Joshua Tree
Seattle Writer Justine Chan visits Joshua Tree to discuss her park ranger-inspired poetry book
The Desert Split Open reading series is hosting Seattle writer Justine Chan tomorrow (May 23) for an in-conversation mediated by local author Annie Connole at The Firehouse in Joshua Tree at 6pm. Chicago-born Seattle writer/poet Justine Chan…
$1 Book Sale at Joshua Tree Library on Saturday (5/20)
The Friends of the Joshua Tree Branch Library are holding a book sale tomorrow (May 20) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Collectable books will be on sale for $1.00 each. Subjects will include arts & crafts, travel, and history among other subjects. All…
Sheriff’s Deputies use Naloxone to save overdosing man in Joshua Tree
A man suffering from a drug overdose in Joshua Tree home was revived thanks to the Sheriff’s Deputies on Monday afternoon (May 15). At approximately 4:30 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call regarding a man not…
Joshua Tree Humane Society no-kill shelter waiting on new permits
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into federal law. In June 2022, San Bernardino County gave 200,000 to the Morongo Basin Human Society to fund the upgrading and replacement of the Joshua Tree no-kill shelter. The…
CHP motorcycle patrols issue tickets in the triple digits yesterday in Morongo Basin
126 citations were issued across the Morongo Basin yesterday (May 10) as part a special enforcement detail was conducted in the Morongo Basin by the California Highway Patrol. The special enforcement was announced early Thursday morning, and…
What is Sunfair? A look at the “Wild West” dry lake outside Joshua Tree
Listen here: The expansive chunk of open desert sits just northeast of Joshua Tree, and depending on who you ask - it can be a lot of things. If you ask Google - Sunfair is a dispersed camping paradise, with plenty of YouTube videos showing…
Joshua Tree Art Gallery “Portraits of High Desert Icons” reception on May 6
Joshua Tree Art Gallery or “JTAG” will hold an unveiling and opening reception for “Portraits of High Desert Icons” featuring portraits by local painters, Snake Jagger and Paul Donaldson and assemblage works by Joey Bebar on May 6 from 6-9 p.m.…
“Point in Time Count” shows increase in unhoused Morongo Basin residents
Listen here: Results are in from Point In Time Count, which contacts and counts people who are experiencing homelessness. Organized on the national level by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Point in Time Count asks…
Art & Treasures Sale benefits Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts this Saturday, May 6
An Art & Treasures Sale benefiting the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts will be held on Saturday (May 6). Held at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, the sale will feature antique books and artwork, toys, vintage glassware dishes, and…
Yucca Valley Town Council formally opposes proposed Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
"Western Joshua tree” means Yucca Brevifolia, an evergreen, tree-like plant, and member of the asparagus family. The Western Joshua tree is an iconic figure in the Morongo Basin. However, the Fish and Game Commission, charged with the…
Joshua Tree Solo Festival explores one-person plays Apr. 28-30
A weekend long celebration of the art of solo performance theatre will be held at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center April 28 –30th. In it’s second year, the Joshua Tree Solo Festival is an eclectic weekend jam-packed with performances, workshops,…
Joshua Basin Water District special meeting agenda
Later this morning (April 26), directors at the Joshua Basin Water District will convene for a special meeting and workshop. When the gavel comes down at 11:30 a.m. one of the first items of business will be to administer the oath of office to…
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop and Crossroads Café vandalized, trail of blood leads to suspect
An injured man’s trail of blood led back to incidents of vandalism at The Joshua Tree Bottle Shop and Crossroads Cafe in downtown Joshua Tree on Sunday night (April 16). Employees of Joshua Tree Bottle Shop confirmed that between 9 p.m. and…
Joshua Basin Water District appoint David Fick to board
Still grieving the untimely loss of esteemed board member Barbara Delph, directors at the Joshua Basin Water District last night (April 19, 2023) put those feelings aside and made the appointment to fill the seat left open by her passing. David…
Furstworld fundraiser collecting money for county permits
A fundraiser for the recently closed local arts and performance space Furstwurld has been announced for May 27. Furstwurld, founded by Bobby Furst in Joshua Tree, was closed recently after the county received a complaint, and the non-profit…
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