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Free fireworks, concerts, and events in the Morongo Basin for July 4th
Tomorrow is independence day here in the Morongo Basin, and despite the hot weather, there’s a number of free events to help celebrate the birthday of the United States. As a quick reminder, all fireworks are not only illegal throughout our area, but can cause a major safety risk owing to the triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions throughout the hi-desert. Even one illegal firework can spark a wildfire that can devastate thousands of your neighbors.
Joshua Tree removal permit authority sits with California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
The Western Joshua Tree has been granted certain protections by the State of California. But how does a homeowner navigate these protections when a fallen Joshua Tree needs to be moved?. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and local representative Dawn Rowe was the guest on last week’s Z107.7 Up...
Cool off in Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley with these cooling centers
Extreme temperatures are coming this weekend, and the City of Twentynine Palms will be opening up the city’ Senior Center as a cooling center for residents of all ages. The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be operating as a cooling center on Friday (July 5), Saturday (July 6), and Sunday (July 7) from 12 noon to 5 p.m. each day. Water will be available, but there will be no food service.
Wednesday Water Roundup for July 3rd
Directors at Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District meet in regular session at 4 o’clock today (July 3, 2024) while down the road in Joshua Tree, the Joshua Basin Water District’s regular board meeting has been canceled. Following two information-only presentations, directors at the Hi-Desert Water District are...
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