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Desert View Water Agency seeking new Board member

Annelies Kuiper

There is a vacancy on the Bighorn Desert View Water Agency’s Board of Directors. One of the Directors handed in their resignation, effective May 18, 2025. The remaining Directors voted to accept applications from interested candidates. Once appointed, the new Director will hold office until the next general agency election...

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CHP’s “Start Smart” Teen Driving Class takes place this Wednesday (6/25)

Teens looking to reduce their possibility of car collisions and keep their insurance rates down should consider attending the California Highway Patrol’s Start Smart Teen Driving Class this Wednesday (June 25) The free class is designed to help prepare teens for the situations they may come across as new drivers. ...

THEATRE 29 announces 26th season slate

Having just launched the finale production of their 25th anniversary theatre season, the Agatha Christie murder mystery “And Then There Were None”, the hardworking volunteers at Theatre 29 have announced a brand-new season of shows for 2025-26. With a packed house of supporters, patrons, performers, and staff, Theatre 29 revealed...

Local film “Sheepdogs” will be playing at the Palm Spring International Film Society’s Shortfest on Tuesday (June 24). Produced by Twentynine Palms-based artist Anna Stump and directed by Brian Knappmiller, the documentary depicts military veterans’ struggles and triumphs over injury and illness. It will screen in “Desert Docs,” at...

Skate 29 reps new and longtime Twentynine Palms skaters on “Go Skate Day”

Last night was a great night for skating in Luckie Park. It was “Go Skate Day” and skaters from around the Morongo Basin started showing up to the Twentynine Palms Skate Park around 5:00 p.m. while the sun was high in the sky and the weather was still warm. Local...

Stay informed about possible public land sales around the Morongo Basin

Public lands are a privilege that we hi-desert dwellers get to enjoy down here on a pretty frequent basis - even if we don’t physically set foot in them day to day. The southern border of Joshua Tree and much of the basin is created by Joshua Tree National...

The nonprofit Hi-Desert Artists Gallery invites the community to an opening reception on Saturday, June 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at its location in Old Town Yucca Valley. This event celebrates the launch of a silent and live auction fundraiser featuring over 100 donated works of art from more than 50 artists. Guests...

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Joshua Tree’s Firehouse hosts ‘Burn Bright: A Queer Celebration’ this Sunday (6/22)

In honor of Pride month, The Firehouse in North Joshua Tree will be hosting their “Burn Bright” Queer Celebration this Sunday, June 22 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Sponsored by Desert Rat Roasters and Urban Soul Farmer, Burn Bright: A Queer Celebration features games, food, drinks, tarot readings, live music by Shotgun...

Free Backyard BBQ Party at Twentynine Palms Historic Plaza this Sunday (6/22)

Hosted by the Historic Plaza in Twentynine Palms with grant funding from the City of Twentynine Palms, everyone is invited to this afternoon of food, music, dancing and fun. Expect delicious grilled food from the Cactus Bar, drinks in the beer garden and cocktail bar, yard games, a mechanical...

S’mores and Stories annual fireside reading series at Más o Menos this Sunday (6/22)

The Desert Salon and Mojave Mallows present “S’mores and Stories,” an annual fireside reading event taking place this Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. outside Más o Menos. This year’s S’mores and Stories local writers include Angelus, Jennifer Lewis, Alexandra Martinez, and Eleanor Whitney. Visiting writers from the Desert Salon writing retreat include Janet...

A man was arrested for shooting at an inhabited dwelling in Joshua Tree. On Monday (June 16) at around 7:00 p.m., neighbors near the 6100 block of Terrace Drive in Joshua Tree called 911 to report shooting in the area. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area and...

An arrest was made in Landers last week by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Gang/Narcotics Division. Between June 9 and June 15, the Sheriff's Department served four search warrants related to gang members and convicted felons throughout San Bernardino county. One of those warrants was served in the 60000 block...

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Trailer burns to the ground, fire spreads to vegetation in Yucca Valley

A trailer fire spread to vegetation late Wednesday night (June 19) in Yucca Valley. At around 11:45 p.m., a passerby noticed a fire burning near the intersection of Onaga Trail and Hilton Ave in Yucca Valley. a representative from County Fire said that by the time engines from San Bernardino...

Joshua Barreras honored and remembered at Black Rock graduation ceremony

On the evening of June 3, students and families alike gathered to celebrate the graduation of Black Rock High School’s Class of 2025. One member of that class not in attendance was Joshua Barreras, who was killed in a hit-and-run collision in January 2024. Despite his absence, the school...

There’s going to be some heartache tonight in the city of Twentynine Palms if you miss "One Of These Nights" - the Eagles tribute band that is taking it to the limit at Tortoise Rock Casino starting at 8:00 p.m. Let a peaceful, easy feeling wash over you as you...

“Bearded and Shucked” is Joshua Tree’s West Coast counterpart to New York City’s Mermaid Parade, taking place in downtown Joshua Tree this Saturday, June 21 in celebration of Pride Month. In its ninth year, the parade begins in Friendly Hills before stopping at Sam’s Liquor at Hallee and Twentynine Palms...

Flamingo Heights Community Center holding Summer Solstice Potluck this Saturday (6/21)

The Flamingo Heights Community Center is kicking off summer with a packed Saturday (June 21) full of music, food, and fun. They are asking you to bring a dish to share or something to toss onto the grill. You can sign up for what you'd like to bring and RSVP...