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Fire fighters from two Morongo Basin stations who were sent to fight the Colby fire early Friday morning returned to the Morongo Basin Sunday afternoon. Brush engines from Station 41 in Yucca Valley and from the Morongo Valley Fire Department…

MINOR EARTHQUAKE RATTLES YUCCA VALLEY FRIDAY

A minor earthquake centered in Yucca Valley hit shortly before 8:25 pm on Friday evening. Preliminary reports measured the quake with a magnitude of 3.0, with the center located about in the desert between Grand Avenue and San Andreas Road.

AN INTERVIEW WITH A MISS YUCCA VALLEY CONTESTANT

Today we begin our series of interviews with the ten contestants for Miss Yucca Valley. The girls are all high school juniors and have interviewed a local woman. The Miss Yucca Valley pageant will be held Saturday, February 1, in the Joshua…

THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES CAST FOR NEXT PRODUCTION

Casting is complete for the second production at Theatre 29, the Morongo Basin’s premiere playhouse. “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery: Murder at Checkmate Manor,” directed by theater veteran…

FREE ENTRANCE TO JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK TODAY

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Joshua Tree National Park, along with the country’s 400 other national parks, will waive its entrance fee on today. Camping fees will still apply. Entrance fees are $15 for a vehicle, good for a week; $5…

DESSERT SOIREE TO BENEFIT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

The sweetest event in the desert, the 12th Annual Dessert Soiree, will be a night of fabulous food, wine, auctions, concluding with the Sunset Rotary Club’s version of “Deal or No Deal” game. Assignment reporter Sara Snyder fills in the details…

ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE OFFERS LOW-COST MICROCHIPS

The Animal Action League will be offering low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics in January for dogs and cats, as well as low-cost spaying and neutering. No appointments are necessary for vaccines or microchips; appointments are required for…

MOJAVE WATER AGENCY TO HOLD THE SCIENCE OF WATER LECTURE

Ever wonder how much water we really have in the High Desert, or what kind of chemicals are found in our groundwater? The Mojave Water Agency will hold a lecture on the Science of Water on Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at its offices…

APPLICATIONS NOW TAKEN FOR GREENLEAF SCHOLARSHIP

Attention high school seniors: Applications are being taken for a prestigious local scholarship that can pay the entire cost of your college education. Z107.7’s Diana Jones tells you how to apply for the Greenleaf Scholarship from Copper…

SAVE THE DATE FOR “IDES OF MARCH” AT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

The Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa: Beta Rho Pi, and the Associated Students of Copper Mountain College are announcing a “save the date” for their Ides of March celebration at the college. This Roman banquet will transport participants back to…

TWENTYNINE PALMS LITTLE LEAGUE NEEDS BOARD MEMBERS

The Twentynine Palms Little League has two positions open for the Board of Directors, and is also searching for an All-Star Coordinator and Concessions Director. Anyone interested in either position should call Ronda Morton at 760-368-7107.…

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS RESULTS AND SCHEDULES

The Twentynine Palms High School girls' basketball team won at home against Desert Mirage on Friday, 74 to 34. The Wildcats’ record now stands at 13 and 4 overall and 2 and 0 in league. All nine girls played great defense. Leading scorers…

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