A CONVERSATION WITH CONGRESSMAN PAUL COOK
After Congressman Paul Cook answered callers' questions on Friday's Up Close show on Z107.7, we had the opportunity to get his views on some additional issues that impact the Morongo Basin. Dan Stork asked the District 8 Representative…
YUCCA VALLEY MAN JAILED TWICE OVER THE WEEKEND
A man who took a cab after being released from jail Sunday morning, was arrested and returned to jail when he refused to pay his cab fare. According to Sheriff reports, Daniel Chavarin, 30, was stopped for speeding about 10:20 Saturday evening…
YUCCA VALLEY MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN LANDERS CRASH
A motorcycle rider was hospitalized last week after a car turned in front of him in Landers. According to the California Highway Patrol, Henry Marcoccia, 50, of Philadelphia, was driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla northbound on Old Woman Springs Road…
REMAINS FOUND BY DOGS IDENTIFIED
The Sheriff's Department has released the identity of the man whose remains were found by dogs in Landers last week. On Thursday, a resident near Wright Road and Bodick Road in Landers called the Sheriff's Department about 7 a.m. when…
29P YOUTH CLUB AFTER SCHOOL
The Twentynine Palms Youth Club is now accepting registrations for its after school program. Help will be available for students in kindergarten through sixth grade in literacy and math programs, homework assistance, and physical education and…
29 PALMS PIONEER DAYS THEME SOUGHT
Every bang-up shindig needs a theme and this year’s Twentynine Palms Pioneer Days is no exception. This October will mark the 77th annual celebration of the area’s rich mining, ranching, and pioneer heritage. The Twentynine Palms Chamber of…
“STAIRWAY TO THE STARS” TICKETS
Sky’s the Limit is gearing up for their major fall fundraiser, “Stairway to the Stars.” Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells you where to get tickets… Tickets are now on sale for Stairway to the Stars, a festive fundraiser for Sky’s The Limit…
TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRYOUTS
Fall try-outs for Twentynine Palms High School Wildcat athletes start next week. Athletic Director Jeremy Johnson said volleyball tryouts will be Monday, August 12, at 3 p.m. in the Wildcat Gym. Cross Country hopefuls will meet Monday at 2:00 on…
UNITY HOME TRAINING CLASSES
Morongo Basin Unity Home is a non-profit organization that helps victims of domestic violence and their families move towards living more independent and self-sufficient lives, free of violence. Unity Home will be offering its 40 hour California…
USING JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
With one of the gems of the National Park system in our own backyard, there’s always something to do in the Morongo Basin. Ranger Pam Tripp tells how to be ready to do it at any time… Sometimes we ask ourselves “What is there to do around here?”…
ROUTE 62 PAVING CONTINUES
A project to rehabilitate the pavement on State Route 62 (SR-62) in Yucca Valley to Twenty Nine Palms from Yucca Mesa Road to Bermuda Avenue will continue this week with lane closures. The project will grind the existing roadway and replace with…
JT VFW SUNDAY BREAKFAST
The Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will offer a full breakfast menu for Sunday breakfast with a pork chop special from 8 to 11. And don’t forget Taco Wednesday from 11 to 1. The Joshua Tree VFW post is located at 6402 Veterans Way in…
“SPAMALOT” OPENING GALA
The hilarious Musical “Spamalot” is under rehearsal at Theatre 29 for a five-week run opening August 23. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says the opening night gala will benefit Reach-Out Morongo Basin... The opening night gala for Theatre 29’s next…
SATURDAY NIGHT CHURCH
Desert Congregational Church in Twentynine Palms will hold a Saturday Night Church tonight, August 10, at 7 p.m. Musicians of all types are invited to come and play country, bluegrass, and gospel music. The church is located at 5688 Sunrise…
MORONGO BASIN OLD CAR CLUB SHOW
Get your treasured classic car or truck ready for the 18th Annual Morongo Basin Old Car Club Charity Car Show. Reporter Taylor Thacker says registrations are being taken now for the September event… Now is your chance to show off your old,…
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California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick visits the Morongo Basin, announces ‘Our California’ project
Last Friday, Copper Mountain College welcomed California Poet Laureate Lee…
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