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FEDERAL COURT RULES AGAINST TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN IN LAWSUIT AGAINST COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
A Riverside Federal Court jury has voted in favor of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department in a lawsuit involving a Twentynine Palms man. According to Sheriff’s reports, on January 8, 2018, Deputies Alex Millan and Jonathan Galindo…
ELEVEN ARRESTED AND 10,000 PLANTS SEIZED IN LANDERS-CENTERED ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROW RAIDS
Eleven people were arrested and more than 10,000 marijuana plants were seized in a recent countywide illegal marijuana grow raid which was focused primarily in Landers. From August 30 to September 2, Sheriff’s Deputies aided by investigators…
A LIST OF LABOR DAY CLOSURES
The symbolic end of summer, Labor Day, is tomorrow. As a federal holiday, many government offices and businesses will be closed Monday. Among those that are closed are banks; post offices; schools, including Copper Mountain College; and county,…
CHP ON MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT PATROL THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Labor Day weekend is here, and many residents are preparing to close out the summer with a road trip or other special celebration. In anticipation of the increased traffic that often accompanies a holiday weekend, the California Highway…
CHP ON MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The California Highway Patrol will conduct a maximum enforcement period this labor day weekend in search of impaired drivers. The enforcement period begins today (September 3) at 6:01 p.m. and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Monday (September 5).…
ROAD CONSTRUCTION SNARLS WESTBOUND TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY 62 YESTERDAY, ROADWORK EASTBOUND TODAY
Westbound drivers on Highway 62 headed down the hill were in for a long wait yesterday (September 1) as road construction snarled traffic from the top of the Yucca grade to the bottom of the Morongo grade. With the current Caltrans Highway 62…
SHERIFFS SEEKING PUBLIC HELP IN LOCATING MISSING YUCCA VALLEY MAN
The Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Yucca Valley man. According to Sheriff’s reports, Michael Thomas Williams, 71, of Yucca Valley has been reported missing by family members. Williams was last seen…
JUVENILE PRANK CALLER ARRESTED IN YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SWATTING INCIDENT
A 15-year-old male from Yucca Valley was arrested last Friday (August 27), after an alleged prank call to law enforcement, also called “swatting.” The call triggered lockdown of Yucca Valley High School by Sheriff’s Deputies last Wednesday…
JUVENILE PRANK CALLER ARRESTED IN YVHS SWATTING INCIDENT
A 15-year-old male juvenile from Yucca Valley was arrested last Friday (August 27), after an alleged prank call to law enforcement, also called “swatting”. Yucca Valley High School was locked down by Sheriff’s Deputies last Wednesday (August…
YUCCA VALLEY MAN WITH $300K IN WARRANTS ACCUSED OF DRUG POSSESSION
A Yucca Valley man with Sheriff’s warrants was arrested Wednesday (August 25) accused of being in possession of morphine and methamphetamine. According to Sheriff’s reports, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection…
4th ANNUAL “FAIRWELL TO SUMMER” FIREWORKS SHOW IN LANDERS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 4
The Landers community has been hard at work planning their 4th annual “Farewell to Summer” community fair and fireworks show. The free event is scheduled for Saturday (September 4) at the Homestead Valley Park (1501 Belfield Blvd.) in Landers.…
MORONGO VALLEY ARTS COLONY ISSUES CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Morongo Valley Arts Colony has issued a call for artists for its 7th annual Harvest Moon Art Show. Art can be submitted in four categories: painting, photography, wearable art, and miscellaneous. First, second, and third place, as well as…
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY 62 RECEIVED MAJOR INJURIES
A pedestrian received major injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk on Highway 62 in Twentynine Palms Thursday night (August 26). According to Sheriff’s reports, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Highway 62 in the…
YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LOCKED DOWN WEDNESDAY FOR REPORT OF STUDENT WITH A GUN
Yucca Valley High School was locked down by Sheriff’s Deputies Wednesday (August 25) for a report that is believed to have been a prank call to law enforcement known as “swatting.” According to Sheriff’s reports, Deputies responded to Yucca…
YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TEMPORARILY LOCKED DOWN FOR FALSE REPORT OF STUDENT WITH A GUN
Update: 4:15 p.m. Yucca Valley High School was locked down by Sheriff’s Deputies Wednesday (August 25) for a report that is believed to have been a prank call to law enforcement known as “swatting.” According to Sheriff’s reports, Deputies…
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Desert Hardware has been the DIY spot in Twentynine Palms for 71 years
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