Yucca Valley gathering leads to assaults, DUI, and injured pregnant woman
An afternoon of drinking and violence left a pregnant woman injured and three suspects arrested for investigation into charges of assault and DUI. On August 15, at approximately 12:15 p.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an…
“Men are not used to holding babies” – Defense rests with second and final witness in Davies case
The Arthur Davies trial concluded yesterday with a half-day of testimony from the defense’s expert witness Dr. Marvin Pietruszka - a pathologist that runs a medical facility in Reseda, California. The doctor says he reviewed Parker’s hospital…
MUSD Bus involved in Yucca Valley crash
UDATED 3:54 p.m. A bus carrying 28 children from La Contenta Middle School on route #3 was involved in an accident this afternoon, and one child was treated for minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol reports that the Morongo Unified…
Short-term Vacation Rental open community forum today at 4:30
San Bernardino County is holding an open community forum about short-term vacation rentals and their impact on area today at 4:30 p.m. The forum is one part of a larger study about the impact of short term vacation rentals being conducted by the…
Correction from Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting of August 9
At the end of the August 9 Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting, it was mentioned Von’s was up for sale. There was a listing on LoopNet, a Commercial Real estate site. Reporter Hilary Sloane discovered that it was open space in the Von’s…
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve suffers damage from Tropical Storm Hilary
The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve in Morongo Valley suffered major damage from last weekend’s Tropical Storm Hilary and will remain closed until clean-up crews can finish the daunting task. Over 5 inches of rain hit Morongo Valley on Sunday,…
29 Palms Artists’ Guild hosts youth-oriented summer art classes
The 29 Palms Artists' Guild will be hosting a Youth Art Experience, for ages 6-12, led by instructor Mary Dennis, which will meet once a month beginning August 27 from 10AM – 12PM. Classes are $10 each and will range from working with…
National Parks Conservation’s Chris Clarke on “Up Close Show” tomorrow
Between being overwhelmed by meteor watchers and pummeled by a rare tropical storm, this has been a challenging month for Joshua Tree National Park. Chris Clarke, National Parks Conservation Association Associate Director for the California…
Twentynine Palms Tennis Lady Cats win in home opener against Big Bear
The Twentynine Palms High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team had their home opener against Big Bear High School on Wednesday (August 23). The Lady cats dominated the Bears 15 to 3. In singles action, Katelyn Luke and Aviana Lipkins each swept…
Highway 62 closing lanes near Desert Hot Springs for bridge repair
CalTrans will be closing lanes on Highway 62 at the bottom of the grade near Desert Hot Springs to repair damage to a bridge. Planned single lane closures in both directions between Indian Canyon and Pierson will allow traffic to pass through…
Prosecution rests with Forensic Pediatrician’s testimony in trial of Arthur Davies
Dr. Melissa Egge took the stand for the state - amongst other positions she worked as a Forensic Pediatrician for 5.5 years at Loma Linda University Hospital. She says she’s consulted on hundreds of cases that involve the suspicion of child…
TBID under fire at lengthy Twentynine Palms City Council meeting
Last night’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting attracted a sizeable crowd as many came to address the final agenda item concerning the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). But the meeting began on a celebratory note, with the…
Theatre 29’s 2023-24 season starts with laughs in September
Audiences from across the Morongo Basin and beyond are awaiting Theatre 29 upcoming 2023-24 Season slate of shows. Theatre 29 launches their 2023-24 theatre season with a “September Comedy Celebration” beginning September 2 when The Rotating…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed shipping containers on mixed-use property in Old Town
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission met last night to review the Land Development Report and reviewed the addition of a forty-foot shipping container for storage at a private residence. Last night, during the Land Development Report, the…
“Early Release Day” today at all MUSD Schools
Morongo Unified Schools hold their very first “Early Release Day” today, meaning all MUSD schools will release students 90 minutes earlier. The MUSD Board approved the policy in April, instituting it for the entirety of the 2023-2024 school…
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