Blood drive tomorrow at Vons in Yucca Valley (7/19)
Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (July 19) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vons in Yucca Valley located at 57590 29 Palms Hwy. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Everyone under 17 years of age must provide…
Volunteers spring into action as Landers food distribution almost derailed by power outage
Every month local community organizations, in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture, and the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County distribute surplus food to needy households throughout Morongo Basin. Normally, their…
Dawn Rowe discusses local impact of Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
On Friday’s Z1077 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Dawn Rowe, who discussed the ramifications of the state’s recently passed Western Joshua Tree Conservation act. She explained that…
Emory Out, Fisher in on Morongo Valley CSD Board
Despite the appointment of new Board Director Lance Fisher at Friday’s (July 14) special meeting of the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors, the board is still short one member as Director Michael Emory has resigned.…
Dale Basin Well Owners Association twice-yearly meeting recap
There is no centralized water distribution in Wonder Valley. With Matt Schragge, General Manager of the 29 Palms Water District attending as the guest speaker, residents used the chance to ask him what it would take to connect into the system.…
Twentynine Palms Cemetery District Board of Trustees meets tomorrow (7/18)
The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District Board of Trustees meets in regular session tomorrow afternoon (July 18). On the agenda is the adoption of a final budget for 2023-2024, as well as reviews of finances and staff operations. There will be…
Military to receive 5.2% pay increase, King of Hammers protected
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act - or NDAA - was passed by the US House of Representatives last week - and a provision authored by Congressman Jay Obernolte protects the annual King of the Hammers event which takes place on shared-use…
Historical Highlight: A desert airport becomes Landers, California
Landers lies on the northern edge of our Morongo Basin. The small community began as a remote airstrip in the 1950s. In today’s historical highlight, reporter Mike Lipsitz tells us how Landers first took off… Newlin Landers beside his water…
USDA Food Distribution in Landers on Monday (7/17)
There will be a USDA Free Food Distribution tomorrow morning in Landers at Belfield Hall from 8:30AM to 10:30AM.
Homestead Valley Community Council meeting on 7/17 canceled
The regular monthly Homestead Valley Community Council meeting scheduled for July 17th in Flamingo Heights at 3PM has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held August 21st at 3PM at the Yucca Mesa Community Center.
Cooler options for this weekend’s hi-desert heat wave
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open today from 10am to 5pm - it’s always free and the current exhibits include an interactive exploration and explanation of the everyday things that can appear as magic, but offer a far more interesting…
Dale Basin Well Owners Association meets Sunday (7/16)
How do you get your water? Do you have a well on your property? If so, you might want to turn up at the Wonder Valley Community Center this Sunday (July 16) at 2 p.m. for the Dale Basin Well Owner's Association meeting. At this meeting the…
Artificial intelligence to help CAL FIRE monitor wildfire camera network
Artificial Intelligence is having a moment, with the nascent but fast growing technology at the forefront of the struggle between relying on humans for creative work, or letting the computers take over. One use of the the tech is sure to be less…
CAL FIRE adds 24 additional aircraft to wildfire-fighting fleet
Cal Fire has bolstered its aviation program with an additional 24 firefighting aircraft - that’s 19 helicopters and 5 airplanes that will be available on a contractual period of 90 to 120 days. CAL FIRE says in a press release that they hope…
Johnny Cash tribute tonight (7/15) at Yucca Valley Summer Music Festival
Yucca Valley’s Summer Music Festival concert series kicks off this week, as “Cash Up Front,” a Johnny Cash tribute act, takes the stage Saturday night (July 15). This free concert series begins this Saturday, and runs every Saturday…
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Haunted House has been bringing spooky fun to Yucca Valley neighborhood since ’95
One family is bringing huge scares to the hi-desert this Halloween. The…
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