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MUSD appoints members for Measure C Bond Oversight Committee, praises campus police and simulated disaster drill

Gabriel Hart

The meeting began by honoring Deputy Coakley and Deputy Comacho with Certificates of Appreciation for their continued presence on MUSD campuses, while “fostering a sense of security and trust” as praised by President Claire.  For the legislative report, Board member Karalee Hargrove discussed some recently introduced bills to the State...

The Yucca Valley Airport District meets in regular session today to welcome newly appointed board Director Robert Miehle. Wednesday's meeting will mostly be focused on budgeting and finances. Tonight's meeting is open to the public and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center.

Prepare for the wet season by visiting the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services' community resource booth in Yucca Valley on Thursday, February 13, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Fire Office. There will be free supplies available that can help you stay safe during...

The Landers Homestead Valley Association met Monday (2/10) evening. During the Community reports, Detective Tyler Bengard expressed his gratitude that the week-long King of the Hammers event was over. Law enforcement had a busy time of it with injuries from rollovers to fights, but fortunately there were no fatalities. The squatters...

The Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter Board of Directors has announced that longtime animal advocate Wendy Jordan has been hired to oversee the organization as their new Executive Director. Wendy started her career in veterinary medicine 19 years ago as a licensed Veterinary Technician and has worked in general...

On Tuesday night (2/11) the Twentynine Palms City Council will face a light agenda of Planning Commission appointments and possibly assisting a local aid organization with monthly funds. Tueday's Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will kick off with a presentation by the San Bernardino County DAs office on Proposition...

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider a request for design changes of a vacant retail space. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will begin with the review of an Exterior Color Change application for a commercial space located between 57580-57588 Twentynine Palms Highway. Formerly occupied by Aaron’s appliance and...

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The Morongo Unified School District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday night at Joshua Tree Elementary. For the meeting’s agenda, the Board will establish and appoint the “Citizens’ Oversight Committee” to inform the public concerning the expenditure of proceeds from the bonds approved under the...

When directors at the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday (February 11, 2025) they’ll consider entering a outside agreement for accounting services. Following a closed session conference with a labor negotiator in connection with the general manager, directors will consider contracting with an outside vendor to...

There will be USDA sponsored food distributions today in association with the San Bernardino Community Action Partnership in Joshua Tree and Wonder Valley. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., food boxes will be distributed at the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association, located at 65336 Winter Road in Joshua Tree. From 10:00...

The annual Miss Yucca Valley Scholarship Pageant was held over the weekend, and a new Miss Yucca Valley has been found. Eleven high school juniors competed in the pageant for scholarship prizes sponsored by the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary Club. Audrey Grady was named Miss Yucca Valley, and she and her...

Almost every single one of the Morongo Basin's emergency response agencies will be participating in what they are calling a "Mass Casualty Incident Drill" inside of Joshua Tree National Park over several days this week.  The drill will simulate an event in which dozens of civilians are injured or killed...

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Threatened by climate change, habitat destruction, and wildfires, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act of 2013 aims to curtail the disappearance of the iconic desert tree. As part of the act, the State Fish and Game Commission has until June 30 to take action on a Conservation Plan.  The...

The Johnson Valley shared-use area will be closed from February 13 to 24. The scheduled closure is so the neighboring Marine Corps can conduct critical military training in the area.  The closure period includes the time required to ensure that the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is clear of recreation...

 The Landers Homestead Valley Association meets tonight at 5pm at Belfield Hall, 58380 Reche Road, just East of Landers Post Office. Nominations for elected officials will be collected tonight and elections will be held at next month’s meeting. Further to the Association members’ survey, conducted late last year, the following...

Theatre 29 will hold their next “Karaoke for a Cause” fundraiser event, titled “Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke” on Friday, February 14th from 6 – 9pm. Bring the whole family for an evening of singing, prizes, special concessions, and sneak peek performances. Has it ever been your dream to be...

Yesterday I was in my backyard and the sun was shining, the wind was calm, and winter was nowhere to be found. My view of Mt. Gorgonio looked like it did this summer - beautiful but bereft of the snow that fell on it just a few short weeks ago...