“I Thought They Were Protected” Joshua Tree documentary screening tonight (4/5) in Twentynine Palms
“Will Joshua Trees Survive?”
The iconic Joshua Tree, which is still found in such abundance in the Morongo Basin, is threatened; both by the direct...
Nominations are open for JTNPA’s Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has announced a call for nominations for the 21st annual Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award.
The Minerva...
Joshua Tree National Park authorized to offer jobs back to six park rangers fired...
The National Park Service has been authorized to rehire the nearly 1,000 probationary positions that were cut from National Parks nationwide on February 14th.
The six...
Congress members send letter to OPM asking for self-hire authority for National Parks during...
Update 3/13/25 at 11:00 a.m.: National Public Radio has reported that a U.S district judge in San Francsico has ruled that the thousands of...
CDFW holding virtual Western Joshua Tree Conservation workshops on March 10 (3/10)
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is holding a virtual public workshop on Monday, March 10th regarding the Western Joshua Tree conservation act,...
Joshua Tree National Park retired ranger and NPCA Program Manager on “Up Close Show”...
Springtime has come to Joshua Tree National Park.
With record visitation expected, the park is getting ready for the onslaught. On this Friday’s “Up Close”...
Second wave of protests on Saturday moved from downtown Joshua Tree to inside the...
Hundreds of people gathered at the corner of Park Boulevard and Highway 62 on Saturday morning to protest the mass terminations that have hit...
How to show support for Joshua Tree National Park
Depending on where you are today in Joshua Tree, you may be seeing demonstrations in support of the National Park Employees who were dismissed...
National Park Service says they will be hiring seasonal workers for busy spring season
Following up on our recent story about seasonal hires at Joshua Tree National Park, the NPS provided Z107.7 with a statement.
On February 14, six...
Joshua Tree National Park may see additional terminations of “Schedule A” employees this week
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Joshua Tree National park Employees were notified yesterday via email that could possibly see another round of terminations later this...
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center’s lease in Twentynine Palms recommended to be transferred...
The Twentynine Palms City Council took steps to ensure continuity with the lease of Joshua Tree National Park’s visitor center.
First, the 5th grade class...
Seasonal hires still in question as Joshua Tree National Park heads toward peak visitation...
As Joshua Tree National Park's busy season begins, seasonal hires are in question for park staff this year.
The February 14 firing of six Joshua...
Joshua Tree National Park layoffs: “I owe my life to the Rangers”
There have been recent reports of probationary ranger layoffs, though official details are still forthcoming. Joshua Tree National Park is a fragile ecosystem, and...
Residents gather to show support for fired Joshua Tree National Park Rangers
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On a warm and busy morning at the corner of Highway 62 and Park Blvd in downtown Joshua Tree -...
Bleeding in the Air: Volunteering during the Mass Casualty Drill in Joshua Tree National...
Last Monday, a who's who of emergency agencies combined forces to stage and rehearse a Mass Casualty Incident within Joshua Tree National Park. Volunteer...
Joshua Tree National Park “Probationary Employees” receive termination notices from Department of the Interior
As the Trump administration aggressively moves to downsize the government, Z107.7FM received news this afternoon that layoffs were underway at the already-understaffed Joshua Tree...
Support Joshua Tree National Park with the 3rd Annual “Love Your Park Food &...
The 3rd Love Your Park Food & Drink Tour wraps up on Sunday February 16th. The now annual event highlights local bars and restaurants...
Fish & Game Commission to take up Joshua Tree Conservation Plan
Threatened by climate change, habitat destruction, and wildfires, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act of 2013 aims to curtail the disappearance of the iconic...
Construction on Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance has begun
The West Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park has begun its long-awaited upgrade. In their latest newsletter, the National Park says that the construction...
Attempted Murder suspect leads deputies on footchase near Joshua Tree National Park
A woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend in Joshua Tree, leading Sheriff's Deputies on a foot pursuit...
