Head-on collision in 29 Palms sends both drivers to hospital
A head-on collision in Twentynine Palms sent both drivers to the hospital for minor injuries. On Thursday, July 27, at approximately 8:30 a.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a traffic collision at Utah Trail in Sunset Drive in…
Students ride Basin Transit for free through June 2024
Students in the high desert can now ride Basin Transit’s network of buses and other public transportation completely for free. Basin Transit announced the year-long “Students Ride Free” program on Friday, and the free rides for children in…
7,000 harassing phone calls to County Sheriff leads to Rialto man’s arrest
A man was arrested for suspicion of making more than 7,000 harassing calls to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s emergency number. On July 22, County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Luke Dumas, a 48 year-old resident of Rialto, for…
Morongo Valley Firefighter’s Auxiliary 1st Annual Golf Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/19
The Morongo Valley Firefighter’s Auxiliary and Firefighters Union 5028 will be hosting their 1st Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 19th at the Mission Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs. With the Morongo Valley…
Cracked Egg art show supports mental health in our community
A unique art installation opens to the public August 2nd in Yucca Valley, supporting a very important cause. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas is here to talk about this “Cracked” art show Bezerk Productions, in partnership with…
August celestial wonders: two full moon joins Perseid meteors this month
Summer nights are one of the best parts about living in the desert - after the sun drops below the horizon, cooler air can settle in - depending on where you are in the basin of course. But you can at least head outside and finally look upwards…
Historical Highlight: An ownership battle for a meteorite
It’s been 48 years since three miners discovered something much more than gold in Old Woman Mountains near Cadiz. In 1975, Michael Jendruczak, David Friburg, and Jack Harwood were looking for a lost Spanish gold mine in Old Woman Mountains near…
“Pack the Bus” with school supply donation drive all day in Yucca Valley
Basin Transit and the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert are helping kids and parents get prepared for the new school year with their “Pack the Bus” School Supply Drive - happening all day today at the Walmart Parking Lot in Yucca Valley.…
Fleetwood Mac tribute tonight at Yucca Valley Summer Music Festival
Tonight’s band will be performing a tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac. This stunning recreation of the multi-platinum selling rock band features members who have played with The Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, and David Bowie. This free concert…
Stay cooler in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Education Center open today 9a-12
The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve’s Education Center will be open today from 9am to noon, with the gates to the preserve opening at 7am. The deep shade of the preserve keeps the temperatures lower than other parts of our desert, and the flora and…
“Art of Portraiture” class teaches basics of portraits at 29 Palms Art Gallery
29 Palms Artists' Guild will be offering The Art of Portraiture instruction on August 26 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Instructed by Alane Levinsohn, during the workshop you will learn the basics of drawing portraits, including how to properly…
Free Breakfast and Lunch for all MUSD students in 2023-24 school year
Morongo Unified School District has officially announced a continuation of their free meal policy for the 2023-2024 school year. All MUSD elementary, middle and high schools will continue to serve a free breakfast and lunch to any and all…
Boo’s Organic Bakery closing: last day is this Sunday (7/30)
Boo’s Organic Bakery which based in a storefront in Downtown Joshua Tree, has announced on Thursday (July 27) that they will be closing their doors. The bakery said via social media that Sunday, July 30, would be their final day of business.…
Healthcare workers gear up for potential strike at Hi-Desert Medical Center
Healthcare workers at the Hi-Desert Medical Center were picketing outside the facility Thursday morning. They are asking for the parent company Tenet to find caregivers to fill the open positions and provide more support for current workers.…
Don’t forget your sunscreen! (It’s too hot for that)
I'm at the Luckie Park pool off Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. The morning lap swim is a perfect way to cool down while getting some exercise. And it's even a bit of a local secret, with just a handful of people here, and several…
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