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JTNP Virtual exhibit explores the people who have called the Mojave desert home

“People the Desert” is a virtual museum exhibit developed and curated by park staff and the National park Service Museum management Program. It has over 200 objects, archival items, and historic photographs from the park museum collection. The “People of the Desert: Joshua Tree National Park Exhibit” invites visitors to explore stories within the park’s museum collections, from the wide variety of life found in the desert environment, to the colorful characters who were drawn to the area’s…

Low-income resources available for internet, water, electric and gas

Internet: The Affordable Connectivity Program is a way that some households can get free or discounted internet - both at home or mobile - along with a device to use. If you are already on government assistance like SNAP, SSI or Medicare - you automatically qualify - however you can also qualify for if you income is at or below double the poverty rate - that’s making $29,160 for a single household. For details on the Federal program, you can visit www.affordableconnectivity.gov Water: The…

Fireworks in Landers tonight after sunset

Fireworks will be filling the Landers’ night sky tonight. The Homestead Valley Parks and Rec - along with local businesses and organizations- invite everyone to Landers starting at 4PM for a party featuring live music, food and drinks, vendors, face painting - and of course a firework show that will light off after dark. The organizers ask to please not bring outside food and beverages. The party pops off at Homestead Valley Park - which is at 1501 Belfield Blvd between Linn and Reche right past…

CHP out in maximum enforcement for Labor Day weekend

The California Highway Patrol has announced that they will be on extra patrols during the busy Labor Day weekend - looking for traffic violations and assisting motorists, with a special emphasis on looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are out traveling during the busy weekend, or Joshua Tree was your travel destination - make sure you stay safe with the extra traffic on the road along with the extra partying that comes with a long weekend. The…

Friends of the Yucca Valley Library accepting electronics donations

During the entire month of September the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library will be accepting donations of small electronics - no bigger than a VCR. We’re talking about cell phones, videogames, tablets, stereos, or other small electronics that may just be taking up space at your place. The non-profit will also be holding a massive DVD sale next Saturday - they have over 5000 of the shiny discs ready to head home with you starting at just a dollar. All donations and sales to the Friends of the…

Jury at a possible deadlock in Arthur Davies trial, adjourned for Labor Day weekend

The jury in the Arthur Davies trial came back Thursday near the end of the day, informing Judge Christopher Pallone that they have not been able to come to a unanimous verdict. During deliberations on Thursday and Friday, the jury posed questions about the two charges: first degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. State Attorney Charles Tsuei and Defensive Attorney Zulu Ali worked with Judge Pallone to return instructions to clear up possible confusion between the charges - Davies can be…

Volunteer at Joshua Tree National Park for National Public Lands Day (9/23)

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. We are lucky enough to have public lands surrounding us, and the Joshua Tree National park is holding a service project to celebrate. Volunteers will perform roadside beautification in the heart of the park by clearing brush from the roadsides and laying rocks along the road. This work involves hiking, lifting, and repeated…

A full, Blue Moon rose over the Morongo Basin Wednesday night

The second full moon in August capped off a month of celestial-borne wonders - listener and amateur astronomical photographer Timothy Curr was out in Yucca Valley last night and sent in these photos. Photos courtesy of Timothy Curr What makes a "Blue Moon?" According to Space.com, moon phases actually take 29.5 days to complete which means it takes just 354 days to complete 12 lunar cycles. So every 2.5 years (or so) a 13th full moon is observed within a calendar year. This 13th full…

UPDATED: Jury out for deliberation in Arthur Davies trial

State Attorney Charles Tsuei presents his closing arguments to the jury UPDATE: The Jury had to restart deliberations due to a family emergency for one of the jurors, requiring an alternate to be called in. There was no verdict delivered on Wednesday. Closing arguments in the trial for Arthur Davies were presented to the jury on Monday. State Attorney for the state  Charles Tsuei began his arguments with the same words as his opening statements, saying Arthur Davies and Parker Schumacher were…

Preventative Search and Rescue Volunteer position opens at Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is recruiting new members for their robust preventative search and rescue or (PSAR) team. PSAR Field Educator volunteers provide visitor safety information at trailheads and on trails to prevent visitor injury and illness. During a PSAR patrol, a volunteer will provide thorough and accurate hiker safety presentations to overnight hikers, day hikers, and climbers. These presentations are informal and conversational. A volunteer will hike between 1-10 miles on…