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Credit card “skimmer” found at Twentynine Palms business

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Robert Haydon
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A credit card skimmer was found at the checkout at the Dollar General in Twentynine Palms, according to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s department. A credit card skimmer is made to look like part of the machine its attached to, and it scans your credit card as you slide it through what you think is just the store’s payment processor. Then the skimmer is later collected and the credit card numbers are then used or sold.

According to the police report – Dollar General is looking through camera footage to see if they can spot who installed the skimming device. If you ever use your card with a device and something feels off – maybe the device feels more clunky or has extra parts on it that don’t look familiar – notify management of the establishment and if the device has been modified by anyone other than the store, contact law enforcement.

You may think that the contactless “tap to pay” cards are even less secure, with minimal contact needed to process a transaction. In reality – the “tap to pay” method is encrypted, meaning that the information passed is meaningless without the proper code to decode it. Credit card skimmers rely on the old “swipe” method where a credit card number is stored in plain numbers on a thin magnetic strip – just waiting for the right device to read it.

Joshua Tree Rotary holding St. Patrick’s Day Celebration today (3/17)

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On Sunday night (3/17) the Rotary Club of Joshua Tree is having a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration from starting at 2PM and going to 5PM. There will be both silent and live auctions, music, food and drinks.

It’s all happening at the Helen Gray Education Center at 6601 White Feather Road.

Tickets are $35 and available from an Rotarian and at the door. If you are interested in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday with the Rotary, please RSVP by texting 760-832-3188.

Sold-out Prom hints at full spring schedule at Yucca Valley Senior Center

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Two Saturdays ago on March 2nd the Town of Yucca Valley Youth Commission hosted a sold-out “Senior Prom” at the Yucca Valley Senior Center. It brought out 117 local senior citizens where they were treated to dinner by Let’s Feast catering with table service by members of the youth commission. The dance floor was reportedly popping off with seniors and their younger counterparts, dancing all night to music by the Red Hot Devilles.

There were special group dances and a crowning of royalty, too – Vickie McConnel was crowned Queen and Raul Balderrama crowned King. Attendees reportedly praised the Youth commission for organizing the night and providing entertainment, along with strengthening the bonds between youth and seniors here in the hi desert.

If all that sounds nice to you, you are in luck because the youth Commission has planned a full slate of activities for the spring – including free tech help for seniors, a movie night, and more:

Teen Tech Time for Seniors
Yucca Valley Senior Center
2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on March 20, April 3, 17, May 1, 15, 29.
Free tech help for seniors!

Teen Movie Night
Community Center Courtyard
March 29 – 6:30 p.m.
Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle
Free admission & popcorn!

Teen Fun Day
Yucca Valley Community Center
April 27 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Inflatable Slides, Obstacle Courses, Snow Cones
Free admission!

For more information contact the Community Services Department at (760) 369-7211, or visit Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or visit www.yucca-valley.org

Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected elder abuse and possession of “ghost gun”

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A convicted felon arrested on suspicion of elder abuse in Yucca Valley was found with a ghost gun.

On March 12, County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a caregiver threatening to murder his elderly client in the 57000 block of El Dorado Drive in Yucca Valley. The elderly victim identified his caregiver as Jose Gonzalez, 48, saying he lives at the residence along with the victim.

The victim told deputies that Gonzalez threatened to kill him, then pulled out a knife and a gun before fleeing. Gonzalez returned to the residence and deputies searched his room, where they say they found a loaded firearm with altered serial numbers.

Jose Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of ammunition , and altering serial numbers on a firearm. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center where he is being held on $40,000 bail. 

Operation: Consequences results in 12 search warrants and 7 arrests

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Photo Credit: San Bernardino County Sheriff

Between March 2 and March 8, the Sheriff’s Department served 12 search warrants related to gang members and felons believed to be in possession of weapons or narcotics as part of Operation: Consequences. One of those warrants was served in  56900 Block of Cassia Dr. of Yucca Valley. Additional warranted were served in San Bernardino, Ontario, and Desert Hot Springs.

A representative of the Sheriff’s Department said that more specific information about arrests made as part of Operation: Consequences could not be shared due to possible connections to gangs, narcotics, and future investigations.

In the last week, Operation: Consequences led to seven felony arrests, and the seizure of six firearms, including two ghost guns, along with three pounds of illegal narcotics across the search warrants countywide.  

Flying Doctors provide hundreds of hi-desert residents with free medical services

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Last weekend’s Flying Doctors event was a major success, as free dental, vision and medical services were provided to people in our community, completely free of charge.

More than 200 patients were seen by the visiting doctors who volunteered their services. One of the organizers of the event tallied the estimated value of total services provided at the event as nearly $125,000.

The event is held annually at Copper Mountain College’s Bell Center, in association with Los Medicos Voladores, Healing California, Copper Mountain College, and the Joshua Tree VFW Post 7264.

Twentynine Palms HS Interact club holding Spring Break food drive (4/6

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The Twentynine Palms High School Interact club is holding a food drive for residents in need. They are looking to help 100 families with bags of food that can help fill the food gap that spring break can bring to some families.

They are teaming up with Reach Out Morongo Basin to hand out the food bags on April 6th at the bus loop at Twentynine Palms high school from 10 am to 12 noon. The high school says a valid ID and utility bill are required to collect the bags.

In the meantime, the club is accepting donations for the food drive – they are looking for non-perishables like canned fruits and veggies, soups and ramen, and food staples like rice and other grains.

To sign up or donate – contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410

Review: Final weekend of “Man of La Mancha” bursts through the darkness!

By
Jef Harmatz
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I had the pleasure of attending the gala opening night of Theatre 29’s production of “Man of La Mancha.” Gary Daigneault, the director of the program and owner of this radio station, asked that I submit my review of the show, which is as follows. 

Having no familiarity with the 20th century musical by Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh, and Joe Darion, nor the 17th century Cervantes novel that serves as source material, I can say that I was surprisingly delighted by the Theatre 29’s production of the show. 

Prisoners during the Spanish Inquisition re-enact the tale of Don Quixote, a delusional and confused knight who seeks to right the wrongs of the world. 

It’s not quite as bleak as it sounds, though the production touches on heavy and violent themes. The single set: the interior of a dark, inescapable subterranean prison is brilliantly realized by designer Andrea Keller, and looms over the happenings throughout, giving weight to the action, comedy, and flights of fancy offered up by the game cast.

Of course, the show isn’t all doom and religious persecution. The knight Don Quixote, played with a combination of dazed gusto and sophistication by Joe Chaplain, inspires those around him, including a young Sancho Panza, delivered with a wide-eyed and infectious enthusiasm by Adam Shows

The heart of the show is Aldonza, AKA Dulcinea, played by Analisa Pilecki, who wields her larger-than-life voice to deliver on the deeply tragic moments and the high emotional stakes of the show.

The ensemble cast, each tasked with a number of roles, has a great deal of fun transforming between them. Daigneault’s direction keeps the production moving through several layers of reality with clarity and charm, keeping the focus on the musical’s emotional core.

Though I had know idea what to expect from Theatre 29’s “Man of La Mancha,” I was truly moved and definitely dazzled by what the cast and crew delivered. 

“Man of La Mancha” continues its run at Theatre 29 on weekends through March 17.  

Tickets for “Man of La Mancha” are available now at www.theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.

Early reservations are encouraged as demand is expected to be high.

Previously reported:

“Man of La Mancha” opens this weekend at Theatre 29

Film about veterans and art therapy premiering next month

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Adeline J. Wells
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On last Friday’s (March 8) Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault sat down to discuss the Hi Desert art scene with local artist Anna Stump. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with information about a new movie project premiering next month.

Some may know Anna Stump as Chair of the Twentynine Palms’ Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC), or as creator of the city’s eccentric Mojaveland miniature golf course. The local artist is also now working on a film about veterans and the scars that they carry. Stump serves as producer for the project, collaborating with partner Ted Meyer and musician Pat Kearns.

“We’ve got four subjects right now, and they are all veterans who have scars – physical scars, either from accidents, wounds, or illness that were related to their military service. We have three Marines and One Navy Seal.”

The film highlights the effect that art can have on scars not visible to the eye. 

“It’s about art therapy, it’s about healing, and making these scars visible. Veterans suffer just like everybody else, but probably at a higher level from depression because of possibly their service. It should be very uplifting.”

The film will premiere on April 10 during a free event at Copper Mountain College.

You can listen to Gary’s full conversation with Anna Stump by downloading the Up Close Show as a podcast.

Irish Feast at Center For Healthy Generations on Saturday (3/16)

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The Center for Healthy Generations is holding an “Irish Feast” fundraiser event tomorrow (March 16), and the entire community is invited.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Center will be serving corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, carrots, soda bread and desert. There will be music with a singalong, a 50/50 drawing and a silent auction.

Tickets are $17 at the door, and they wish everyone a very Happy Saint Patrick’s weekend.

The event is tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Generations, located at 57121 Sunnyslope Drive in Yucca Valley

Twentynine Palms Wildcats track meet vs. Coachella results

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At this week’s track meet, the Twentynine Palms Wildcats were swept by Coachella Valley High School with a final score of 4 – 0 but Twentynine Palms wasn’t without highlights.

The girls were led by Aviana Lipkins, sophomore hurdler.  Lipkins won the 300m hurdles with a time of 55.1 and placed 2nd in the 100m hurdles with a 19.5 personal record.

Elisabeth Marshall, senior team captain, placed second earning personal records in both her events:  1600m (6:25.2), 800m (2:56.5).

Senior distance runner Josh Corrado was the top performing Varsity Wildcat.  He earned a 1st place finish in the 1600m (5:05.0) and 2nd place in the 800m (2:16.9).

The outstanding JV performance was given by William Sumption, sophomore distance runner who won both his events and ran 2 personal records: 1600m (5:38.2), 800m (2:37.1).

Next week the Wildcats will host the Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles then travel to Azusa Pacific University for the distance meet of champions.

Twentynine Palms Tennis topples Desert Mirage yesterday (3/14)

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The Twentynine Palms High School Boys Varsity Wildcats Tennis Team traveled to Desert Mirage to face the Rams yesterday (March 14).  The Wildcats won 14 to 4. 

In singles action, Jeremy Burks swept all three of his sets. Justus Fontillas  won one set. Shad Johnson won one set.  Deyon Matthews won one set.

 In doubles action, the team of Brayden Chambers/Luke Bowers swept all three of their sets.   The team of William Herrera/Daniel Salazar swept all three of their sets. The team of Adonai Patu/Michael Acosta won two sets.  

The Wildcats are 3-4 in the season.  The Wildcats travel to Banning on Monday (March 18), Yucca Valley on Tuesday (March 19) and Desert Hot Springs on Thursday (March 21).

“Slow speed pursuit” of suspected stolen motorcycle causes Hwy. 247 delays on Monday (3/11)

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What witnesses described as a “slow speed pursuit” south along Old Woman Springs Road on Monday night (March 11) ended in the arrest of a parolee for suspicion of stealing a motorcycle. 

The Victorville Sheriff’s Department reports that the pursuit began in Victorville before snaking its way southbound through Lucerne, Johnson Valley, and Landers, and ended in Yucca Valley.

Deputies say they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on what they believed to be a stolen motorcycle in Victorville, but the driver led deputies on an approximate 63-mile pursuit ending in Yucca Valley.

The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Cory Brown, a 38 year-old transient from Victorville. The motorcycle, a 2023 Harley Davidson, was reported stolen out of Las Vegas. 

Deputies from Apple Valley, Victor Valley, Morongo Basin, and Sheriff’s Aviation assisted during the pursuit. The motorcycle came to a stop at the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road and Buena Vista Dr, and Brown was taken into custody. 

Neighbors say the pursuit caused major traffic delays along the corridor. Cory Brown was arrested on suspicion of Felony Reckless Evading,Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drug, and is being held at the West Valley Detention Center on $110,000 bail.

Joshua Tree pursuit leads to arrest for outstanding warrant

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A vehicle pursuit through Joshua Tree led to one arrest for an outstanding warrant.

At around 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday (March 12), County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in Joshua Tree near Calle Del Rio. The vehicle’s driver, identified by deputies as Marcus Corona, a 29 year-old resident of Yucca Valley, failed to yield and led deputies on a 5 mile pursuit westbound through Joshua Tree. The pursuit concluded near Avenida Sol, near Sunfair Ln, where Corona was taken into custody by deputies. An unidentified female passenger was not arrested.

Marcus Corona was arrested on suspicion of felony evading of a peace officer with wanton disregard for public safety and an outstanding warrant, and booked into the West Valley Detention Center where he is being held without bail.

Joshua Adam Kaiser found guilty of attempted murder and arson

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Edit 4:45PM on 3/14/24: A previous version of the story claimed that the suspect was guilty of “premeditated murder,” when it should have read “attempted murder.” We regret the error.

On Wednesday afternoon a jury found Joshua Adam Kaiser, 33, of Johnson Valley, guilty of two counts of attempted murder; two counts of arson causing great bodily injury, and one count of injuring a spouse/girlfriend.  Allegations of personal infliction of great bodily injury and weapon use were also found true.

On June 19 of last year County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Hi Desert Medical Center regarding two burn victims, identified as a 30 year-old male and 29 year-old female, both residents of Yucca Valley. The male victim suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for more advanced treatment. Both victims have since been released from the hospital and continue to recover.  

Joshua Adam Kaiser was arrested in connection with trying to kill his former girlfriend and another man by burning them with a gasoline-fueled fire. 

Kaiser faces multiple potential life sentences when he is sentenced.  The next court date is March  29 – The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Jason Gueltzow and tried before Judge Rasheed Alexander.   

Previously reported:

Johnson Valley man suspect in attempted murder where two Yucca Valley residents set afire

Missing: Douglas Black of Joshua Tree

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Family members of a Joshua Tree man who has gone missing are seeking the public’s help in looking for him. Douglas Black was last seen on Monday, February 28th driving his 2011 white Dodge Charger in Pomona, California. Friends and family members have tried contacting him with no success.

Douglas Black is a musician and lives and plays music here in the Morongo Basin.

We have a picture of Douglas Black and his car on our website – if you have any information regarding this missing person, or see Douglas Black – do not attempt to approach him and call the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station at 760-366-4175

Twentynine Palms HS Golf starts season off with a win

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L-R Elijah Guerrero, Ethan Guerrero, Tyler Luke, Colton, Ren Lee, Killian Hargrove
EJ Guerrero hitting his second shot on hole #18

Twentynine Palms High School tee’d off its golf season on Tuesday (March 12) against Coachella Valley High School at Bermuda Dunes Country Club.

The Wildcats claimed their first league win with a total team score of 261-282.

The overall top scorer was Senior EJ Guerrero.

The Cats travel down to Westin Mission Hill golf course on March 20th to face off against Desert Mirage. 

L-R Elijah Guerrero, Ethan Guerrero, Tyler Luke, Colton, Ren Lee, Killian Hargrove

Dale Basin Well Owner’s general meeting this Sunday (3/17)

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The Dale Basin Well Owners Board will hold a general meeting on Sunday (March 17). The meeting will feature a lecture on basic information about drilling a new well from Chancey Chambers, and the organizers have said that the talk will feature “well digging horror stories.”

The Association says that they will also discuss the Board’s objectives for 2024 and a Treasurer’s report.

The meeting beings at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Wonder Valley Community Center located at 80526-1/2, Amboy Rd

Twentynine Palms Basketball courts getting resurfaced

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Basketball courts in Twentynine Palms will be getting a fresh pass! The City of Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Department announced this week that all outdoor basketball courts within Luckie Park will receive a resurfacing. 

And for those that don’t shoot hoops, one of those courts will be converted to a tennis and pickle-ball combination court.

The courts will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday (March 20), with work expected to take approximately one month. The Department’s current estimate for reopening is April 20.

Pat Kearns and local music showcase on the “Up Close Show” tomorrow

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Gary Daigneault
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The music, musicians and music venues of the Morongo Basin will be the subject of the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday. Host Gary Daigneault will welcome Pat Kearns, host of the Z107.7 Local Musical Showcase.

Kearns will showcase some local bands and artists and talk about the Hi-Desert music scene.

Listen and call-in live for the Z107.7 “Up Close” show, this Friday at 10:00 am here on Z107.7

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