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…
MORONGO BASIN JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR AT CMC AUGUST 25
The Morongo Basin Resource Fair will be held at the Copper Mountain College Bell Center on Thursday, August 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The no-cost event will include a job fair with employers on site, in addition to providing information…
DANIELLE WALL GIVES A PRIMER ON HI DESERT RATTLESNAKES ON LAST WEEK’S UP CLOSE SHOW
On last week’s “Up Close Show,” Gary Daigneault had a conversation with Danielle Wall, an animal rescuer and reptile relocator who lives and works in the high desert. Wall is known for coming out to properties throughout the Morongo Basin and…
YUCCA VALLEY MAN SHOT, DIES – SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
On Friday (Aug. 19) at around 4:34PM Deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a shooting on the 55400 block of Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley. When deputies arrived they said they found a man with…
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ROAD CLOSURE UPDATES
If you are planning on traveling through Joshua Tree National Park this weekend - Pinto Basin road has reopened after heavy monsoon rains that caused some flooding on the southside of the park. Although the road is open - there still may be dirt…
TWENTYNINE PALMS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH COMMUNITY BBQ
After 40 years of highlighting the past, the Twentynine Palms Historical Society will celebrate itself and look to the future with an outdoor summer feast. The Twentynine Palms Historical Society is hosting a community barbecue to celebrate…
THEATRE 29 UNVEILS 2022-23 THEATER SEASON
LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: Theatre 29 unveiled their highly anticipated 2022 -23 theatre season on Friday, August 19th at a public gala event in Twentynine Palms. While the season opener was revealed a few weeks ago, the family musical of Roald…
UPDATE: HIGHWAY 62 WESTBOUND ON MORONGO GRADE NOW CLEAR AND OPEN (1:26PM)
UPDATE 1:26PM: Highway 62 is confirmed open and both lanes are clear. UPDATED 12:35PM: Highway 62 is closed westbound near Morongo Valley - a vehicle is on its roof after colliding with another vehicle and they are blocking both lanes. Tow…
YUCCA VALLEY WILL DECIDE VACATION TAX RATE INCREASE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Measure K, the Transient Occupancy Tax for Hotels and Short-Term Vacation rentals, will be on the November 8 ballot. The measure will amend the current TOT tax. Measure K is a hotel/short-term vacation rental occupancy tax paid by visitors using…
29 PALMS CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION RECAP – EASEMENT ACQUIRED
The Twentynine Palms City Council met in a closed special session Thursday morning (August 18) at 9:00am at City Hall. The meeting was to allow a conference with real property negotiators. The only action taken was a minor acquisition of a…
JTAG ANNOUNCES REMAINING 2022 GALLERY SEASON
LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: The Joshua Tree Art Gallery has announced their remaining line-up of gallery shows for the final four months of 2022. Beginning September 3 – 25, ”THE MINDS’ EYE” showcases the esoteric works of Edith Valentine…
Donate Blood this Saturday – Hi Desert Levels Critically Low
There have been lots of opportunities to donate blood in the high desert lately. That’s because blood supply levels have been at critically low levels for months. O-type blood is especially needed - as its the most common and is given to…
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY FOR KIDS SATURDAY (AUG 20)
Morongo Unified School District will be hosting another drive through backpack giveaway this Saturday at Palm Vista Elementary School. Morongo Unified School District will be holding another drive through backpack giveaway for students on…
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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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