YV and 29P Principals discuss MUSD’s Closed-Door Policy, safety and security for high schools
On last week’s “Up Close Show,” Gary Daigneault spoke with MUSD principals Justin Monical of Yucca Valley High School and Mike Ruggiero of 29 Palm High School, regarding September’s flare-up of on-campus violence. On the subject of campus…
Pioneer Days kicks off today in Twentynine Palms – Full Schedule
Pioneer Days kicks off in Twentynine Palms. Though most of the events will be held this weekend, including the parade, a “Wild West Hoedown,” and the firefighter’s “Pancake Breakfast,” the first event begins tonight (October 12). That’s the…
SB County Planning Commissioner pleads Guilty to Fed Charges related to Cannabis bribes
A former San Bernardino County Planning Commissioner has pled guilty to federal charges related to bribes made in the cannabis industry. The former commissioner, Gabriel Chavez, a resident of Upland, agreed to the guilty plea related to criminal…
Twentynine Palms City Council Expands Business Loan Eligibility
The Twentynine Palms City Council meeting took just 30 minutes last night and it began with the recognition of October as Hindu Heritage Month. Paul Osterman of Charles Abbott Associates then introduced Cameron Hepperly as the city’s newest…
Morongo Unified School District Meeting Recap
At last night’s MUSD Board meeting at Joshua Tree Elementary, Assistant Superintendent Amy Woods gave a slide presentation on MUSD’s ELD Program, then answered various inquiries regarding ELD student reclassification. Program Specialist Eric…
Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets tomorrow (Oct 13)
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets twice tomorrow, first in regular session to discuss human resources and financial matters, then in joint session with the Morongo Unified School District Board of Directors to discuss…
Yucca Valley Airport Board of Directors meeting tonight (Oct. 12)
The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors holds their regular monthly meeting tonight (October 12). The Board will consider runway repairs, new fencing and gates, as well as accounting and finance issues. The meeting is open to the…
CHP Grant aims to make motorcycle safety priority in 2023
California has more registered motorcyclists than any other state - over 750 thousand motorcycles use the Golden State’s roads and highways. The California Highway patrol will implement a yearlong federal grant aimed at decreasing the number of…
Unity Home Annual Fundraiser Oct. 22
Unity Home has announced that they will be holding their Annual fundraiser. Save the date of October 22 for the Unity Home’s Wild West Showdown, which will feature live music, auctions, and barbecue from Famous Dave’s. Unity Home provides…
High School Volleyball and Tennis Scores for Tuesday, Oct. 11
The MUSD’s two high schools faced off in girls volleyball and tennis yesterday afternoon (October 11). In volleyball, the Twentynine Palms Ladycats hosted the Yucca Valley High School Trojans last night (October 11). The Ladycats won in both…
High Desert Sheriff’s Stations Receive Grant for Traffic Enforcement
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a grant from the State of California to increase patrols related to traffic safety, and the High Desert’s Sheriff’s stations will see a good share of that funding. The Sheriff’s…
29 Palms City Council Meets Tonight – Business Loan Improvement Program money still available
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council faces a short agenda that begins with introductions of more new city employees.The council will then discuss the possible expansion of the Business Loan Improvement Program. Last year, the council…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to review native plant and building permits
After reviewing native plant permits, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider a request for approval for a construction and development project previously analyzed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Scheduled for…
MUSD Board of Trustees Hold Regular Meeting Tonight at Joshua Tree Elementary
Tonight MUSD Board of Trustees meet at Joshua Tree Elementary, with closed session at 5:30 and open session beginning at 6:00pm. Action items include: a resolution to certify all MUSD students be provided with standard-aligned textbooks,…
Joshua Basin Water District Docent Meeting in Water Wise Garden
Later today (October 11, 2022) is a do-over docent meeting for both new and seasoned volunteers at the Joshua Basin Water District. The August meeting was canceled due to triple-digit temperatures. Today’s hour-long session starts at 5 p.m. in…
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Local Election Results for the Morongo Basin (Updated 11/7)
Updated 11/7 @ 7:00 A.M. As ballots continue to be counted, we have an update on…
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