Annual Christmas Bird Count to be held at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve this Saturday
This Saturday (12/14) is the annual Christmas Bird Count at Morongo Valley’s Big Morongo Preserve along with other designated parts of the Morongo Basin and its surrounding nature areas.
The BLM is hiring for over 100 California wildland firefighter positions
The Bureau of Land Management has more than 100 vital wildland firefighter positions and various supporting positions available throughout the state for the 2025 fire year. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the five in-person events…
Fatal motorcycle collision on Pioneertown Road leaves one Yucca Valley man dead
The California Highway Patrol reports that on Sunday (December 8) just after 12:30 p.m., Cannon Pew, a 39 year-old resident of Yucca Valley, was riding a motorcycle southbound on Pioneertown Road near Shelter Cove Lane when he crossed double…
Twentynine Palms City Council bids farewell to Retiring Councilmember and ‘Singing Mayor’ Joel Klink in final meeting of 2024
The Twentynine Palms City Council opted to keep the same mayor, welcome a new councilmember, and bid a fond farewell to retiring Councilmember Joel Klink at the final meeting of 2024.
Yucca Valley Planning Commission approves new coffee bar and retail space in Old Town
A new retail space and coffee bar is coming to Old Town Yucca Valley.
Hi-Desert Water District meets today (12/11)
Directors at the Hi-Desert Water District meet in special session at 4 p.m. today.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit Boys and Girls Club in Yucca Valley today at 4PM
Mr. and Mrs. Claus are seeking warmer weather and have decided to take a quick trip to our area and are swinging by the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert today at 4:00 o’clock. The family-friendly event will feature a cozy story time…
Updated: Morongo grade back open after major delays due to overturned truck and I-10 closure on Monday
Updated at 7:00 a.m. on 12/10: Lanes are open now, but road closures yesterday caused major traffic delays for Morongo Basin residents, as a closure on I-10 at Desert Center rerouted traffic through our community was compounded by a complete…
Landers Homestead Valley Community Association looks at 2025 priorities in last meeting of the year
Last night, the Landers Homestead Valley Community Association gathered to assess and discuss the area’s priorities for the coming year, via a ranked survey of issues impacting residents.
Twentynine Palms City Council hosts annual ‘State of the City’ address and selects new mayor tonight
It’s the annual changing-of-the-guard in Twentynine Palms tonight as the city council swears in new and returning councilmembers and selects a new mayor.
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to consider application for new retail space and coffee bar in Old Town
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review a proposal for a new retail space and coffee bar in Old Town.
Bighorn Desert-View Water Agency meets tonight (12/10)
The Bighorn Desert-View Water agency will meet in a special session at 5 p.m. tonight. Here’s reporter Mike Lipsitz with details on the items to be considered by the water agency that serves Landers and Flamingo Heights.
Yucca Valley High School Wrestling teams Vs. Indio results
The Yucca Valley High School wrestling teams had a very exciting match at Indio high school on Wednesday, December 4. The girls won their duel 48 - 24. The boys lost a back-and-forth match with 42-39 Then on Friday, December 7, the girls…
UPDATED: Arson suspect arrested at scene of Morongo Valley brush fire
One suspect was arrested on suspicion of starting a two acre brush fire that burned in Morongo Valley yesterday (December 7). The Morongo Valley Fire Department received a call reporting smoke near Twentynine Palms Highway and Lanning Road at…
29! sign undergoing restoration and repairs
The 29! sculpture usually to be found on the East slope of Donnell Hill when entering the downtown area has not been stolen but instead is undergoing a little repair and refurbishing, according to the City of Twentynine Palms. This restoration…
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