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Cooler options for this weekend’s hi-desert heat wave
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open today from 10am to 5pm - it’s always free and the current exhibits include an interactive exploration and explanation of the everyday things that can appear as magic, but offer a far more interesting…
Stolen property recovered in 29 Palms, suspect still at large
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the victim of this crime as the suspect. Z1077 regrets the error. Sheriff's Deputies are seeking the suspects in a Joshua Tree burglary after recovering stolen property in…
Motorcycle pursuit leads deputies at speeds over 130 MPH on Hwy 62
Updated with additional information from the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office: A high-speed motorcycle pursuit through the high desert on Thursday (July 6), ended in a crash. At around noon, County Sheriff's Deputies received a report…
Second Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Joshua Tree tonight (7/8)
Today (July 8) is the second Saturday of the month, and that means it's time for the second Saturday Art Crawl in Downtown Joshua tree. La Matadora debuts a brand new show tonight, featuring the drawings paintings, and tufted rugs of…
Summer Reading Program has library events through July
The Summer Reading Program is still in full-swing all of the hi-desert library branches. The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library report that the Summer Reading Program at the Yucca Valley Branch has been going strong since June 3rd and…
Gem and Mineral Show returns to Joshua Tree this Fall
The Gem and Mineral Show is returning to Joshua Tree this fall. The beloved show’s fate in the hi desert was in question after its usual venue was sold to new owners and the 2023 Spring Show was canceled. Set for September 28 through October 1,…
Free Summer Camp applications open for Joshua Tree Arts & Ecology Program
Applications are now open for the Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts & Ecology's Summer Camp program. The camp will focus on history through storytelling, math through music, ecology, art and more. The camp will be held at the Lou Harrison…
All Fireworks Illegal in Morongo Basin
You’ve been hearing about it all week - and chances are while you are listening to this, temperatures are creeping up into the triple digits in the Morongo Basin for the first time this year. California’s first heat wave of the year is…
Trammell Evans search continues, family updates and gear list
Update: The Family has shared a document with Trammell's Gear. It can be downloaded and viewed here. (PDF) The family of missing hiker Trammell Evans has said that they are continuing their search two months after he went missing, and are…
High Desert Beekeepers meet Saturday in Joshua Tree (6/24)
Bee season is approaching and these petite pollinators have plenty of work ahead of them this year. If you have ever been interested in fostering these tiny but important parts of our desert ecosystem, then the The High Desert Beekeepers…
Mojave Noir returns to Joshua Tree Friday, 6/23
Mojave Noir returns to Joshua Tree tomorrow (June 23) for a night of crime stories read along with musical accompaniment, all for a good cause. Local authors Brian Townsley, Renee Asher Pickup, Pamela Peery, and Z1077’s own Gabriel Hart,…
Cheesy takeover at The Station in Joshua Tree
If you're traveling along Highway 62 in Joshua Tree, you may notice that a local landmark has been taken over by a popular national snack brand. The Station, located at 61943 Twentynine Palms Highway, is a popular destination for tourists…
Joshua Tree home saved from roof fire that spread to nearby grass
San Bernardino County Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 59000 block of Melton Trail at approximately 3:40 p.m. yesterday, arriving in less than eight minutes to find a well-involved structure fire at a single family residence…
Basin Transit BOD meet today in Joshua Tree
At this afternoon's regular meeting of the Basin Transit Board of Directors, the board will discuss and likely approve zero-emission bus rollout plan. The board will also consider operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023/2024. The…
Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter volunteer dog walk this Sunday (5/28)
If you are looking for a way to get out in the beautiful hi desert while the spring weather is nice and cool, The Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter has plenty of pooches that need to get out and stretch their legs, too! You can reserve your spot for…
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