Pioneertown
The smell of rain in the desert: photos from the weather around the Morongo...
Rain has finally fallen on the hi-desert. Beginning Monday morning at around 3:00 a.m. in Joshua Tree, a light soaking rain fell on the...
Pioneertown residents hope to make their mountain community more “Firewise” at Monday meeting (1/27)
A group of Pioneertown residents are hosting a town meeting this Monday, January 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss their growing firewise...
Control of Pappy and Harriet’s returns to Knitting Factory, former partners ordered to pay...
The hi-desert's most famous music venue has been at the heart of a multi-year court battle which has finally been resolved with the defendants of the case paying millions and losing control of booking and operations.
Fatal motorcycle collision on Pioneertown Road leaves one Yucca Valley man dead
The California Highway Patrol reports that on Sunday (December 8) just after 12:30 p.m., Cannon Pew, a 39 year-old resident of Yucca Valley, was...
Updated: Missing Landers teen reported to be home and safe
Update 11/19/24 @12:00 PM: Non-profit The Rad Movement has confirmed that the teen is home safe, and they have contacted the San Bernardino County...
San Bernardino County Board expected to approve $350k Pioneertown Rd. work
In San Bernardino tomorrow (September 24, 2024) County Supervisors hold their regular twice-monthly meeting at 10 o’clock. Tomorrow’s agenda carries one item of particular interest to anyone who drives Pioneertown Road between the community of the same name and Yucca Valley.
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...
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...
Tips for keeping curious black bears from busting up your belongings here in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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,...
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...
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...
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...
