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Noah Purifoy outdoor museum now offering private tours for Fall
If you haven’t made it out to one of Joshua Tree’s most famous outdoor museums you are in luck as the cooler fall weather has opened up even more opportunities to see more art. The Noah Purifoy Museum is once again offering private docent-led…
Downtown Joshua Tree Traffic Collision Injures Several Adults and Children
A traffic collision between two cars in downtown Joshua Tree left two adults and eight juveniles with minor and major injuries According to the CHP, Wednesday evening (October 19). At about 6:45 p.m., a Honda Accord driving westbound on Highway…
Joshua Tree Residents Arrested for Suspicion of Possessing a “Ghost Gun”, Weapon, and Controlled Substances
Early Tuesday morning, an investigation into two people loading a truck and trailer and an unoccupied residence in Joshua Tree led to two arrests for suspicion of possessing a “ghost gun,” weapons and drugs. At about 3:30 a.m., Sheriff’s…
Joshua Tree National Park congested west entrance slated for upgrades – Up Close Show
On Friday’s (October 14) Up Close Show, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith provided Gary Daigneault with an update about the Park’s new West entrance. Smith explained that the entrance would help mitigate crowding at the…
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 the California Highway Patrol, On Wednesday at around 4:20PM a 2011 Lexus was traveling…
Joshua Tree protected status remains unchanged; Vote pushed until 2023
Listen to this story here: The status of the western Joshua tree on California’s threatened species list remains unchanged. At yesterday morning’s (October 12, 2022) meeting of the California Fish and Game Commission in the Lake Tahoe area any…
MDLT Campfire Talk – short film screening, emergency prep, and S’Mores
The Mojave Desert Land Trust is teaming up with the San Bernardino Fire Department for an appropriately named Campfire Talk about fire safety and preparedness in the desert. The talk is this Friday evening (Oct. 13) from 6 to 7PM, and will start…
Joshua Tree Gem, Mineral & Craft Show happening this weekend
Joshua Tree’s Gem, Mineral, and Craft show will begin on Wednesday, September 28th. The Joshua Tree Sportsman’s Club will be holding their annual Fall Gem, Mineral, and Craft show, a five-day event starting this Wednesday and ending on Sunday,…
Burglars Take $6.5 Million in Guns and Goods from Joshua Tree Commercial Property
Thieves robbed a Joshua Tree commercial property of a reported $6.5 million in guns and goods last week. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a burglary at 62147 Desertair Road near downtown Joshua Tree Friday,…
Joshua Tree Fire Station Gets New Engine
Joshua Tree’s Fire Station 36 placed a new fire engine into service this week.The new Kovatch Mobile Equipment (KME) Type-1 Fire Engine was placed in service on September 25th. The new engine carries 500 gallons of water, features a 1500 GPM…
Palm Springs Man struck and killed on SR-62 in Joshua Tree last night (Sept 26)
A Palm Springs man was struck and killed on the highway in Joshua Tree Monday night (September 26). According to CHP investigators at about 9:15 PM a Honda Civic heading westbound on Highway 62 through Joshua Tree struck a man near El Reposo…
Morongo Basin Healthcare District’s Mobile Medical Unit Visits Joshua Tree Weekly
If you need primary medical care, the Morongo Basin Healthcare Distritc’s mobile medical unit will be posting up in downtown Joshua Tree on Thursdays, starting tomorrow (September 22). The mobile medical unit will be parked in the same lot where…
Joshua Tree International Astronomy Art & Imaging Festival this weekend
Dark skies can give high desert residents a view of the celestial bodies above us that most others don’t get to see. The Joshua Tree International Astronomy Art & Imaging Festival starts tonight Sept 2nd and runs all Labor Day Weekend at the…
How to stay cool during California’s summer heat wave
Update: We removed a reference to box fan vouchers - the program isn't implemented yet. During the hottest time of the day, public facilities will bring you indoors or offer a place to cool off and relax. Here are some suggestions and their…
Joshua Tree man arrested for suspicion of torture and child abuse
A Joshua Tree man was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, and torture. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an assault call on Wednesday (August 24) to the 61000 block of Begonia Place in Joshua Tee, where deputies say…
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