the Morongo Valley Department, currently held by Chief James Brakebill. As part of the public agenda for the upcoming meeting…
King of the Hammers starts 1/18, locals-only tickets benefit community organizations
This Thursday (January 18, 2024) the checker flags go down signaling the start of the 2024 King of the Hammers giant off-road racing event that will take over an enormous dry lake bed in Johnson Valley off Old Woman Springs Road/State Route 247.…
UPDATED 1/11: Man killed in suspected “suicide by cop” at Covington Park, identity released
Updated 1/11 with name of deceased and details about pet. The San Bernardino County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed in a lethal force encounter at Covington Park on Saturday, January 6.Frank Glasgow, a 57-year-old resident of…
MVCSD discusses revenue ideas at last night’s special meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held a special meeting last night at 6Pm in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. The only item on the agenda of this special meeting was an open discussion regarding revenue…
MVCSD holding special meeting tonight at Covington Park (1/10)
The Morongo Valley Community Services District board of directors will be holding a special meeting tonight at 6PM in Covington Park's multipurpose room. For the meeting's agenda, the Board will use the time to have an open discussion…
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve highlights achievements and goals for 2024
After a turbulent year of damage incurred from two major storms, Morongo Valley’s Big Morongo Canyon Preserve has recently counted its blessings while setting goals for 2024. As clean-up efforts continue, Preserve Director Kevin Wong lists ten…
Morongo Valley Fire Department discusses ambulance service to bolster department funds
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular 6PM meeting last night in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. Following up on Fire Department repairs, Fire Chief/General Manager James Brakebill reported…
Flamingo Heights 640 Dead on Appeal
Following a three-and-a-half-hour public hearing yesterday (December 19, 2023) in which dozens of Morongo Basin residents offered testimony that was eloquent, relevant, and compelling County Supervisors in a three/two split decision voted to…
MVCSD hold regular meeting tonight in Covington Park
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6PM meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. For tonight’s agenda in new business, board members will discuss pros and cons of creating a…
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