New California state law limits employers’ mandatory meeting topics
Topics forbidden from being discussed at mandatory meetings range from religious to union organizing.
Month: September 2018
Increased traffic expected in Joshua Tree National Park through New Year’s Day
The holiday season often brings heavier traffic into Joshua Tree National Park, and temperate weather means more outdoor activities for those looking to extend fall a little longer. That also means limited parking, full campgrounds, and lines at…
A look back at 2024 in Morongo Basin Theatre
2024 saw an ever-widening variety of live productions in our Morongo Basin. Andrea Keller (left) won a DTL award for Best Set Design for "Man of La Mancha", directed by Gary Daigneault (right). Theatre 29 brought “Man of La Mancha”,…
Bought gasoline in 2015? You may be owed money from state settlement on price gouging
If you purchased gasoline between February and November of 2015, you may be able to submit a claim for payment under the state’s settlement with gas trading firms for tampering with and manipulating prices for California gasoline. California…
Alleged porch pirates arrested in Twentynine Palms
Two alleged porch pirates were busted on Christmas Day in Twentynine Palms. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said that deputies responded to a residence in the 74000 block of Aladdin Drive in Twentynine Palms for a…
Desert Explorers program for pre-schoolers at Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Though its currently closed, sign-ups are available for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum's new pre-school workshop series, Desert Explorers. Designed for children ages two to five years old and their caregivers, the six-week workshop series run…
Noah Purifoy Foundation had restoration wins in 2024
In a year-end update, The Noah Purifoy Foundation outlined some of their accomplishments at the Outdoor Museum in Joshua Tree through 2024. The museum was the home of artist Noah Purifoy, who created massive art pieces and assemblages on…
Domestic violence suspect found hiding under car
The suspect in a knife attack on a woman was allegedly found hiding underneath a car in Joshua Tree. On Sunday (December 22) at around 7:30 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call near the intersection of Moonlight…
Yucca Valley recognized for financial transparency
For the nineteenth year in a row, The Town of Yucca Valley was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting in October, 2024. This marks the 19th consecutive year…
“Live From Joshua Tree” tickets on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Mil-Tree’s fundraiser event “Live From Joshua Tree,” featuring stories and performances from hi-desert luminaries. If you’re not familiar with Mil-Tree, here’s Mil-Tree organization Executive Director Cheryl Montelle…
Town and City holiday closures announced
The City of Twentynine Palms and the Town of Yucca Valley announced this week that all offices will be closed until the new year. The Town of Yucca Valley announced that they will be observing the holidays by closing the doors of the doors of…
After founder’s death, the Glass Outhouse has a new operator
Located just five miles from Twentynine Palms, the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery has been a unique fixture of the high desert since Laurel Siedl changed it from a rabbit hutch to a gallery. With its distinctive outdoor installations, current (two)…
Yucca Valley’s long-running wood carving class meets weekly
If you didn't get what you asked for from Santa this year, maybe you can make it yourself. On a recent Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault was joined by Clayton Rardon and Jakub Kusmieruk from the Yucca Valley Parks and…
29 Palms Rotary brings books, Santa to local schools
The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms continued their longtime tradition of encouraging kids to read by accompanying Santa and Mrs. Claus (and an Elf) as they delivered new, wrapped books to kids at three local Elementary schools in the week…
Control of Pappy and Harriet’s returns to Knitting Factory, former partners ordered to pay “millions” in damages
The hi-desert's most famous music venue has been at the heart of a multi-year court battle which has finally been resolved with the defendants of the case paying millions and losing control of booking and operations.
Tractor Supply in Yucca Valley robbed, two former employees are the suspects
Two former employees of a Yucca Valley hardware store are the suspects in a robbery by force. On Wednesday (December 18) at around 8:30 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says that two masked suspects entered the Tractor Supply…
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