Toys for Tots Drop-Off Locations in Morongo Basin
Toys 4 Tots is collecting for their annual Morongo Basin toys distribution. You can find the big drop boxes all around the high desert, including these locations: The Yucca Valley Animal Hospital Yucca Valley Qwik Lube Edward Jones in 29 Palms…
Motorcycle Road Rage incident leads to arrest, stolen Harley, 3 guns
A suspect in a July road rage incident on Twentynine Palms Highway was arrested November 17th. On July 23, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an assault in the 58100 block of Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley, regarding an incident of…
29 Palms Holiday Light Decorating Contest and Festival sign-up
The city of Twentynine Palms is spreading the cheer this year with a Holiday Festival on December 6th that includes a light parade, tree lighting ceremony, a holiday market and a light decorating contest. Show off your house decorating skills…
Make a stray dog or cat’s Christmas with Joshua Tree VFW Donation Drive
The Joshua Tree VFW is running a Christmas event supporting stray cats and dogs. The organization will be collecting blankets, rugs, and towels in the hope of keeping cold animals warm. Donations will be delivered to no-kill animal shelter in…
Yucca Valley property owners get sweet-smelling sewer discount
Yucca Valley property owners will receive an unexpected gift for the holidays this year. It’s coming in the form of a discount on the sewer assessment charges added to 2022/2023 property tax bills. The discount is a result of funds received…
‘Mara’s Christmas Wish’ continues Basin holiday giving tradition
Longtime residents know the name Mara Cantelo - she ran “Tender Loving Christmas” for 34 years, giving food and presents during the holiday season to those less fortunate and in need. When Mara passed away in 2017, friends and colleagues…
Trim those pooch paws and kitty claws tomorrow at Animal Action League 11/23
Joshua Tree’s Animal Action League will be hosting a nail-trim clinic for all animals tomorrow (November 23) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The league will be trimming cat and dog nails for just $7, no appointment necessary. Come by the Animal Action…
‘Operation Dust Devil’ aims at curbing dangerous and illegal off-roading
Listen here: With the conclusion of marijuana-enforcement Operation Hammerstrike, San Bernardino Sheriff Shannon Dicus has reallocated deputies to Operation Dust Devil, an off-roading enforcement team to crack down on illegal and irresponsible…
Lead Continues To Close in Race for Twentynine Palms City Council Seat
**UPDATE AS OF 4:00PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, SCOTT LEADS BY 5 VOTES, 302-297 **UPDATE AS OF 4:00PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, SCOTT STILL LEADS BY 4 VOTES, 300-296 As of Saturday afternoon’s (November 19) latest count, the race for Twentynine Palms…
Controversial County Measure D being challenged by watchdog group
San Bernardino County’s most tenacious watchdog, the Red Brennan Group plans to challenge the constitutionality of the county’s new charter amendments voters approved as Measure D in the November 8 General Election. “Mailers for Measure D were…
Thanksgiving Outreach at Way Station in Joshua Tree Tuesday (11/22)
The Way Station in Joshua Tree will be running a Thanksgiving Outreach tomorrow (November 22), which will provide a food box and turkeys for all who come. In addition to food, coffee, sweet rolls, and used clothing will be available, alongside…
Reach Out Morongo Basin Holiday Potluck on 12/10
Reach Out Morongo Basin invites donors, volunteers, clients, and everyone in the community to attend its annual Holiday Brunch Potluck on December 10. The event will feature a holiday meal of ham and three side dishes, but attendees are asked to…
Blood drive in Twentynine Palms 11/22
Blood is desperately needed in the Morongo Basin. To that end, Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (November 22) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Little Church of the Desert, located at 6079 Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. Healthy…
Weekend Field Reports – The Nancy Karl Trail in Joshua Tree
Listen here: The Nancy Karl loop sits at the top of the Friendly Hills in Joshua Tree - a quiet neighborhood that backs up the northern border of the National Park. The trailhead is tucked near the end of Sunny Vista Road. There are homes and…
Yucca Valley Art Festival this weekend – gourds, jewelry, carvings and more
The 12th annual Yucca Valley Art Festival is happening this weekend - handcrafted items from local, regional and international artists will be on sale Saturday from 10 to 4 and Sunday from 10 to 2. The festival is sponsored by the Yucca Valley…
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Updated 11:30AM – Local Election Results for the Morongo Basin, with all precints reporting
Ballots are still being counted today, but 100% of local polling precincts have…
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