TROJAN SOCCER FALLS TO INDIO
The Yucca Valley High School boys’ soccer team fell to Indio High School yesterday (January 24). Junior Varsity lost 4 to 0 and played a well-organized team. The Trojans played hard until the end but came up short. The player of the match was…
COVID-19 UPDATES: VACCINATIONS AND AT HOME TESTS
As another week of the COVID-19 pandemic comes and goes, the County of San Bernardino has released updates on vaccinations and testing. Due to limited supply, the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available at…
JOSHUA TREE WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASING VICTIM WITH KNIFE
A Joshua Tree woman was arrested yesterday (January 23), after allegedly threatening a victim and chasing him with a knife. According to a Sheriff’s press release, on Sunday around 11 a.m., deputies responded to the Joshua Tree dry lakebed near…
INJURED HORSEBACK RIDER RESCUED FROM BLACK ROCK CANYON
Search and Rescue teams spent their Sunday in Black Rock Canyon after a horseback rider suffered severe trauma. According to a Sheriff’s press release, yesterday (January 23), just before 2 p.m., deputies responded to assist fire department…
Homelessness in the Morongo Basin: Wayne Hamilton, Community Outreach Coordinator for MUSD
Wayne Hamilton, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Morongo Unified School District, was the guest on last week’s Up Close Show, and he discussed his work with helping families who have housing issues keep their kids in school. Reporter Jef…
BLOOD DRIVE IN TWENTYNINE PALMS TOMORROW
A blood drive will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Little Church of the Desert in Twentynine Palms tomorrow (January 25), located at 6079 Adobe Road. All blood donors must wear a face mask and undergo a COVID-19 health screening on arrival.…
“TORTOISE TALES” BACK AT HI-DESERT NATURE MUSEUM
Morongo Basin residents can stay informed of all upcoming programs, events, and new exhibits at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum with their newsletter, “Tortoise Tales” which is back in action. Hilary Sloane will tell you how to sign up… Discover the…
LADY TROJAN BASKETBALL CHALLENGED IN WEEKEND MATCH-UPS
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan basketball team continued their strong play with an 88-11 victory over Cathedral City High School Friday (January 21) afternoon in Trojan Gym.Sophomore Cadence Tarrant was unstoppable in the post putting…
YVHS WRESTLING IMPRESSES AT LEAGUE FINALS
It was a great weekend for the Yucca Valley High School Trojan wrestling team. Six of the girls became league champions in their weight; Ashley Barber, Asia Rialmo, Adelina Rialmo, Malerie Trevino, Miah Weldon, and Lacy Tavzel. For the boys,…
TROJAN VARSITY SOCCER SWEEP DHS
The Yucca Valley High School boys soccer team faced Desert Hot Springs High School in an away game on Friday night (January 21), defeating the Golden Eagles 2 to 1. Both Trojan goals were scored by Senior Striker Logan Barth, and one assist from…
LADY TROJAN SOCCER FALLS TO DHS
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan soccer team fell to the Desert Hot Springs High School Golden Eagles Friday (January 21). The team showed resiliency despite the 5-0 final score. Rose Alfonso (#10) performed well defensively by having…
ART NEEDED FOR ANNUAL EVENT AT TWENTYNINE PALMS ART GALLERY
The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery is seeking art submissions for their annual Spring Art and Craft Faire in March. Reporter Heather Clisby has details… In preparation for their third annual Spring Art and Craft Faire, the Twentynine Palms Art…
VENDORS SOUGHT FOR SPRING ROTARY CARNIVAL
Plans are already being made for the Spring Rotary Carnival in Twentynine Palms. Organizers are seeking vendors. Gary Daigneault has details… The 29 Palms Rotary Club is making plans to bring a Springtime Carnival to Luckie Park from March 24…
BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW ON MCAAGCC
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marine Corps Communication Electronics School in Twentynine Palms aboard the Combat Center tomorrow (January 24), located at building 1831. All blood donors must wear a face mask and…
KING OF THE HAMMERS COMES TO THE DESERT NEXT WEEKEND
One of the major off-road events in the country, The King of the Hammers, returns to the nearby Johnson Valley off-road area. The race started in 2007 with 12 guys racing for bragging rights and has grown to eight days of racing and $100,000 in…
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