COUNTY-RUN COVID TESTING SITES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND
In observance of the New Year’s holidays, county-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed today (December 31) and tomorrow (January 1). Testing will resume locally on Monday (January 3) and San Bernardino County residents can…
NEW LAWS COMING IN 2022 – PART FIVE
The California State Assembly was busy this year. Many new laws are in store for state residents starting January 1st. Today in part 5 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault checks out some of those new laws… AB1096 strikes the word “alien”…
ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN 29 SENDS ONE TO HOSPITAL
We have limited information on a Twentynine Palms car accident that occurred on Tuesday (December 28). According to Sheriff logs, a male driver was traveling East on Sullivan Road around 7 p.m. in Twentynine Palms at a high rate of speed due to…
FIREWORKS ARE STILL ILLEGAL – HOW TO REPORT
With new year celebrations kicking off, San Bernardino County Fire is again reminding residents that possession and use of any type of fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks, is illegal in all unincorporated areas of San Bernardino…
BLOOD IS DESPERATELY NEEDED
Officials at LifeStream Blood Bank, which provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals, are urging residents to help the community battle back against a severe blood shortage. Currently, there is less than a…
TWO NEW SPECIES OF BIRD SPOTTED IN MORONGO VALLEY DURING CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Two species of bird never before seen in Morongo Valley were spotted during this year’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Reporter Jef Harmatz has a detailed review of the results. Birders from all over the high desert gathered on December 18 for the…
CHP ON MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEKEND
The ushering in of a new year brings with it the anticipation of a fresh start, positive changes, and healthy resolutions. What it should not bring are headlines of tragedies caused by drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. To…
2022 COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY SELECTED
Nineteen San Bernardino County residents were selected on December 17, 2021, to serve as the Civil Grand Jury for a one-year term that begins on January 1, 2022. Over 40 San Bernardino County residents applied for the upcoming term. The 12…
LAST WEEKEND FOR FIBER ART SHOW AT 29 PALMS ART GALLERY
It is the final weekend for the December show at the 29 Palms Art Gallery that features two distinct collections of fiber-based works. With details on the show, here’s reporter Jef Harmatz. The first exhibition, “Shifting Stories,” is an…
FOOD GIVEAWAY IN LANDERS TODAY
The Landers Community Association will hold a free food giveaway today (December 31) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Belfield Hall on Reche Road just east of Landers Post Office. Face masks required. Bread, meat, and dairy…
NEW LAWS COMING IN 2022 – PART FOUR
The California State Assembly was busy this year. Many new laws are in store for state residents starting January 1st. Today in part 4 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault checks out some of those new laws… SB380 streamlines California’s…
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CREDIT CARD FRAUD
Over the holidays, the San Bernardino Sherriff’s Department has seen an uptick in reports of credit card fraud. Reporter Jef Harmatz brings you tips and tactics for securing your credit cards from ne’er-do-wells. Credit card fraud is when the…
FINAL DAYS FOR ‘JINGLE PAWS’ HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
As the end of the year quickly approaches, so does the end of the Jingle Paws food drive for animals in Twentynine Palms. According to recent statistics, there are about 70 million stray animals in the U.S. at any given time and only 10% of…
BURRTEC BULKY ITEM PICKUP, HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND E-WASTE DISPOSAL
The holidays are wrapping up and spring cleaning will soon be here. With the new additions of gifts and presents galore in your home, you may be in need of a bulky item pick up or need to dispose of electronics. Ernest Figueroa has these…
RECYCLE LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES PROPERLY IN 29 PALMS AND YUCCA VALLEY
Speaking of trash, as the holiday season wraps up, many residents of Twentynine Palms will be tasked with ditching their Christmas tree. Reporter Heather Clisby tells you how to recycle your tree… Beginning December 27 and running through…
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