A bill inspired by the need to dilute the influence of big money in San Bernardino County is awaiting Governor Jerry Brown's signature. The bill authored by Assemblyman Paul Cook on Yucca Valley, would see a more independent watchdog -- the…

The Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council will be moving in with the Joshua tree Chamber of Commerce. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says the move includes a sale of art supplies... The Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council (MBCAC) and the Donation =…

A Twentynine Palms man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he was found with stolen motorcycle parts. A deputy, following up on a tip, went to a home in the 74000 block of Cactus Drive in Twentynine Palms and found Tyler Brookshear, 22, had a…

A Yucca Valley man was arrested Saturday, accused of stealing a pick-up truck. According to a Sheriff's report, the owner of the truck reported it had been stolen sometime between Thursday night and Friday afternoon from the parking lot in…

A traffic stop in Joshua Tree Saturday night resulted in the arrest of one man, not for speeding, but for selling speed. According to a Sheriff's report, Robert Williams, 39, was stopped near the intersection of Hallee and Verbena Roads…

The Hi-Desert Medical Board meets tonight. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says strategic and CEO goals will be highlighted... The Hi-Desert Memorial Healthcare District Board of Directors meets in regular session at 6:00 tonight in the Helen Gray…

Yucca Valley firefighters responded to two fires early Monday morning. About 2 a.m. a California Highway Patrol officer reported three small spot fires between the highway and the outer highway at Pinon Avenue. Each fire was about 5 by 5 feet.…

A joint workshop between four involved agencies will meet Thursday to discuss the future of fire services in the Twentynine Palms area. Reporter Dan Stork has details... In the wake of the failure of the ballot measure to extend and increase the…

The County has issued an extreme heat advisory due to high temperatures. Residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. Most vulnerable are the elderly, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children, the homeless…

The summer program at the Twentynine Palms Youth Club is keeping kids safe and entertained throughout the summer. There are still openings for the program, which offers breakfast, lunch, snack, swimming, arts, nature trips, science, picnics and…

The local real estate community is giving back to the Morongo Basin. Reporter Lenore Roberts says their Hawaiian Hoedown dinner later this month will benefit the local Humane Society... Come join the Desert Communities Association of Realtors at…

The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce invites you to submit ideas for this year's Pioneer Days theme. Theme ideas can be submitted in person at the Chamber of Commerce office, 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway or by emailing…

Lifestream will conduct a community blood drive in Twentynine Palms tomorrow. Blood donations will be taken at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center on Adobe Road from 9 to 1. Donors will receive incentives including Gift of Life Donor Loyalty…

The Musical "Suessical" is seeing sold out audiences and standing ovations at Theatre 29 all this month. Managing editor Tami Roleff says the family-friendly musical is also a family affair... The Broadway smash hit musical…

More than 5,000 Marines are participating in the largest Marine Corps Reserve exercise of the year aboard the 29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center this week. Base Public Information officer, Captain Nick Mannweiler said Exercise…