Tree doesn’t hide 29 Palms man after he flees from traffic stop
A Twentynine Palms man is alleged to hid behind a tree in a residential yard after fleeing from a traffic stop. Yesterday at 12:30 p.m., a Sheriff’s Deputy recognized Huot Kuot, 44, in the drivers seat of the vehicle. Kuot was know to the deputy…
Yucca Valley Christmas Tree lighting brings holiday cheer to the Hi Desert
Listen here: The mood was appropriately festive last night as hundreds turned out for the Yucca Valley Christmas Tree lighting at the Yucca Valley library. The towering tree was surrounded by a long line of kids waiting to get their Christmas…
History lovers wanted at 29 Palms Historical Society
Lovers of local history take note: The Twentynine Palms Historical Society needs volunteers to help with their exhibits and gift shop. Reporter Heather Clisby has details … Since its’ founding in the spring of 1982, the Twentynine Palms…
Mara’s Christmas Wish calling for volunteers
Mara’s Christmas Wish, a beloved Morongo Basin tradition for the last 30 years, is calling for volunteers to assist with their Food-Card and Toy Giveaway at 6PM on December 10 at the Yucca Valley Community Center. If you’re interested in…
Free coats provided to those in need at United Methodist in 29 Palms
As the weather grows ever colder, one High Desert church is providing free coats to those in need. The United Methodist Church of Twentynine Palms is offering coats and warmer clothing to all comers free of charge. The church is located at 6250…
Thought Theatre holding auditions for Sam Shephard play ‘True West’
Thought Theatre Morongo Basin is holding auditions for its upcoming production of the play “True West” by Sam Shepard. Auditions are Sunday Dec 4 from 5-7pm at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley. The Production will be directed by Thought…
Art Queen in Joshua Tree hosts ‘Puppet’ exhibit by Eric Leiser
Joshua Tree’s Art Queen gallery will be hosting the opening reception of the “Puppets” exhibition by artist Eric Leiser this Friday (December 2nd) behind Sun Alley Shops. Leiser is an American filmmaker, animator, and holographer whose…
Lady Trojans basketball against Rialto results
The Lady Trojan basketball team, playing their first game after the Thanksgiving break, came up on the short end of 65-57 score against Rialto High Schoo in a first round game at the Redlands East Valley HS Invitational Tournament. The Yucca…
Yucca Valley High School wrestling meet today 11/30 @ 5:00PM
And finally, the Yucca Valley High School Wrestling team has a home tri meet against Coachella and Banning at the YVHS gym today (December 30) at 5 p.m.Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Burgers will be available at the snack bar. The wrestling team will…
Traffic stop leads to parole violation and loaded firearm confiscation in Morongo Valley
A traffic stop led the arrest of a felon on parole who was suspected of possessing a loaded firearm. On Friday (November 25), Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Twentynine Palms Highway and Park Ave…
Yucca Valley Traffic collision and rollover injures both drivers on 11/24
A traffic collision in Yucca Valley last Thursday, November 24th resulted in a rollover with injuries for both drivers involved. According to the sheriff’s report, at 6:20pm on the 24th deputies responded to the intersection of Buena Vista Drive…
Morongo Valley man attacked by houseguest with pipe
A houseguest is suspected of attacking a resident of a Morongo Valley with a metal pipe. On Wednesday (November 23), Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of an attack in the 9200 block of Green Trail in Morongo Valley. The caller claimed that…
Rollin’ Dust Devils brings rollerskating to Yucca Valley tomorrow
Got a pair of rollerskates in your closet gathering dust, or maybe a skateboard or scooter that is already feeling the winter blues? Break those wheels out of the closet because the Rollin’ Dust Devils will be tearing up the old derby track at…
Stolen moving truck seized, driver arrested at Twentynine Palms Combat Center entrance
A man was arrested after driving an allegedly stolen moving truck on to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. On Sunday at around 2:15 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies report that James Manchester, a 52 year-old resident of Maryland, drove a Penske…
Yucca Valley Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight at 6:00PM 11/29
On Tuesday (November 29), the Town of Yucca Valley will flip the switch and light up the town’s official Christmas tree. The pre-lighting event begins at 5 p.m., in front of the Yucca Valley Library on the corner of Highway 62 and Old Woman…
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