Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected domestic violence and drug charges
A man was arrested in Yucca Valley on Sunday (August 25) for investigation into two instances of domestic violence in 2023 and a number...
Yucca Valley Planning Commission: mobile food permits, sidewalk vendors, swap meets
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is paving the way for new vending requirements.
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with four public hearings on...
Johnson Valley Shared Use Area reopened to public
After a short delay, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has reopened to the public as of 9:15 a.m. yesterday (August 27.)
The Johnson Valley...
Cottonwood visitor center and campground reopened in Joshua Tree National Park
The Cottonwood visitor center and campground in Joshua Tree National park has been reopened as of Tuesday. The southern entrance had closures to the...
Theatre 29 hosts 2024 – 25 season auditions on 9/14
Area thespians! Here is an opportunity to be considered for all of Theatre 29’s upcoming theatrical season productions at once.
With their 2024-25 silver anniversary...
Ladycats Volleyball come up short against Cathedral City despite solid plays and digs
The Twentynine Palms Ladycats volleyball teams traveled to Lions territory last night in Cathedral City. The JV team fought hard but came up short...
Felon suspected of jumping fence, falling asleep in Twentynine Palms backyard
A felon with an active warrant was allegedly found sleeping in a backyard in Twentynine Palms.
On Thursday (August 22) at around 10:15 p.m., County...
Trojans kick off season with victory over Arrowhead Christian
The Yucca Valley High School Trojans made a statement in their season opener, defeating Arrowhead Christian 21-19 in Redlands. The Trojans showcased a balanced...
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to hold public hearings on code changes including mobile food...
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will host four public hearings on recent policy issues. Any amendments to the Development Code must first receive...
Twentynine Palms City Council meeting canceled tonight (8/27)
Tonight's (August 27) regularly scheduled meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council has been canceled.
The announcement was made last week.
The city council...
National Park Foundation receives $100 million grant – the largest in its history
The National Park Foundation announced Monday that it had received a 100-million dollar gift from the Lilly Endowment. The non-profit fundraising arm of the...
MUSD launches district-wide book vending machines
The Morongo Unified School District recently announced the installation of book vending machines in every school across the district, a significant step forward in...
Major General found deceased at Combat Center died from natural causes
Military.com has reported that Maj. Gen. William Mullen died from natural causes. Major Mullen was found dead on June 29 at the Roadrunner Inn...
Yucca Valley fire spreads from car to duplex, no injuries reported
A fire in Yucca Valley was put out without injury, though there was damage to the property.
On Saturday (August 24), just after 11 a.m.,...
County expands mandatory Burrtec collection
Last week County Supervisors approved an updated and revised contract with Burrtec Solid Waste Management. The new contract adds roughly 500 households from Morongo...
Palm Springs Airport holding Job Fair Tuesday (8/27)
The Palm Springs Airport is holding a job fair tomorrow (August 27) in advance of their busy season, and the opportunities for Morongo Basin...
“Teen Music Academy” offers instrument and vocal classes in Joshua Tree
A music program is being offered to teens and tweens here in the Morongo Basin. If you or your child are interested in playing...
Local animal shelters experience high animal volumes during the summer months
Across the country, summer is the busiest time of year for animal shelters, partly due to increased travel by pet owners as well as...
Copper Mountain College enrollment climbs back to pre-pandemic levels
As many other community colleges did, Copper Mountain College suffered from a decline in enrollment during the Covid-19 pandemic. On Friday's (August 23) Z1077...
Last year’s stormy August demonstrates the desert’s wild weather swings
No matter what you got up to this weekend, everyone was probably talking about the weather at some point. Our Californian neighbors to the...
