Tag: morongo basin

March 24, 2013

Twentynine Palms is proud of the recreational programs it offers to residents, both adults and children. ROP Broadcasting student Andres Martinez tells you how to sign up… The Twentynine Palms Park and recreation will be offering Adult Co-Ed…

ROTARY DESSERT SOIREE BENEFITS ASYMCA

The 11th Dessert Soiree of the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary Club will benefit the Armed Services YMCA. The sweetest event the high desert will be held Saturday, April 6, at the Helen gray Center in Joshua Tree, starting at 7 p.m. In addition to…

STATE SENATOR STAFF IN YUCCA VALLEY

Staff for State Senator Jean Fuller will hold mobile office hours in Yucca Valley this week. Here's the Senator herself to invite you to come and express yourself… "Holding office hours in Yucca Valley is a great chance for residents…

WARRANT AND DRUG ARRESTS IN JOSHUA TREE

At least three men were arrested Wednesday morning on warrants and various drug charges following complaints received around 10 am that the men were harassing a business's customers for money. According to a Sheriff's report, Jerold…

INTERNET CAFES CLOSE

Speaking of the Hot Spot Internet Café in Joshua Tree, it has since closed down and removed most of its equipment. No one answered the phone at the Hot Spot Café in Yucca Valley Friday morning. This follows reports that the San Bernardino County…

BURGLARY ARREST IN YUCCA VALLEY

A Yucca Valley man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a neighbor accused him of stealing items out of a storage shed. According to a Sheriff's report filed on Wednesday afternoon, a resident in the 1600 block of Yellow Knife Road, in…

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY IN JOSHUA TREE

Two men were arrested early Thursday morning after a resident in the 7000 block of Alturas in Joshua Tree came home to find his home burglarized. According to a Sheriff's report, a resident came home about 3:30 a.m. to find the doors to his…

TORTOISE FIELD CLASS

Desert residents are fascinated by our native tortoises. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells about an opportunity to learn about them… Find out more about the threatened desert tortoise during a field seminar, hosted by the Desert Institute and…

JOSHUA TREE VFW SUNDAY BREAKFAST

The Joshua Tree post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is featuring ham steak for its Palm Sunday breakfast tomorrow, from 8 to 11. This is in addition to its usual lineup of breakfast favorites. Don't forget Taco Wednesday, from 11 to 1 in…

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE SAFETY

Proper equipment and family notifications are both important components of Off-Highway Vehicle safety. ROP Broadcasting student Christian McBee has more details… Off road vehicles are fun to ride but also could be very dangerous. There are…

DANGEROUS DOG SOUGHT IN YUCCA VALLEY AFTER SHELTER BREAK-IN

A dog being held at the Yucca Valley animal shelter because it was deemed dangerous, was stolen sometime Monday night. According to a Sheriff's report, someone jumped the fence of the animal shelter, broke the lock on the kennel of a dark…

STATE FIRE TAX COLLECTION POSTPONED

Last year, widespread rural opposition, including here in our Morongo Basin, arose in response to announcement of a state fire prevention tax, based upon the number of habitable structures on property in state fire protection areas. Dan Stork…

JUVENILE ARRESTED IN BURGLARY OF GUBLER’S ORCHIDS IN LANDERS

A 17-year-old Landers boy was arrested yesterday, accused of burglarizing Gubler's Orchids in Landers. At 8:05 Thursday morning, an employee entered the retail store of the nursery in the 2200 block of Belfield Boulevard, and discovered the…

CHP NAMES THOSE INVOLVED IN WEDNESDAYS JOSHUA TREE DUI HEAD-ON

The California Highway Patrol has identified the drivers involved in the head-on crash on Highway 62 Wednesday evening. Mario Zanin, 29, of Palm Springs, was driving a red 2004 Acura eastbound on the highway at 8:50 p.m. while intoxicated. His…

LANDER FIREWORKS INSPIRE LOCAL MAN TO JOIN MARINES