YUCCA VALLEY WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER CRASHING IN DESERT
A Yucca Valley woman was arrested Monday (February 28) for failing to yield to deputies and violating her bail. On February 28, shortly before 6 a.m., a Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Nena-merai Bustillos, 21,…
SWAMP COOLER DATA IN FROM WATER USAGE STUDY
In today’s hottest news story, a study was conducted to determine the efficiency of the swamp coolers in the high desert. Reporter Jef Harmatz has the results. The swamp cooler study conducted last year by the Joshua Basin Water District and the…
THE YUCCA VALLEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE IS BACK
Looking for some Spring reading? The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library will host a one-day book sale to be held this Saturday (March 5) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gary Daigneault turns the page to tell you more… All adult and childrens’ hardcover…
CO-ED SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE BEGINS APRIL 7 IN YUCCA VALLEY
Registration is now open for Yucca Valley’s co-ed slow-pitch softball league. League play begins on April 7, and reporter Jef Harmatz has more details on you can get in the game. The Town of Yucca Valley’s Recreation Department invites you and…
OASIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLACED IN LOCKDOWN AFTER STUDENT BRINGS GUN
Oasis Elementary School was briefly placed into emergency lockdown this morning after a student brought a gun to the school. At approximately 10 a.m., Oasis Elementary administrators retrieved a backpack that contained an unloaded 9mm handgun.…
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVISIT VACATION RENTAL RULES
When the County Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. tomorrow in San Bernardino, a public hearing on Short-Term Vacation Rentals, or STRs, will be back on the agenda. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says the focus will be on revisions to just eight items…
29 PALMS WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SHORT VEHICLE PURSUIT
A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested Saturday (February 26) following a short vehicle pursuit. On February 26, just before 3 a.m., a Sheriff’s deputy was traveling northbound near Datura Avenue and Granite Avenue in Twentynine Palms when they…
GERRY NOONAN APPOINTED TO YUCCA VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Gerry Noonan was appointed as Yucca Valley’s newest Planning Commissioner. The appointment was made at last night’s Yucca Valley Town Council meeting, and reporter Jef Harmatz has a full rundown of the meeting. At last night’s regular meeting,…
THIS WEEK’S WATER ROUNDUP
Later today (March 2) in Yucca Valley, the Hi-Desert Water District meets for the regular twice-monthly board meeting beginning at 4 p.m. And in Joshua Tree, the gavel comes down to open the regular meeting of the Joshua Basin Water District at…
DAV PROVIDING FILING ASSISTANCE LOCALLY
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization will be providing veterans with help filing benefits claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs tomorrow (March 3) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Luckie Park Activity Center, located at 74325…
AWARD-WINNING JOSHUA TREE SUMMER THEATRE UNDER THE STARS OPENS AUDITIONS FOR 2022 SEASON
The critically acclaimed theatre under the stars series in Joshua Tree will be back for another season this summer. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas tells you how to hit your marks… The award-winning Joshua Tree Summer Theatre…
LADY TROJANS ADVANCE IN STATE PLAYOFFS
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan basketball team started the CIF State playoffs off with a 52-26 Division 4 first-round win over Garfield High School Tuesday (March 1) night in Trojan Gym.Junior Malia Ulery led the team with 21 points,…
TACO WEDNESDAY AT THE JOSHUA TREE VFW
It’s taco Wednesday and the Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will be serving tacos today (March 2) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The VFW is located on Veterans Way in downtown Joshua Tree.
SIX MONTHS OF OPERATION HAMMERSTRIKE: 30 ARRESTED AND OVER 46,000 MARIJUANA PLANTS SEIZED IN WEEK 26
30 people were arrested, and 30 illegal marijuana grow operations countywide were shut down, including five in Twentynine Palms during the twenty-sixth week of illegal marijuana grow raids. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies and…
NEW YUCCA VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO BE APPOINTED AT TONIGHT’S TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
A new Yucca Valley planning commissioner will be appointed at tonight’s (March 1) meeting of the Town Council. Here with a review of the meeting’s full agenda is Reporter Jef Harmatz. At tonight’s regular meeting, the town council is expected to…
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