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Dance Mojave hosting silent auction fundraiser this Saturday (4/26) for upcoming production of “The Planets”

Adeline J. Wells

On Saturday, April 26, Dance Mojave is hosting a fundraiser for their upcoming spring production, THE PLANETS. The event will be a silent auction held at 29 Palms Beer Company, during which attendees can bid on various goods and gifts generously donated by local vendors to support the production....

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BoxoPROJECTS artist-in-residence Miles Takes on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/25)

The current BoxoPROJECTS house artist-in-residence in Joshua Tree will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (4/25).  British artist Miles Takes, known for color-rich paintings, will talk with host Gary Daigneault about building a sculptural installation that frames the desert landscape by day and reflects...

Two marines were rescued from the bottom of a non-operational gold mine shaft in Twentynine Palms.  At around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (April 19), San Bernardino County Fire received a call regarding a rescue at a mine shaft near Crown Road in Twentynine Palms. Officials with County Fire say that...

Last night’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting began 30 minutes late as council returned from three closed door sessions focused on the performance evaluation for City Manager Stone James and two un-specified legal matters. The Twentynine Palms City Council covered much ground last night starting with a slew of proclamations....

The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors meets for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday to consider a number of applications for event funding in the coming months.  The Board, known as the TBID, offers grants of up to $3000 and sponsorships of up to $20,000 for...

Miles Takes, an artist visiting from the UK, explores the relationship between art, the night sky, and the desert landscape during his BoxoPROJECTS Residency in Joshua Tree. At his upcoming Open Studio event, the community can experience the cosmos through his newest work. British artist Miles Takes is known for his vibrant,...

The combined Rotary Clubs of the Morongo Basin are holding their 13th Annual Food Drive this Friday (April 25) to benefit our neighbors in need. Many of our area's Rotary Clubs, including the Rotary Club of Joshua Tree, the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms, and the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary...

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A dirtbike rider got into an argument with a camper at Joshua Tree's dry lake bed, leading to an arrest for attempted murder. On Saturday (April 19) at around 4:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Department says that Gerald Raymond, 67, was camping in the Sunfair Dry Lake Bed area of Joshua...

Twentynine Palms City Council faces a packed agenda tonight (4/22)

In what may prove to be a marathon meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council will face a packed agenda tonight that includes four presentations/proclamations, four public hearings and six discussion items. Per a state requirement, the council will hear the Housing Element Annual Progress report. A total of 989 more...

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will begin with a review of an Exterior Color Change application for El Comandante Taqueria, located at 56945 Twentynine Palms Highway. Tonight will be the third time the Commission has considered the application, which was denied twice due to colors and design being...

Twentynine Palms Water District meeting agenda for Wednesday (4/23)

The Twentynine Palms Water District will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 pm at the District Office, 72401 Hatch Road in Twentynine Palms. At the previous meeting on March 26th, Staff was given direction to research director benefits offered by other Water districts. These will be compared and...

Ride Basin Transit for free today on Earth Day (4/22)

Today is Earth Day and all day long you can ride any San Bernardino County public transit system for free. That means Basin Transit bus lines won’t cost you a dime today and you can keep the car at home and let your friendly neighborhood bus driver do the...

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Those who live in the desert year round don’t have to rely on a superbloom to get their fill of flowers. Lots of native cactus are blooming, native creosote have sprung their yellow flowers along with bladderpod, penstemon and globe mallows all showing off their colors as well. There’s another...

CalFire and SB County release Fire Hazard Severity Map and they are looking for your feedback

The County of San Bernardino and Cal Fire have released new information regarding our area's fire risk as part of a new, interactive map and they are asking you for your feedback. The previous Fire Hazard Severity Zone map was last updated in 2011 and identified only very high fire...

MUSD and CMC Board of Trustees joint meeting this Tuesday (4/22)

A joint meeting between the Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees and the Copper Mountain Community District Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday afternoon (April 22). On their agenda is an update on early college initiatives, the RISE Program, and the Coding Club. The Boards will vote on...

Desert Wise Landscape Tour coming this Sunday (4/27)

The Desert Wise Landscape tour is happening on Sunday (April 27) throughout the hi-desert. Organized by the Morongo Basin Conservation Association, the event brings locals and visitors on a tour of homes that utilize native plants in their landscaping.  MBCA representatives were the guests on last week's Z107.7 Up Close...

Applications are open for 2025-2026 Twentynine Palms Youth Council

Applications are now open for the the City of Twentynine Palms' Youth Council. The leadership program 2025-2026 session is open to students entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall who are passionate about making a positive impact in their community. The Youth Council is composed of 14 student members...