MV Fire Chief hours reduced to part-time for next 14 weeks
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held a special meeting last night in Covington Park’s Mesquite Room. Since the district’s stretched thin budget has initiated a spending freeze, the Board called this…
“Healing Art Galleries” featuring local artists to debut at Hi-Desert Medical Center
Art can heal, and a new project called “Healing Art Galleries” is coming to the Hi-Desert Medical Center. Curated in cooperation with the 29 Palms Art Gallery, several gallery spaces have been set up within the hospital with the mission of…
Up Close Show talking Twentynine Palms’ packed spring schedule tomorrow (3/29)
Join City Recreation Division Manager Kary Minatrea and Special Events Coordinator Scott Clinkscales on this week’s "Up Close" show with Gary Daigneault this Friday. Kary and Scott will take a look at events coming up and plans for…
Cholla cactus just want to hitch a ride. Here’s how to politely turn them down
Listen here: Spring has sprung and it's already busier in the basin. And as the days continue to creep toward those perfect temperatures, you are going to hear more and more about wildflowers and where to go to catch an eyeful of the…
Twentynine Palms Varsity Tennis hosted Broncos for double-header
The Twentynine Palms High School Boys Varsity Wildcats Tennis Team hosted the Broncos of Banning High School for a double header yesterday (March 29). In the first match, the Wildcats won 11 to 0. In singles action, Jeremy Burks won two sets.…
Oklahoma man suspected of failing to register as a sex offender
After being cited for indecent exposure near a Yucca Valley grocery store, an Oklahoma man was arrested on suspicion of failing to register as a sex offender. At around 1:30 a.m. Monday morning (March 25), the Sheriff's Morongo Basin…
Twentynine Palms City Council officially hires new City Manager
Listen here: Last night, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting began with a discussion on Phase 4 of the Project Phoenix wastewater plan, which involves the construction of a packaged wastewater treatment plant utilizing an existing septic…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission welcomes new Chairman
The annual transition of the Chairman occurred at last night's Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting. Former Vice Chair Gerard Noonan was elected to the role of Chairman, with Commissioner Alejandro Vasconcelos elected as his Vice Chair.…
MVCSD to hold special meeting tonight at Covington Park
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be holding a special meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room at 6 PM. For the meeting’s agenda, Board members will review, discuss, and approve a set schedule…
Twentynine Palms PAAC meets in special session tonight
The Twentynine Palms Public Arts Advisory Council is holding a special session meeting tonight, during which a number of community members will provide guidance on navigating life and business as an artist. Topics will include project proposals,…
Basin Transit Board of Directors meets tomorrow (3/28)
The Basin Transit Board of Directors meets in regular session tomorrow afternoon at 5 p.m. The Board is expected to consider records retention, accounting procedures, and operating budgets. This meeting is open to the public and begins at 5 p.m.…
Twentynine Palms Varsity Tennis level up skills in match vs. Indio
The Twentynine Palms High School Boys Varsity Tennis Team hosted the Rajahs of Indio on yesterday (March 26). The Wildcats lost but the team has shown improvement in their skills throughout the season. In doubles action the team of Michael…
Woman killed in motorcyle crash on HWY 62
A motorcyle crash left one woman dead and another man injured on Twentynine Palms Highway. The California Highway Patrol Reports that on Friday (March 22) at approximately 7:30 p.m., Ronald Mitchell, a 62 year-old from Garden Grove, was riding a…
Suspect caught in act of alleged shipping container theft
A man was caught in the act of allegedly stealing shipping containers, and arrested on suspicion of grand theft in Joshua Tree At 11:15 a.m. Saturday morning, Sheriff's Deputies with the Morongo Basin Station responded to a report of…
Twentynine Palms City Council to discuss new City Manager tonight
The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather this evening to tackle several agenda items, including the likely hire of a new City Manager. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will discuss improvements to the Project Phoenix treatment…
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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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