Line Fire 18% contained at 36,481 acres
Containment of the Line Fire is increasing and growth has slowed, but smoke still hangs in the air in the Morongo Basin. As of last night (September 11), the Line Fire is now 18% contained, and has spread to 36,481 acres, a growth of less than…
MVCSD holds special meeting to discuss communications tower, residents raise over $10,000 to oppose the project
Last night the MVCSD held a special meeting to discuss developments with the proposed communications tower and to gather input from Morongo residents before they present their official resolution in opposition of the project. In the wake of the…
175 Yucca Valley properties still on septic, violating wastewater hookup requirements
Some 175 Yucca Valley properties continue to discharge wastewater on site in violation of the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s septic discharge prohibition. At a hearing in Palm Desert Tuesday, that board escalated enforcement efforts by…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission receives development updates, continues discussion on sidewalk vending to November
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission met in a regular session on Tuesday evening. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with more from the brief meeting. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with the monthly review of new permits for…
Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center breaks ground Wednesday
Town, County and State officials gathered yesterday at the future site of Yucca Valley's Aquatics and Recreation Center, the town's largest single infrastructure project in decades. Yucca Valley Town Council Member Jim Schooler…
Paranormal Conference in Twentynine Palms on Saturday, tickets free for locals
A "Paranormal Conference" is coming to Twentynine Palms this weekend, and tickets are free for locals. Hosted by the low desert-based "Paranormal 24/7 Channel," The Twentynine Palms Paranormal Convention will be held at…
MUSD schools cancelled for Thursday
For the second day in a row, Morongo Unified School District has cancelled classes for Thursday, September 12, on account of air quality conditions. Smoke from the Line Fire, burning in nearby mountain communities, has caused hazardous…
All MUSD classes cancelled due to poor air quality
The Morongo Unified School District announced just after 5:15 a.m. today that all classes in the district would be cancelled on account of poor air quality. Schools are expected to reopen tomorrow, but Z107.7 will provide updates as we receive…
Line Fire is 14% contained at nearly 35k acres; Norco man arrested as primary suspect
The Line Fire continues to burns near Highland and other mountain communities, sending smoke and haze into the Morongo Basin. Currently burning 34,289 acres, as of last night (September 10) the fire is 14% contained. The San Bernardino…
Structure fire stopped from spreading into Yucca Valley hills; home saved
A detached garage and "conex" storage container are amongst the multiple structures that were on fire at a residence in the 4000 block of Balsa Ave. in Yucca Valley yesterday. Three County Fire units responded to the property fire,…
Yucca Valley Aquatic Center groundbreaking ceremony today at 11 AM
After years of planning, Yucca Valley’s Aquatics and Recreation Center is turning from vision to reality. The Town of Yucca Valley will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aquatics and Recreation Center on today (September 11). Also…
MUSD presented enrollment and staffing updates at last night’s meeting
Last night the Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees held their regular 6PM meeting at Joshua Tree Elementary. The meeting started with presenting a Certificate of Appreciation for the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians for…
The Twentynine Palms City Council meeting reviewed Entertainment Permit Fees
The Twentynine Palms City Council began with an update from the newly formed Twentynine Palms Youth Council. Members are in sixth through 12th grade and are appointed to one-year terms. This year, the youth council includes Isaac and Tallulah…
MVCSD hold special meeting tonight to discuss proposed communications tower
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be holding a special 6 PM meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. In the wake of last week’s BLM meeting regarding the proposed communications tower, the Board…
Yucca Valley Airport District BOD meet tonight (9/11)
Yucca Valley Mayor Robert Lombardo will be the special guest at tonight's meeting of the Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors. Mayor Lombardo will participate in a conversation about the partnership between the Airport District…
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