TOMORROW IS THE START OF NATIONAL ADOPT-A-SHELTER-PET WEEK
This Saturday April 30th is the start of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Week, with reduced fees for pet adoptions from local shelters. These lowered adoption fees include spaying and neutering, initial vaccinations and microchip costs. Pet Place…
FAILURE TO YIELD RESULTS IN A PURSUIT AND AN ARREST FOR 4 FELONIES
A failure to yield resulted in a pursuit and an arrest for four felonies. According to a Sheriff’s Press release, Wednesday (4/27), at about 11:30 p.m., Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white Dodge Dakota for vehicle code violations near…
VANDALISM TO JOSHUA TREE BUSINESSES RESULTS IN AN ARREST
An early morning call resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of vandalizing several Joshua Tree businesses. A Sheriff’s Press release said at about 5:30 am Wednesday (4/27) morning, Deputies responded to the 6400 block of Hallee Rd. in Joshua…
INAUGURAL SOLO FEST IN JOSHUA TREE KICKS OFF TODAY
A weekend long celebration of the art of solo performance theatre will be held at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center April 29 – May 1st. The first of what is hoped to become an annual event, the Joshua Tree Solo Festival will consist of 18…
COMBINED ROTARY CLUB FOOD DRIVE GOING ON TODAY
The combined Rotary Clubs of the Morongo Basin hold their annual food drive in Yucca Valley and 29 Palms Friday today (April 29). From 11 – 6 Rotarians will be at the Stater Brothers supermarkets in 29 Palms and the East End of Yucca Valley. You…
COUNTYWIDE LIBRARY STAR WARS EVENT STARTS MONDAY
As part of the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign the San Bernardino County Library is holding a Star Wars Digital Event from May 2 to the 7th. During the week long event Grab and Go craft kits will be available at any San Bernardino County…
29 PALMS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS PARTICIPATES IN LEAGUE FINALS
The 29 Palms High School Wildcat Boys Varsity Tennis team traveled to Palm Valley Country Club to participate in the semifinals and final rounds of the Desert Valley League Individual Finals on Wednesday (4/27), the finals consisted of all 8…
WITH COVID-CASES WAY DOWN, COUNTY HITS 7,000 DEATHS
More than 7,000 San Bernardino County residents have now died from COVID-19, the county reported Tuesday (April 26). County spokesman David Wert said, “7,000 is a very sad milestone that signifies how tragic and sweeping this pandemic has been…
RED CROSS “HOTSHOTS” INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS
Morongo Basin residents are encouraged to check their home smoke alarms as fire season approaches. Working smoke detectors can cut the risk of dying in a house fire by half, and local residents who need help checking or installing them can…
UNION NURSES PICKET ON STATE ROUTE 62
Residents driving between Yucca Valley and 29 Palms may have seen nurses from Hi-Desert Medical Center protesting on the Highway at Whitefeather Road Wednesday (April 6/27). The California Nurses Union is currently in negotiations with Tenet…
CMC HOSTS FREE ACADEMIC CONFERENCE SATURDAY
Copper Mountain College invites members of the Morongo Basin community to a free academic conference titled What Is Really Real? Distinguishing Fact from Opinions this Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on the CMC campus in the 100…
VETERAN’S BENEFITS SEMINAR AT THE YUCCA VALLEY ELKS FRIDAY
The Local DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Chapter, the DAV, is holding a Veterans Information Seminar tomorrow (April 29) at the Yucca Valley Elks lodge. A DAV Service Officer will help explain the benefits earned through service, and guide Vetrans…
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK GALLERY OPENS EXHIBIT MONDAY
The Joshua Tree National Park Art Gallery is pleased to announce a new art exhibition by local Wonder Valley artist, Stacy Byrd. Entitled “ReUsed!” this installation is an assemblage of pieces incorporating reclaimed items collected near her…
CACTUS SEWABLES QUILT GUILD MEETS MONDAY
Cactus Sew-ables Quilt Guild will meet at 1:00 p.m. this Monday (May 2) , at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Doors open at 12:30. Their theme for the day is Cinco de Mayo. The guest speaker, Ann Turley, will present “The Menagerie” a…
MOTORCYCLISTS AND CONCERTS MEAN HEAVY TRAFFIC LOCALLY AND ON I-10
Motorists are advised to prepare for heavy traffic on Highway 62 and the Interstate 10 freeway this weekend. Expect to see hundreds of motorcycle riders as they travel through the Morongo Basin on Highway 62 on their way to, and from, the…
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