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…
MUSD Orientation: Yucca Valley and 29 Palms High School begins mid-August
Orientation for the Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms High 2023-24 school year begins mid-August. For Yucca Valley High School Students: 11th and 12th grade registration is August 14th from 8a-10am and 4-7pm in the multi-Purpose Room. 10th grade…
Yucca Valley Airport getting upgraded to FAA standards; runway being repaved
The Yucca Valley Airport is currently closed for a complete repaving, which began earlier this month. No traffic will be allowed in or out of the small airport until the repaving process is complete, which is estimate to be August 11. The Yucca…
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District meets today (7/27)
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District meets in regular session this afternoon (July 27). On the agenda for today's meeting is the consideration of hosting a book show and an auto show, as well as a review of the tourism…
Seniors enjoy buy-one, get-one at Yucca Valley Library bookstore every Thursday
It’s Thrifty Thursday at the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library - that means Seniors get a Buy-one-get-one free bonanza on all books and movies. All your purchases at the bookstore benefit the Yucca Valley Library, allowing them to purchase…
“Goonies” playing free tonight at 29 Palms Luckie Park outdoor movie screening
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department continues their free movie screening series in Luckie Park. Tonight, they will be screening the classic 1980’s adventure movie that “never says die,” The Goonies. Everyone is…
Perry Hoberman at Lou Harrison House tonight at 7PM
Singer/songwriter Perry Hoberman is playing his original music tonight at the Lou Harrison House. Hoberman, a New York to Joshua Tree transplant, plays in a number of local bands, including Desert Drama Club and Superbloom, but tonight he will…
Copper Mountain Mesa Potluck returns this Friday, 7/28
The Community Potluck returns to Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center this Friday, July 28th. Sponsored by the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association, the Community Potluck encourages community members to bring a dish to share and to enjoy…
Two Back-to-School backpack giveaways on August 11
Two backpack giveaways have been announced for one weekend in August. The Morongo Unified School District will be distributing backpacks and food at an event at Joshua Tree Elementary on August 11. This year, the annual event is in partnership…
Elk Fire trial set for Oct. 3rd; Wildfire season mild so far
The two men suspected of starting the Elk Fire last year appeared briefly in court yesterday, with a new trial date set. Appearing before Judge Pallone at the San Bernardino Superior Court yesterday morning - Liam Stinson and Aaron McKeeman are…
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Haunted House has been bringing spooky fun to Yucca Valley neighborhood since ’95
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