Monday, February 3, 2025

Twentynine Palms

The Desert Fringe Theater and Cultural Arts Festival moves to Twentynine Palms

The Desert Fringe Theater and Cultural Arts Festival is entering its seventh year with a change of venue. The festival, founded by Miri Hunter,...

Florida man arrested for suspected DUI after allegedly hitting power pole in Twentynine Palms

After colliding with a power pole and injuring his passenger, a 19 year-old was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). At around...

“Joshua Tree 55” brings hundreds of cyclists to Twentynine Palms

After a successful 6th Annual Joshua Tree 55 cycling event in Twentynine Palms in 2023, there was a year’s hiatus in 2024 in order...

A Celebration of Art: The Glass Outhouse welcomes a new show

The Glass Outhouse in Wonder Valley, known for its eclectic shows of local artists, is hosting a reception on Saturday, February 1. This month’s...

Felon with suspected home-built pistol arrested for domestic violence court order violation

A felon with a domestic violence restraining order against him was allegedly found in a car with the protected party and a ghost gun. On...

Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight (1/28)

The Twentynine Palms City Council will begin tonight’s meeting with a presentation by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office on Proposition 36 which...

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...

Twentynine Palms animal shelter aiming for “No Kill” status in 2025

The city-run animal shelter in Twentynine Palms will soon be classified as a “no-kill” shelter. That’s the intention of Rick Boyd, City of Twentynine...

The Special Olympics are coming to Twentynine Palms and the city is hosting a...

The Special Olympics are coming to Twentynine Palms this spring, and the organizers want you to get involved.  The City of Twentynine Palms is hosting...

Rick Boyd from “Palms and Paws” Twentynine Palms animal shelter on “The Up Close...

The City of Twentynine Palms maintains the "Palms and Paws" animal shelter to serve the community and its pet lovers. On the Z107.7 “Up...

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meeting recap for 1/21

The first Public Hearing concerned the Cholla Laundromat, located at 6543 Cholla Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended that the requested time extension for another...

Free coats in all sizes available at United Methodist Church in Twentynine Palms

Temperatures are dropping and if you or someone you know is suffering in the cold, the United Methodist Church has free coats available.  They...

Twentynine Palms Water District BoD meets Wednesday (1/22)

The Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors meets in regular session Wednesday afternoon (January 22). The board is expected to consider their annual...

Hi Desert Fringe Festival changes names and locations for 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival, formerly the Hi Desert Fringe Festival. The deadline for performer...

USDA Food distributions in the Morongo Basin for Monday 1/20

Food distributions occurring in various locations across the Morongo Basin have been organized by the San Bernardino Community Action Partnership in association with the...

Hi-Desert Times partners with local and LA poets for first spoken word event of...

The Hi-Desert Times and a group of talented poets from Los Angeles and the local community are kicking off 2025 with a spoken word event, music, and food at Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms.

“State of the Base” at first Twentynine Palms City Council meeting of 2025

The first Twentynine Palms City Council meeting of the New Year began with a “State of the Base” address by Brigadier General Mark H. Clingan.

Road Closures due to paving in Twentynine Palms today

The City of Twentynine Palms Public Works Department announced that they will be paving Old Dale Road from Indian Cove Road to Copper Mountain...

Reach Out Morongo Basin is bringing “BINGOcize” to the hi-desert

BINGOcize is a 10-week health promotion program that combines bingo with low-impact exercise geared for senior citizens. The classic game of bingo is mixed...

SB County Office of Emergency Services holding Resource Fair today (1/13)

Morongo Basin residents impacted by the recent SCE power outages are invited to attend a free community resource fair hosted by the San Bernardino...