“Dream for Kids” toy drive by Basin Wide Foundation collecting presents for children in protective services
If you want to make some very deserving kids very happy this holiday season, the Basin Wide Foundation is continuing their annual "Dreams for Kids" toy drive. Gifts will be given to 123 children in protective services in our community.…
2nd Johnson Valley Painted Rocks cleanup this Saturday (11/30)
Work you Turkey off at the second Johnson Valley Painted Rock Restoration area cleanup taking place this Saturday, November 30th, out on Highway 247. The first cleanup used an effective but expensive paint removal substance called “Elephant…
Free community dinner at Wing-N-It today at Noon in Twentynine Palms
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Wing-N-It is hosting a community dinner this afternoon. Everyone is invited, including anyone struggling or unhoused. Wing-N-It is located at 72317 Twentynine Palms Highway in Twentynine Palms, and the…
Watch and discuss Jimi Hendrix in “Rainbow Bridge” screening and conversation this Wednesday (11/27)
Celebrate Jimi Hendrix’s 82nd birthday in Joshua Tree with film screenings and a conversation about his legacy Wednesday afternoon. Rock 'n roll archivist Sunny Sun-Downer will discuss Hendrix and the films, before screening “Rainbow…
Theatre 29 improv troupe getting naughty for November show
Theatre 29’s resident improvisational comedy troupe, The Rotating Players, will ring out 2024 with their infamous “Naughty” show on Saturday, November 30.
Man arrested for suspected sex crimes against Yucca Valley minor faces nine felony charges
The man arrested on suspicion of committing multiple sex crimes against a minor is being arraigned on nine felony charges related to sexual assault. The Sheriff’s Department’s Morongo Basin Station arrested Dakota Lessnau, a 31 year old male…
Road closures east of Twentynine Palms takes a holiday pause starting Wednesday
Expect road closures on Twentynine Palms Highway east of Twentynine Palms Monday and Tuesday (11/25 and 11/26). Caltrans is conducting overlay work on the Highway 62 but is pausing work from Wednesday, November 27th until Monday, December 2nd.…
Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)
The Way Station will be giving out food boxes and turkeys tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. The distribution of food comes in part from donations made to Basin Transit at Friday's (November 22) "Fill the Bus" event, during which…
Free Medicare counseling for seniors in Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms this Tuesday (11/26)
With the high demand for information, HICAP, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, will be holding an additional Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic tomorrow morning (November 25) at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center from 11:00 a.m…
Volunteers are helping rebuild devastated Joshua Tree population in Mojave National Preserve
The Mojave National Preserve sent out a big thank you to the 114 volunteers that have been out planting baby Joshua Trees in the Cima Dome Burn Area during the fall months. According to the Mojave National Preserve’s social media, 798 Joshua…
Sky Village Swap Meet is closing December 1st
They are open until 2:00 p.m. today (Sunday, 11/24) and the final two days to visit the popular outdoor market is next Saturday and Sunday (11/30, 12/1)
Scammers and solicitors misrepresenting themselves as power companies, SCE
Social media is alight with videos of aggressive solicitors claiming to be with power companies, and Southern California Edison has issued a new warning about potential power bill scams. SCE says that scammers are particularly targeting the…
Johnson Valley Shared Use Area closure dates announced by MCAGCC
The Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center has announced closures dates for the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area. From February 12 to the 26th and August 13th through the 27th - the area will be closed as they conduct military training. Those dates…
“Scotty’s Castle” reopens for guided tours in Death Valley
Visitors have been unable to visit the landmark building since floods and a fire in 2015.
Historic Rehabilitation tax credit sign-ups open for qualifying historical buildings and residences
California State Parks’ Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) announced that it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program on Jan. 6th of next year. California property owners can apply for the…
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