Ladycats Volleyball come up short against Cathedral City despite solid plays and digs
The Twentynine Palms Ladycats volleyball teams traveled to Lions territory last night in Cathedral City. The JV team fought hard but came up short for the win. In varsity action, the cats won in 3, 25-22, 25-16, and 25-22. Senior Jenica Silvas…
Felon suspected of jumping fence, falling asleep in Twentynine Palms backyard
A felon with an active warrant was allegedly found sleeping in a backyard in Twentynine Palms. On Thursday (August 22) at around 10:15 p.m., County Sheriff's deputies from the Morongo Basin station received a report from a homeowner saying…
Trojans kick off season with victory over Arrowhead Christian
The Yucca Valley High School Trojans made a statement in their season opener, defeating Arrowhead Christian 21-19 in Redlands. The Trojans showcased a balanced offensive attack and a stout defense en route to the victory. Quarterback Michael…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to hold public hearings on code changes including mobile food vendors, sidewalk vending
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will host four public hearings on recent policy issues. Any amendments to the Development Code must first receive a public hearing before the Planning Commission and Town Council. The first issue on…
Twentynine Palms City Council meeting canceled tonight (8/27)
Tonight's (August 27) regularly scheduled meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council has been canceled. The announcement was made last week. The city council is scheduled to meet next on September 10. Find more on the Twentynine Palms…
National Park Foundation receives $100 million grant – the largest in its history
The National Park Foundation announced Monday that it had received a 100-million dollar gift from the Lilly Endowment. The non-profit fundraising arm of the National Park Service says that the gift will help pay for programs that enhance the…
MUSD launches district-wide book vending machines
The Morongo Unified School District recently announced the installation of book vending machines in every school across the district, a significant step forward in promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among students. As the first…
Major General found deceased at Combat Center died from natural causes
Military.com has reported that Maj. Gen. William Mullen died from natural causes. Major Mullen was found dead on June 29 at the Roadrunner Inn on the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms. Mullen recently retired as the…
Yucca Valley fire spreads from car to duplex, no injuries reported
A fire in Yucca Valley was put out without injury, though there was damage to the property. On Saturday (August 24), just after 11 a.m., a vehicle on fire in a driveway at a residence off Richard Dr. in Yucca Valley was called in to 911.…
County expands mandatory Burrtec collection
Last week County Supervisors approved an updated and revised contract with Burrtec Solid Waste Management. The new contract adds roughly 500 households from Morongo Basin’s unincorporated areas to the more than 7,000 households in Yucca Valley…
Palm Springs Airport holding Job Fair Tuesday (8/27)
The Palm Springs Airport is holding a job fair tomorrow (August 27) in advance of their busy season, and the opportunities for Morongo Basin residents are extensive. A wide range of organizations, including airlines, rental car companies,…
“Teen Music Academy” offers instrument and vocal classes in Joshua Tree
A music program is being offered to teens and tweens here in the Morongo Basin. If you or your child are interested in playing in a band, the Teen Music Academy is open to local youths who either sing or play guitar, keyboards, bass, or…
Joshua Basin Water District meet for special workshop on Tuesday
Directors at the Joshua Basin Water District convene for a special workshop meeting tomorrow morning (August 27, 2024). Tomorrow’s 9 a.m. meeting is a strategic planning workshop facilitated by an outside consultant. The workshop is for…
Local animal shelters experience high animal volumes during the summer months
Across the country, summer is the busiest time of year for animal shelters, partly due to increased travel by pet owners as well as breeders contributing to the overpopulation problem with animals they bred in spring. This trend also holds true…
Copper Mountain College enrollment climbs back to pre-pandemic levels
As many other community colleges did, Copper Mountain College suffered from a decline in enrollment during the Covid-19 pandemic. On Friday's (August 23) Z1077 Up Close Show, CMC Superintendent and Presiden Dr. Daren Otten shared some good…
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Dance Mojave hosting a sneak peek fundraiser for the upcoming production of “The Desert Nutcracker”
On Saturday, November 23, Dance Mojave is hosting a fundraising event to help…
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