29 Palms Art Gallery welcomes new Board of Directors
The 29 Palms Art Gallery held board elections on Tuesday May 7th and reorganized their officer corps. Charles McHenry was installed as board President with Cathy Snodgrass as Vice President. Juliann Ranieri as Treasurer and Perry Hoberman…
Man with warrant calls Sheriff to Twentynine Palms, arrested for suspicion of attempted murder
Sheriff's deputies arrested a man in Twentynine Palms on suspicion of attempted murder, false imprisonment, battery, kidnapping, and domestic violence. On Sunday afternoon (May 12), deputies responded to a call for service from Xander…
Suspicion of squatters leads to arrest at home in Morongo Valley
A Morongo Valley homeowner was alerted to possible squatters at his property, and one of the people found was arrested for investigation into being a felon in possession of ammunition. A neighbor alerted the owner of the home in the 9000 block…
Brush fire burns 9 acres in Morongo Valley
A brush fire in Morongo Valley yesterday afternoon (May 15) spread to more than nine acres before it was extinguished. At approximately 5:30 p.m. reports came into emergency dispatch regarding a fire near the intersection of Twentynine Palms…
Campfire restrictions go into effect on Desert District BLM land May 22nd
The Bureau of Land Management, or BLM has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions for public lands in San Bernardino County effective next Wednesday, May 22. The Stage 1 restrictions cover public lands managed by the BLM in the hi-desert…
Former Morongo Valley Fire Captain Ryan McEachen announced as new Interim Fire Chief at MVCSD meeting
Last night, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular 6 PM meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. Beginning with director reports, General Manager Brittany Chavez announced former MV Fire…
Yucca Valley sees big turnout for meeting on pickleball courts, skatepark
The Town of Yucca Valley hosted a second meeting to garner public input on the Community Center Master Plan, following a set of similar meetings held last month. The project includes the construction of pickleball courts, basketball courts, a…
Morongo Basin designated as one of 5 “Sentinel Landscapes”
The Morongo Basin has been designated a Sentinel Landscape by several government agencies. The designation allows several federal government agencies the ability to provide additional resources and protections for natural areas near U.S military…
Ted Meyer on “Up Close Show” Friday
Ted Meyer, nationally recognized artist, curator, patient advocate, writer, photographer, illustrator and filmmaker will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (3/17). Working from Twentynine Palms and Los Angeles, Meyer is the…
D E S E R T R A D E Residency in Twentynine Palms launches this weekend with SAND TO SKY Series
Ryan Heffington Ryan Heffington is an Emmy Award-winning choreographer and director. Also a resident of Twentynine Palms, he is now investing his decades of creative vision and expertise into a residency titled D E S E R T R A D E. The residency…
Twentynine Palms City Council discuss budget, arts, and 29! sign repair
Last night’s meeting began by recognizing Elisabeth Marshall and her acceptance into the Naval Academy. Next, the City recognized the Rotary Club for participating in the Trash for Cash program. With community input, the City Council discussed…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission: sidewalk displays part of larger discussion on Highway 62 improvements
At last night’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission discussed potential standards to implement for outdoor sidewalk displays, commonly found at secondhand stores to attract attention. The Planning Commission had previously…
Recognitions and policy review discussed at last night’s MUSD meeting
Update: In a previous version of this story we reported that "As a result, two items were tabled for further reading: the bylaw updates for legal representation and adoption of a school bond election, despite a public workshop for the…
Yucca Valley to host a second meeting on Community Center Master Plan
On Wednesday, May 15, the Town of Yucca Valley invites the community to a second special meeting on the Community Center Master Plan. Town Staff made adjustments to the original plans for the pickleball courts, basketball courts, and skate park…
MVCSD to approve the 2024-25 Preliminary Budget at tonight’s meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6 PM meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. For the meeting’s agenda, the Board will review, discuss, and approve the update of the…
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Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)
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