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...

Arthur Davies sentenced to 25 years to life for death of one year-old

Arthur Davies - the man found guilty on charges related to the death of one year-old Parker Schumacher has been sentenced to 25 years...

New California laws for remote access to justice and mental health legal proceedings in...

California is implementing new laws, SB 42 and AB 170, to improve access to justice and mental health services.

Copper Mountain College’s HOWL literary journal now taking submissions and donations for 2025

Copper Mountain College’s long-running literary journal HOWL is taking submissions for its 2025 issue and is also looking for donations to see the quality...

BLM prepares public lands closure for upcoming King of the Hammers event in Johnson...

The Bureau of Land Management will implement a temporary closure of public lands from Jan. 30 – Feb. 8, 2025, in the Johnson Valley...

Domestic dispute in Twentynine Palms turns into attempted murder charge with suspected “ghost gun”...

On Thursday, December 26th at 2:15PM the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s received a 911 call from a citizen regarding a domestic dispute in the...

California’s Lemon Law is changing in 2025

Since 1970 Golden State automobile buyers have been protected by California’s Lemon Law - legislation signed in by then Gov. Ronald Reagan that grants...

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...

New Year’s resolutions: integrating change into your life

Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but sticking to them is often another story. Resolutions frequently fail because they don’t fit into the flow of our lives—they can feel rigid, disconnected, and forced. Reporter Hilary Sloane shares fresh ideas for embracing change as we welcome the New Year.

Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter holding community clean-up on Thursday and Friday (1/2-1/3)

The Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter is holding a community clean-up on Thursday, January 2nd and Friday, January 3rd. It’s all for the animals...

New California state law limits employers’ mandatory meeting topics

Topics forbidden from being discussed at mandatory meetings range from religious to union organizing.

Increased traffic expected in Joshua Tree National Park through New Year’s Day

The holiday season often brings heavier traffic into Joshua Tree National Park, and temperate weather means more outdoor activities for those looking to extend...

A look back at 2024 in Morongo Basin Theatre

2024 saw an ever-widening variety of live productions in our Morongo Basin. Theatre 29 brought “Man of La Mancha”, “Daddy LongLegs”, “Nunsense”, “MIS-CAST Goes...

Bought gasoline in 2015? You may be owed money from state settlement on price...

If you purchased gasoline between February and November of 2015, you may be able to submit a claim for payment under the state’s settlement...

Alleged porch pirates arrested in Twentynine Palms

Two alleged porch pirates were busted on Christmas Day in Twentynine Palms.  The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said that deputies responded to a residence...