UPDATED: One dead in 29 Palms Highway collision
A major traffic collision on Twentynine Palms Highway near Copper Mountain College left one driver dead. Traffic was closed on the stretch of state highway entirely for thirty minutes. The California Highway Patrol reports that at around 9 a.m.…
Yucca Valley hit and run suspect arrested, 3 adults and child injured
The suspect in a Yucca Valley hit-and-run that injured three adults and a child, was arrested Tuesday (July 11) At approximately 1:33 p.m, Deputies responded to a call for service regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision near Onaga Trail and…
Essig Dog Park’s current design under protest from residents
Phase 1A of the Essig Park project includes a 1.5-acre dog park fenced for large and small dogs. That project has begun this month, and some residents are unhappy about the design decisions. The town is reseeding the dog areas for grass, but the…
MVCSD special session meets tonight to appoint new director
The Morongo Valley Community Services District meets in special session tonight (July 14), to appoint a new director. Online News Editor Robert Haydon joins us with more. For the second time this week, a new Director will be appointed to…
Mini-water park in Yucca Valley this Friday (7/14)
A mini-water park is coming to Yucca Valley each Friday in July. The Town’s recreation department is transforming the north lawn of the community center into a miniature water park for children under 8 years old. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,…
Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms welcomes new officers
With the incoming District Governor present to do the honors, the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms inducted new officers and Board members June 30. Governor Jamie Zinn conducted the ceremony, seeing 2022-23 President Liz Meyer demoted and 2023-24…
Craft Fair & Farmer’s Market in Johnson Valley Saturday (7/15)
There will be a Craft Fair & Farmers Market tomorrow morning (July 15) in Johnson Valley. Hosted by the Johnson Valley Improvement Association, craft-makers and merchants will be selling fine wares from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a…
AC/DC Tribute “The Jack” at Tortoise Rock tonight 7/14
For those about to rock, we salute you as you come Tortoise Rock Casino tonight. You better be back in black because The Jack, and AC/DC Tribute Act, will be performing at Tortoise Rock Casino tonight as part of their free summer outdoor concert…
Low cost pet services tomorrow at Animal Action League (7/15)
The Animal Action League is offering their services to the pets of the Morongo Basin tomorrow morning (July 15) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary for vaccines or microchips; appointments are required for spaying and neutering…
29 Palms expects reduction in STR tax income
The Twentynine Palms City Council has approved a balanced two year budget for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, which projects and accounts for a decline in the transient occupancy tax, associated with short-term vacation rentals in the…
Trial for woman charged with Marine’s overdose will continue despite ‘medical condition’
The trial of an Arizona woman charged with murder in the 2021 overdose death of a Yucca Valley marine will continue, despite the suspect’s medical condition. Attorney’s representing Alicia Hegarty requested a consideration of her unidentified…
Hot Dogs! Recognize these signs of heat stroke in canines
You know the deal - it’s going to get hot this weekend as temperatures climb to above 100 and will stay there most of the day, with little respite at night. With a heat advisory in effect due to a high-pressure system that is holding in…
Seniors for Seniors: Palms n’ Paws and 29 Palms Rotary unite elders and older pets
Correction - an earlier version of this story had the incorrect original adoption rates - the discounted prices were correct. If there are any beings deserving of more love and companionship, it might just be elder humans and their fellow…
“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” free movie screening in Luckie Park tonight
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department continues their free movie screening series in Luckie Park. Tonight, they will be screening the movie featuring the famous fast-moving rodent, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”. Everyone is…
Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Summer Mixer today (7/13)
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding their summer mixer today, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Expect to meet with local business owners, professionals, and community members, along with finger food and refreshments. The event will also feature…
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