AN ARREST MAY SOLVE SEVERAL BURGLARIES IN 29 PALMS
Sheriff’s detectives are working on several burglaries in Twentynine Palms that may be connected. December 24, residents in three neighborhoods reported burglaries, evidence led detectives to believe the same person was involved in several…
YUCCA VALLEY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR BEATING BOYFRIEND AND HIS DISABLED MOTHER
A Yucca Valley woman was arrested Wednesday after she was accused of beating up her boyfriend and his disabled mother. According to a sheriff’s report, the man asked neighbors in the 1100 block of Coronado Drive in Morongo Valley to call police…
A REVIEW OF THE TOP JOSHUA TREE STORIES FROM 2013
As we start the new year of 2014, here are highlights of some of the top news stories for Joshua Tree in 2013… The Bobcat Protection Act outlaws the trapping of bobcats in the area surrounding Joshua Tree National Park. The act is a result of a…
HELP SOUGHT FOR LOCAL HOMELESS VETERANS
There are many homeless veterans in the Morongo Basin who are lacking the necessities to keep warm and fed. A new organization, Vets Cruzin for a Cause, is collecting jackets, blankets, and food to distribute to these homeless vets. If you have…
MARINES DELAY FEMALE FITNESS PLAN AFTER HALF FAIL
The Marine Corps has indefinitely delayed a new physical requirement for all female Marines. A Marine Corps spokesman said that more than half of females in boot camp can’t do three pull-ups, and rather than risk losing female Marines and…
1ST BABY OF THE YEAR BORN AT HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
It turns out Isaac David McKeown wasn’t the first baby born in the Morongo Basin after all. Isaac, born to Casey and Gunnery Sergeant Todd McKeown at 12:14 a.m. January 1 at the Naval Hospital, was about 14 minutes too late to claim the title of…
A LOOK BACK AT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR 2013
Environmental issues continued to reflect differing visions of how life should be lived in the Morongo Basin. Dan Stork reviews some of the highlights of concerns publicly aired in 2013… In 2013, environmental issues were at stake in all…
SPORTSMAN’S CLUB SWAP MEET TOMORROW
The Sportsman Club in Joshua Tree will hold its monthly swap meet tomorrow, Admission is free, and vendors are always welcome. Spaces rent for just $20; for non-profit organizations, the space is free. Call Jose at 760-275-6876. the Sportsman’s…
FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST AT COPPER MOUNTAIN MESA TOMORROW
The First Saturday Breakfast at the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association is tomorrow from 8 to 11 am at 65336 Winters Road in North Joshua Tree. Five Bucks still covers a real belly full. As always, a great big helping of old fashioned…
FREE MEAL IN 29 PALMS TOMORROW
Tomorrow the TPHS Interact Club will be serving Turkey, Stuffing, Vegetables and dessert to those attending the Food For Life meal at Little Church of the Desert Community Hall in 29 Palms from 3-5 PM.
STUDENT PLAYS NEXT WEEK AT YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
The Theater students at Yucca Valley High School are hard at work rehearsing for a triple feature next week. Reporter Taylor Thacker has more… The Yucca Valley High School Theatre Company presents their student-directed productions of “Happy…
RETIRED TEACHERS TO MEET
The California Retired Teachers’ Association meet Friday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Helen Gray Educational Center. The Twentynine Palms High School Select Choir, which is rehearsing for an upcoming performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall,…
TEEN CRAFTS TOMORROW AT THE 29 PALMS LIBRARY
Tomorrow, the 29 Palms Library will offer teen crafts from 1-4. This month's crafts will include glass marble magnets and origami gift boxes. Enjoy refreshments as you create your one-of-a-kind craft. The event is open to teens in grades…
ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME AT JOSHUA SPRINGS TONIGHT
Joshua Springs Boys Basketball program is hosting its annual "Alumni Game" this Friday, January 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Joshua Springs Thunderdome. Former players will take on the 2013-14 varsity team, currently 7-3 on the season. All…
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
In high school sports today, the Twentynine Palms High School boys’ basketball team will travel away to San Jacinto High School. Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. In high school sports Saturday, the Yucca Valley High School wrestling team will play Rim of…
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Updated 11/7 @ 7:00 A.M. As ballots continue to be counted, we have an update on…
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