Joshua Tree National Park, in cooperation with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction of approximately 10 miles of Park Route 11 (Pinto Basin Road) on Monday, February 10, 2014.…

Installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and handicap ramps in Yucca Valley is scheduled to begin Monday, February 3, along Highway 62, from Palm Avenue to Dumosa Ave. Traffic striping will begin Tuesday. This portion of the highway…

Due to the lack of rainfall across California and the high winds, there is an increased potential for major wildfires. Coupled with the start of King of the Hammers this weekend, fire fighters will be on high alert, and they are asking everyone…

Pacific Clinic’s TAY Center offers young adults a safe and comfortable place to define and accomplish their life goals. Clients can come to the TAY Center to meet their basic needs such as a meal, shower and a place to do laundry. Once they…

Cactus Sewables Quilt Guild will meet Monday, February 3, in the Yucca Room of the Yucca Valley Community Center. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; the meeting begins promptly at 1 p.m. Scheduled guest speaker is Mike McNamara who will talk about new…

A group of local volunteers stands ready to help the community in the face of the unforeseen.  Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells how you can get on the team… If an earthquake, flash flood, fire, or other disaster was to hit the High Desert,…

The classic comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, continues its run weekends at Theatre 29 through February 8 with a matinee this Sunday. The play, directed by Butch Pelfrey, features Broadway-class period costuming by…

The sweetest event in the desert, the 12th Annual Dessert Soiree, will be a night of fabulous food, wine, auctions, concluding with the Sunset Rotary Club’s version of “Deal or No Deal” game. Managing Editor Tami Roleff fills in the details on…

The Four Rotary Clubs of the Morongo Basin have banded together to have a huge food collection campaign, the “Morongo Basin Meals Campaign”; that will benefit local food banks and organizations. The event is being held on Valentine Day, February…

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, one of the six homes in Reach Out Morongo Basin’s 10th Annual Parade of Homes has withdrawn from the tour. Casa de Kinsman in Twentynine Palms has been replaced with Casa Grande in Twentynine Palms,…

Artists are invited to submit artwork for three themed art exhibitions planned for the Twentynine Palms Visitors’ Center. “Desert Rocks! Life on the Faultline” will be shown in the visitor center’s gallery April 1 through June 27. The summer…

There’s a great opportunity for public service for those who have the time to devote.  Reporter Katie Baker describes what it takes to be a Grand Juror… Volunteers for the 2014-2015 San Bernardino County Grand Jury are now being requested.…