MUSD Meeting Notes for Aug. 23rd
Superintendent Dr. Patricio Vargas confirmed a successful first week at MUSD, citing the numerous smiles he saw on campus, followed by Assistant Superintendent Amy Woods photo slide show presentation of this positive first week. Woods also…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission talks Measure K, land development deals at meeting
At tonight’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission received an update on Measure K, Building & Safety annual presentation report, and the Private Land Development and Capital Projects update report. Yucca Valley Town Manager Curtis…
Twentynine Palms City Council Offers Loan to Morongo Basin Arch
After hearing a moving presentation on the deep-rooted problems that lead to homelessness and how far it reaches across the county, the Twentynine Palms City Council made a generous financial gesture to a local homeless resource organization,…
Attempted murder in Landers on Sunday, suspect at large
Helicopters and multiple ground units were searching for a suspect in an attempted murder that took place late Sunday evening (Aug 19th). The Sheriff’s office says that the unnamed victim was taken to Hi Desert Medical Center and is in stable…
Yucca Valley man dies after vehicle rollover
A 45-year-old Yucca Valley man died after being involved in a single vehicle accident late Friday night, August 20th according to the California Highway Patrol. It was nearly midnight when a 2004 Chevy Silverado was southbound on Avalon Avenue…
Suspect sought in Morongo Valley armed robbery
Sheriff’s Deputies are currently seeking information on a suspect in an armed robbery at a Morongo Valley business. Sheriff’s say that on Thursday (Aug 18), at 1:30 p.m., they responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 49800…
Twentynine Palms city council meets tonight
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will kick off with a presentation by the Homeless Outreach and Proactive Enforcement (H.O.P.E) team.The council will then hear from the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) regarding a…
Measure K and land development reports scheduled for tonight’s YV planning commission meeting
On the agenda for tonight’s meeting is the Measure K update report, Building & Safety annual presentation report, and the Private Land Development and Capital Projects update report. Several native plant permits are on the Consent Agenda.…
Twentynine Palms woman arrested for suspicion of possessing a loaded weapon and firearms
Early Thursday morning, a Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling an area of of Indian Trail and Mesquite Springs Road in Twentynine Palms, when a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle without license plates. Deputy Crowl reports that the driver, Amy…
Friends of Yucca Valley Library holding BOGO 50% off sale this week
As soon as you enter the Yucca Valley library, if you take an immediate left you’ll find the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library store, where they are holding a Buy One Get One 50% off sale all week on books. The non-profit store takes all…
Free movie at Blessed Sacrament Church tonight
Blessed Sacrament Church in Twentynine Palms will be showing a free movie tonight as part of their Summer Tuesday night series. Tonight (August 16), the church will screen “Heaven To Betsy.” The movie starts at 7:00 p.m. in the church’s…
Morongo Basin Transit Authority unveils new name and logo
The Morongo Basin Transit Authority - or MBTA - will be shedding some letters from acronym when they officially rebrand to “Basin Transit” starting on October 1st. The shortened name isn’t the only refresh - the familiar pink yellow and green…
Monkeypox cases in San Bernardino county remain low
Monkeypox cases remain low in San Bernardino County. The Department of Public Health added a new case counter to the County’s monkeypox website so concerned residents can track the spread of the virus locally. Monkeypox spreads primarily through…
MUSD TO CONTINUE FREE MEAL PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS
Today is the first day of school for the Morongo Unified School District’s 2022-2023 school year. As high desert students return to the classroom, it’s worth reminding children and their parents that our local school district continues to…
I-10 OFF AND ON-RAMPS TO UNDERGO MAINTENANCE THROUGH 2022
If you’re commuting down the hill or heading out of the high-desert to escape the August heat, we have a notice about work being done on the 10 freeway exits to desert cities. The California Department of Transportation is beginning work on a…
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