MVCSD to meet in closed session tonight in Covington Park
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be holding a special meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. The Board will be meeting in closed session in conference with a labor negotiator. The district’s…
Twentynine Palms TBID board meets tomorrow to consider grant applications
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Board meets tomorrow afternoon to consider grant applications for a number of events. Applications have been received for events including the continuation of the Twentynine Palms Book…
Three unrelated fires handled by SB County Fire on Sunday
Three unrelated fires were swiftly handled on Sunday (April 21) by local crews from San Bernardino County Fire. At 1:10 p.m., a truck and trailer caught fire in the 7300 block of Cactus Dr. in Twentynine Palms. With assistance from the Combat…
Twentynine Palms City Council to discuss permanent road hazard signs tonight
The Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight with an agenda that includes a public hearing on vacating a portion of a city street, and discussions on community events grants and permanent flood warning signs. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to receive reports
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will receive updates on current and future projects. In addition to the Land Development Update, the Commission will also receive and file the report on capital projects. The capital projects update is…
Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors meets this Wednesday
On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet to discuss water-related issues. The agenda includes a consideration of mainline extensions, as well as discussions on annexation and meter cost…
Joshua Tree man arrested for suspected criminal threats, concealed knife
A Joshua Tree man is facing charges of making criminal threats and intimidating a witness after allegedly threatening his father. On April 17 just before 1 a.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report from a victim who said he was…
Vehicle fire in Morongo Valley causes explosions on Saturday night (4/21)
A dangerous and loud vehicle fire on Twentynine Palms Highway this weekend was quickly extinguished by firefighters in Morongo Valley. On Saturday afternoon (April 20) at around 5:50 p.m., a commercial truck caught fire near the intersection of…
Community generosity in action: Reach Out Morongo Basin provides 200 food boxes to those in need
Executive Director Robin Schlosser and volunteers arrived at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center, where Reach Out Morongo has an office, early last Friday to ensure the boxes were complete with the food items designated for this month's…
County Board expected to authorize $250k for land acquisition in Yucca Valley
Among the many agenda items to be considered at tomorrow’s (April 23, 2024) 10 o’clock meeting of county supervisors in San Bernardino, there is one item of special relevance to our Morongo Basin. Supervisors are expected to authorize…
Yucca Valley announces volleyball camp for 7th + 8th grade girls
Yucca Valley High School volleyball Coach Becky Yakimow will provide middle school aged girls with a week of volleyball skills, including fundamental techniques and strategies, team spirit and sportsmanship. The camp will take place the week of…
Harrison House hosts Guzheng virtuoso Wu Fei and Gyan Riley for a concert on April 25
On Thursday April 25th at 8pm, Guzheng virtuoso, Wu Fei and Gyan Riley, 2023/24 Composer-in-Residence, will continue their long-standing collaboration in concert at Lou Harrison House. Wu Fei is a classically trained composer, singer, and master…
Yucca Valley HS track hosted “best meet yet” against Desert Mirage Thursday (4/18)
Yucca Valley High School held a Track meet Thursday (April 18) facing Desert Mirage High School. Coach Patrick Francis said it was the best meet yet for the Trojans, after a loss to Twentynine Palms High School on April 4 and a tie against…
MDLT looks at uncertain future of Western Joshua Tree and Mojave Tortoise in 2024 annual report
The Mojave Desert Land Trust is located right on the edge of Joshua Tree - you probably pass by the big MDLT sign on Highway 62 coming in or passing through our small unincorporated community of Joshua Tree. Tucked between the Town of Yucca…
County Sheriff out on maximum DUI enforcement tonight (4/20)
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department have announced that they will be out in maximum enforcement of DUI laws tonight from 6PM to 2AM. DUI stands for driving under the influence, and that means alcohol, marijuana, or even over the…
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Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)
The Way Station will be giving out food boxes and turkeys tomorrow morning at 8…
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