There were three major fires over the Independence Day holiday weekend, with the largest believed to have been started by illegal fireworks. Yucca Valley Brush Fire A one-acre brush fire on the night of July 4 led to home evacuations in…
Attendees at today’s (July 8, 2024) 5 p.m. meeting of the Landers Homestead Valley Association are expected to hear the answer to a $10 million question. Tonight's guest speaker is Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency General Manager Marina…
Californians will now have an easier time getting their electronics fixed quickly at local repair shops. As part of a new wave of laws that went into effect on July 1, electronic and appliance manufacturers must provide service tools, parts, and…
The first of several planned Community Resource Days at the Joshua Tree Community Center kicks off this Wednesday (July 10). The program hopes to provide a one-stop hub for residents seeking assistance with healthcare, legal aid and social…
It seems like every day there is a new development being discussed for a large parcel here in the Morongo Basin, especially in the unincorporated county areas like Joshua Tree, Landers, Morongo Valley, and Wonder Valley. Many proposed…
Joshua Tree’s Desert View Conservation Area, also known as Section 6, is an underrated annex to the National Park that makes an easily accessible alternative for locals and tourists alike who’d prefer to avoid the traffic going into the crowds…
The Little Free Library organization began with a single book-sharing box and has become a global literacy movement. In 25 years it has grown to more than 175,000 registered, volunteer-led Little Free Libraries all sharing the aim of building…
The World Renowned Landers Open Air Flea Market is returning to Landers on Sunday, with an earlier start time to beat the heat. Beginning at 8AM you can head to the upper parking lot of the Moose Lodge on Reche Road - and you can look for the…
The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, July 6, to celebrate the Guild Members’ Summer exhibition, including paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. The gallery will be open all day, and reception…
Authorities suspect illegal fireworks as the cause of a one acre brush fire that burned in Yucca Valley on the Fourth of July. Last night (July 4) at approximately 10:30 p.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies and crews from San Bernardino County Fire…
Extreme temperatures are coming this weekend, and the City of Twentynine Palms will be opening up the city' Senior Center as a cooling center for residents of all ages. The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be operating as a cooling…
A fire hydrant was stolen in Twentynine Palms on Sunday afternoon (June 30). A yellow fire hydrant near the intersection of David Way and Sierra Avenue, near Smith's Ranch Drive In near Adobe Road, was completely removed. It is unknown when…
Rural living is what brought so many people from big cities into our hi-desert community. But according to one county official, the rural living designation is going to be a major factor for the future of the Morongo Basin, and that the…
Tomorrow is the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s time for another Community Breakfast at the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center. The all-volunteer staff invites you to enjoy all your breakfast favorites and locally roasted coffee…
A man suspected of crashing a makeshift off-road vehicle into a fence was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court. At around 7:30 p.m. on Monday evening (July 1), County Sheriff's deputies say they received a…
Directors at Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District meet in regular session at 4 o’clock today (July 3, 2024) while down the road in Joshua Tree, the Joshua Basin Water District’s regular board meeting has been canceled. Following two…
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