The Twentynine Palms City Council took steps to ensure continuity with the lease of Joshua Tree National Park’s visitor center. First, the 5th grade class of Oasis Elementary School presented their Black History Month project to the City Council and the attending Public. Each child represented a famous Black person...
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with a review of the Land Development Update. The report is typically given at the end of each meeting and details any notable changes to private land developments and capital project activity within the Town. Dutch Bros has submitted a Conditional Use Permit...
The Twentynine Palms Business Improvement District meets Thursday (February 27) to discuss advertising opportunities. The district, known as the TBID, is designed to promote and encourage tourism in Twentynine Palms and the board will consider advertising agreements with the Palm Springs Airport, California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley, Z107.7...
As Joshua Tree National Park's busy season begins, seasonal hires are in question for park staff this year. The February 14 firing of six Joshua Tree National Park rangers has only reduced an already short-staffed park. Luke Basulto, with the National Parks Conservation Association, said that National Parks in general have...
The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is now open to the public and ready for your off-road and other adventures. The Marine Corps occasionally closes the area for training exercises. A statement from the Marine Corps says that they appreciate the community’s support during the closures, and that their exercises...
The Twentyine Palms Water District Board of Directors may get a new member Wednesday afternoon (February 26) when the Board meets in regular session. On the agenda is an appointment by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacant board seat. They are also expected to approve...
In Tuesday night's meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council will issue a Proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. Two City Council members will be selected to serve as delegate and alternate delegate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly. The City Council will review the...
At Tuesday night's meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will receive the Land Development Update. Provided by Town Staff, this regular report details notable updates on capital project activity and private developments within Yucca Valley. Potential subjects in the report include Domino’s Pizza / Jersey Mike’s, Joshua Springs Calvary...
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up to celebrate World Wildlife Day with live animals and local organizations on Saturday, March 1st. This free, family-friendly event will bring together local and regional wildlife experts, conservation organizations, and interactive experiences to inspire attendees to appreciate and...
The Arts in California Parks grant application is now open with and will hold an informational online presentation this Tuesday, February 25th. The program enables public art and cultural programs to be hosted in local parks across the state. In 2024, more than $2.8 million was invested to support...
Congressman Jay Obernotle held a meeting at the Yucca Valley Community Center on Saturday morning (February 22) during which he fielded questions from a contentious crowd who expressed concerns about the federal government, with a focus on recent layoffs that impacted Joshua Tree National Park. On February 14, the federal...
An official statement on the proposed tower project in Morongo Valley was given by 23rd District Representative Jay Obernolte at his embattled town hall meeting at the Yucca Valley Community Center last Saturday morning. In a break between impassioned shouting from community members, Morongo Valley resident Sara Fernandez raised a...
There have been recent reports of probationary ranger layoffs, though official details are still forthcoming. Joshua Tree National Park is a fragile ecosystem, and reducing the number of rangers could jeopardize the park's care and the safety of millions of visitors each year. Reducing the number of rangers could jeopardize...
High School seniors in the hi desert have a great opportunity to graduate from college debt free. Copper Mountain College's Greenleaf Scholarship provides a "full ride" tuition for one student while they attend Copper Mountain College and then transfer to a university to complete their bachelor's degree. The scholarship...
Theatre 29 is beginning the process of selecting comedies, dramas, musicals, cabarets, and specialty productions for their upcoming 2025-26 season. Area theatrical directors are being invited to submit suggested plays for consideration. The Theatre 29 Play Selection Committee is requesting prospective Directors to submit two titles, preferably both musical...
2025's Miss Yucca Valley is Audrey Grady, she's a 16 year-old junior at Yucca Valley High School, and she's lived in Yucca Valley her whole life. Grady took time away from her schoolwork and duties as Miss Yucca Valley to chat with Z107.7 about what she likes about Yucca Valley,...
The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) has teamed up with Mil-Tree for a new program connecting veterans to the desert landscape. "Force of Nature" is a new collaboration between The Mojave Desert Land Trust, who seeks to better understand and preserve our desert environment, with Mil-Tree, who forges community connections...
