Wonder Valley
Operation Dust Devil: Week 5 OHV Enforcement Update
The fifth week of Operation Dust Devil saw enforcement all over the county, with the majority of patrols happening in Apple Valley, El Mirage, Juniper Flats and Big Bear. There were 28 code citations, 13 county code enforcement citations, six…
Loud booms, rumbles and shaking normal for Marine Corp training
If you hear loud explosions, booms or rumbles in the hi desert, they are very likely emanating from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. The Marine Corps has issued a sound advisory, indicating that there will be an increase in the…
“Stop Wonder Valley Inn” informational meeting Saturday Jan. 28
For residents opposed to the Wonder Inn resort in Wonder Valley, there will be an informational meeting tomorrow. Hosted by the Stop Wonder Inn Project group, there is an informational meeting about the proposed resort scheduled for tomorrow,…
Attempted Murder Suspect arraigned in Joshua Tree, court date set
The suspect in the Twentynine Palms attempted murder back in November of 2022 was arraigned in court on Friday, Jan. 20th. Pejman Elahi appeared before the court and entered not guilty pleas on two felonies; attempted murder and assault with a…
County Extends Public Comment Period for Wonder Valley Inn Project
The County of San Bernardino has extended the Public Comment Period for the Wonder Valley Inn Project. The Wonder Valley Inn is a proposed hotel and resort project in the Morongo Basin east of Twentynine Palms that has been submitted to the Land…
County seeking comments on 106-room resort in Wonder Valley until Feb. 7, locals plea for more time
Proposed as a 106-room resort, developers of the Wonder Inn aim to take over the “old pink building” that has long sat vacant on Amboy Road. The developers applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in November 2021 and have since submitted…
Wonder Valley Chit, Chat & Chew this Saturday (Jan. 14)
The First Chit, Chat & Chew of 2023 will be at the Wonder Valley Community Center tomorrow morning from 8 to 10 AM. Come join fellow Wonder Valley residents and visitors for espresso, coffee, tea and donuts and of course .. the all important…
Food Distribution in Wonder Valley tomorrow 1/10
If you or someone you know is food insecure in Wonder Valley, we have a bit of good news here in the new year. There will be a USDA food distribution tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Wonder Valley Community Center, locate at 80526-1/2 Amboy Road,…
2022 Morongo Basin Theatre Year in Review
Listen here: 2022 saw a return to live in person performance for area theatres for their first full season post pandemic. Theatre 29 brought “Murder on the Orient Express”, The cabaret “Almost Love”, “Rapunzel” and “MIS-CAST 2022” revue to close…
How to (responsibly) dispose of your Christmas tree in the Morongo Basin
Your Christmas tree may still appear green, but all that time inside your home in the high desert has dried that dead tree from the inside out, making it extremely flammable. Needles, sap and small branches can burn too quickly for an indoor…
Operation Dust Devil looks to curb illegal off-roading in the Morongo Basin
Operation: Dust Devil is the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's effort to curb illegal off-roading throughout the county. The initiative kicked off on Saturday December 17, and is scheduled for four and half months. It will…
Wildfire Season Planning – Joshua Tree and Homestead Valley tonight 12/22
Most winters - fires aren’t a concern in the hi-desert, but its always good to be prepared for the possibility of a dry and extra-active wildfire season. The Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council is seeking local input at its final community wildfire…
Free COVID protection, testing and treatment in the Morongo Basin
COVID numbers are on a slow but steady in southern California - and San Bernardino county is no exception. Robert Haydon joins us with some resources that can help keep you safe during the holiday season. The Morongo Basin Healthcare District…
Dale Basin Well Owners Association meeting, officer elections in Wonder Valley Sunday 12/11
The Winter general membership meeting of the Dale Basin Well Owners Association will be held Sunday, December, 11th, 2022 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Wonder Valley Community Center, 80526-1/2 Amboy Road in Wonder Valley. The annual membership…
Set Free Wonder Valley Toy Giveaway
Set Free Wonder Valley is working to get toys into the hands of children this month. They will be shuttling people to the church on Sunday December 18th, at 10 a.m. for the giveaway. Santa will be present at the event, along with a raffle. To…
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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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