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…
Busy JTNP West Gate entrance getting replaced in 2024
The revamped West Gate entrance to Joshua Tree National Park will be breaking ground in fiscal year 2024 according to National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers. Rodgers was part of a 3-person panel discussing Joshua Tree visitation and tourism…
Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show returns at new location
After missing its traditional spring event owing to issues with its previous location, The Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show has returned to the high desert at a brand new location, the Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground. Vendors from all over…
43rd Annual Desert Run registration is open
Pre registration is open for the 43rd annual Desert Run - put on by the Morongo Basin Search and Rescue. Desert Run is a 4-wheel drive course between 35-40 miles long with 5 game playing stations along the way. It’s a family event and not…
Arrest for “Felon in Possession” of drugs & weapons in Twentynine Palms
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a controlled substance and weapons as part of the county’s Operation: Consequences. On September 20, investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s…
Reach Out Morongo Basin seeking Board of Director volunteers
Reach Out Morongo Basin, the non-profit that provides services to senior citizens and the disabled throughout the high desert, is seeking volunteers to sit on their board of directors. The Board of Directors will work to ensure that the…
Rolling Stones tribute show at Tortoise Rock tonight
Yes, you can get some satisfaction tonight at Tortoise Rock Casino, as Mick Adams & the Stones, a Rolling Stones Tribute act, take the stage to play only rock’n’roll and you’ll like it. Let’s spend the night together at Tortoise Rocks’…
Car Wash fundraiser helping young Marines attend Marine Corp Ball
There will be a fundraiser car wash tomorrow morning (September 30) for the Marine Corps Ball. Funds raised from this car wash will help young marine’s attend the Marine Corps Ball, which celebrates the founding of the marines. This…
Community Potluck at Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center tonight at 6PM
The Community Potluck returns to Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center this Friday, September 29th. Bring a dish to share or something to throw on the grill! The event is BYOB, free, and open to all at 6pm on Friday, September 29th at 65336…
Twentynine Palms Varsity Football Homecoming game tonight at 7
The Twentynine Palms Varsity Football Team plays their homecoming game tonight at 7 p.m. They play Desert Mirage High School. The junior varsity game begins at 4 p.m. The Yucca Valley High School Football team also plays a home game tonight…
Blood Drive at Farmer’s Marker in Twentynine Palms tomorrow (9/30)
Blood is desperately needed in the Morongo Basin and county-wide. To that end, Lifestream is holding a blood drive tomorrow morning at the Twentynine Palms Farmers Market, held at Freedom Plaza located at 73551 Twentynine Palms Highway from 8…
“Average and Savage” win Yucca Valley Co-Ed Adult Softball Summer league
Yucca Valley's Co-Ed Adult Softball summer season concluded, with the team Average and Savage coming out of the season as champions. Average and Savage faced off against Booom in a championship game earlier this month, and emerged…
Threat to Yucca Valley HS investigated, student in county lockup
A threat made to Yucca Valley High School's campus and students ended with one student in county lockup. Yesterday (September 27), officials from the Morongo Unified School District report Yucca Valley School Site administration was made…
Joshua Tree National Park receives $920k grant for damaged lands
Joshua Tree National Park received a $920,000 state grant to restore and protect lands damaged by illegal vehicle use. The grant is a portion of a larger $33.5 million dollar grant from the California State Park’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle…
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