Two arrested in Joshua Tree for suspected child abuse and drug cultivation charges
Two people in Joshua Tree were arrested for investigation into numerous drug charges after a child ingested psychedelic mushrooms.
On Tuesday (January 7) at around...
Joshua Tree woman killed under her own car
A woman was killed after being pinned by her own car in Joshua Tree.
Yesterday (November 10) at 2:40 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies...
Gyan Riley returns to Harrison House for album release tonight (2/1)
The Harrison House in Joshua Tree is holding a show tonight with acclaimed composer and guitarist Gyan Riley. The internationally renowned musician was in...
The smell of rain in the desert: photos from the weather around the Morongo...
Rain has finally fallen on the hi-desert. Beginning Monday morning at around 3:00 a.m. in Joshua Tree, a light soaking rain fell on the...
Wednesday Water Round-Up for February 5th
Wednesdays mean water for Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. On tap for tonight (February 5, 2025) Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District meets at 4:00...
Short Term Vacation Rentals in the Morongo Basin- regulations, applications and limits
The rise of the sharing economy has created new challenges for residents and hosts. In the Morongo Basin, we have regulations for Yucca Valley,...
Domestic violence suspect found hiding under car
The suspect in a knife attack on a woman was allegedly found hiding underneath a car in Joshua Tree.
On Sunday (December 22) at around...
Toothbrush Recycling Program led by local Girl Scouts
Once you’ve cleaned your chompers, one local Girl Scout troop wants you to think twice before tossing out your worn-out toothbrush or used up...
Tips for keeping curious black bears from busting up your belongings here in the...
It’s the season for bear encounters around the Morongo Basin. Social media has been flooded with reports of bears breaking into cars, trailers, and...
Joshua Tree man allegedly attacks landscaping crew with a sword, arrested for attempted murder
A Joshua Tree man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly slashing a landscaper with a sword.
On Friday (October 25) just before...
Vehicle rollover in Joshua Tree leaves driver dead and passenger with major injuries
A vehicle rollover in Joshua Tree yesterday resulted in the driver being ejected and killed, and left the passenger with major injuries. According to...
Jef Harmatz named as Z107.7 News Director
Morongo BasIn Broadcasting Corporation, operators of Radio Station Z107.7 FM and online publication Z1077fm.com, have finished a major restructuring in their newsgathering and publishing...
Preventative Search and Rescue volunteers work to prevent disaster on the JTNP trail
More than 3.27 million people entered the gates of Joshua Tree National Park last year and predictably, not all are prepared for the harsh...
Man trying to free stuck Porsche lights it on fire at short term rental...
Just past 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26th, Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to a car on fire in the 61000 block of Onaga Trail...
Copper Mountain Mesa Community Pancake breakfast this Saturday (12/7)
The Mesa’s own All-Volunteer Saturday Pancake Breakfast will be taking place Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Copper Mountain Mesa...
Joshua Tree Writers Festival all day Saturday at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center
This Saturday the Joshua Tree Retreat Center’s Noble Hall will be hosting the first Joshua Tree Writers Festival with live readings, writing workshops, and open mic starting from 9:30am to 6:30pm, presented by the Desert Institute at the Joshua Tree National Park Association.
Rental Scam – two victims lose $2700 trying to rent 29 Palms homes
Another scam is hitting the Morongo Basin - this time targeting people looking for long-term rental properties in 29 Palms.
The San Bernardino Sheriff’s office...
Twentynine Palms Farmer’s Market expanding into Joshua Tree
The popular Twentynine Palms Farmers Market is expanding into Joshua Tree.
Starting this Sunday (December 3) and every Sunday and Wednesday, the Twentynine Palms...
The roots of our desert ecosystem: the Mojave Desert Discovery Garden brings plants to...
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It was a sunny but cool morning at the Mojave Desert Land Trust on Friday for the official opening of their Mojave Desert...
Guns, explosives and meth seized by Deputies in Joshua Tree drug lab raid
Two arrests were made at a suspected Joshua Tree drug lab that saw Sheriff’s Deputies seize 58 guns, explosives and two pounds of methamphetamine.
On...
