Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Joshua Tree

USDA Food distributions in the Morongo Basin for Monday 1/20

Food distributions occurring in various locations across the Morongo Basin have been organized by the San Bernardino Community Action Partnership in association with the...

Two arrested in Joshua Tree for suspected child abuse and drug cultivation charges

Two people in Joshua Tree were arrested for investigation into numerous drug charges after a child ingested psychedelic mushrooms. On Tuesday (January 7) at around...

Murder investigation and arrest in Joshua Tree, details forthcoming from Sheriff’s Department

UPDATE 1/7/24: Additional details on this investigation were released by the Sheriff's Department. You can find our full story here 29 Palms man arrested...

Moving toward a monument: Proposed Chuckwalla Monument hopes to follow in Joshua Tree’s footsteps

This story was originally published on November 14th, 2024, and has been updated to reflect the expected news that President Biden will be designating the Chuckwalla National Monument before transitioning out of office.

JBWD Board of Directors meeting cancelled on 1/1

The Joshua Basin Water District’s Board of Directors Meeting that is usually scheduled for Wednesdays at 5:30 is cancelled for January 1st, for New...

Domestic violence suspect found hiding under car

The suspect in a knife attack on a woman was allegedly found hiding underneath a car in Joshua Tree. On Sunday (December 22) at around...

Joshua Tree Writers Festival all day Saturday at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center

This Saturday the Joshua Tree Retreat Center’s Noble Hall will be hosting the first Joshua Tree Writers Festival with live readings, writing workshops, and open mic starting from 9:30am to 6:30pm, presented by the Desert Institute at the Joshua Tree National Park Association.

Second Saturday Art Crawl tonight (12/14)

Tonight is the second Saturday of December which means downtown Joshua Tree's galleries will open as usual for their monthly art crawl and in...

Joshua Tree man on parole arrested for suspected domestic violence and violating a restraining...

A man on parole for domestic violence was arrested again for investigation into domestic violence and violating a restraining order. County records show that Nekoda...

Copper Mountain Mesa Community Pancake breakfast this Saturday (12/7)

The Mesa’s own All-Volunteer Saturday Pancake Breakfast will be taking place Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Copper Mountain Mesa...

BoxoPROJECTS hosts Marion Landry exhibition this Saturday

Joshua Tree’s BoxoPROJECTS is hosting an exhibition of Canadian painter Marion Landry on Saturday, December 7th.

Wednesday Water Roundup for December 3rd

Later today (December 3, 2024), Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District and Joshua Tree's Joshua Basin Water District each meet today. The meeting in Yucca Valley begins promptly at 4 p.m. While down the highway in Joshua Tree the gavel comes down at 5:30.

Thanksgiving house fire in Joshua Tree leaves one injured

A house fire on Thanksgiving left one person injured. According to San Bernardino County Fire, they sent three engines to a report of a structure...

Conservation plan for Western Joshua Tree available for public review and comment

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has submitted the draft Conservation Plan for the Western Joshua Tree to the Fish and Game Commission as required by the Joshua Tree Conservation Act. 

Watch and discuss Jimi Hendrix in “Rainbow Bridge” screening and conversation this Wednesday (11/27)

Celebrate Jimi Hendrix’s 82nd birthday in Joshua Tree with film screenings and a conversation about his legacy Wednesday afternoon. Rock 'n roll archivist Sunny Sun-Downer...

High Desert Beekeepers Association meets

The High Desert Beekeepers Association holds their monthly meeting tomorrow, and they’ll be joined by Steve Clifford, President of the British Columbia Honey Producers...

Updated: Missing Landers teen reported to be home and safe

Update 11/19/24 @12:00 PM: Non-profit The Rad Movement has confirmed that the teen is home safe, and they have contacted the San Bernardino County...

Volunteer Opportunities at Joshua Tree National Park

Two new opportunities to give back to your public lands are available at Joshua Tree National Park, but the deadline to apply is this...

Felon suspected of weapon possession arrested after walking into traffic on HWY 62

A man reported to be walking into traffic on Twentynine Palms Highway was arrested on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon and ammunition.

Hiker with medical issue airlifted out of Joshua Tree National Park

A hiker was airlifted out of Joshua Tree National Park yesterday (11/14) and taken to a hospital for medical treatment.