Robert Haydon

Joshua Tree National Park will be closed over the weekend due to Hurricane Hilary

August 18, 2023

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

According to a press release from the National Park Service, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Joshua Tree National Park starting tomorrow, August 19th at 11 am until August 21st at 5 pm due to Hurricane Hilary. The park is expected to receive severe rainfall and flash flooding. Park management will be initiating a full closure of the park over the next 36 hours. Park staff will continue to monitor the park and…

Book Sale at Joshua Tree Library Saturday (8/19) – $2 for a bag of books

by Robert Haydon

August 18, 2023

This rainy weekend will be a good one to stay inside with a book or two - and there’s a sale where you can score a whole bag on Saturday morning for a lot of reading for little dough. The Friends of the Joshua Tree Branch Library will be having a book sale from 9-3 on Saturday Aug.19th for $2.00 a bag. Bags will be provided by the Friends of the Library. While you are there - be sure to join the Friends of the Library. Your membership will help support the Joshua Tree library. Your membership…

Buy One, Get One for Seniors on Thrifty Thursdays at Yucca Valley Library bookstore

by Robert Haydon

August 17, 2023

Thrifty Thursday for seniors at the Yucca Valley Library bookstore

Thrifty Thursdays are Buy-one-get-one free on all books for senior citizens, and the bargains extend to DVDs too! All your purchases at the bookstore benefit the Yucca Valley Library, allowing them to purchase more books for their general collection as well as fund special reading programs and other fun and important events from one of our communities oldest and most important civic institution: the library! The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library is located right inside the Yucca Valley Library…

Arthur Davies told two-different stories during investigation into toddler’s injuries that lead to murder charge and arrest

by Robert Haydon

August 15, 2023

Arthur Davies told two-different stories during investigation into toddler’s injuries that lead to murder charge and arrest

Testimony in the Arthur Davies trial continued yesterday on the only scheduled court-date for the week. Prosecution called witnesses to testify on the two stories Arthur Davies gave to law enforcement. Detective Cassandra Certa provided the majority of testimony, as she was present during the initial interview with Davies on February 11, 2018 - the day before 17 month old Parker Lee Schumacher succumbed to injuries resulting from the blunt force trauma inflicted upon him a day earlier.…

JTNP seeking volunteers for Fall fee collection and visitor engagement positions

by Robert Haydon

August 15, 2023

Joshua Tree National Park has a volunteer opportunity for people who want to learn more about park operations, fee collection, and visitor engagement. The positions were created before the unprecedented amount of visitors who came to the park for the perseids last weekend. Online News editor Robert Haydon rejoins us with info on the volunteer position. Joshua Tree National Park is hiring Assistant Fee Collector volunteers - who will assist staff by collecting fees from visitors and providing…

Cooler temperatures and accessible hikes down at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

by Robert Haydon

August 12, 2023

Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve seeking volunteers, orientation on 1/14

The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is located on your way down the hill on the edge of Morongo Valley - and it’s 31,000 acres of protected land nestled amongst the Little San Bernardino Mountains in the Sand to Snow National Monument. It has one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian habitats in California. If you live in the hi-desert and you haven’t visited yet- you may be surprised at the change in landscape and weather. The marshy habitat keeps things shady and cooler, and there are…

Fortynine Palms Oasis and Trail closed through October 1st

by Robert Haydon

August 12, 2023

Fortynine Palms Oasis and Trail closed through October 1st

The Fortynine Palms Trail and Oasis is closed until October 1st to allow bighorn sheep undisturbed access to surface water. Joshua Tree National Park is under drought conditions, and herds in the area rely on the oasis spring to survive the hot summer months. The closure started yesterday and remains until October 1, or until summer monsoons provide adequate rainfall to increase water availability. Park Rangers and National Park staff wants to remind you to be prepared when hiking in the park…

Stories of Pioneer Women will be featured at new Hi-Desert Nature Museum Exhibit 8/18

by Robert Haydon

August 12, 2023

Stories of Pioneer Women will be featured at new Hi-Desert Nature Museum Exhibit 8/18

The Hi Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley is opening a new exhibit next week that shines a light on the hardships, joys, and lives of female pioneers in California. “Her Side of the Story: Tales of California Pioneer Women” will appear at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum from starting August 18th and will run until October 8. The traveling exhibit features 30 first-person accounts collected from women who arrived by land or sea to settle throughout California prior to 1854. Photo Credit: Society of…

Perseid Meteor Shower will bring spectacle and visitors to the Hi Desert this weekend

by Robert Haydon

August 11, 2023

Perseid Meteor Shower will bring spectacle and visitors to the Hi Desert this weekend

The Perseid Meteor shower is expected to peak this Sunday the 13th - but you’ll most likely see streaks of light tonight and tomorrow from the dust and debris from the Swift-Tuttle Comet which last passed by earth in 1992. Those tiny particles are what we can thank for the spectacular show that is promised this year. Not only is the weather supposed to stay clear - but the waning moon will be just a sliver so the skies will be almost as dark as they can be for the meteor shower - which in…

Mystery and Children’s book sale blowout at Yucca Valley Library this Saturday (8/12)

by Robert Haydon

August 11, 2023

Mystery and Children’s book sale blowout at Yucca Valley Library this Saturday (8/12)

Mystery and Children's books will be available by the bagful. The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library are holding a book sale on Saturday - this month focusing on kids and mystery books. Tomorrow morning at 10am to 1pm you can swing by the Yucca Valley Library for a multitude of mystery novels and childrens’ books, all for sale at low, low prices. If you are a Friends of the Yucca Valley Member, get early access to the sale from 9am to 10am - and if you sign up on the spot for a $10…

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