Pioneertown
Sheriff’s Department limiting information provided to hi-desert media
This is a collaborative report with The Hi-Desert Star and The Desert Trail One of the Morongo Basin’s primary sources for public safety information was recently limited by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Throughout the 20th…
Local animal shelters experience high animal volumes during the summer months
Across the country, summer is the busiest time of year for animal shelters, partly due to increased travel by pet owners as well as breeders contributing to the overpopulation problem with animals they bred in spring. This trend also holds true…
Tips for keeping curious black bears from busting up your belongings here in the Hi-Desert
It’s the season for bear encounters around the Morongo Basin. Social media has been flooded with reports of bears breaking into cars, trailers, and yards, and one hiker even had to be rescued at the Mission Creek Preserve near Morongo Valley…
Hungry desert bears making more frequent appearances around Morongo Basin
It's the season for bear encounters around the Morongo Basin. Social media has been flooded with reports of bears breaking into cars, trailers, and yards, and one hiker even had to be rescued at the Mission Creek Preserve near Morongo…
Pioneertown “boil water” notice canceled on Saturday
Boil your water for 10 minutes before cooking, drinking, or even brushing your teeth. That was the directive issued Thursday (August 1, 2024) to residential and commercial users served by County Special Districts 70W4 in Pioneertown. On Saturday…
Pioneertown residents urged to boil their well and tap water before drinking it
Residents of Pioneertown have received a boil water notice, urging them to boil tap and well water before using it. Bacteria was found yesterday (August 1) in the water in CSA 70 Pioneertown service area. Residents are urged to boil their water…
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…
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…
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…
VA Hospital looking for volunteers to help Veterans get to their appointments
The VA Hospital Loma Linda is looking for volunteers to drive Veterans from Morongo Valley to Loma Linda during the week for their VA appointments. Government vans are provided for your use. If you’re looking to contribute to our veterans,…
“Woof Walk” in Pioneertown this Saturday (4/6)
The 10th annual “Woof Walk” in Pioneertown is happening this Saturday, April 6. The popular event is a fundraiser for the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter, and its “mane” event is a dog walk down Pioneertwon’s Mane St. Everyone is invited to…
10th Annual “Woof Walk” coming April 6
The 10th annual “Woof Walk” in Pioneertown has been announced for Saturday, April 6. The popular event is a fundraiser for the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter, and its “mane” event is a dog walk down Pioneertwon’s Mane St. Everyone is invited…
Mail theft: Stop it before it starts with these two free USPS services
There’s nothing worse than expecting a package or letter that just doesn’t seem to arrive. Postal carriers do their best to get letters to your mailbox, but once the mail hits your box it's susceptible to anyone swinging by and grabbing…
Red Dog Saloon and Copper Room facing class-action lawsuit over withheld wages
A restaurant group that owns two restaurants in the hi-desert is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging service charges added automatically to customer bills may have been withheld from servers. The Los Angeles-based restaurant group Last Word…
Light Trespass Ordinance in effect for everyone in unincorporated SB County areas
As of January 7th of this year, all exterior light fixtures in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County must comply with the Light Trespass Ordinance, or LTO. The supersedes a previous deadline in 2023 that gave leniency to businesses and…
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