Yucca Valley High School Boy’s Soccer rally against Indio – scores inside

The Yucca Valley High School Boys Soccer teams played at Indio HIgh School last night (January 7) Junior Varsity lost 6 to 0, Coach Jorge...

Twentynine Palms man arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife

A twenty-three year old Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife, who he took in for treatment at a Joshua...

New Chuckwalla National Monument will be established by President Biden

The Chuckwalla National Monument will be announced by President Joe Biden today in Coachella Valley. The establishment of the new National Monument adjacent to Joshua...

Hotel owner talks business development in 29 Palms

On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with TBID Board Member, Ashton Ramsey. Daigneault asked Ramsey who...

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...

President Biden visiting Eastern Coachella on Tuesday (1/7), expected to announce Chuckwalla National Monument

U.S. President Joe Biden will be in the California Desert tomorrow, in what is expected to be an official announcement regarding the Chuckwalla National...

More public art coming to public places in Yucca Valley

On a recent Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault was joined by Clayton Rardon and Jakub Kusmieruk from the Yucca Valley Parks and...

Twentynine Palms Yoga starts this Wednesday at Luckie Park Activity Center

Starting this Wednesday, the City of Twentynine Palms kicks off their new session of yoga classes. Designed for all ages and skill levels, every...

CHiPs for Kids handed out thousands of toys to Morongo Basin children over the...

The California Highway Patrol once again conducted their annual “CHiPs for Kids” toy drive this holiday season. Officer Michael Radford from the CHP’s Morongo...

California prepares for more AI content with new transparency laws

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a part of our lives, and California is taking proactive steps to address transparency and accountability. Starting January 1, 2026, the CA Transparency Act (SB 942) will require AI businesses to identify AI-generated content.

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.

New bill hopes to ease transition to UC system for California community college...

Among the many new California laws going into effect as of January 1st, the horizons of community college students are being streamlined with AB1291, or the UC Associate Degree for Transfer Pilot Program, which will guarantee them transfer to a UC campus and save students money by offering the chance to earn two degrees in four years.

Art Reception Saturday, January 4th at 29 Palms Art Gallery

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, January 4th to celebrate the January exhibition. The gallery will be open...

Joshua Tree Highland Artists Residency is seeking donations for this year’s artists

The Joshua Tree Highlands Artists Residency (JTHAR) was founded nearly two decades ago. It continues to provide opportunities for artists to immerse themselves in...

Theatre 29 holding auditions for “A Streetcar Named Desire” on 1/13

Theatre 29 will hold auditions for their Spring show, "A Streetcar Named Desire", on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00pm. “A Streetcar Named Desire” dramatizes...

California workers receive five paid sick leave days with SB 616 starting January 1st

Among the many new California laws going into effect as of January 1st, workers right are being strengthened with Senator Gonzalez’s SB 616. Signed by Governor Newsom, the bill expands the number of paid sick leave days from three to five days.

Woman suspected of mail theft arrested for petty theft, will be charged under Proposition...

On Monday, December 30th deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 73000 block of Sunnyslope Drive in Twentynine Palms to investigate a 911...

Town of Yucca Valley recognized for “Excellence in Financial Reporting”

The Town of Yucca Valley was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting in October, 2024....

Red Falcon Dispensary looks beyond their temporary facility in Yucca Valley

The Town of Yucca Valley has now had its first legal dispensary in operation for over three weeks.

Reach Out Morongo Basin fills Twentynine Palms Senior Center with events and activities

Reach Out Morongo Basin has released a series of events at the senior center in Twentynine Palms for 2025. On Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00...