Theatre 29 announces 2023-2024 season
Theatre 29 has announced their full 2023-2024 season of Musicals and Plays for their 24th Season which begins September 1 and runs through June of 2024. The season's line up includes "Clue," directed by Theatre 29 veteran and DTL…
Twentynine Palms torture suspect arrested
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested for investigation into torture after evading law enforcement for several weeks. On the morning of May 23, County Sheriff’s Deputies say that they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 73000…
Free meals at MUSD schools may end due to COVID funding expiration
Morongo Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Patricio Vargas was the guest on last Friday’s Up-Close Show with Gary Daigneault, where he discussed economic challenges facing many students, what MUSD does to help, and challenges that the…
MUSD offering free breakfast and lunch all summer long – locations inside
As the school year winds down, the Morongo Unified School District’s Nutritional Services department wants to remind high desert families that they will continue to serve breakfasts and lunches all summer long, and all completely for free. …
29 Palms Art Gallery Summer Show intake tomorrow (6/26)
The 29 Palms Art Gallery is holding their summer show from June 30th to August 20 - and they want members to fill the gallery with hi desert artwork. All art mediums are welcome. The intake will start tomorrow, June 26th - from 10am to 1pm. All…
Open and permitted burns suspended in San Bernardino County SRA’s
It’s the first official weekend of summer, and despite record breaking precipitation along with a mercifully cooler spring… this is still California and the Mojave desert - and triple digit temperatures will be coming for a brief but intense…
Reminder: All fireworks are illegal in the Morongo Basin
Some may consider the 4th of July the official start of summer - and this is a reminder that all fireworks are illegal here in the morongo basin. That means Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, 29 Palms, Morongo Valley, Wonder Valley, Landers,…
“Red Light Lit” storytelling, music and poetry at The Palms tonight (6/24)
“Red Light Lit” is a mashup of live music, storytelling, and poetry set to a live score by DW, which will take over both the indoor and outdoor stages at the Palms in Wonder Valley this Saturday, June 24th, at 7pm. Listen to musical sets by…
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” brings Bard’s tale of lovers and fairies to life at Theatre 29
William Shakespeare, whose written stage works have inarguably formed the basis of Western theatre and prose since their debut over 400 years ago, have delighted and vexed actors of every pedigree who have ever attempted to take up those vaunted…
Pioneertown petitions County Planning for preservation zoning
Much of Pioneertown is battling a generic county zoning proposal, they argue the county plan threatens the historic district and the desires of residents and business owners there. Since 2016, folks in Pioneertown have worked with County staff…
Hi-Desert Pride continues this weekend (June 23-25)
For the second weekend in June, the Hi-Desert Pride celebration continues. It begins on Friday, June 23, with a Disco-A-Gogo Dress up Party at the Copper Room from 9 p.m. to late. On Saturday, June 24, experience a Queerated LGBTQ Artist Gallery…
Seasonal and permanent climbing closures in Joshua Tree National Park
If you are here in the Morongo Basin to experience our unparalleled climbing, then there are a few seasonal and permanent closures in the national park that you should be aware of. The following routes are permanently closed to rock climbing and…
29 Palms man arrested twice in two days for investigation into stalking
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested twice in two days for investigation into stalking and violating a restraining order related to the same victim. The victim - a 20 year-old resident of Yucca Valley - reported to deputies that she and the…
Body found in Redlands identified as missing Yucca Valley man
A body found in Redlands has been identified as a Yucca Valley man that went missing last year. According to a report by Stacy Moore in the June 21st print-edition of the Hi-Desert Star, Brett Goutin’s body was found May 26th in a wash in…
Yucca Valley home raided, THC extraction equipment and products seized
On Wednesday, June 21, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station and Gangs and Narcotics Division served a search warrant at the 7000 Block of Elk Trail in Yucca Valley, for an indoor marijuana cultivation operation. Photo Credit: SBCSD Capt.…
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