The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA ) was enacted with the aim of protecting the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the state’s renewable energy and housing development priorities. Part of this effort is…
If the sizzling sun has you seeking shade when soaking in the sites and sounds of the summer’s seasonal splendor - then you aren’t alone. The Mojave Desert Tortoise can be a rare site to see out in the open desert, and as summer hits us with…
After buying an unknowingly loaded gun at a yard sale, a Yucca Valley man accidentally shot himself in the foot. At around 10:45 p.m. on Monday morning (July 8), a woman called 911 saying her boyfriend had accidentally shot himself in the…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission kicked off their meeting by considering an application by the Tiny Pony Tavern. The proposal includes a 533-square-foot covered patio expansion to the current outdoor space including 20 additional seats. The…
The regular meeting for the Yucca Valley Airport District scheduled for this evening (July 10) has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. The board will meet next in regular session on August 14. Previous meetings:…
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets in regular session tomorrow (July 11) to consider changes to policies related to flag display, consider the school's organizational chart, and receive a report on student life on campus.…
At their meeting on June 25th at Joshua Tree Elementary, The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education discussed safety projects, local indicators, and goals for the 24-25 school year. The meeting kicked off with a safety…
You’ve heard us and everyone else talk about it - triple digit temps continue to batter the Basin with unrelenting heat during the day, with barely a reprieve at night. The National Weather Service, National Park Service, State and County…
As part of their conversations around improving the town’s appearance, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider guidelines for special events and parking lot sales. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider two renovation…
The Twentynine Palms City Council will not meet at their regular time tonight, as they have no meetings scheduled for the month of July. Link: City Council - City of Twentynine Palms Previous meeting coverage:…
Two public hearings will be on tap when the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency’s Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. tonight (July 9, 2024). The first public hearing aims to confirm a number of seriously delinquent accounts and allow the board to…
Something different is happening at 8PM tonight at the Joshua Tree Campground off Sunfair, maybe even the first of its kind to hit the dry lakebed, when OB Productions present their live art installation drag show set to classical music for an…
Four developed campgrounds in the neighboring public lands to the north are slated for a fee increase, and the Mojave National Preserve wants to consider your comments before making the change permanent. This would be the first fee increase in…
A Marine is alleged to have led law enforcement on a 12 mile, high-speed motorcycle chase through Twentynine Palms last week. The Sheriff’s Department reports that around 10:30 p.m. on July 3, a deputy saw a motorcycle with improperly displayed…
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…
This weekend (11/30, 12/1) will be the final two days for the swap meet, which…
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