Shredding and community clean-up in Joshua Tree Saturday morning (10/26)

Protect your personal and financial information by taking advantage of free, confidential document shredding this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Sportsman's...

Wednesday Water Roundup for 10/16

An ambitious agenda is on tap tonight (October 16, 2024) for Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District and down the highway in Joshua Tree the agenda is much the same. The meeting in Yucca Valley begins promptly at 4:30 p.m. while the gavel in Joshua Tree comes down an hour later at 5:30.

Phog Masheen’s Experimental Sound show tonight includes sound effects expert Eric Potter (Beetlejuice, The...

This Friday at 8PM, the Beatnik Lounge hosts another Experimental Sounds show with Phog Masheen and Eric Potter’s Magic Gas, most known for his sound effect work on blockbuster films, along with other ambient and experimental music acts.

Joshua Basin Water District candidates forum recap

On last Friday’s Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault mediated a forum with four candidates for Joshua Basin Water District’s board of directors. Joining...

Banned Books Week celebration this Sunday (9/22) at Beatnik Lounge in Joshua Tree

National Banned Books Week is from September 22 – 28.

Landers Record Fair spins up this Saturday at The Station in Joshua Tree

The Landers Record Fair rambles its way to the Station in Joshua Tree this Saturday starting at 10AM and going until 3PM. I Fall...

Sheriff’s Department limiting information provided to hi-desert media

This is a collaborative report with The Hi-Desert Star and The Desert Trail One of the Morongo Basin’s primary sources for public safety information was...

Desert Soul Club spinning 45’s tonight to benefit Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter

The Desert Soul Club is coming up the hill to add a little mod, soul, and funk into downtown Joshua Tree this Saturday Night....

LoveMore Ranch founder Axel Cramer holding an “Ask Me Anything” on Instagram today at...

The developers behind the planned LoveMore Ranch 64-home development are holding an Instagram Live session as a follow-up to the community meeting they held...

Burglary in Joshua Tree leads to victim’s arrest for felon in possession of “ghost...

​​After reportedly firing two shots into a wall of his own  home, the victim of a burglary in Joshua Tree was arrested for investigation...

National Park Foundation receives $100 million grant – the largest in its history

The National Park Foundation announced Monday that it had received a 100-million dollar gift from the Lilly Endowment. The non-profit fundraising arm of the...

Local animal shelters experience high animal volumes during the summer months

Across the country, summer is the busiest time of year for animal shelters, partly due to increased travel by pet owners as well as...

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...

Blowout Book Sale at Joshua Tree Library on Saturday, free children’s books available

The Friends of the Joshua Tree Branch Library will be hosting a blowout book sale on August 17th from 9-3. All books and DVD's...

Election deadlines extended for Twentynine Palms and Morongo Valley CSD

**(updated to show filing has been extended for District 2) The deadline to file paperwork for a candidacy in a local elected body has passed,...

San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs in Joshua Tree this Wednesday (8/14)

The San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to supporting veterans and their families by ensuring they receive the benefits they've...

Suspects cited for firing paintballs at Joshua Tree National Park signs and facilities

On Sunday, August 4th a park ranger patrolling the Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National park noticed bright yellow paintball splatters on structures...

Free backpack and school supplies giveaway tomorrow in Joshua Tree

The Lighthouse Christian Center is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies at an extravaganza event. Starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. and running until...

Desert Split Open reading series hosts award-winning crime-fiction author Ivy Pochoda tonight (8/3)

This Saturday, The Desert Split Open reading series welcomes award-winning crime-fiction author Ivy Pochoda for a discussion and live reading from her new Audible...

“Road rage” in line to Joshua Tree National Park sends one to hospital

A road rage incident in the line to enter the National Park sent one man to the hospital. On Saturday (July 27) at around 7:15...