LOCAL EIGHTH GRADER A MASTER AT TYING UP GOATS
They say everyone is good at something and for local eighth grader, Richard Boswell, it's his skill at tying up goats that will send him to the world's largest junior high rodeo competition. Boswell, a student at Joshua Springs…
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO TRASH IN OUR DESERT
Clean Teams volunteer throughout Morongo Basin, but assignment reporter Taylor Thacker tells us about how an independent resident of Twentynine Palms takes trash into her own hands … Most people don't realize that trash can really affect an…
CHAMBER INSTALLS OFFICERS, HONORS LOCALS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to help celebrate local accomplishments, install new directors and officers and honor outstanding members of our community on Friday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Pappy & Harriet's in…
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICAN
With graduation upon us, many local seniors are considering future pursuits. ROP broadcasting student Anthony Benton, has some tips for those who might be considering a career as an Emergency Medical Technician… Have you ever wondered what it…
AUDITIONS FOR “MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT” TOMORROW AT THEATRE 29
Theatre 29 holds open auditions tomorrow for the over-the-top musical comedy, "Monty Python's Spamalot." Managing Editor Tami Roleff has the casting call … Director Kathryn Ferguson and Theatre 29 have set auditions for the fall…
FIRE AWARENESS IN THE NATIONAL PARK
With fire season upon us, Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Pat Pilcher lays out some of the ground rules for dealing with fire in the park… Fire has always played a major role in Joshua Tree National Park. Lightning strikes as well as human…
IMPAIRED DRIVER INJURES WELL-KNOWN LOCAL REPORTER
Hi-Desert Star reporter, Courtney Vaughn, of Morongo Valley, suffered a minor injury late Wednesday afternoon when an impaired driver, Casey Hallabrin, 32, of Joshua Tree, veered into oncoming westbound traffic on State Route 62 just east of…
JOSHUA TREE GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL ALL DAY TODAY
Morongo Basin marks National Gay Pride Month today with the fifth annual Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival at the Art Queen Complex in Joshua Tree. Billed as an art and music festival for the whole family, this year's theme is "A…
REP. COOK’S JOHNSON VALLEY PLAN PASSES U.S. HOUSE
Congressman Paul Cook's plan to create the Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Co-sponsored with California Rep,…
KIDS NIGHT OUT AT YUCCA VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TONIGHT
United Methodist Church in Yucca Valley is having "Kids Night Out" from 6 to 8:30 this evening. Kids enjoy supervised fun in a safe environment and parents get the evening off. A kid-friendly supper will be provided as well as crafts,…
FRIENDLY HILLS ELEMENTARY YARD SALE TOMORROW
A huge yard sale is planned for tomorrow at Friendly Hills Elementary School from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunny Vista and Alta Loma in Joshua Tree. All proceeds will be used to replace the school's 25-year-old hand-lettered marquee with a new…
FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK IN 29 PALMS TONIGHT
Twentynine Palms Recreation continues their free movies in the park series tonight at Luckie Park. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells us what will be on the screen…… The movie in the park for Friday, June 14, is "Escape from Planet…
FREE MEAL OFFERED IN 29 PALMS
Food For Life, a non-profit ministry designed to feed the hungry, is offering a free meal from 3 to 5 Saturday afternoon at the Little Church of the Desert Community Hall in Twentynine Palms tomorrow. Volunteers from the United Methodist Church…
FREE BREAKFAST IN JOSHUA TREE TOMORROW
Joshua Tree Community United Methodist Church will provide a free community breakfast buffet Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. Used clothing, shoes, coats and blankets are free to those in need as supplies last. The community is invited. The…
A BUSY JOSHUA TREE VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Veterans Way in Joshua Tree has a busy weekend planned. Chicken fried steak is served tonight from 4:30 to 6:30 for $5. Saturday starts with an 11 a.m. Flag Retirement Ceremony at Joshua Tree Cemetery…
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