ANOTHER TOP-LEVEL FINANCE ADMINSTRATOR LEAVING MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
It has become known that Dave Price, the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services in the Morongo Unified School District, will be leaving his post. Reporter Dan Stork asked Price about his plans… We caught up with Dave Price during a break…
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
Coming up in high school sports tomorrow, the Yucca Valley High School and Twentynine Palms High School track teams will participate in the De Anza League finals, beginning at 4 p.m., at Shadow Hills High School in Indio. The Yucca Valley…
U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES FOR PRAYER AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Local residents who had disputed use of sectarian prayers at both City of Twentynine Palms and Town of Yucca Valley Council meetings have been waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in New York State; the decision came down…
TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS NON-PERMITTED HOTEL KITCHEN
After a special closed session, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will work through what happens when a business makes changes without going through the proper channels. Reporter Dan Stork has the background for the agenda… The Twentynine…
MARINES, BLM, AND OFF-ROADERS TO MEET REGARDING JOHNSON VALLEY
Representatives from the Marine Corps and the Bureau of Land Management will host an informational meeting about the changes in land use in the Johnson Valley area at the Yucca Valley Community Center May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. State agencies,…
CALTRANS WORK ON 62 BETWEEN I-10 AND INDIAN TO CAUSE DELAYS
CalTrans is working on Highway 62 from Indian Canyon Avenue to Interstate 10. The project involves repaving of the existing roadway, widening the existing inside shoulder from two to five feet, upgrading the metal beam guardrail and replacement…
YUCCA VALLEY WOMAN DRIVES INTO BUSINESS MONDAY
A woman was arrested Monday afternoon after Sheriff deputies say she drove her car into a building in Yucca Valley. About 5 p.m., Heidi Kelly, 28, of Yucca Valley, is alleged to have driven her car from the parking lot of Crown Contracting, in…
CHP OFFERS SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
Motorcycles are fun to ride, but there are dangers to riding down the highway at 65 miles per hour. Four people were killed in the Morongo Basin and surrounding area in April while riding motorcycles. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.…
WINNERS OF THE TWENTYNINE PALMS CAR SHOW CHILI COOK-OFF
The 1st annual Burnin’ Rubber Chili Cook Off as part of last weekend’s 29 Palms Car Show had 16 entries and was enjoyed by the participants and the spectators. After the judging everyone could sample the entries for a donation and vote for…
ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE OFFERS LOW-COST SERVICES IN MAY
The Animal Action League will be offering low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics in May for dogs and cats, as well as low-cost spaying and neutering. No appointments are necessary for vaccines or microchips; appointments are required for spay…
YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT
The Yucca Valley Town Council meets in regular session tonight. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says rejected sidewalk bids, a charging station, and Brehm Park are all on the agenda… Among the items on the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Yucca…
TONIGHT’S JOSHUA BASIN WATER DISTRICT CANCELED
There will be no regular meeting of the Joshua Basin Water District. Tonight’s meeting has been canceled.
TODDLER BOOT CAMP AT THE JOSHUA TREE LIBRARY
Listen up local toddlers and their parents. Reporter Dan Stork says the Joshua Tree Branch Library wants YOU in Toddler Boot Camp… Toddler Boot Camp, a high-energy program for active toddlers between the ages of 0 and 3 years old, has returned…
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TONIGHT IN BUSY SESSION
Employee salaries and plans for student achievement make up most of the School Board meeting agenda tonight. Reporter Dan Stork lists the agenda items… Having settled up with the teachers' union last month, the Morongo Unified School…
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
A Twentynine Palms High School senior has been awarded the 2014 Gladys Carol Scholarship. Heather Centner of Twentynine Palms will receive $5,000 over two years while she pursues her degree in biology. The scholarship is awarded based on…
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