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Fast action by Marine, corpsmen save life; Four receive medals for response to training accident
MCAGCC — A Marine and three sailors were awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals this month for saving another Marine’s life during training. The four men — a Marine anti-tank missileman and three Navy corpsmen — were recognized during a ceremony at Camp Wilson Aug. 11.
More movie choices return to Morongo Basin since pandemic shutdown
In 2020, the pandemic caused movie theaters across the country to close, and unfortunately many of them did not reopen. The two locations to see new movies on the big screen, Cinema 6 in Yucca Valley and Smith’s Ranch Drive-In Theater in Twentynine Palms both closed. In the years...
Wrongly jailed man’s suit against Riverside County prosecutors tossed
(CN) — A developmentally delayed man who spent more than three years in jail while awaiting trial for a murder he didn't commit lost his bid to sue Riverside County and three former prosecutors on Friday, after a federal judge ruled the prosecutors are entitled to "absolute immunity." Roger...
Yucca Valley puts out call for new public art
As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is seeking submissions for a new, temporary art installation to brighten the town. The art will be displayed at the plaza outside the Yucca Valley Branch Library, located at the southwest corner of Twentynine Palms Highway and Highway 247. The selected artist’s submission will be installed in January, remaining on display through November 2025.
Pioneer Days returns this year and will be “Honoring the Past, Forging the Future”
Pioneer Days returns to Twentynine Palms this October. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department announced the schedule for the annual city-wide event this week, along with the event’s theme, “Reimagining the Desert: Honoring the Past, Forging the Future.”. This is the 88th year for the annual event,...
MVCSD honors former Fire Chief James Brakebill with resolution, retirement badge, and cake
Last night, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. After the urging from two public comments regarding opposition to the controversial Broadbands Communications tower proposed in Morongo Valley, the Board added the item to the agenda. Since the Ad Hoc Committee originally formed for this project contained members no longer serving with the Board, President Gorke proposed a new Ad Hoc Committee to pick up where they left off. In the meantime, BLM wants to hear from the public regarding the tower, and there will be a meeting in the CSD’s multipurpose room on Thursday, September 5th.
Mil-Tree seeking veteran created artwork for upcoming October show in Twentynine Palms
Mil-Tree has extended their Call for Artists until August 31st for their art show titled “From Their to Here: Military and Veteran Expressions. This is a unique opportunity to explore the creative expressions of military, veterans, and their families as they share their personal journeys and the impact of military service on their lives.
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