Morongo Valley, CA

Two vehicle fires on Highway 62 snarled traffic for Morongo Basin commuters on Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle fire at 10:52 a.m. in the eastbound lane of Twentynine Palms Highway just west of Desert Willow Trail in Morongo Valley. One lane of traffic was closed while responders extinguished the blaze. No … The post Two unrelated car fires on Highway 62 slows traffic but no injuries reported appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

On Thursday at 2:07 p.m. on the corner of Senilis and Highway 62 in Morongo Valley, a cargo truck hauling bales of hay was reported on fire heading east, closing both eastbound lanes. Eyewitness photos show the fire starting towards the front of the trailer by the cab before it engulfed the whole load and … The post Hay truck catches fire on Highway 62 while passing through Morongo Valley appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

Geeson Field, home of the Morongo Valley Youth Softball League (MVYSL) , has recently gotten a makeover thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Reporter Gabriel Hart spoke to Buddy Stogner of the MVYSL about the improvements and who was behind the community kindness. Because the Morongo Valley Youth Softball League is volunteer run, they … The post Morongo Valley’s Geeson Field gets upgrades thanks to community members and local businesses appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors did not meet as scheduled on Wednesday (August 19). As reported by Gabriel Hart, only one director was able to make it to the scheduled meeting, and it was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting was rescheduled by District General Manager Brittany Chavez for … The post MVCSD to discuss spending limits, holidays, and conflict of interest code at Monday meeting (8/19) appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

Last night, The Morongo Valley Community Service District Board of Directors held their regular meeting at Covington Park, where the Assistant Fire Chief reported their donation of outdated gear and the fire crew’s planned OSHA-required testing, and the Board discussed updates to district holidays and Conflict of Interest policy. Reporter Gabriel Hart takes a closer … The post Morongo Valley Fire Department to donate ‘bundles and bundles’ of outdated gear to countries in need appeare

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be in regular session Wednesday (8/19) in Covington Park’s Mesquite Room at 6:00 p.m.. For the meeting’s agenda, the Board will consider establishing a limit on the General Manager’s emergency spending to allow timely purchases and expenditures to address the district’s urgent needs. District approved … The post MVCSD to discuss spending limits, holidays, and conflict of interest code at tonight’s (8/19) meeti

Last night’s Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Director meeting was cancelled due to last minute lack of quorum. While General Manager Brittany Chavez and Assistant Fire Chief Casner were present to represent staff, Financial Director Johnny Tolbert was the sole Board member in attendance at the meeting, with the other four seats left … The post Morongo Valley CSD meeting suddenly cancelled due to lack of quorum appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

While the 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower didn’t bring any alien invasion, many residents ran screaming from the twenty-mile gridlock from Morongo Valley all the way to the entrance of Joshua Tree National Park from curious stargazers, many of whom were likely first-time explorers to the area. While residents were frustrated with the sudden congestion, Scorpion … The post Area 29 brings four days of alien and space themed fun to Twentynine Palms starting Thursday (8/13) appeared first on Z107