Twentynine Palms Ladycats Volleyball sweep Desert Hot Springs last night
The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats volleyball teams swept the Desert Hot Springs Eagles at home last night (September 23). In JV action, the cats won 25-18 and 25-22. Anisa Youso was big at the net with four kills and had two…
Twentynine Palms Varsity Tennis win over Desert Hot Springs
The Twentynine Palms High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team hosted the Eagles of Desert Hot Springs on Thursday (September 21). The Lady cats won 15 to 3. In singles action, Katelyn Luke won both of her sets while Avianna Lipkins won both of her…
Suspect arrested in Yucca Valley after “pistol whipping” incident
A man arrested on suspicion of pistol whipping another man in Yucca Valley was found with numerous other firearems says law enforcement. On Monday (September 18), Sheriff's Deputies investigated a report of an assault with a deadly weapon…
MVCSD passes preliminary budget for public review with only $104 under
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular 6pm meeting last night in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. In the General Manager / Fire Chief report, Chief Brakebill announced various storm damage at the…
“Poetry in the Park” explores Joshua Tree National Park beauty through the written word
Poet Jodie Hollander's free poetry sessions in Joshua Tree National Park are from September 22 to 24 at various locations. Each session will be held at a unique place and draw from the Park's beauty. The first session on September 22…
“Coffee with a Cop” in Yucca Valley tomorrow morning (9/22)
You can have coffee with a cop tomorrow (September 22) morning in Yucca Valley. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., members of Sheriff’s department Morongo Basin Station will be posted up at the Yucca Valley Starbucks to meet with members of the community,…
8th annual Giant Rock cleanup to be held this Saturday in Landers
In honor of National Public Lands Day, Positional Projects is holding their 8th annual Giant Rock Clean-Up effort this Saturday, September 23rd at Giant Rock in Landers. In collaboration with Bighorn Desert View Water Agency, Blightsites, Desert…
A delightfully wicked cast announced for Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” at Theatre 29
Theatre 29 will begin its 2023-24 season with a Roald Dahl classic, “The Witches” opening Oct 6. Something wicked this way comes this October at Theatre 29, as they open their dramatic season with the Roald Dahl classic children’s story,…
Tarantula mating season means more spiders are on the march around the Mojave
Tarantulas are on the move, traipsing through your property and on the hunt for a mate! If that sounds ominous - don’t stress out - tarantulas are just out and about in the cooler weather because its coming up on their mating season. The…
Joshua Tree man pleads “not guilty” to charges related to boy found in RV
A Joshua Tree man entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to child suffering and resisting arrest. Chad Pressman, a 41 year-old Joshua Tree resident, was arrested on Thursday (September 14) after deputies from the Morongo Basin…
YVPC approves additional commercial business at STR, discuss Black Bear and mascot signage
The Yucca room was packed last night, and community input was welcomed on the issues covered. The first permit was a Home Occupation Permit for a meditation and therapeutic retreat at a single-family residential home at 7379 Chippewa Trail, a…
MVCSD continue preliminary budget, update job description for new GM at tonight’s meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6pm meeting tonight at Covington Park’s multipurpose room. For the meeting’s agenda, board members will approve the minutes of the last four meetings…
Up Close Show: Joshua Tree’s unique habitat make them difficult to grow elsewhere
Local Plant Expert and Ecologist Christina Sanchez was the guest on last Friday’s (September 15) Z107.7 Up Close Show. Host Gary Daigneault asked Sanchez about advice for growing Western Joshua Trees, both from a gardening and legal standpoint.…
Wednesday Water Roundup: salary increase for HDWD GM to $263k
Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District board of directors meets today (September 20, 2023) at 4 p.m.; while Joshua Tree’s Joshua Basin Water District’s regular meeting begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. At Hi-Desert Water District the board is…
Joshua Tree Arts & Ecology Center hosts open house Thursday (9/21)
The Joshua Tree Arts & Ecology Center are celebrating the changing of the season with an open house this Thursday, September 21st from 12 to 7PM. Come experience their flourishing tepary beans gardens, meets the staff and listen to music.…
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