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National Park to host 6 artists in residency at Black Rock

Joshua Tree National Park and the JTNP Association have announced their selections for their 2023-2024 artist-in-residency program. Six Artists from four different states and each with a different artistic discipline will be living and working within the park to share their creative interpretations of the Mojave landscape. The artists will be housed at Black Rock for their 3 week stay - it sits in the northwest corner of the park and sits at higher elevations which means cooler, more temperate…

MDLT internship for women interested in science and conservation deadline is Sunday 7/23

The Women in Science Discovering our Mojave - or WISDOM - is offering a paid internship for women currently enrolled in college-level classes from any major. If you are a woman interested in science, along with contributing to desert conservation research and education - then you have until Sunday, July 23rd to apply. Interns will explore the beautiful Mojave Trails National Monument to study either crucifixion thorn or ocotillos within the monument. WISDOM, with support from the Bureau of Land…

Artificial intelligence to help CAL FIRE monitor wildfire camera network

Artificial Intelligence is having a moment, with the nascent but fast growing technology at the forefront of the struggle between relying on humans for creative work, or letting the computers take over. One use of the the tech is sure to be less controversial – and that's CALFire’s partnership with the University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program - a network of over 1000 hi-definition cameras that can pan, tilt and zoom to create a 24-hour surveillance network that is…

CAL FIRE adds 24 additional aircraft to wildfire-fighting fleet

Cal Fire has bolstered its aviation program with an additional 24 firefighting aircraft - that’s 19 helicopters and 5 airplanes that will be available on a contractual period of 90 to 120 days. CAL FIRE says in a press release that they hope that the aircraft - which have been strategically stationed around the golden state - will help meet the needs of potential fire activity and enhance their statewide response efforts if a wildfire is sparked. Amongst the aircraft are 3 large airtankers…

Yucca Valley hit and run suspect arrested, 3 adults and child injured

The suspect in a Yucca Valley hit-and-run that injured three adults and a child, was arrested Tuesday (July 11) At approximately 1:33 p.m, Deputies responded to a call for service regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision near Onaga Trail and Hopi Trail in Yucca Valley. Deputies say that the suspect, identified as Cory Barnhart, a 32 year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs, was driving eastbound when he rear-ended two vehicles. Passengers in the two vehicles, including a 48 year-old and a 13…

Craft Fair & Farmer’s Market in Johnson Valley Saturday (7/15)

There will be a Craft Fair & Farmers Market tomorrow morning (July 15) in Johnson Valley. Hosted by the Johnson Valley Improvement Association, craft-makers and merchants will be selling fine wares from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Go shop local tomorrow morning at this Craft Fair and Famers Market, held at 50567 Quailbush Road in Johnson Valley.

Hot Dogs! Recognize these signs of heat stroke in canines

You know the deal - it’s going to get hot this weekend as temperatures climb to above 100 and will stay there most of the day, with little respite at night. With a heat advisory in effect due to a high-pressure system that is holding in heat all over Southern California - everyone is advised to stay inside where it’s cooler. Some of us have dogs however, and as constant companions they like to go where we go. That’s why it’s important to recognize and treat the early warning signs of a dog…

29 Palms Art Gallery hosts children’s art contest, food and concert tonight (7/11)

The 29 Palms Art Gallery is hosting an evening of food, music and fun tonight. A children’s art contest will award a prize to the best “Dr. Seuss” themed piece of artwork. Elmo’s Garage Band will perform at 6 p.m. and tacos will be available from L’s Salsa. The gallery will be open for perusal, and Del Taco will be giving gift certificates to kids. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, located at 74055 Cottonwood Drive in Twentynine Palms.