TWO DEPUTIES ESCAPE SERIOUS INJURY WHEN THEIR PATROL UNITS COLLIDE WEDNESDAY EVENING
Two deputies escaped serious injury when their patrol cars collided Wednesday evening. About 6:35, the two cars were traveling westbound on Highway 62 at Arizona Street, just east of the CHP station, when one unit was rear-ended by the other.…
THE FIRST BABY OF 2014 BORN AT THE NAVAL HOSPITAL
The Morongo Basin’s first baby of 2014 was born at the Naval Hospital on board the Combat Center in Twentynine Palms. Isaac David McKeown was born January 1 at 12:14 a.m. and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. His parents are Casey McKeown and GySgt.…
NEW OFFICERS FOR THEATRE 29 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As Theatre 29 begins its 15th year in operation, the volunteer Board of Directors has just completed its annual reorganization. Reporter Sara Snyder has this year's Theatre 29 new officers… The Board of Directors for the non-profit…
TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ARRESTED AFTER SLAPPING EX-GIRLFRIEND
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested early Monday morning after his ex-girlfriend said he came to her home and beat her up. According to a Sheriff’s report, Ethan Saleem, 21, of the 4000 block of Hilltop Drive, went to the home of his…
WE HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE TOP STORIES OF 2013
Several highly-visible and (mostly) highly-compensated administrative positions in public agencies turned over this year. Dan Stork says you can't tell the players without a scorecard… The parade of changes in the highest-level…
APPLY NOW FOR THE GREENLEAF SCHOLARSHIP AT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
And in more current news… 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…
REACH OUT MORONGO BASIN AWARDED $5,000 GRANT
Reach Out Morongo Basin was awarded a $5,000 grant Monday from the Opus Community Foundation for its Senior Safety Program. Opus Bank manager Jay Kanner from the Twentynine Palms branch presented the check to Reach Out Morongo Basin executive…
APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR COUNTY GRAND JURY
There’s a great opportunity for public service for those who have the time to devote. Assignment reporter Katie Baker describes what it takes to be a grand juror… Volunteers for the 2014-2015 San Bernardino County Grand Jury are now being…
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2013
Some of our top stories of 2013 in local sports… The Tri-Valley Little League 9-and 10-year-old girls’ softball team is the best in the state, after they won the state championship in July. The girls beat Crescenta Valley during the state…
CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED SUNDAY IN YUCCA VALLEY AT GUNPOINT
A convicted felon was arrested at gunpoint Sunday after a foot pursuit and a modified rifle was found in his possession. According to Sheriff’s Steve Wilson, deputies were following up on a tip that Raymond Robles, 29, of the 7300 block of…
CHP SATURATION PATROLS START TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
The California Highway Patrol will have a saturation patrol out from 6 p.m. tonight through midnight, Wednesday, January 1. The CHP and the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Department reminds residents, don’t drink and drive.
SOROPTIMISTS HOST OPENING GALA AT THEATRE 29
The hard-working volunteers of Theatre 29 are getting ready for the opening night of the first production of 2014, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Opening night is next Friday, January 10, and opening nights always sell out. Reporter Diana…
ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Christmas is over and now it’s time to get rid of old electronics and your no-longer-fresh Christmas trees. You can drop off—for free—your televisions; computers, laptops, and computer components; fax machines, copiers, or printers and their ink…
HOW TO DISPOSE OF YOUR NO-LONGER-FRESH CHRISTMAS TREE
Burrtec Waste and Recycling will also recycle your Christmas trees. Make sure your tree is free of ornaments, lights, tinsel, tree stands, nails, or any other debris. In Twentynine Palms only you can leave your tree at the curb for Burrtec to…
LOU GERHARDT TO START 9-WEEK SEMINAR BEGINNING THURSDAY
The Reverend Dr. Lou Gerhardt is starting a new nine-week seminar starting Thursday, January 2, entitled “Strong Words We Embrace in 2014.” The seminar is not a Bible study nor a discussion group, but a presentation on how to develop a more…
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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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