BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Hi-Desert Home Care Services hospice program will host a free ongoing bereavement support group for those whose loved ones have died. Meetings provide a safe, comfortable setting to navigate through the difficulties that often accompany the…
LITERACY COUNCIL SPELLING BEE
The Morongo Basin Coalition for Adult Literacy has announced the date of its 23rd Annual Spell-a-thon. The spelling bee for adults will be held from 9 to noon March 8 at the Helen Gray Education Center on the campus of the Hi-Desert Medical…
MILITARY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
A San Bernardino County program offers free behavioral heath services for military service members and their families. All active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, or National Guard who have served on or after September 11, 2001…
MAN SHOT AT TWENTYNINE PALMS CARWASH FRIDAY MORNING
A man was shot at least two times Friday morning at a self-service carwash at the corner of Calle Todd and Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. A witness told Z107.7 News that he heard an argument about 9:40, and then two quick shots. The…
CORONER ID’S TWENTYNINE PALMS MURDER VICTIM
The Coroner’s Department has released the name of the man who was killed in a shooting Monday night in Twentynine Palms. Wayne Kerr, 55, was arguing with Raymond Burney, 51, in the 6300 block of Palmview Avenue about 9:40 p.m. when Burney pulled…
MAN SHOT IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
A man described only as being in his mid 30s was shot multiple times at 9:40 Friday morning at Calle Todd and Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. He was taken by Morongo Basin Ambulance to DesertHospital in Palm Springs.
MURDER SUSPECT IN TWENTYNINE PALMS WAS AN EARLY-RELEASE PRISONER
The suspect in the murder of a Twentynine Palms man Monday night had been released from prison early and was on probation under California’s prison realignment plan, known as AB109. Police suspect Raymond Burney, 51, of Twentynine Palms, of…
YUCCA VALLEY POLICE FOCUSSING ON SPEEDING ON S.R. 62
This week, traffic enforcement officers in Yucca Valley will focus on speeding and other violations on Highway 62 between Apache Trail and Hopi Trail. The Sheriff’s Department reminds motorists the speed limit in the construction zone on the…
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL PART 3 OF 3: VACATION HOME RENTALS, FIRE DEPARTMENT LOAN FORGIVEN
Reporter Dan Stork broke his report on a very long Twentynine Palms City Council meeting Tuesday night into three parts. In today’s final installment: Building abatement, vacation home rentals, two vacated positions, fire truck loan forgiveness,…
NEW LUCKIE PARK EXCERCISE EQUIPMENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The outdoor exercise equipment installed in Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms is now open for public to use; a ribbon cutting is set for Tuesday, February 11, at 5:30 p.m. Solar lights will be installed sometime in late February or early March. If…
SHERIFF’S CAPTAIN RICH BOSWELL RETIRING IN MARCH
Sheriff’s Captain Rich Boswell, who also serves as the Chief of Police for the Town of Yucca Valley and the City of Twentynine Palms, is retiring. Managing Editor Tami Roleff talked with Boswell, aka “Boz”, about his law enforcement career………
THEATRE 29 OFFERS MATINEE OF CLASSIC COMEDY THIS SUNDAY
The classic comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, continues its run weekends at Theatre 29 through February 8 with a matinee this Sunday. The play, directed by Butch Pelfrey, features Broadway-class period costuming by…
10TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES FEATURES FURSTWORLD
Tickets are available for the 10th Annual Parade of Homes to benefit Reach-Out Morongo Basin. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says one of the homes open for display is the unique “FURSTWORLD” in Joshua tree… The 10th Annual Parade of Homes is set for …
MBTA GIVES $18,000 TO REACH OUT FOR TRANSPORTATION
The Morongo Basin Transit Authority donated $18,000 to Reach-Out Morongo Basin last week. Reach Out’s Executive Director Robin Schlosser said the donation will be used for the charity’s transportation program to provide rides for low-income,…
SPORTSMAN’S CLUB SWAP MEET TOMORROW
The Sportsman Club in Joshua Tree will hold its monthly swap meet tomorrow, February 1. Shop for great bargains on new and used items, crafts and collectibles, books, and eclectic artworks. Admission is free, and vendors are always welcome.…
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Local Election Results for the Morongo Basin (Updated 11/7)
Updated 11/7 @ 7:00 A.M. As ballots continue to be counted, we have an update on…
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