Off-road vehicles are not allowed on any county service area roads, and can only be ridden on private property with the written permission of the property owner. But there are areas nearby where you can legally ride your ORV. Hilary Sloane says to ride responsibly…
The Sheriff’s Department reminds residents that the operation of off-highway vehicles is regulated. County Ordinances say groups of 10 or more OHV users must obtain a “Staging Permit” from Code Enforcement. The use of OHVs on private property requires written permission. Open OHV riding is permitted in the Bureau of Land Management or BLM managed Johnson Valley OHV recreation area, 20 miles north of Yucca Valley on Highway 247 at Boone Road. OHV use is also allowed on several BLM designated routes throughout the Morongo Basin. Locations of these routes and use restrictions can be found on the BLM’s website at BLM.gov under the Barstow Field Office area.
Although Californians are supposed to celebrate the new year at home, some will be traveling to celebrate the end of 2020. Hilary Sloane says if you do decide to join a party, be sure to designate a sober driver, as the California Highway Patrol will be out in force…
Although residents are urged to celebrate the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 at home, many will be joining parties. All available officers of the California Highway Patrol will be out on the roads for enhanced enforcement efforts, focusing on impaired drivers, distracted drivers, and other infractions such as not wearing seatbelts. The maximum enforcement period will be from 6 p.m. Thursday, December 31, through midnight, January 3. The CHP urges residents to buckle up, avoid distractions, keep to a safe and legal speed, and always designate a sober driver.
The 29 Palms Art Gallery in Twentynine Palms plans to hold its second annual spring art and craft fair in March. Hilary Sloane has more information about how to apply to be included in the event…
The 29 Palms Art Gallery is now accepting applications for vendors for its second annual spring art and craft fair, set for March 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to all artists and high-end crafters. Jurors are looking for a variety of artwork that may appeal to casual shoppers and art collectors. Space is limited to 30 vendors. The application fee is $10. Applications must include three images and a short artist bio. Applications will be accepted through February 1.
An empty box for a big-screen TV or any other high-ticket item in your garbage can is an invitation to burglars to visit your house. Law enforcement officers say that leaving these boxes out in the open could tip off would-be crooks about what they may find in your house should they decide to break in. In addition, residents are urged not to share photos of their new Christmas items on social media, or to advertise that they won’t be home during the holidays. Both may also give ideas to potential burglars. Ernest Figueroa offers these tips on how to protect your home…
Although the pandemic may keep many people close to home this weekend, others will be traveling during the next two weekends. Hilary Sloane says the California Highway Patrol will be out in force…
Although residents are urged to stay home the next two holiday weekends, others will be traveling during Christmas and New Year’s holidays. This means the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a maximum enforcement period from 6 p.m. Thursday, December 24, through midnight Sunday, December 27, and again from 6 p.m. Thursday, December 31, through midnight, January 3. All available officers will be out on the roads for enhanced enforcement efforts focusing on impaired drivers, distracted drivers, and other infractions such as not wearing seatbelts. The CHP urges residents to buckle up, avoid distractions, keep to a safe and legal speed, and always designate a sober driver.