The San Bernardino City Council voted last night to begin proceedings for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, which would free the city of much of its debt but maintain the mayor and council as decision-makers. Without filing for bankruptcy, the city -- which…

Caltrans has awarded grants of $399,800 for pedestrian safety improvements near four public schools in Yucca Valley. The funding will be used for the construction of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along Sage Avenue between Yucca Valley High…

The Big Horn Desert View Water Agency meets in a special session tonight. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says, among other items, interviews of potential board members will be held... The Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency Board of Directors meets in…

The Joshua Tree Clean Team is still going strong and invites you to join them in cleaning up every second, fourth and fifth Wednesday for just one short hour. Tomorrow, July 11, the team will be meeting on Highway. 62 and Olympic, north side at…

The Joshua Tree Library Summer Reading Program continues this week. Reporter Dan Stork outlines the activities... The theme this week at the Joshua Tree Branch Library Summer Reading Program is, "What Happens at Night." On Tuesday,…

Lifestream will conduct a community blood drive in Yucca Valley Wednesday, July 11. Blood donations will be taken at Vons, from 2 to 6 p.m. Donors will receive Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points. Healthy individuals at least 15 years old may…

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…