Wonder Valley
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 breeders contributing to the overpopulation problem with animals they bred in spring. This trend also holds true…
Tips for keeping curious black bears from busting up your belongings here in the Hi-Desert
It’s the season for bear encounters around the Morongo Basin. Social media has been flooded with reports of bears breaking into cars, trailers, and yards, and one hiker even had to be rescued at the Mission Creek Preserve near Morongo Valley…
Wonder Valley motorhome fire under investigation, no injuries
A motorhome fire in Wonder Valley caused no injuries and is currently under investigation. At around 10:45 a.m., a fire in the 5000 block of Godwin Rd. in Wonder Valley was called in to 911. Deputies from the County Sheriff's Department and…
Dale Basin Well Owners Association looking for a new logo
Wonder Valley area well-owners that are part of the Dale Basin Well Owners Association are invited to create and submit a new logo to the organization, who is looking for a fresh design to represent the group. According to their website, the…
Three fires hit hi-desert over 4th of July weekend
There were three major fires over the Independence Day holiday weekend, with the largest believed to have been started by illegal fireworks. Yucca Valley Brush Fire A one-acre brush fire on the night of July 4 led to home evacuations in…
Free fireworks, concerts, and events in the Morongo Basin for July 4th
Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day here in the Morongo Basin, and despite the hot weather, there's a number of free events to help celebrate the birthday of the United States. As a quick reminder, all fireworks are not only illegal…
San Bernardino County offers vouchers to offset spay and neuter costs for unincorporated areas
Pet overpopulation is a significant issue everywhere, and San Bernardino County is looking to reduce this by offsetting spay and neuter costs. San Bernardino County Animal Care is offering financial assistance to help pet owners in…
Excessive Heat Warning: Stay cool in the hi-desert this weekend
The National Weather Service has said that the heat in the Morongo Basin will hit highs of 108 degrees through Saturday, and that our area is under an excessive heat warning. While the excessive heat warning issued by the National Service is in…
Wonder Valley fire claims vacant house Monday night (5/27)
A fire claimed a vacant house in Wonder Valley last night (May 27) A person dialed 911 to report what they described as "arson" at around 9:35 p.m. The fire was near the intersection of Valle Vista Rd and Wilson Rd in Wonder Valley.…
“Conjuring Cathy Allen” remembers an artist through her work and performance
Artist Cathy Allen moved to the hi desert in 1993 to apprentice with Noah Purifoy following her studies at Otis and Claremont where she earned her Master of Fine Arts.. She created a studio in Wonder Valley where she spent the next 30 years…
VA Hospital looking for volunteers to help Veterans get to their appointments
The VA Hospital Loma Linda is looking for volunteers to drive Veterans from Morongo Valley to Loma Linda during the week for their VA appointments. Government vans are provided for your use. If you’re looking to contribute to our veterans,…
Out-of-state felon arrested for suspected “ghost gun” possession
After shots were reportedly heard in Wonder Valley, an out of state felon was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a ghost gun. On Sunday night (April 28) at around 8:30 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers and San Bernardino…
Human remains found in Wonder Valley
Skeletal remains found in Wonder Valley on Wednesday (March 20) have been confirmed as human by the San Bernardino County Coroner. At around 3:30 p.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a desert area near Amboy Road and Shelton Road in…
Woman and her dog killed in Wonder Valley motorhome fire
A fatal motorhome fire in Wonder Valley early this morning (March 19) left one woman and one dog dead. The County Sheriff/Coroner’s office confirmed that deputies were requested by fire fighters at 12:45 am. this morning to assist with a…
“Wonder Inn” appeal withdrawn; plans for resort declared dead
After two years of bureaucratic wrangling and fierce opposition from residents, elaborate plans for the Wonder Inn Hotel/Resort dissolved this week. In the ongoing whack-a-mole game between ambitious resort developers and outspoken residents,…
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“The Landing” hotel project moves forward with mixed community reactions at Monday Landers meeting
A 35 room hotel named “The Landing” is planned for a 5.7 acre lot off Belfield…
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