TWENTYPALMS CEMETERY BOARD MEETS TOMORROW
The Twentynine Palms Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees regular meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 PM at their office at 5350 Encelia Avenue Twentynine Palms. There will be an opportunity for public comments, members of the…
The Iconic ‘Desert Christ Park’ needs community support to survive the desert elements
Listen to this story here: LINKS:Save The Supper GoFundMeDesert Christ Park Website Nestled into the northern hills that overlook Yucca Valley are fifty stark white statues contrasting with the brown hills and blue desert skies. …
REACH-OUT MORONGO BASIN OFFERING FREE TRANSPORTATION
If you are a senior or disabled adult living in Landers, Pioneertown or Morongo Valley in need of a ride call Reach Out Morongo Basin (ROMB) for free door-to-door transportation. ROMB provides NO-COST transportation in comfortable vans to…
WHY METALLIC BALLOONS ARE A BAD IDEA
Southern California Edison says that last year over eleven-hundred power outages were caused by metallic balloons - with as many as 6 per day during graduation season where the buying and subsequent releasing of these balloons spike. Metallic…
A REMINDER FROM THE CHP ABOUT CHILD SAFETY SEATS
The CHP reminds drivers to protect child passengers by placing them in age-appropriate child safety seats. Whether it is a harnessed safety seat or a booster, the law requires children under 8 be secured in the backseat. Infants and children…
‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’ NOISE EXPERIENCE IN JOSHUA TREE SATURDAY
For those seeking an extra-terrestrial sound experience, the planets have aligned! Sunburst Junction is hosting an other-worldly music event on Saturday, June 18, and space-related costumes are encouraged. Described as a “night of…
JOSHUA TREE NOT LISTED FOR NOW
LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: The iconic western Joshua tree will not be added as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act after the state Fish and Game Commission failed to reach agreement on how best to protect the…
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ISSUES A WARNING ABOUT THIRSTY BEES
If you hear "bzzzzz bzz bzzz" while you are in Joshua National Park, just know that it means "I'm thirsty" in honeybee. During the dry desert summer, bees are on the hunt for water, so follow these tips: If you are…
JOSHUA TREE PRIDE SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE – UPDATED
UPDATE: The Desert Split Queer Voices Show has moved to the Beatnik Lounge. Follow @joshuatreepride on Instagram for all Pride related updates! Thanks @highdeserthappenings! Joshua Tree Pride is this Saturday the 18th and there are lots of…
MBTA DEPLOYS FIRST IN NATION ELECTRIC E-TRANSIT
Our own local bus system, the MBTA set new standards this week when they become the first public transit agency in the country to deploy an electric E-Transit vehicle. The new type of bus is a Ford fully electrified E-Transit Van, converted to…
LOCAL DEPUTIES RECOGNIZED FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT
Two local Sheriff’s deputies were lauded by the organization Mothers against Drunk Drivers, MADD, for their efforts in enforcing the DUI laws. Deputy Sumpter and Deputy Lopez achieved the MADD award for Driving Under the Influence arrests.…
BLOOD DRIVE IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW
There’s a critical shortage of blood in San Bernardino County. LifeStream is holding a blood drive in Yucca Valley and they need your help. Lifestream will be holding a blood drive on Saturday, June 18 at the Center for Healthy Generations in…
YUCCA VALLEY SWIMMING PROGRAM STARTS MONDAY
The Town of Yucca Valley summer Aquatics Program returns this Monday (June 20) with “an exciting array” of classes, including swimming lessons, Jr. lifeguarding, fun swim, lap swimming, and water aerobics. New to this year’s program will be two…
JOSHUA TREE NOT LISTED ON CESA, REMAINS PROTECTED PENDING FURTHER STUDY
The iconic western Joshua tree will not be added as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act after the state Fish and Game Commission failed to reach agreement on how best to protect the tree from climate change.…
29 PALMS MAN ARRESTED AFTER A KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT AT WALMART
A Twentynine Palms man has been arrested, accused of kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon at the Yucca Valley Walmart. Sheriff’s investigators said Tuesday June 14 at 5:56 pm, deputies from the Morongo Basin station were dispatched to…
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County Public Defenders clearing records and bench warrants at mobile office in Landers on Tuesday (5/21)
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