Storm Road Updates: 62 and 247 now open
Many of the major road delays caused by Hurricane Hilary in the Morongo Basin have been resolved. A complete traffic stoppage on Twentynine Palms Highway in Morongo Valley was resolved yesterday afternoon by the California Highway Patrol,…
MUSD schools to open for first day of school tomorrow 8/22
Morongo Unified Schools will be open for the first day of school Tuesday, August 22nd. Schools will welcome back students at their regular scheduled times. Buses are clear to run their regular schedules, but may be delayed.
Joshua Tree National Park to Reopen for Day Use Tuesday 8/22
This past weekend, Joshua Tree National Park experienced heavy rains and flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary. Park staff began assessing the park early Monday morning. Road crews found large amounts of sand and debris…
Two rescued from “island” in flooded wash in Joshua Tree
Two people were stranded on an embankment in a wash amidst rushing waters on Sunday afternoon (August 20), before they were rescued and received medical attention. Just after 4 p.m., San Bernardino County Fire say they responded to a swift water…
Twentynine Palms City Council hosts public hearings tonight
The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather this evening to host five public hearings concerning updates to the fire and development codes. Reporter Heather Clisby has the full meeting preview… Tonight’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting…
Yucca Valley Town Council meeting agenda includes the Land Development Report
When they meet tonight, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will receive and file the Land Development Update Report. Also scheduled is a permit review for a 40’ container at 7357 Apache Trail. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Yucca Room of the…
Fallen or dead Joshua Tree? Find removal and permit info inside
If some of the damage from the recent storm includes Joshua Trees that have fallen on your property, or just some trimming - the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act requires that you apply for a permit to remove or alter the protected species.…
Famed Z107.7 Weather Palm a victim of Hurricane Hilary
Already the victim of bad driving, Tropical Storm Hilary was the final straw. Z107.7 Radio personalities (from left) Cody Joseph and Jef Harmatz, and Founder Gary Daigneault say a fond goodbye to the “Z107.7 Weather Palm” Since 1989, when…
S.R. 247 Now Open at Pipe’s Canyon
State Route 247 is now open at Pipes Canyon. If you plan to travel on SR-247, there is still some mud and debris on the roadway so drive cautiously.
Morongo Grade Reopened
Update: The Morongo grade is now open in both directions. One lane is open on SR-62 in Morongo Valley and it is being utilized to escort eastbound and westbound traffic through the area. Expect delays if you plan to travel through.
Monday Updates – HWY 62 has one lane open with CHP escort, long delays expected
Highway 62 in Morongo Valley has one lane open with a CHP escort. The lane will alternate east / west traffic with an escort from CHP - expect delays. Monday 8/21 Updates: All MUSD Schools and offices are closed. Copper Mountain College is…
Structure burns during hurricane rains in 29 Palms Sunday (8/20)
Despite consistent rainfall yesterday, a structure fire in Twentynine Palms sent billowing black smoke into the sky. San Bernardino County Fire responded to a fire in the 7100 block of Woodward Ave near Baseline Road at around 5:45 p.m.…
Joshua Tree National Park remains closed Monday 8/21
Joshua Tree National Park remains closed today. The Park was closed by rangers and staff on Friday morning (August 18) out of precaution for possible flash flooding, lightning, and road closures related to Hurricane Hilary. The closure was…
San Bernardino County CEO resigns
Leonard X. Hernandez resigned as CEO of San Bernardino County on Friday (August 18). Hernandez served as the highest ranking non-elected official in San Bernardino County government since September 2020. He announced that he would be leaving…
California Fish and Game Commission meet on Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act tomorrow (8/22)
The California State Fish and Game Commission holds their regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow (August 22) and Wednesday (August 23) in Fortuna, California. Of interest to the Morongo Basin is an update on the implementation of the California…
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