Robert Haydon

29 Palms seeking lifeguards for Summer swimming at Luckie Park

April 5, 2023

29 Palms seeking lifeguards for Summer swimming at Luckie Park

The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department is looking for people interested in becoming a lifeguard at the Luckie Park Pool this summer. All persons interested must be 15 years or older and able to pass a swim test consisting of a 300-yard swim, treading water, and a brick drive. This test will take place on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Luckie Park Pool. Those individuals who pass the swim test will then be able to register for the 4-day course on April 21,…

Low-Cost Pet Services at Animal Action League tomorrow, April 6

by Robert Haydon

April 5, 2023

Animal Action League Pet Clinics for Thurs. and Fri (9/8 – 9/9)

The Animal Action League is holding a low-cost pet services clinic tomorrow (4/6) at their Main Office just east of Joshua Tree at 62762 Twentynine Palms Highway. You can get your pet spayed or neutered if you make an appointment, or show up from 10am to 2pm for vaccines and microchips. For more information and to make an appointment, you can call the animal action league at (760) 366-1100

Benefits Claim-Filing Assistance for military veterans at CMC Tuesday, Apr. 4

by Robert Haydon

April 3, 2023

The Disabled American Veterans or DAV provides a veteran’s benefits claim-filing assistance service every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 10AM to 2PM - the services are free and walk-in only - you do not have to be a DAV member to receive the help. It’s taking place at Copper Mountain College at 6162 Rotary Way in Joshua Tree. The Disabled American Veterans hold benefits services during the following dates: Luckie Park Activity Center, 74325 Joe Davis Dr., 29 Palms, CA 92277: every Thursday @10 a.m.–3…

Operation Dust Devil Ends

by Robert Haydon

April 2, 2023

Operation: Dust Devil Week 1 results – citations, arrests, and OHV education

Operation Dust Devil has officially wrapped up, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. The operation started back in mid December of 2022, with the goal of encouraging safe and responsible off-highway vehicle operations as well as reducing the amount of reported illegal off-roading in San Bernardino county - specifically rural areas such as the hi desert. Sheriff’s deputies worked with park and forest services along with police departments all throughout the over 20 thousand…

Johnson Valley Improvement Association Dinner and Board Elections tonight, Apr. 1

by Robert Haydon

April 1, 2023

The Johnson Valley Improvement Association is having a meat loaf dinner tonight at the johnson valley community center. Guest chef Mike Steele’s special recipe meatloaf has mashed potatoes and brown sugar carrots on the side, plus dessert, and it’s a delicious feast for only 10.00 per person, kids 12 and under 5.00. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is served at 6. Immediately following the dinner the Johnson Valley Improvement Association will elect their board of officers and directions for 2023.…

Fun in the Sun all April at your local libraries

by Robert Haydon

April 1, 2023

San Bernardino libraries are looking to improve literacy amongst children ages 4 to 12, and in support of that mission they’re offering some fun incentives to get you and your kids into the library and checking out books. For every 30 items you check out in the month of April, you’ll receive a foldable sun hat - something that won't go to waste here in the hi desert pretty soon. There are 4 different colors and they are only available as supplies last - so check out your local libraries and…

Yucca Valley Dinosaur Disappears

by Robert Haydon

March 31, 2023

Listen here: If you gas up at the Sinclair station in Yucca Valley, perhaps you or a younger passenger noticed a vacancy on the corner of the station - the Sinclair dinosaur has gone missing. The small concrete dino resembling a brachiosaur used to sit on the corner of Fox Trail and HWY 62, next to the the sign advertising the constantly fluctuating gas prices. No - it wasn’t stolen - and there isn't any magic afoot that made the dinosaur get up and walk away. The cause of this…

Woof Walk in Pioneertown this Saturday, April 1st

by Robert Haydon

March 31, 2023

Woof Walk in Pioneertown this Saturday, April 1st

Bring out your dogs for the annual Woof Walk fundraising event this Saturday (April 1). This full morning of dog-centric events will be held at the Pioneertown Wilde West Theater on Main Street, and feature a dog parade, food trucks, a pet photo booth, raffles and a live auction, plus a special live performance by Jessica Von Rabbit. The event is completely free, though it costs $40 to register for the parade. All funds raised go to support the Morongo Basin Humane Society and the Joshua Tree…

Bank scammers squeeze $49k out of local victim, impersonating Chase fraud department

by Robert Haydon

March 29, 2023

Rental Scam – two victims lose $2700 trying to rent 29 Palms homes

According to the San Bernardino sheriff’s department, a man was contacted by someone identifying themselves as a Chase Bank agent - and told the man that there were fraudulent purchases on his chase account. The victim says they confirmed that the number matched the number on the back of their card, and thinking the call was odd - they called the number back and were reassured that they were speaking with the Chase fraud department. The victim was instructed to wire money to the supposed fraud…

MUSD Board of Trustees Leadership Team Workshop today at 11 AM (Mar. 28)

by Robert Haydon

March 28, 2023

In lieu of their regularly scheduled 6pm meeting, MUSD Board of Trustees will instead meet for a Board and Superintendent Leadership Team Workshop at 11am at Joshua Tree Elementary. This study session is open to the public. The purpose is to affirm the structure and protocols, as defined in the Board Governance Handbook, for an effective governance team, and to understand the definition and purpose of a District Master Plan.

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