Dance Mojave hosting a sneak peek fundraiser for the upcoming production of “The Desert...
On Saturday, November 23, Dance Mojave is hosting a fundraising event to help support their upcoming performances of the classic seasonal ballet, The Desert...
“The Landing” hotel project moves forward with mixed community reactions at Monday Landers meeting
A 35 room hotel named “The Landing” is planned for a 5.7 acre lot off Belfield Road in Landers and the developers behind the project had their first public meeting with the residents this past Monday night.
Updated: Missing Landers teen reported to be home and safe
Update 11/19/24 @12:00 PM: Non-profit The Rad Movement has confirmed that the teen is home safe, and they have contacted the San Bernardino County...
Local Election Results for the Morongo Basin (Updated 11/7)
Updated 11/7 @ 7:00 A.M.
As ballots continue to be counted, we have an update on a few particularly close races that impact the Morongo...
Johnson Valley Painted Rocks adds “Restoration Area” to their name after trash and graffiti...
A volunteer group of Johnson Valley residents and recreationers stepped up to stop the spread of graffiti that has been invading the natural rock formations out on Old Woman Springs Road.
Art or litter? Johnson Valley ‘Painted Rocks’ are getting cleaned up at a volunteer...
The painted rocks out on Old Woman Springs Rd. are a popular spot to snap an Instagram, but the tags and trash that cover the area are an eyesore to local Johnson Valley resident Michelle Zumstein, and she's going to do something about it.
Final night for Yucca Valley Haunted House
One family is bringing huge scares to the hi-desert this Halloween.
The Dudra family has a history with Halloween. The Dudra brothers Jason and Phillip,...
Morongo Valley Dog Mayor Election witnesses last minute chicken candidate winning by landslide
Last Saturday in Covington Park at the Morongo Valley Halloween Extravaganza, a Morongo Valley mayor was elected after a controversial last-minute candidate took the...
Construction on private land within Joshua Tree National Park halted for investigation (updated)
Joshua Tree National Park has halted construction on one or more privately-owned parcels within park borders pending an investigation into possible damages to park property.
Third Annual Morongo Valley Dog Mayor Election underway with surprise candidate
Morongo Valley’s Dog Mayor Election is upon us and taking place this Saturday at Morongo Valley’s Halloween Extravaganza.
Onaga Elementary cuts the ribbon for grand opening of STEAM lab
Students, staff, and the local press gathered at Onaga Elementary yesterday afternoon for the ribbon cutting and demonstration of the flagship Steam Lab, one...
Morongo Basin Healthcare District Health & Resource Fair returns on Saturday (10/12)
The Annual Morongo Basin Healthcare District Health and Resource Fair returns to Twentynine Palms this Saturday (October 12).
A partnership between the Morongo Basin Healthcare...
“Flamingo Blossom” marches on as planned 19-unit hotel in unincorporated area north of Yucca...
The developers of the long-planned for project will be iterative, according to Flamingo Blossom partner Michael O'Connor. "I'm not going to show up one day with nineteen units on trucks. It's not going to be nineteen at once."
California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick visits the Morongo Basin, announces ‘Our California’ project
Last Friday, Copper Mountain College welcomed California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick for Poetry and the Power of Place, Identity, and Belonging; an hour and a half long presentation that included a poetry reading from Herrick, a live discussion mediated by Mojave Poet Laureate Ruth Nolan, followed by a Q&A from the audience.
Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter breaks ground on expansion as pet rescue numbers reach...
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 focuses on finding homes for every dog and cat they rescue, and after decades of struggling with space and outdoor facilities, the shelter has broken ground on an expansion that will act as a more comfortable temporary home for pets as they await their permanent one.
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...
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...