Midnight Starlink launch will dot desert sky with satellites tonight
It’s unavoidable - more satellites will be launching into orbit from SpaceX, providing internet and other services to us earth-dwellers. Late tonight near midnight there will be a 67 million dollar launch of Starlink mini satellites launching…
Johnson Valley Improvement Association Craft Fair and community breakfast tomorrow (10/21)
The Johnson Valley Improvement Association is holding a craft fair and swap meet Saturday morning alongside a community breakfast. The breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the swap meet runs from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon.…
Friends of Joshua Tree Library book and DVD sale tomorrow (10/21)
Friends of the Joshua Tree Branch Library will be having a book sale tomorrow (October 21) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. All fiction books will be on sale for 50 cents each, trade sized fiction paperbacks will be 10 cents each. Also DVD's will be…
Theatre 29 honors volunteers for contributions to local theatre at Volunteer Recognition night
Theatre 29 recently honored their volunteers for their work with the community theatre over the past theatre season. Theatre 29 gathered their performers, technical personnel, volunteer ranks, and supporters together to celebrate a successful…
Sex offender arrested for suspicion of failing to register with the state
A convicted sex offender was arrested in Twentynine Palms for suspicion of failing to register with the State of California. Jon Wadkins, 28, was arrested Monday (October 15) in the 6300 block of EL Rey Ave in Twentynine Palms by San…
MVCSD passes preliminary budget, continues storm repair discussion
Last night, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular monthly 6PM meeting at Covington Park’s multipurpose room. For Fire Chief James Brakebill’s report, he stated the Fire Department staff is…
Combat Center announces base closures ahead of training exercises
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has announced several exercise related closures on the base tomorrow (October 20). The Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One will be conducting a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation Exercise…
“Great Shakeout” drill taking place today at 10:19AM
Southern California’s next big earthquake can happen at any moment. That’s why San Bernardino County urges all residents and businesses to be earthquake-ready and participate in the Great ShakeOut exercise at 10:19 a.m. today! County emergency…
Smith’s Ranch subject of historical presentation at Old Schoolhouse Museum on 10/20
The 87th annual Pioneer Days is running strong all weekend long in Twentynine Palms. The carnival at Luckie Park opens today (October 19), and family friendly events celebrating the history of Twentynine Palms run all weekend long. Tomorrow…
Free Skate Competition tomorrow in Twentynine Palms (10/20)
Grab a skateboard and head out to the Twentynine Palms Skatepark on Friday for the Twentynine Palms fall skateboard competition. Starting at 5 and going until 9 - you can participate in a best trick contest - a game of SK8 where you match…
“No Tricks, Just Treats” at Halloween-themed art fair this Saturday (10/21)
The women of Rainbow Stew are holding a Halloween themed art fair on Saturday (October 21) at their Old Town Yucca Valley Store. "No Tricks, Just Treats" features local artists selling their work. Rainbow Stew will also be operating as…
Pat Kearns explores more local music with Gary Daigneault on the “Up Close Show” tomorrow
This week’s “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault continues a look at local musicians and venues with Local Music Showcase host Pat Kearns. With so much growth in the local music scene, Daigneault and Kearns ran out of time just a few weeks ago…
Man who went missing in Joshua Tree found dead in Anza Borrego State Park
One of two people considered missing in the Morongo Basin area since July has been found dead in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. An investigation by the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that John Fitzpatrick, 52, was found in the park located…
Yucca Valley man suspected of overdosing on fentanyl revived by Naloxone
A Yucca Valley man overdosing on fentanyl last week was revived by local first responders. At approximately 1:32 a.m., County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a drug overdose in the 61000 block of Oleander Dr in Joshua Tree. They…
Yucca Valley Town Council discussing ideas and initiatives for town’s future development
Last night's Yucca Valley Town Council meeting delved into various vital topics, emphasizing community initiatives and future development ideas. The evening began with a presentation from Suzanna Barnett, the Executive Director of Morongo…
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