Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats Volleyball took on Banning
The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats Volleyball team traveled to Banning High School yesterday (October 3) to take on the broncos and both teams won. In JV action, the cats won 25-16, 22-25, 15-12. Anisa Youso had solid serves with seven…
Twentynine Palms High School Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Banning
The Twentynine Palms High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team traveled to Banning High School to face the Broncos yesterday (October 3). The Lady cats won 17 to 1.. In singles action, Katelyn Luke, Avianna Lipkins and Tomi Toyama swept all three…
Suspect in serial ridesharing sexual assaults arrested, other victims sought
The suspect in serial sexual assaults committed against ride-share drivers has been arrested for the second time, but authorities believe there may be more victims. Desert Hot Springs Police report that a driver working with a ride-share…
Yucca Valley Town Council agenda includes Aquatic Center update
The agenda for tonight’s Yucca Valley Town Council Meeting includes a Spirit of Yucca Valley Award and introductions to New Employees. Also on the agenda is a Master Fee Schedule Resolution and a 2023 Aquatics and Recreation Center update. The…
Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station hosts National Night Out tonight in Yucca Valley
The Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station is inviting you to their National Night Out event tonight (October 3) in Yucca Valley. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission agenda includes building and STR regulations
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission holds their regularly scheduled meeting this afternoon (October 3). On the schedule are three public hearings. First up, the commission will consider an amendment to the building code that will make it…
Desert Summit panel presents “pristine desert” plan to meet state climate change goals
The California desert as an ecosystem is often miscategorized as a barren wasteland with low biodiversity and limited capacity for carbon storage. The very opposite is true. Citizen-organized Inland Desert Working Group, a group of highly…
Man arrested in Joshua Tree for suspected child abuse
A Banning man was arrested in Joshua Tree for investigation into child abuse with great bodily injury. On Wednesday (September 27), County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 72000 block of Joshua Drive in Twentynine Palms on a report of…
Civil and Landlord / Tenant cases can now be electronically filed to San Bernardino Superior Court
San Bernardino County Superior Court has again expanded e-filing options, and as of today (October 2), anyone involved in a civil or landlord/tenant case is now able to e-file documents. The County Court’s e-filing system allows county residents…
Morongo Basin Theatres bring home trophies at 2023 Desert Star Awards
The Desert Theatre League hosted their 35th annual Desert Star Award presentation on Sunday, October 1st at Sun City Palm Desert. With a capacity house, awards recognizing outstanding performances during the 2022-23 theatre season amongst…
Students needed for Joshua Tree Mock Trial team
Are you a student interested in the legal side of true crime? A mock trial team is being formed in the Joshua Tree area to compete in San Bernardino County. And more students are needed to make it happen! The team practices are on Wednesdays at…
Tortoise Week starts on Monday, events all around hi and low desert
Monday is the start of Desert Tortoise Week - 7 full days or learning about and appreciating one of our most iconic desert species. All throughout the hi and low desert, you can find a treasure trove of tortoise activities that will…
How a Government Shutdown could affect the Morongo Basin
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve a stopgap spending bill that will fund the federal government through Nov. 17 - just over 45 days from now. The bill narrowly avoided a shutdown by last night’s midnight deadline. President Biden signed the bill…
Joshua Tree National Park lifts campfire restrictions
The National Park has lifted its seasonal fire restrictions, effective immediately, to allow campfires in the park’s nine campgrounds using the provided designated fire pits at each campsite. Joshua Tree Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers says…
Cactus Sew-ables meet on Monday
Cactus Sew-ables Quilt Guild will meet on Monday, October 2, at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Doors open at 12:30 with meeting coming to order at 1:00. Our program will be Tricia Schroeter, owner of Trishtacsew Quilt & Fabric Shop, Palm…
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