Big Morongo Canyon Preserve remains closed after more flooding
The Big Morongo Preserve will remain closed until further notice so clean-up crews can continue repairing damage from Tropical Storm Hilary, as well as new damage from last Friday’s heavy storm. Last Friday’s storm, which hit Morongo Valley…
Yucca Valley Town Council meeting agenda
On the agenda for tonight's Yucca Valley Town Council meeting is an appeal of the environmental assessment and a variance from the required number of parking stalls for Nice Dream Ices. The Council will also review the Town's…
Twentynine Palms police looking for distracted drivers today (9/5)
The Twentynine Palms Police Department has announced an extra enforcement initiative for today (September 5), as they seek out drivers who are using their cellular phone Throughout the entirety of today, additional law enforcement resources will…
Local rescue helps with cross-country dog adoption after owner passes away
Many pet owners find it difficult to adjust following the loss of one of our four-legged family members. Equally or more difficult to consider is what would happen to our pets if suddenly we weren’t around to care for them. The owner of Samantha…
Expect delays on Hwy. 62 this week east of 29 Palms
Expect delays this week on Twentynine Palms Highway east of Twentynine Palms this week as Caltrans continues work on State Route 62. Caltrans continues an asphalt rehabilitation project between 7 p.m and 5 a.m this week, with the possibility of…
Mojave National Preserve partially reopens after hurricane and fire damage
Mojave National Preserve has partially reopened this weekend. Areas that will open include South Kelbaker Road, Kelso Cima Road, Morning Star Road and a portion of Ivanpah Road between Morning Star Mine and Nipton Roads. Roads that remain…
JTNP Virtual exhibit explores the people who have called the Mojave desert home
“People the Desert” is a virtual museum exhibit developed and curated by park staff and the National park Service Museum management Program. It has over 200 objects, archival items, and historic photographs from the park museum collection.…
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo deadline to submit is 9/15
The Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo is still accepting artwork for its 11th annual art show. The theme is artwork depicting or inspired by the natural aspects of the National Park or its cultural history. You can enter up to 3 pieces of art…
Low-income resources available for internet, water, electric and gas
Internet: The Affordable Connectivity Program is a way that some households can get free or discounted internet - both at home or mobile - along with a device to use. If you are already on government assistance like SNAP, SSI or Medicare - you…
Fireworks in Landers tonight after sunset
Fireworks will be filling the Landers’ night sky tonight. The Homestead Valley Parks and Rec - along with local businesses and organizations- invite everyone to Landers starting at 4PM for a party featuring live music, food and drinks, vendors,…
“Archive and Artifacts of Paula P-Orridge” tonight in Yucca Valley
Fatty’s Barber Shop in Yucca Valley will be hosting a rare exhibit tonight, displaying the archives of Alaura Odell, better known as Paula P-Orridge, wife and collaborator of Psychic TV’s Genesis P-Orridge. Znz presents “Live in Yucca…
CHP out in maximum enforcement for Labor Day weekend
The California Highway Patrol has announced that they will be on extra patrols during the busy Labor Day weekend - looking for traffic violations and assisting motorists, with a special emphasis on looking for drivers suspected of driving under…
Friends of the Yucca Valley Library accepting electronics donations
During the entire month of September the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library will be accepting donations of small electronics - no bigger than a VCR. We’re talking about cell phones, videogames, tablets, stereos, or other small electronics that…
Copper Mountain College astronomy program gains satellite campus
A new collaboration between two Morongo Basin institutions will instill young adults with an appreciation of the cosmos as seen from our dusty desert ground. Sky's the Limit Observatory will now act as a satellite campus for Copper Mountain…
Jury at a possible deadlock in Arthur Davies trial, adjourned for Labor Day weekend
The jury in the Arthur Davies trial came back Thursday near the end of the day, informing Judge Christopher Pallone that they have not been able to come to a unanimous verdict. During deliberations on Thursday and Friday, the jury posed…
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