Robert Haydon

Johnson Valley Shared Use Area closure dates announced by MCAGCC

November 23, 2024

Combat Center conducting emergency support exercises Apr. 10-14

The Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center has announced closures dates for the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area. From February 12 to the 26th and August 13th through the 27th - the area will be closed as they conduct military training. Those dates include the time required to inspect the area afterward to ensure the area is once again safe for public recreation. Closure dates: February 13 - 24, 2025 August 14 - 25, 2025 February 12 - 26, 2026 August 13 - 27, 2026

“Scotty’s Castle” reopens for guided tours in Death Valley

by Robert Haydon

November 23, 2024

“Scotty’s Castle” reopens for guided tours in Death Valley

Visitors have been unable to visit the landmark building since floods and a fire in 2015.

Historic Rehabilitation tax credit sign-ups open for qualifying historical buildings and residences

by Robert Haydon

November 23, 2024

Free California State Park pass program saved from budget cuts

California State Parks’ Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) announced that it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program on Jan. 6th of next year. California property owners can apply for the credit to rehabilitate and maintain property that contains historical buildings and qualified residences, retaining Californians’ link to the past while keeping historic buildings and homes relevant in the present and beyond. The tax credit program provides…

See planes and meet neighbors at “Royal Turkeyish Airforce” at Twentynine Palms Airport on Sunday

by Robert Haydon

November 23, 2024

This Sunday head out to the Twentynine Palms Airport for a Historic Airplane Display of the Royal Turkeyish Airforce! See vintage planes and visit with folks over free coffee & donuts while they last. Grab a hot dog from Mustard’s Last Stand, too. That’s at the Twentynine Palms Airport this SUnday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - head east on Highway 62 and look for it on the south side, just past Glass Outhouse. https://airports.sbcounty.gov/twentynine-palms-airport/

Volunteers are needed for San Bernardino County’s “Point in Time” count

by Robert Haydon

November 23, 2024

Number of unhoused in Morongo Basin rises; County reserves $72 million to fight it

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…

Joshua Tree National Park increasing campground and tour fees starting in December

by Robert Haydon

November 21, 2024

Joshua Tree National Park increasing campground and tour fees starting in December

Beginning December 1st, Joshua Tree National Park will increase fees for all campground and tour reservations made through their reservation website recreation.gov - followed by an increase in fees for Keys Ranch tours and first-come-first-served campground fees in January of 2025. The National Park Service says that these increases are comparable to fees charged by similar nearby campgrounds and tours. The increase shouldn’t come as a surprise as the NPS proposed the increases back in June of…

“The Landing” hotel project moves forward with mixed community reactions at Monday Landers meeting

by Robert Haydon

November 20, 2024

“The Landing” hotel project moves forward with mixed community reactions at Monday Landers meeting

A 35 room hotel named “The Landing” is planned for a 5.7 acre lot off Belfield Road in Landers and the developers behind the project had their first public meeting with the residents this past Monday night.

Volunteer Opportunities at Joshua Tree National Park

by Robert Haydon

November 19, 2024

Mines, historic structures and ‘legacy pollution’ getting cleaned up in Joshua Tree National Park

Two new opportunities to give back to your public lands are available at Joshua Tree National Park, but the deadline to apply is this Saturday (11/23) First up - they are looking for exhibit stewards that will help keep the signage and exhibit installations clean and able to provide info to the over 3 millions yearly park visitors. The stationary installations you see at spots like the Cholla Gardens provide info on the surrounding landscape, flora, fauna or anything else of interest in the…

Live Punk Rock Karaoke with Alien Probe crew at Giant Rock Meeting Room tonight

by Robert Haydon

November 16, 2024

Live Punk Rock Karaoke with Alien Probe crew at Giant Rock Meeting Room tonight

The Alien Probe crew is landing at Giant Rock Meeting room tonight for a free round of spontaneous, unfilited, psychadelic status-quo shattering PUNK ROCK KARAOKE! Come out at 7:00PM to sign-up to sing some of your favorite punk anthems with live band "The Rancho Locos" backing you up. The setlist has The Runaways, Misfits, The Ramones, Fear, Iggy and the Stooges, DEVO, and the Sex Pistols. Put a slice of pie in one hand and grab the mic with the other - it starts tonight at 7:00PM…

Free Mil-Tree writing workshop explores “From There to Here”

by Robert Haydon

November 16, 2024

Mil-Tree premiere of original one act play “Tapestry” Saturday, May 4th

This Sunday (11/17) Mil-Tree is holding a writing workshop from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center. Marine Veteran Renee Pickup will be working with participants to explore the theme from the Mil-Tree art show “From There to Here” which featured artwork from veterans and family members that aims ot give form to thought and emotions that are often hard to articulate. Writers of all levels are encouraged to come to the free event - you can learn more about Sunday’s event at…

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