The Desert Region Fire Safe partners are teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert to collect essential supplies needed by those affected by the fires. Starting today and going through Friday, you can drop off donations at the Boys and Girls club parking lot in Yucca Valley. All donations must be new and unused. They are looking for clothing, blankets and sleeping bags, shoes, non-perishable snacks, toiletries, baby and pet supplies, and other items that would be helpful for those…

While the Morongo Basin has been spared any major fires this year, the wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles demonstrate that preparing for “fire season” is something you should consider year-round.

A remote spot tucked into the mecca hills wilderness was supposed to be the spot where President Biden was to announce two new National Monuments in California, but windy weather caused a cancellation.

San Bernardino County is seeking volunteers for the annual Point in Time Count - or PITC - taking place on January 23 of next year. This critical effort collects data on unsheltered individuals which is used to secure federal funding and direct vital resources to those experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will also support county teams in offering real-time services to the unhoused community during the count. The PITC provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, enabling officials…

The Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter is holding a community clean-up on Thursday, January 2nd and Friday, January 3rd. It’s all for the animals as the non-profit has broken ground on their expanded dog shelters and with a goal of saving more animals from high-risk situations. To achieve that, they need to clean up and declutter the spaces in and around the shelter. The clean-ups are happening both days (1/2 and 1/3) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you’d like to volunteer, The shelter says to come out…

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 the park entrances. The National Park Serice says they anticipate this heavier traffic this week and through the weekend - and they’ve shared a few tips to make getting into the park a little quicker and easier. You can buy a digital pass ahead of time…