Four teen-age boys are suspects in about 150 burglaries in Yucca Valley over the past six months. According to Detective Jennifer Wood at the Sheriff's Department, deputies located a stolen BMW Thursday morning that was driven by a 14-year-old boy, with a 13-year-old boy as a passenger. During the course of the investigation, deputies determined that the boys were responsible for stealing property from five unlocked vehicles, and vandalizing two others, in the 57000 block of St. Mary's…

Lifestream will conduct a community blood drive in Yucca Valley Tuesday, July 3. Blood donations will be taken at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, 55946 Yucca Valley Trail, from 9 to 1. Donors will receive a coupon for a free small, yogurt at Utopia Yogurt, and receive Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points. Healthy individuals at least 15 years old may donate blood. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors…

Buses for the Morongo Basin Transit Authority will not be running Wednesday in observance of Independence Day. MBTA buses will resume their regularly scheduled service on Thursday, July 5.

The volunteers at Theatre 29 are getting ready for the next presentation at the John Calveri theatre. Reporter Corissa Evans puts out the casting call for "Anne of Green Gables"... Theatre 29 will be holding auditions for "Anne of Green Gables the Musical" on Monday July 2 at six p.m. at Theatre 29 across from Barr Lumber in Twentynine Palms. Based on the children's novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery; the story follows the misadventures of a fiery red-headed independent…

The San Bernardino County Fire Department reminds residents that possession of any type of fireworks, including so called "safe and sane" fireworks, is against the law. On a typical 4th of July, fireworks cause more fires than any other cause. With San Bernardino County facing a dangerous wildfire season, county fire departments are increasing their vigilance in enforcing state and county fireworks laws to protect public health and safety. In the event that a fire occurs due to…

The free national park pass for military members has proven to be very popular. Ranger Pat Pilcher tells military families how to get theirs, if they haven't already done so... To show appreciation for those who serve in the military, Joshua Tree National Park joins other federal agencies in announcing a new, military park pass. The pass is similar to the current annual Interagency Pass except for the price -- the military pass is FREE. This new pass is offered to all active duty military…

Auditions will be held tonight for the Neil Simon comedy-drama, "Lost in Yonkers," at Theatre 29. Manager Editor Tami Roleff has the casting call... Tonight is the night for area actors to audition for Theatre 29's next production, "Lost in Yonkers," a comedy-drama by Neil Simon and directed by Rebecca Havely. Auditions will be held at 6:00 at Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, right around the corner from Barr Lumber. Set in 1942, "Lost in Yonkers" is a…

The special for Sunday breakfast at the Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign Wars tomorrow from 8 to 11 is chicken-fried steak. And don't forget Taco Wednesday from 11 to 1. The VFW is located at 6402 Veterans Way in downtown Joshua Tree.

The Star Twirlers Square Dance Club is hosting a plus level square dance at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, located at 55946 Yucca Trail, at 7:30 PM tonight Saturday, February 4. Skip Stanley will be doing the calling. Bob Paull will cue lines at 7:00 PM and between tips

The Quirky comedy, "Jake's Women" continues its run Friday and Saturday nights at 7 at Theatre 29. Reporter Mike Lipsitz reminds you that there will be a Sunday matinee this weekend... "Jake's Women" continues a very successful run at Theatre 29 through February 11. Director Butch Pelfrey and his talented cast are leaving audiences delighted and garnering rave reviews. In "Jake's Women," America's premier comic playwright, Neil Simon, makes…