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October 2, 2024

Every year on this July 15, Z107.7 has aired this literally sobering reminder of the tragic consequences of drinking and driving. If this message makes just one drinking driver not get behind the wheel, and saves even one life, it has all been…

YUCCA VALLEY SLURRY SEAL PROJECT BEGINS TOMORROW

The Yucca Valley Town Council recently awarded a $367,400 contract to Pavement Coatings Company for slurry seal road maintenance at various locations throughout the Town. The slurry seal is a highly cost effective tool for maintaining existing…

SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE TO MAKE STOP IN TWENTYNINE PALMS

Twentynine Palms will play host to one of the most unique and remarkable contests in the country later this month. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says save the date of July 29 to come out and see the contestants and vehicles of the National Solar Car…

HIGHWAY REPAVING PROJECT CONTINUES THIS WEEK

The repaving project on Highway 62 from Yucca Mesa Road to Bermuda Avenue in Twentynine Palms continues this week with lane closures. The project will grind the existing roadway and replace with new material to ensure longevity of the route. The…

SHERIFF WARNS OF NEW LOCAL IDENTITY THEFT PHONE SCAM

A new local identity theft scam has local law enforcement concerned and they want to warn Morongo Basin residents. With this important tip, here is Sheriff's service specialist Anita Baker… Recently, the Sheriff's Department has…

JOSHUA TREE FIREFIGHTERS PUT OUT ILLEGAL BURN SUNDAY

An attempt to do the right thing ended up bringing the fire department out in Joshua Tree Sunday evening. Residents near Quail Springs Road and Rincon Roads were burning a tattered flag, trying to follow proper flag etiquette in disposing of an…

HOUSE BURNS TO GROUND IN WONDER VALLEY

A house burned to the ground early this morning in Wonder Valley. About 1:37 a.m., firefighters from Wonder Valley, the Combat Center, and San Bernardino County responded to a fire in the 82100 block of Montgomery Drive and found the house fully…

EARLY RELEASE PAROLEE ARRESTED AFTER FOOT CHASE

A traffic stop, foot pursuit, and drugs were all behind the arrest of a Twentynine Palms man early Sunday morning. According to a Sheriff's department press release, deputies attempted to stop Jermell Hayes, 35, on a minor traffic…

IDEAS SOUGHT FOR VETERANS MONUMENT IN TWENTYNINE PALMS

Ideas for a veterans' monument in Twentynine Palms are being collected. If you'd like your ideas to be heard, or would like to help with the effort, there's a meeting for you to attend this week. Reporter Dan Stork has the…

COFFEE WITH SUPERVISOR RAMOS

Do you have something you'd like to say to County Supervisor James Ramos? He will hold the first of his "Coffee with the Supervisor" public events at his Joshua Tree District Office on Monday, July 15th. This event will provide…

HOMESTEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETS

The regular meeting of the Homestead Valley Community Council is this coming Monday and you are invited to attend. Among the topics of discussion will be an update the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. The HVCC represents the four…

ROADWORK ON PALOMAR IN YUCCA VALLEY

The Town of Yucca Valley Street Crew will be performing asphalt maintenance on Palomar Avenue between Joshua Drive and Onaga this Monday, July 15th weather permitting. The Street Crew will be closing Palomar Avenue between Joshua Drive and Onaga…

FOOD DISTRIBUTION MONDAY

The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the Morongo Basin Monday, July 15th. The locations and times are: The Church of the Lighted Cross, at 11518 Elbow Lane in Morongo Valley,…

PINTO BASIN ROAD

Joshua Tree National Park has a split personality. Ranger Pam Tripp talks about the southern half of the divide… Joshua Tree NP consists of two desert ecosystems. Though many people come to see the unique Joshua Trees and boulders of the Mojave…

GEOCACHING

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