OPTIONS OUTLINED AT TWENTYNINE PALMS FIRE DEPARTMENT WORKSHOP MEETING
What was billed as a special workshop meeting to “Determine the future of the Twentynine Palms Fire Department” was held Saturday at Twentynine Palms Water District offices. Not counting people not related to the district, only five residents…
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE YEAR NAMED
Members of various branches of law enforcement were honored for their services during an award ceremony Thursday in Yucca Valley. The Morongo Basin Chapter 71 of the International Footprint Association honored representatives from the Joshua…
FOUR KILLED IN I-40 CRASH YESTERDAY
Four people were killed in a horrific crash on nearby I-40 yesterday. The County Coroner said at 4:45 p.m., a 911 call was received reporting a single vehicle rollover westbound on Interstate 40 at mile marker 104, west of the Fenner rest stop…
SERIOUS INJURIES TO CLIMBER IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
A woman was seriously injured while climbing in Joshua Tree National Park Saturday. According to County Fire Captain Scott Tuttle, rescue personnel from Joshua Tree Fire Department, Joshua Tree National Park rangers, and Morongo Basin Ambulance…
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO OFFER FREE “AQUIFERS 101” SEMINAR LOCALLY
A unique opportunity to learn the background behind our regional water issues. Reporter Mike Lipsitz invites you to “Aquifers 101”… If you have a professional or academic interest in water or you want to know more about aquifers, sign up for…
JOSHUA TREE DEMONSTRATION AGAINST COMMERCIAL SOLAR
On Saturday, more than 50 demonstrators showed up in front of the County Building in Joshua Tree. They carried signs with messages like, “No Big Solar,” “Why Not Rooftops?” and “Not in Neighborhoods,” and they waved as passing motorists honked…
NOISE AT JOSHUA LAKE CAMPGROUND A CONCERN
Joshua Tree residents who are concerned about noise from concerts and parties at the Joshua Tree Lake campground should email their concerns to [email protected]. These concerns will be presented to the Municipal Advisory Committee’s…
LOCAL ROLLER DERBY TEAM PLANS GARAGE SALE
The “Mojave Rattleskaters,” our hometown Roller Derby team, is planning a fundraising garage sale. Reporter Dan Stork gets out his skate keys… The Mojave Rattle Skaters women's roller derby team is asking for donations of gently used,…
THE WINNERS OF THE TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
The Twentynine Palms High School Interact Club presented the 16th annual “Showtime in the Desert” talent show Saturday night. Sixteen student acts were judged and two special performances entertained the overflow audience. Panamanian singing…
RELAY FOR LIFE THIS WEEKEND
The annual “Relay for Life” event, benefiting the American Cancer Society, is set for this weekend. ROP Broadcast student Anna Magnani has more… Hundreds of local residents will join the fight against cancer this weekend in the Marengo Basin’s…
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: SCORES AND SCHEDULE
The Twentynine Palms Wildcat Golf Team hosted Xavier Prep Friday in a pre-season match; the Cats played hard but lost 247-200. Coach Grant Whipple said, Brandon Steffins was a stand out for the cats with a 38 and tied Xavier Prep’s best score.…
ART IN THE PARK
The time is near for one of the Morongo Basin’s don’t-miss annual events. Ranger Pam Tripp invites you to see the Art in the Park… Spring is in the air and art is in the park! This year’s 20th annual Arts Festival takes place at Joshua Tree…
PASSOVER SEDER IN DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Jewish residents of the Morongo Basin and Desert Hot Springs -- including military personnel -- are invited to a community Passover Seder during this year’s Passover holiday. The Seder is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Desert. The…
BASIN WIDE FOUNDATION SEEKS AWARD NOMINEES
The 18th Annual Basin Wide Foundation Gala Celebration Awards dinner and meeting is set for Saturday, June 7, 5 p.m. at the Helen Gray Center, in Joshua Tree. Basin Wide Foundation is now accepting award nominees. Award categories are: Together…
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
A bereavement support group meets twice a month to help those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The free meetings provide a safe and comfortable setting to help heal and recover after a loved one’s death. Gloria Beatle, a hospice social…
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