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Joshua Basin Water District customers can expect rate increases, protest vote still open
Listen here: Folks who rely on the Joshua Basin Water District for service should plan for some stiff increases in water rates over the five years. Not yet set in stone, the proposed hikes will be the subject of a public hearing and protest vote…
Joshua Tree Philharmonic holding member auditions Monday, Feb. 6
The Joshua Tree Philharmonic (JPHIL) will be holding auditions for instrumentalists interested in joining and becoming members. The philharmonic’s Spring 2023 session will feature epic classical and cinematic music selections in its May 5-7,…
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 reports that two separate victims said they found and applied for a rental property…
Line Dancing Class begins Feb. 1st at Joshua Tree Community Center
A new line dancing class begins tomorrow (February 1) at the Joshua Tree Community Center. Led by instructor Cooki Bilsborough, the class will feature line dancing to different genres of music. Dancers of all skill levels are invited to…
“Family Fun Day” at Church on the Hill Saturday Feb. 4
The Church on the Hill is hosting a “Family Fun Day” on Saturday, February 4. This free, all-ages event will feature a special performance from puppeteer Marc Griffiths, in addition to food, games and prizes. The fun begins at 2 p.m. at the…
Joshua Tree National Park West Gate project hopes to alleviate gridlock at entrance
Listen here: With Superintendent David Smith leaving for San Francisco - he’s looking back over his nearly decade long tenure at Joshua Tree National Park - and over those years there have been significant changes to the Morongo Basin and the…
BoxoPROJECTS Open Studio this Sunday Jan. 29
Utilizing art to create community, Joshua Tree’s BoxoPROJECTS will be highlighting their artist-in-residence, Tom Hausken, at an open studio event this weekend. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Hausken creates projects using paints in…
“Live From Joshua Tree,” Mil-Tree’s Spoken word fundraiser returns
Listen here: Mil-Tree, The Joshua Tree based community outreach connecting veterans and other service members with the wider community through shared experiences and projects, will be hosting a fundraising event, both live and streaming. Join…
Operation Dust Devil: Week 5 OHV Enforcement Update
The fifth week of Operation Dust Devil saw enforcement all over the county, with the majority of patrols happening in Apple Valley, El Mirage, Juniper Flats and Big Bear. There were 28 code citations, 13 county code enforcement citations, six…
Loud booms, rumbles and shaking normal for Marine Corp training
If you hear loud explosions, booms or rumbles in the hi desert, they are very likely emanating from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. The Marine Corps has issued a sound advisory, indicating that there will be an increase in the…
American Legion Open House in 29 Palms on Saturday, Jan. 28
Are you a veteran of the United States Military and interested in joining the American Legion? If so, the American Legion Post 761 invites you to an open house tomorrow (January 28) where you can learn more about their organization. To be an…
Bobby Furst will be on “Up Close Show” tomorrow Jan. 27
Joshua Tree icon and innovator Bobby Furst will be the guest on the Z107.7 Up Close show with Gary Daigneault this Friday at 10:00am. Assemblage artist Bobby Furst's studio/compound sits on the edge of the Joshua Tree National Park. It is…
Pancake Breakfast on Jan. 29 helps Boy Scout Troop 77 get to summer camp
Help send a Boy Scout to summer camp buy eating a delicious breakfast. The high desert’s Boy Scout Troop 77 will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday (January 29) at the Joshua Tree VFW. One $10 ticket gets you pancakes, sausage,…
Man with stolen motorcycle and drugs parks in front of Joshua Tree courthouse, subsequently arrested
A man was arrested in front of the Joshua Tree courthouse on suspicion of possessing a stolen motorcycle and drugs. At around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday (January 19), County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a man standing with a motorcycle that was…
Attempted Murder Suspect arraigned in Joshua Tree, court date set
The suspect in the Twentynine Palms attempted murder back in November of 2022 was arraigned in court on Friday, Jan. 20th. Pejman Elahi appeared before the court and entered not guilty pleas on two felonies; attempted murder and assault with a…
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