Man arrested for suspicion of kidnapping in Yucca Valley on Tuesday (6/13)
On Monday (June 12) at around 9:00 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to the 54000 block of Ben Mar Trail in Yucca Valley for a vandalism and theft report. The Sheriff's department says that during the…
Geology Fire in JT National Park is 90% contained
The Geology Fire, burning across 1,088 acres inside Joshua Tree National Park, is now 90% contained as of this morning (June 15). A spokesperson from the National Park said that firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines, check…
Basin Wide Foundation announces 25th Annual Awards Celebration
The Basin Wide Foundation has announced their 25th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration for 2023, and is currently seeking nominations for people who have provide outstanding contributions to the Morongo Basin. As part of their Awards…
Hit and run sends two to hospital, CHP seeks help finding suspect
The California Highway Patrol is seeking information on a hit and run incident Highway 247 this morning (June 14) that sent two people to the hospital. This morning at approximately 5:10 a.m., the CHP reports that a 1994 Chevy Silverado…
CHP offering senior driving class June 21
The Morongo Basin California Highway Patrol Office will be holding an “Age Well Drive Smart” class on Wednesday, June 21 at 4:30 p.m. Senior drivers age 65 and older are invited to attend a free class to learn the tools to driving safer and…
Summer solstice star party tomorrow night in Joshua Tree (6/16)
With the Hi Desert continuing to grow, and new satellites being launched every few weeks - it's possible that this Saturday's new moon is the darkest the hi desert skies will ever be. With our dark skies being constantly brightened by…
RV fire in Flamingo Heights knocked down before it can spread to nearby home
An RV fire in Flamingo Heights was extinguished with no injuries yesterday (June 13). At approximately 10:45 The San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to at-the-time conflicting reports of an unknown fire in Flamingo Heights. …
Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviews fee for widening Highway 62 at new construction
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission faced a difficult decision reviewing site plans for the High Desert Times-proposed new construction at 56695 Twentynine Palms Highway. The owners requested a waiver of the 77,420 in-lieu fees for widening…
Yucca Valley Airport District BOD meets tonight (6/14)
On their agenda is the status of the Caltrans loan, an update to the schedule of runway reconstruction, and a report on leasable land for additional airplane hangars. The board meets tonight at 6:30PM in the Mesquite Room at the Yucca Valley…
Blood Drive at California Welcome Center tomorrow (6/15)
Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (June 15). from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Welcome Center Parking Lot, located at 56711 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may…
Perris Man arrested in Yucca Valley for suspected Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a minor
A man from Perris, California was arrested in Yucca Valley for investigation into Lewd and Lascivious acts with a minor, believed to be a runaway from Colorado. On May 28, Sheriff’s Deputies from the Morongo Basin Station say they assisted…
UPDATED: Geology Fire in Joshua Tree National Park over 1,000 acres, 50% contained.Â
UPDATED June 12, 3 p.m. A spokesperson from the National Park announced on June 12 that the fire is now 50% contained. The fire has not spread beyond the initial 1,088 acre range initially reported. Firefighters from multiple agencies…
Yucca Valley grass fire threatens multiple homes Monday evening (6/12)
Dry grass and vegetation caught fire at a property in the 7400 block of Borrego Trail in Yucca Valley yesterday evening at 5:30PM. San Bernardino County Fire were enroute to another public service call when they spotted the smoke column and…
Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight (6/13)
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather to discuss city finances, permit processing, sewer fee and new appointments to the planning commission. In the first of four public hearings scheduled for the meeting, the council will…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviews Land Development report tonight
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review an environmental assessment report and the Land Development report. At tonight’s meeting, the Commission will review an Environmental Assessment, Site Plan Review for a new magazine store in…
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