On Friday, December 11, 2015, at approximately 12:11 PM, officers from the Coachella Police Department received a call regarding a possible arson at the Islamic Society of Coachella Valley located on the 84-600 block of Avenue 49, in the city of Coachella. Officers arrived within minutes along with Cal-Fire/Riverside County. Cal-Fire was able to quickly […]
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And the payback begins
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CDF: Fire Tax Hearing – Jan. 22
There will be a court hearing next month about the Fire Tax. We are asking for the Judge’s approval of our class notice. This “class notice” is how we plan to notify people that we will be legally representing them in court. This is an important step in our class action lawsuit. In a class […]
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Yucca Valley: New Mayor to Hold Regular “Coffee with the Mayor” Meetings
[Yucca Valley’s new] Mayor, Robert “Bob” Leone is pleased to invite the public to become engaged in the community and local government. Mayor Leone will host a Coffee with the Mayor meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:00 am to 9:00 am in the Mesquite Room at the Town’s Community Center Complex. […]
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Morongo Deputies and Desert Hot Springs Police collaborate to arrest Elijah Long for attempted murder
DATE/TIME: December 14, 2015 / 2:39 pm INCIDENT: Penal Code 664/187- Attempted Murder LOCATION: 5000 block of Avalon Avenue, Yucca Valley SUSPECT(S): Elijah Alexander Long, 19 years, Desert Hot Springs VICTIM(S): CONFIDENTIAL SUMMARY: On December 14, 2015, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the victim was walking past a residence on Avalon Avenue when they saw a […]
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Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder
Dumb Guy, Big Knife… DATE/TIME: December 27, 2015/4:40 p.m. INCIDENT: Attempt Murder LOCATION: 56525 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley (Best Western Hotel) SUSPECT(S): Sherman Brant, 30 year old white male transient. VICTIM(S): 40 year old male employee of the business. SUMMARY: On Sunday, December 27, 2015, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to the […]
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Yucca Valley: Assemblyman Mayes to hold local Office Hours Wednesday
[The city of 29 Palms neither hold office hours, meet with the public to hear their concerns, nor does it practice transparency for the 2016 New Year. ] Assemblyman Chad Mayes, 42ND Assemble District, will hold office hours at the Yucca Valley Community Center Wednesday, January 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff representatives […]
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The Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating a collision that occurred on Twentynine Palms Hwy
DATE/TIME: January 19, 2016 / 7:13 pm INCIDENT: Major Injury Traffic Collision LOCATION: Twentynine Palms Hwy (SR62) & Hermosa Ave, Yucca Valley, CA INVOLVED PARTY (1): Carleton Fonoimoana, 32 years, male adult, Yucca Valley resident INVOLVED PARTY (2): Alofa Fonoimoana, 6 years, female juvenile, Yucca Valley resident INVOLVED PARTY (3): Ronald Regh, 63 years, […]
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Yucca Valley deputies make arrests on ‘Fugitive Friday’ for narcotics violations.
Yucca Valley deputies arrest suspect, Ruben “Tony” Minero for narcotics violations. DATE/TIME: January 22, 2016 / 3:30 p.m. INCIDENT: H&S 11351- Possession of narcotics for sale LOCATION: 7600 block Cibola Trail, Yucca Valley SUSPECT: Ruben “Tony” Minero, 36, Yucca Valley SUMMARY: On January 22, 2016, deputies from the Yucca Valley Major Enforcement Team and Deputy […]
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Johnson Valley News 1/29/2016
NEW STUFF ON WRISTBANDS! • On Tuesday we made a hasty announcement – that you will be able to get entry wristbands for Hammers Week at the Johnson Valley Community Center after all. We expect to have them during the Saturday Breakfast, January 30, sometime before 10:00 a.m. Well, that part is still accurate. It […]
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Yucca Valley woman arrested for a Hit and Run traffic collision.
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 6:42 a.m. INCIDENT: Hit and Run Traffic Collision LOCATION: Sage Avenue/Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley SUSPECT: Chelsea Headrick, 29, resident of Yucca Valley SUMMARY: On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 6:42 a.m. Chelsea Headrick struck another vehicle leaving a business at Sage Avenue and Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley. […]
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Jeff Drozd announcing his candidacy for Yucca Valley Town council
Yucca Valley Planning Commissioner Jeff Drozd is eager for an early start in his campaign for town council. His Facepage is announcing that he is seeking a seat on the town council. This is Drozd’s second try for town council; he lost his bid for town council back in November of 2014. Drozd campaign platform […]
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Johnson Valley News 2/12/2016
Tales of the Hammers • Remembering the Kuders MANY FACES OF 2016 • The last six weeks has shown the many faces of the out-of-the-way life we lead in beautiful Johnson Valley. Some are saddened by the loss of old friends, but that can happen anywhere. Some are anxious when blow-down winds screech through closed windows […]
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Deputies arrest a Joshua Tree resident for felony spouse abuse
DATE/TIME: February 21, 2016 / 8:00 pm INCIDENT: Felony Spouse Abuse LOCATION: 5700 block of Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, 92252 SUSPECT(S): Allen Gose, age51, a resident Joshua Tree VICTIM(S): Confidential SUMMARY: On Sunday, February 21, 2016, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to a domestic disturbance reported by the friend […]
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The Flying Lark Ranch Fun Fly-in, BBQ, Music and Art Show
Brad Lark is hosting a Fly-in, BBQ, Music and Art Show at The Flying Lark Ranch by Valley Vista Airport What: Fun Fly-in, BBQ, Music and Art Show, Friends and Hammerstock Live Entertainment When: April 22nd and 23rd Where: The Flying Lark Ranch at Valley Vista Airport, Johnson Valley, CA Why: Because we love […]
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Yucca Valley – suspects arrested for Cultivation of Marijuana
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 / 11:30 a.m. INCIDENT: THC Extraction Lab / Cultivation of Marijuana / Possession of Marijuana for Sales LOCATION: #1 – 4625 Old Woman Springs Rd., Yucca Valley #2 – 4451 Old Woman Springs Rd., Yucca Valley SUSPECT: #1) Arnold Wood Caldwell, age 52, of Yucca Valley #2, #3 & […]
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Crime Increases in 2015, With Biggest Increase in Unincorporated Areas
. Press Release: Crime Increases in 2015, With Biggest Increase in Unincorporated Areas Agency: Sheriff’s Administration Station Area: Riverside County Written Date: March 4, 2016 Time: Incident Date: March 4, 2016 Time: Incident Location: Riverside County Reporting Officer: Lieutenant Michael Manning Details: Overall Crime: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has released preliminary crime statistics for […]
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Two Arrested for Vandalism
DATE/TIME: March 12, 2016 INCIDENT: PC 594(b)(1) LOCATION: 7600 Sage Ave. Yucca Valley High School SUSPECT(S): Confidential male juvenile, 15 years old, Morongo Valley resident Shaun Lee Watkins, 21 year old male, Yucca Valley resident VICTIM: Yucca Valley High School SUMMARY: On June 22, 2015, Deputy S. Ables, the Town of Yucca Valley Juvenile […]
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Form 700 Filing Deadline – April 1
Morongo Basin Public Officials: Don\’t forget! Form 700 Filing Deadline – April 1 Institute for Local Government: This time of year brings the filing deadline for Statement of Economic Interest, commonly known as the Form 700. This form serves two essential purposes: provide transparency and accountability. It provides the public with vital information about […]
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Let’s clear the air: The proper use of “white guys” in print media
There has been some sparks flying between local resident Larry Brigs and myself in a few of comments made to stories in this Blog. Larry is a local realtor and an appointed member of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission. I should point out that when Mr. Briggs posts his comments in this blog, he does […]
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Children find pornographic images at bus stop; deputies arrest Yucca Valley resident for Distributing Obscene Matter
DATE/TIME: May 18, 2016 INCIDENT: PC 311.2(a) Obscene Matter/ Distribute Public LOCATION: El Dorado Dr. x Balsa Yucca Valley SUSPECT: Ricky Lee Colgrove, 60 years old, Yucca Valley resident VICTIM(S): Confidential Juveniles SUMMARY: On Wednesday May 18, 2016, Deputy Shaunna Ables, the Town of Yucca Valley Juvenile Officer responded to Onaga Elementary School for […]
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