HEALTHCARE DISTRICT CALLS FOR VENDORS FOR MAY HEALTH FAIR IN YUCCA VALLEY
Once again, Morongo Basin Healthcare District has partnered with the Town of Yucca Valley to present a Community Health and Resource Fair on May 7, at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Traditionally, the event sees 300-400 visitors and now the…
REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TONIGHT
A few years ago, Yucca Valley residents passed Measure Y and Measure Z, two tax measures that provide revenues for the quality-of-life issues and lower the sewer assessment costs. The Council established a commission to oversee the distribution…
STEVEN RIEMAN, LOCAL ARTIST, PASSES AWAY
Morongo Basin Artist, Steven Lee Rieman died peacefully at home on March 29 surrounded by his wife and friends. Complications of cancer led to the loss of this incredible citizen of this special part of the world. Since 1979 Reiman truly loved…
HIGH WIND SAFETY TIPS
The high winds are upon us. To stay safe, Jef Harmatz has some high-wind safety tips… If you are outside during high winds:Use handrails where available on outdoor walkways and avoid elevated areas such as roofs without adequate railing.Watch…
MORONGO VALLEY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR GRAND THEFT OF A DONKEY
A Morongo Valley woman was arrested last week, accused of grand theft of a donkey. On Monday, April 4, deputies assigned to the Morongo Basin Station conducted an investigation regarding a theft of a donkey. According to a Sheriff’s press…
THIS WEEK’S TRAFFIC UPDATE
Caltrans is continuing work on Highway 62 this week. Beginning today (April 11) through Thursday (April 14), crews will be working on grinding and paving from Church Street to Indian Canyon Avenue going eastbound from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. During…
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEET TOMORROW: MDLT AND BHDVWA LAND PURCHASE HITS SNAG
Among the many agenda items at tomorrow’s (April 12) 10 a.m. meeting of County Supervisors in San Bernardino, the board will take a look at real estate. Reporter Mike Lipsitz explains… Everything looked good for Mojave Desert Land Trust and…
DOG STABBED SATURDAY IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
A dog was stabbed Saturday (April 9) in Twentynine Palms. Around 10 a.m. on April 9, deputies assigned to the Morongo Basin Station - City of Twentynine Palms responded to the 6500 block of Smoke Tree Avenue regarding a possible dog attack.…
MUSIC THRIVES IN THE DESERT, SAYS PAT KEARNS ON THE UP-CLOSE SHOW
Pat Kearns, the host of the “Local Music Showcase,” was the guest on last Friday’s (April 8) Up-Close Show, where he discussed the recent explosion of music being made across the Morongo Basin. Reporter Jef Harmatz recaps the interview. Kearns,…
FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER: SPELL-A-THON FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOCAL LIBRARIES
If you physically cringe in the face of a misspelled word, your skills and sensitivities may be needed at the upcoming Morongo Basin Spell-A-Thon library fundraiser. Reporter and Word Nerd Heather Clisby has details… Before spellcheck and…
TROJAN TRACK AND FIELD BATTLES DESERT MIRAGE
The Yucca Valley High School Track Team continues to improve each week. Last week, the girls team did their best against Desert Mirage’s 60 points to Yucca Valley’s 38 points. The Lady Trojans points came mostly in the distance running events…
ANOTHER SPLIT WIN FOR WILDCAT SWIM LAST WEEK
The Twentynine Palms High School Swim Team traveled to Lions High School in Cathedral City last Thursday (April 7). The Wildcats split the win, the girls won the meet and the boys did an amazing job but came up short of the win. The Lady Cats…
EASTER EVENTS IN THE MORONGO BASIN
Easter is a week from today and Good Friday comes this week. A number of churches and organizations will be holding services, celebrations, and fun events here in the high desert. The 29 Palms Ministerial Association will host a Community Good…
BE PREPARED: EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLIES
A person can generally survive for three weeks or more without food, but without water a person can survive only about three days. Gary Daigneault offers some tips on how to prepare for a day that we may be cut off from pipes water… Having…
HIGH DESERT TEST SITES EXHIBITION OPENS WITH EVENTS
High Desert Test Sites, the annual festival of art and music, returns after a pandemic-related hiatus with several events today and tomorrow as part of their opening weekend, and some of the event’s large-scale pieces are already turning heads.…
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Local Election Results for the Morongo Basin (Updated 11/7)
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