Robert Haydon

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

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.

Yucca Valley Starstruck Dancers heading to NYC, seeks community’s help getting there

by Robert Haydon

March 28, 2023

Yucca Valley Starstruck Dancers heading to NYC, seeks community’s help getting there

9 Morongo Basin kids are heading to New York City for a week of dancing exposure, classes, performances and competitions, and are asking for the community’s help to get them there. The Starstruck Dancers Diva Team are HQ’ed out of Yucca Valley and have been invited to Broadway Dance Center in New York City for a once-in-a-lifetime trip where the dancers will stay in Times Square, train at the Dance Center and attend a class instructed by a Radio City Rockette, as well as professional photos,…

Spring in Joshua Tree National Park brings more visitors, more flowers and busier hikes

by Robert Haydon

March 26, 2023

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

It’s official - spring is here and the weather is finally playing along with some warm days that actually feel like the hi desert. It’s been a strange year of weather all up and down the state - but here in the Morongo Basin the late snow and heavy precipitation have some whispering excitingly about a superbloom here in the desert. There’s no official definition of this still nascent term for an extra-colorful California wildflower season - however, just the possibility of an even more colorful…

“Recycled Art” opening reception tonight at Hi Desert Nature Museum

by Robert Haydon

March 25, 2023

“Recycled Art” opening reception tonight at Hi Desert Nature Museum

The Hi Desert Nature Museum is holding an opening reception tonight for its newest art show titled “Metamorphosis: A Recycled Art Exhibition.” The show features artwork made from recycled or reused materials that have been contributed by local artists. The opening reception is open to the public. They will be awarding one adult and one youth art piece with a best-in-show award, and there will be live music and refreshments. The opening reception is tonight from 4pm to 7pm at the Hi Desert…

High Desert Beekeepers meet Saturday, Mar. 25 in Joshua Tree

by Robert Haydon

March 24, 2023

High Desert Beekeepers meet Saturday, Mar. 25 in Joshua Tree

The High Desert Beekeepers Association is meeting tomorrow, March 25th from noon to 2PM. Come share your bee stories and adventures, or bring your bee question and be prepared for multiple answers, ideas and opinions from the growing number of high desert beekeepers. The topic for tomorrow’s meeting is “what do you look for inside the hive?” THe meeting is happening at the Nourishing Tree at 62057 29 Palms Hwy in Joshua Tree. You don’t have to be a beekeeper to attend, just have an interest in…

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