YUCCA VALLEY SWIMMING PROGRAM STARTS MONDAY
The Town of Yucca Valley summer Aquatics Program returns this Monday (June 20) with “an exciting array” of classes, including swimming lessons, Jr. lifeguarding, fun swim, lap swimming, and water aerobics. New to this year’s program will be two…
JOSHUA TREE NOT LISTED ON CESA, REMAINS PROTECTED PENDING FURTHER STUDY
The iconic western Joshua tree will not be added as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act after the state Fish and Game Commission failed to reach agreement on how best to protect the tree from climate change.…
29 PALMS MAN ARRESTED AFTER A KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT AT WALMART
A Twentynine Palms man has been arrested, accused of kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon at the Yucca Valley Walmart. Sheriff’s investigators said Tuesday June 14 at 5:56 pm, deputies from the Morongo Basin station were dispatched to the…
CALIFORNIA FISH & GAME COMMMISSION MEETS TO DECIDE FATE OF WESTERN JOSHUA TREE
Interest was high yesterday at the California Fish and Game Commission’s hearing on whether or not to add the western Joshua tree to the list of threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act. At the end of the day the current…
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN THIS SUMMER
Now that the school year officially over, Morongo Unified School Districtlooks ahead to providing meals to children across the Morongo Basinduring summer break. Even though the school year is officially over, the Morongo Unified SchoolDistrict…
HEAD START PROGRAM TAKING LOCAL ENROLLMENTS
Preschool Services is enrolling children in Head Start programs for the 2022-2023 program year. Head Start offers part- and full-day preschool programs and all-inclusive family services at no cost to eligible families. County Preschool Services…
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN 29 PALMS THIS SATURDAY
This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Twentynine Palms will take place on Saturday, June 18th - one day earlier than the official federal holiday. Juneteenth just became a federal holiday in 2021 despite being one of the longest celebrated…
EDISON REPRESENTATIVE ON THE Z107.7 UP CLOSE SHOW TOMORROW
Recently Southern California Edison (SCE) has stepped up their local efforts, doing crucial grid work to strengthen and enhance the resiliency of our electrical system. Many Morongo Basin neighborhoods have received notices of public safety…
A REMINDER TO STAY ATTENTIVE WITH KIDS AROUND WATER
Summer months mean more time cooling off in the water. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional, injury-related deaths for children four and under and is preventable by keeping a few things in mind while recreating…
DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES DELIVERS ROBOTIC PETS TO SENIORS
Robotic pets are bringing joy to seniors throughout San Bernardino County. So far, the San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult Service's Public Guardian has delivered twenty-three Ageless Innovation Companion Pets to seniors living in…
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH IN 29 PALMS HOSTS DVD PRESENTATION
Blessed Sacrament Church in Twentynine Palms will present the documentary PRAY, the compelling and deeply spiritual film story of Patrick Peyton, also known as "The Rosary Priest." Peyton was an Irish Catholic priest and promoter of…
ONE KILLED IN LANDERS HOUSE FIRE
One person was killed in a Landers house fire the morning of Monday, June 13. San Bernardino County Fire responded to multiple 911 callers reporting a structure fire in Landers. First arriving crews found a single-familydwelling fully aflame…
JOSHUA TREE PROTECTION MAY BE DECIDED AT FISH & GAME COMMISSION
The future of the western Joshua tree may be decided in a Los Angeles conference room this morning. Debate over the tree’s sustainability has been a hot topic since the fall of 2020 when the California Fish and Game Commission granted the tree…
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL TAPS RESERVES FOR LUCKIE PARK POOL PROJECT
The Twentynine Palms City Council met last night to review and address issues relating to VHR permit fees, new bike lanes, city finances, abandoned shopping carts, and how to fund a much-needed upgrade to the Luckie Park pool. Last night’s…
YUCCA VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEWED TOWN SIGNAGE, MURAL AND FENCING CODE, AND LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN
The Advantec report focuses on identifying problem areas and designing a comprehensive plan to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities. The Commissioners also approved policy frameworks for amendments to mural regulations. Murals will be kept…
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