Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to hold public hearings on code changes including mobile food vendors, sidewalk vending
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will host four public hearings on recent policy issues. Any amendments to the Development Code must first receive a public hearing before the Planning Commission and Town Council. The first issue on…
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., a vehicle on fire in a driveway at a residence off Richard Dr. in Yucca Valley was called in to 911.…
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…
Yucca Valley puts out call for new public art
As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is seeking submissions for a new, temporary art installation to brighten the town. The art will be displayed at the plaza outside the Yucca Valley Branch Library, located at the…
Movies return to the big screen in the hi-desert: Yucca Valley Movie Theater reopens
The movie theater in Yucca Valley has officially reopened under new ownership. Paradigm Theaters held a soft opening last night, debuting with one screening each of Deadpool & Wolverine and Alien: Romulus. The entrance to the theater before…
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…
Kids books for .50 cents, art books and free CDs at Friends of Yucca Valley Library Sale
The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library are holding their big August sale on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., and the focus this Saturday is Kids Books! For only .50 cents a book, kids of all ages can score some fun books to fill out their own…
Yucca Valley Town Council votes to move forward with four town development projects
Following an update from Assistant Fire Chief Bill Villarino, the Yucca Valley Town Council received the annual Code Compliance Report. The town did see an uptick in short-term rental violations this year; staff advised this is likely due to…
Town of Yucca Valley holding 6-week basketball program for little ones this Fall
If your youngsters want to learn about basketball, the Town of Yucca Valley is hosting a wee-hoops program for pre-k and kindergarteners this autumn. Registration is now open for the six week-program that will introduce young participants to…
Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer today at Black Bear Diner
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mixer today, and everyone is invited. Business owners, independent operators, and members of the community are invited to the event to meet new chamber members and celebrate retiring chamber…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission votes to amend Development Code, approve partial Black Bear display
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission voted to approve part of a display for the external design plan of Black Bear Diner. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with three public hearings to amend the Development Code. The first was…
Yucca Valley Airport District meets tonight, and is recruiting members
The Yucca Valley Airport District is recruiting. At tonight's regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors, the board will discuss member recruitment for seats that may be open in the November election. The…
Twentynine Palms Ladycats Volleyball fought hard against Shadow Hills in V & JV matches
The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats volleyball team hosted the Knights of Shadow Hills last night. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams fought hard but came up short. In JV action, the cats lost 23-25, fought hard and won 25-22 but…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission: Development Code changes, Black Bear Diner mascots
The Black Bear Diner bears are back on the Yucca Valley Planning Commission’s agenda. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will kick off their meeting with a public hearing on several amendments to the town’s Development Code. Following the…
Yucca Valley high-speed pursuit ends with K9 search, arrest (Updated)
Update 8/7/24 at 1:00PM: The San Bernardino Sheriff's Office issued a press release that clarified the passenger's involvement along with additional charges for the suspect: During the pursuit, Sirr refused to let the female passenger…
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Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)
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