Landers Homestead Valley Association meeting recap for 1/13

If you discovered a drone flying over your property around July of last year, it was likely flown by a company called Tallon, which...

Residents are invited to join San Bernardino County’s Public hearing on housing and Development.  

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing today, January 14, at 10 a.m. at the County Government Center in San Bernardino. The hearing will prioritize housing and community development projects and allocate federal grant funds.

Road Closures due to paving in Twentynine Palms today

The City of Twentynine Palms Public Works Department announced that they will be paving Old Dale Road from Indian Cove Road to Copper Mountain...

Twentynine Palms City Council to make new appointments to TBID, PAAC tonight

The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather for their first meeting of 2025 to hear presentations, host a public hearing, and designate individuals for key positions at various city agencies.

Yucca Valley Planning Commission to hold its first meeting of the new year

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will look ahead to new developments via the Land Development Update. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with more...

MUSD Board of Trustees expected to layoff forty-two part time positions due to lack...

The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees will be holding their first regular meeting of the new year tonight at 6:00 PM at Joshua Tree Elementary.

Bighorn Desert View Water Agency 1/14 meeting agenda

When directors at the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meet at 6 p.m. today (January 14, 2025) they'll handle a number of items important to water users in Landers and Flamingo Heights.

Reach Out Morongo Basin is bringing “BINGOcize” to the hi-desert

BINGOcize is a 10-week health promotion program that combines bingo with low-impact exercise geared for senior citizens. The classic game of bingo is mixed...

Remembering Patricia “Patti” Blossum

Patricia “Patti” Boussum, a 44 year resident of Joshua Tree died on December 30, 2024, the day after her birthday. She was 75 years...

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...

Train burglary suspects caught red-handed by Morongo Basin Sheriff Deputies

A train burglary in Amboy was thwarted with assistance from the Morongo Basin deputies, who made two arrests and recovered $18,000 in property. On Friday...

Landers Homestead Valley to discuss drone privacy laws, King of the Hammers discounts

At tonight’s (January 13, 2025) meeting of the Landers Homestead Valley Community Association attendees will hear about local drone privacy issues, what the laws are concerning drones and your privacy, and what you can do if you encounter an invasive drone over your property.

Mass exodus of Los Angeles ‘firebirds’ take refuge in the hi-desert to escape wildfires...

In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, the Morongo Basin has been inundated with hundreds, possibly thousands, of “firebird” refugees: L.A. residents who have either lost their homes, who are unsure of the status of their homes, or who are unable to breath the toxic smoke continuing to permeate Los Angeles County into its second week of the devastating blaze. This mass exodus to the Basin has been testing the limits of our own limited infrastructure, with gridlocked roads, overwhelmed businesses, and our own power outages occurring because of the same high winds fueling the wildfires two hours away.

Locals gathering donations for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires

The Desert Region Fire Safe partners are teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert to collect essential supplies needed by...

SB County Office of Emergency Services holding Resource Fair today (1/13)

Morongo Basin residents impacted by the recent SCE power outages are invited to attend a free community resource fair hosted by the San Bernardino...

Cadiz Inc. looking at new opportunities for the ancient acquifer under its feet

Sitting on top of 45,000 acres 75 miles east of Twentynine Palms is Cadiz Ranch, Inc. Deep in the ground below the publicly traded company is an ancient aquifer that began collecting water in the last ice age.

Four new volunteer opportunities open up at Joshua Tree National Park

If you are interested in any of thee volunteer opportunities, be sure to read the details and apply early: Desert Institute Field Program Assistant volunteers support...

Second Saturday Art Walk in Joshua Tree tonight

Hey There Gallery debuts a new three-person show called TABULA RASA. It features two dimensional work from artists Colin Holloway, Eternity Fern, and Nick...

Desert Dreams and Fascinations Exhibition at the City of Twentynine Palms Visitor Center

The Mojave Artists of Color Collective, or MACC, is hosting their winter exhibition, Desert Dreams and Fascinations, at the City of Twentynine Palms Visitor...

Theatre 29 to hold auditions for “A Streetcar Named Desire” this Monday, January 13th

Theatre 29 will hold auditions for their Spring show, "A Streetcar Named Desire", on Monday, January 13 at 6:00pm at Theatre 29. Directed by...