29 Palms Planning Commission to Study Vacation Home Rentals
This week, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will conduct two public hearings before taking yet another hard look at the city’s Vacation Home Rental (VHR) policy. The first hearing involves film permits which are currently part of the…
Joshua Tree National Park Association holding benefit dinner and auction May 6
The Joshua Tree National Park Association is holding a benefit dinner and auction, scheduled for May 6th, with funds raised benefitting the study and tracking of the desert’s bighorn sheep population. The Joshua Tree National Park Association,…
MBCA awards three college scholarships to MUSD students focused on conservation
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association has awarded college scholarships to three local graduating high school seniors, with all three high schools in the Morongo Unified School District being represented this year. Recipients were selected…
USDA Free Food Distribution tomorrow, Apr. 18 at 29 Palms Community Pantry
There will be a USDA food distribution to needy families tomorrow morning (April 18) at the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry, located at 6450 Star Dune Ave in Twentynine Palms. Each household can claim one box of food between 9 AM and 11 AM
Skip the lines at Joshua Tree National Park by entering through North Entrance in 29 Palms
If you are heading into Joshua Tree National Park this weekend - this is a reminder that the north entrance to the park in Twentynine Palms is less busy than the west entrance in Joshua Tree. Avoid idling in line and spend more time experiencing…
Last day to pre-register for MBCA Living Landscape Tour
Earth Day is next weekend and there are a couple of different events that you can register early for. The Morongo Basin Conservation Association Living Landscape Tour is coming Sunday, April 27. There will be seven sites on this year’s tour…
Road Closures on National Trails Highway (aka Route 66)
There are a few road closures in sections of the National Trails Highway - more popularly known as Route 66 - and a few access roads that remain closed due to damage sustained during a busy storm season late last year. • Both directions on…
Landers Thrift Store Parking Lot Sale this Weekend, Apr. 15-16
An upcoming remodel at the Landers Thrift Shop has pushed everything out of the store and back storage space and into the parking lot. Sponsored by the non-profit Landers Community Association the gigantic sale starts at 8 a.m. and continues to…
String Quartet and Trio Ensemble at Harrison House this Sunday, Apr. 16
The Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts and Ecology is presenting a performance of string quartets and trios by an ensemble at the Lou Harrison House in honor of Armenian Genocide Remembrance. The Sunday (April 16) event will feature the VEM…
Dessert Soiree benefit party and auction in Yucca Valley on Apr. 15
The Yucca Valley Rotary Club will be hosting their 19th annual Dessert Soiree on April 15th. The charity benefit party and auction will benefit the Morongo basin ambulance association. Starting at 6PM there will be appetizers, desserts, wines…
Joshua Tree National Park opens Youth Conservation Corps applications, due Apr. 31
The Youth Conservation Corps will be participating in labor-intensive hands-on initiatives throughout the park, including maintenance along the Hi-View trail in Black Rock and Key’s View Loop trail. Crews may assist with resource habitat…
Yucca Valley Pedestrian Improvement Projects closer to completion
The Yucca Valley pedestrian improvement projects on Little League Drive and Onaga Trail are progressing along - with construction and some lane closures on both. However, the new sidewalks and curbs with ADA accessible ramps have been installed…
Wonder Valley attempted murder trial hears opening statements yesterday in Joshua Tree
Listen here: Pejman Elahi - the Wonder Valley man on trial for 9 different counts, including attempted murder and assault with a firearm - began his trial Thursday afternoon after a morning of finishing up jury selection. Opening statements…
Morongo Valley Community Services District recall effort raises $4000 at spaghetti fundraiser
The opposition to three Morongo Valley Community Services District board members continues with official recall efforts, organizing and fundraising to see them removed from the board. Assignment reporter Gabriel Hart spoke to Shawna Johnson,…
“Dark Skies & Wonder Valley” info session and stargazing Friday, Apr. 14
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association and Friends of Wonder Valley are co-sponsoring and co-hosting a community event called “Dark Skies & Wonder Valley” this Friday, April 14 from 7:30-9:00 PM, at the Wonder Valley Community Center.…
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