YUCCA VALLEY MAN ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY AND POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE

A Yucca Valley man was arrested Wednesday (June 2) accused of armed robbery following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. According to Sheriff’s reports,...

CAL FIRE RELEASES ANNUAL FIRE PERIMETER DATABASE

For 21 years, Cal Fire has released an annual database of wildfire and prescribed fire perimeters for use by the public, the media, and...

FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY IN FLAMINGO HEIGHTS SATURDAY

The Humanitarian Emergency Lifeline Project (HELP) will hold a drive-thru food giveaways Saturday (June 5) in Flamingo Heights at the Flamingo Heights Community Center,...

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR ANNUAL MINERVA HOYT AWARD

The Joshua Tree National Park Association is looking for nominations for the seventeenth Annual Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award. The prestigious award recognizes...

JUNE SHOW AT THE 29 PALMS ART GALLERY

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will open its June art show on Saturday (June 5). Reporter Hilary Sloan has more information on the artists...

ROAD CLOSURE FOR SECOND YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

The Second Yucca Valley High School graduation ceremony will be held today (June 4). Southbound Sage Avenue will be closed between Pueblo and Onaga...

60 SWARM PROJECT CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND

Caltrans continues work on the Pavement Rehabilitation Project on State Route 60, part of the 60 Swarm, to repair deteriorated pavement slabs, weather permitting,...

LADY WILDCATS SOFTBALL TEAM BEATS EDGEWOOD

The Lady Wildcats softball team played the Edgewood Lions in a first round CIF game and won 11-5. The Lady Cats travel to Lancaster...

SIGN-UPS FOR MORONGO BASIN YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Sign-ups for the Morongo Basin Youth Soccer Association will be held every Saturday in June at the Brehm Sports Park in Yucca Valley from...

SUSPECT IN MURDER OF LOCAL SHERIFF’S SERGEANT WAS A WANTED MAN

The man who shot San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dominic Vaca to death after an attempted traffic stop in Yucca Valley had a warrant...

HEAT BRINGS FIRE DANGER, SOME TIPS FROM CALFIRE

Human activity is the source of roughly 95 percent of wildfires in California. So as we roll into summer, CAL FIRE urges Californians to...

COUNTY LAUNCHES “SNEAKERS AND VACCINE SPEAKERS” CAMPAIGN

The County has introduced a new, hyperlocal outreach campaign largely focusing on residents in traditionally underserved communities. The campaign, dubbed “Operation Sneakers and Vaccine...

HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD MEETS TONIGHT

The Morongo Basin Healthcare District board of directors will hold their regular board meeting tonight (June 3). Reporter Andrew Dieleman has the agenda… The board...

COUNTY FACILITIES TO ACCEPT DIY SHARPS CONTAINERS

San Bernardino County residents with medical conditions requiring the home use of needles should know that it will soon be easier to safely dispose...

ARTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT SATURDAY FEATURES STUDENT AND ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Art Cruiser 29! is back. Starting Saturday, June 5, visit the Artomotive Gallery for an exhibition of junior high school art. There will be...

APPLICATIONS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THEATRE 29 SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE

Applications are still available for the 2021 season of Theatre 29’s award winning Summer Youth Theatre program. Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas shares all the...

LOCAL LIBRARIES OFFER SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The county libraries in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms are inviting residents to take part in the virtual 2021 summer reading program....

YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL END AN 8-1 SEASON

The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojans fell 53-42 in a CIF Division 3AA quarterfinal game against Chaparral HS Wednesday night in Temecula. Coach Jess...

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IDENTIFIES SUSPECT WHO SHOT AND KILLED SERGEANT VACA MONDAY

The Sheriff’s department has identified the suspect who shot and killed Sergeant Dominic Vaca during a pursuit Monday afternoon. According to Sheriff’s press releases,...

SHERIFF’S SERGEANT KILLED MONDAY LEAVES TWO DAUGHTERS

The Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Sergeant who died following a pursuit and shooting Monday in Yucca Valley was a father of two daughters, 11 years...