Joshua Tree
The Desert View Conservancy Area: a more accessible and quieter alternative to Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree’s Desert View Conservation Area, also known as Section 6, is an underrated annex to the National Park that makes an easily accessible alternative for locals and tourists alike who’d prefer to avoid the traffic going into the crowds…
Free fireworks, concerts, and events in the Morongo Basin for July 4th
Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day here in the Morongo Basin, and despite the hot weather, there's a number of free events to help celebrate the birthday of the United States. As a quick reminder, all fireworks are not only illegal…
Joshua Tree Pride Ball Cabaret and Dance Party this Saturday
Come out to the Pride Ball Cabaret and Dance Party for a night to remember this Saturday June 29th. Starting at 6PM at the Joshua Tree RV & Campground on Sunburst - there will be live music provided by DJ Mrrrrl with a cabaret show hosted by…
Man trying to free stuck Porsche lights it on fire at short term rental in Joshua Tree
Just past 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26th, Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to a car on fire in the 61000 block of Onaga Trail in Joshua Tree. The owner of the car called Sheriff’s dispatch after their Black Porsche Cayenne reportedly…
San Bernardino County offers vouchers to offset spay and neuter costs for unincorporated areas
Pet overpopulation is a significant issue everywhere, and San Bernardino County is looking to reduce this by offsetting spay and neuter costs. San Bernardino County Animal Care is offering financial assistance to help pet owners in…
Pride Month continues this Saturday in downtown Joshua Tree and beyond
June is Pride Month, and the Morongo Basin seems to grow with participation and enthusiasm more every year. Pride will be celebrated at various locations in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, culminating most heavily this Saturday the 22nd. From 2-6…
Fire restrictions begin in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park has implemented fire restrictions beginning on Saturday, June 15 through Tuesday, October 1 due to the hot, dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger. The restriction covers the entire park, including all…
High Desert Beekeepers meet Saturday at noon in Joshua Tree
The High Desert Beekeepers Association meeting will be tomorrow at 12 noon. They have a pretty sweet topic for June: "How do you extract honey?" Bring your bee stories and adventures to share. Learn what's in bloom in our desert…
Joshua Tree Library holding book and DVD sale on Saturday
If you are looking for a great way to cool off tomorrow, the Friends of the Joshua Tree Library are holding a book sale on Saturday from 9am to 3PM. Come on in and beat the heat with some cool deals on books and DVDs starting at .50 cents each,…
Second Saturday Art Crawl tonight in Joshua Tree
Art Queen presents: Form and Fire, an all-female group show specializing in ceramics, featuring Reeyna Daniel, April Adewole, Mary Dennis, and Kim Martin. On display will be a variety of sculptural and wall hung ceramic creations which transcend…
Excessive Heat Warning: Stay cool in the hi-desert this weekend
The National Weather Service has said that the heat in the Morongo Basin will hit highs of 108 degrees through Saturday, and that our area is under an excessive heat warning. While the excessive heat warning issued by the National Service is in…
“Star Party” in Joshua Tree this Saturday has music, art, and stargazing for everyone
This Saturday night the moon will be at a waning crescent, and temperatures look to be lovely for a night of stargazing at the Joshua Tree Astronomy Art Theater. Starting at 8PM and going until 11 - five seasoned astronomers will be scanning the…
Copper Mountain Mesa Community breakfast this Saturday
It’s the first Saturday of the month – time for another Community Breakfast at the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center. The all-volunteer staff invites you to enjoy all your breakfast favorites and locally roasted coffee from Desert Rat…
JTNP Visitor Data Analyst internship application due Saturday 5/25
Joshua Tree National Park has an internship open for a Visitor Data Analyst. If you get excited by data and stats this sounds like a pretty great opportunity to pair that with the outdoors. The Visitor Data Analyst intern will review…
Non-lethal round used to detain man having suspected “manic episode” in Joshua Tree
Sheriff's Deputies used a beanbag round to detain a man having what deputies described as a "manic episode" in a vacation home rental. Early Sunday morning (May 19) just after 1 a.m., Sheriff's deputies responded to a report…
Featured Stories
Stories from the Sky Village Swap Meet
For decades, the Sky Village Swap Meet was more than just a marketplace—a…
Arts & Entertainment
City and Town Meetings
