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Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter breaks ground on expansion as pet rescue numbers reach critical levels
For nearly 50 years a small building in the middle of a lot near Sunfair dry lake has served as the home to the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter (formerly the Morongo Basin Humane Society). It’s the only private shelter in the Morongo Basin that…
9th annual Clean Up at Giant Rock this Saturday for Public Lands Day (9/28)
In honor of Public Lands Day, this Saturday is the 9th annual Clean Up at Giant Rock/Stories and Stewardship with help from local organizations, culture bearers, and community volunteers.
Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected murder after welfare check finds dead body on Saturday (9/21)
Neighbors say that Hall has been at the center of violent incidents in the neighborhood for "several years."
Banned Books Week celebration this Sunday (9/22) at Beatnik Lounge in Joshua Tree
National Banned Books Week is from September 22 – 28.
AI screenings and work requirements stand in the way of many hi-desert job seekers
A countywide job fair was held at Copper Mountain Community College in Joshua Tree on Wednesday (9/18). For many folks looking for work, just getting a foot in the "digital door" is the primary struggle.
Sheriff’s Department limiting information provided to hi-desert media
This is a collaborative report with The Hi-Desert Star and The Desert Trail One of the Morongo Basin’s primary sources for public safety information was recently limited by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Throughout the 20th…
Morongo Unified School District Area 1 candidates discuss $88-million bond
On last Friday’s Up-Close show, host Gary Daigneault mediated a local candidate forum with three candidates for Morongo Unified School District Area 1: incumbent Robert Hamilton, Karalee Hargrove, and Johnnie Ward Jr. During the discussion,…
HDEAA in Yucca Valley accepting donations for residents impacted by wildfires
The High Desert Emergency Action Alliance in Yucca Valley is accepting donations for San Bernardino County residents who are impacted by evacuation orders and warnings from proximity to the Line Fire and growing Bridge Fire. They will be…
Local food suppliers looking to limit waste and fill food banks with recovered donations
As of 2015, statistics revealed that residents of the Morongo Basin faced significant challenges in securing adequate nutrition due to geographic isolation and low family income. Alongside its environmental goals of reducing carbon emissions…
Morongo Valley tower on BLM land faces steep opposition from residents as they battle with bureaucracy
The Covington Park Community Room’s air conditioning struggled to keep up with the standing-room only crowd that gathered on Thursday to listen and talk to the Bureau of Land Management. They are considering granting a 30 year lease to…
Morongo Valley residents discuss effects of proposed tower before Thursday meeting
The InterConnect communications tower proposed for Morongo Valley continues to stir opposition from local residents. The development project, which includes grading of access roads and ancillary facilities beyond the tower, is now in the 30-day…
Final Weekend for Theatre 29’s Clue: a fast-moving, charmingly funny production
I had the pleasure of attending a matinee performance of Theatre 29’s production of “Clue,” directed by Kathryn Ferguson. Adapted for the stage by Sandy Rustin, the play is based on the screenplay from the 1985 film written by Jonathan Lynn.…
Local animal shelters experience high animal volumes during the summer months
Across the country, summer is the busiest time of year for animal shelters, partly due to increased travel by pet owners as well as breeders contributing to the overpopulation problem with animals they bred in spring. This trend also holds true…
Movies return to the big screen in the hi-desert: Yucca Valley Movie Theater reopens
The movie theater in Yucca Valley has officially reopened under new ownership. Paradigm Theaters held a soft opening last night, debuting with one screening each of Deadpool & Wolverine and Alien: Romulus. The entrance to the theater before…
Mil-Tree seeking veteran created artwork for upcoming October show in Twentynine Palms
Mil-Tree has extended their Call for Artists until August 31st for their art show titled “From Their to Here: Military and Veteran Expressions. This is a unique opportunity to explore the creative expressions of military, veterans, and their…
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“The Desert Nutcracker” dances on stage this weekend at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center
A local organization is working to bring more organized, low-cost dance…
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