“Candle in the Wind” Elton John tribute tonight at Tortoise Rock Casino
If Saturday’s all right for fighting, than tonight (July 7) is all right for enjoying the music of Elton John. Candle in the Wind, an Elton John Tribute Act, will be performing at Tortoise Rock Casino tonight as part of their free summer outdoor…
MUSD Career Tech Education programs open to adults
Technical education programs for students and adults will be provided for free this Fall by the Morongo Unified School District. The district’s Career Technical Education Programs include courses focused on careers like: Medical Assistant…
Blood Drive on Saturday at Center for Healthy Generations in Yucca Valley (7/8)
Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (July 8) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Generations, located at 57121 Sunnyslope Dr, in Yucca Valley. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Everyone…
15 year-old arrested for investigation into attempted murder in 29 Palms stabbing
A 15 year-old Twentynine Palms juvenile was arrested Tuesday (July 4) for investigation into the attempted murder or another 15 year-old nearly two weeks ago. Sheriff’s Deputies report that, at approximately 11:30 p.m. on June 14, they responded…
Kaylee Ledford sentenced to 6 years in prison for alleged child murder, out on time served
After pleading “no contest” on Friday (June 30) to charges of voluntary manslaughter in the death of her son, Kaylee Ledford, was sentenced to six years in prison, which is considered to be time served. Ledford has been released from custody and…
Morongo Basin annual water report looks at tap water quality and safety
Every year water agencies up and down California publish the results of state-mandated, rigorous analyses of the water they pipe to your home. That water must meet or exceed drinking water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and…
Gem and Mineral Show returns to Joshua Tree this Fall
The Gem and Mineral Show is returning to Joshua Tree this fall. The beloved show’s fate in the hi desert was in question after its usual venue was sold to new owners and the 2023 Spring Show was canceled. Set for September 28 through October 1,…
Hi-Desert Times Magazine shop opens today in 29 Palms
Hi-Desert Times is a new shop specializing in publications. Though they’ve been working with Town Staff to figure out the logistics of a retail space in mid-town Yucca Valley, the owners are opening a separate location in an existing retail…
Morongo Basin Healthcare BOD meets tonight (7/6)
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District Board of Directors is meeting in regular session tonight. On their agenda are updates to their Split Rock project, outreach and marketing, and financial reports. Tonight's meeting is open to the public,…
Light Trespass Ordinance now in effect for commercial properties with invasive lighting
Commercial and industrial businesses in all of San Bernardino County are now beyond the grace period for complying with the Light Trespass Ordinance that was passed in early 2021. The ordinance was put in place to limit invasive outdoor lighting…
JBWD and HDWD water meetings canceled this week
The regularly scheduled meetings of the Hi-Desert Water District and the Joshua Basin Water District that would normally convene this evening have both been canceled. Both districts will resume their regular schedules next Wednesday, July 11.
Free Summer Camp applications open for Joshua Tree Arts & Ecology Program
Applications are now open for the Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts & Ecology's Summer Camp program. The camp will focus on history through storytelling, math through music, ecology, art and more. The camp will be held at the Lou Harrison…
Protest planned to prevent pavement pouring at pooch park in Yucca Valley
A protest is planned at Essig Park in Yucca Valley this morning (July 5), as local dog owners are opposing the paving of a section of the the dog park. The dog areas of Essig Park are currently closed for a period of renovation. At issue is a…
Public Arts Advisory Committee secures $100k grant for art workshops at Freedom Plaza
Soon, there will be free art workshops at Freedom Plaza thanks to a hefty grant secured by Public Arts Advisory Committee in Twentynine Palms. In a victory for art lovers in Twentynine Palms, the city’s Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC)…
Low-Cost Pet Services at Animal Action League 7/5, 7/6
The Animal Action League is offering their services to the pets of the Morongo Basin today (July 5) and tomorrow (July 6) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary for vaccines or microchips; appointments are required for spaying and…
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