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The Yucca Valley Planning Commission had in-depth discussions on three items during its meeting last night: a housing element, an approval of a new Aldi grocery store, and how to deal with short-term vacation rentals that were renting without permits. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more information

A new grocery store, a hearing on the Yucca Valley Housing Element, and a consideration of whether two short-term vacation rentals should be granted permits will be on tonight’s agenda of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission. Managing editor Tami Roleff fills in the details… At tonight’s meeting of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission, commissioners will be asked to grant approval of a conditional use permit for an Aldi grocery store, which will be located in the commercial center behind ...

A hearing was held in Orange County Friday afternoon about whether Lawtis Rhoden, a sexually violent predator, should be located to Twentynine Palms, a city where he has no ties at all. When the judge announced she had not yet analyzed multiple documents that had been submitted to her for review, th

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If you’re looking for a fun and educational summer activity for kids, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley can help. Managing editor Tami Roleff explains how… The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is offering free monthly Discovery Kits for children in second grade and above through July. In May, the kits are dedicated to the study of fossils. In this kit, children will find real fossils for research, a dinosaur skeleton puzzle, an amber craft project, and access to an online portal with many ...

Tonight, the Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council will meet online to discuss several issues including the ongoing battle against illegal marijuana grows. Reporter Heather Clisby has details … The Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) will gather online tonight and included on the agenda is the explosion of illegal marijuana grows in the area. Wonder Valley Delegate Steve Reyes will present on this issue and MAC members will discuss Resolution No. MB-MAC021 that offers support f...

The Bureau of Land Management has instituted seasonal fire restrictions on BLM lands through December 31, 2021. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more information… The BLM’s seasonal Fire Prevention Order places fire restrictions for the California Desert District which includes San Bernardino County as well as most of southern California. The elevated restrictions address the use of campfires, controlled flame devices, and smoking on public lands. In addition, recreational target shooting is...

Caltrans is looking for public input to identify locations for biking and walking improvements on the state highway system. Managing editor Tami Roleff explains how you can participate… Caltrans is looking for public input to identify locations for bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and highway signs on state highways. A map-based survey is now available for participants to indicate where bike and pedestrian improvements should be added. Residents are encouraged to participate in this localized map-ba...

Many people are concerned about how quickly the vaccines for COVID-19 were developed. Managing editor Tami Roleff says the San Bernardino County’s health officer discussed the development of the vaccine on a podcast with a Cal State professor recently, who said the technology used to develop the vaccine has been around for a long time… The technology used to develop the COVID-19 vaccine uses messenger RNA. Messenger RNA makes proteins like skin and hair, and has been used to make vaccines f...