“Coffee With a Cop” gives the public a casual forum with law enforcement
The Yucca Valley Starbucks has a good relationship with local law enforcement, so inviting the community to a “Coffee with a Cop” morning event seemed natural. Reporter Hilary Sloane was at last Friday’s (December 9) gathering at the Yucca…
Joshua Tree performance benefits unhoused children in Morongo Basin
In recent years inflation, a shrinking rental market, and a growing population have led to a sharp increase in the number of homeless or unhoused children in Morongo Basin, some estimates put the number as high as 700 children. And while…
Heading out to the National Park in Winter? How to be desert-prepared.
On last week’s Up Close Show, Gary Daigneault spoke with Joshua Tree National Park Preventative Search and Rescue Coordinator Anna Marini. The organization, which is associated with the National Park system, encompasses 30 volunteers who provide…
Yucca Valley’s Essig Park slated for improvements, public’s input wanted on dog park
Essig Park, the public park in Yucca Valley located near Black Rock is on the mind of the Town’s Staff, who is requesting input from residents on what would improve the park. Essig Park is a lovely little refuge for residents and dogs at 8300…
Mojave Desert Land Trust adds nearly 1k acres of protected Death Valley, Mojave Trails and Preserve land
The Mojave Desert Land Trust has announced two new land acquisitions.The first is 232 acres in the southwestern corner of Death Valley National Park in the Crystal Hills - a low mountain range area known for a 120 mile long monorail that…
Twentynine Palms Businesses invited to add an ornament to the town tree
The City of Twentynine Palms in inviting all licensed business owners to bring an ornament that represents your company to hang on the city hall holiday tree. All ornaments are due to city hall by December 14th by 6PM.
How to get to Palm Springs Airport for $5 and less stress this holiday travel season
Listen here: Holiday travel is ramping up, and with high gas prices and scarcity of Uber and Lyft in the Morongo Basin, consider our overlooked public transit system. I was recently tasked with picking up my partner’s car at the Palm Springs…
Dale Basin Well Owners Association meeting, officer elections in Wonder Valley Sunday 12/11
The Winter general membership meeting of the Dale Basin Well Owners Association will be held Sunday, December, 11th, 2022 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Wonder Valley Community Center, 80526-1/2 Amboy Road in Wonder Valley. The annual membership…
Holiday Market Saturday and Sunday in Joshua Tree (12/10 – 12/11)
There’s a community-focused holiday celebration happening all day today in Joshua Tree. The Old JT Trading Post Building on the corner of Sunset and Hwy 62 has a Christmas tree lot where you can find the perfect pine, and inside there is a…
Set Free Wonder Valley Toy Giveaway
Set Free Wonder Valley is working to get toys into the hands of children this month. They will be shuttling people to the church on Sunday December 18th, at 10 a.m. for the giveaway. Santa will be present at the event, along with a raffle. To…
Joshua Tree Art Gallery Holidaze exhibition tonight 12/10
The Joshua Tree Art Gallery, or JTAG - is having an opening reception tonight from 6 to 8PM as part of the second saturday Gallery Walk. Currently on display is their annual HOLIDAZE exhibition of artsy gifts for the giving season - all for sale…
‘Jingle Paws’ shelter animal food and supplies drive at Palms-N-Paws in 29 Palms
Palms-N-Paws, the official animal shelter of the City of Twentynine Palms, is hosting their annual “Jingle Paws” food drive for animals for the holidays. The food drive started on December 6th and will be running all the way to Jan 3rd in 2023.…
On Now: The Up-Close Show talks with JTNP Preventative Search and Rescue Coordinator Anna Marini
Today on the Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault - he’ll be talking with Joshua Tree National Park Preventative Search and Rescue Coordinator Anna Marini. You can listen and call in live from 10 to 11AM today - or catch the full interview as a…
Twentynine Palms City Council race certified results, 8 votes separated two candidates
It was a very close race but ultimately, newcomer Octavious Scott won District 4 in the November 8 election for Twentynine Palms City Council. Coming down to just eight votes, Octavious Scott unseated incumbent Karmolette O’Gilvie to represent…
Greg Wallis takes lead in CA State Assembly District 47 race
State Assembly District 47 is another close race, and this one has 6 days left to certify the results. Republican Greg Wallis retook the lead late yesterday as the vote count puts him in the lead by 85 votes against Democrat Christy Holstege All…
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Updated 11:30AM – Local Election Results for the Morongo Basin, with all precints reporting
Ballots are still being counted today, but 100% of local polling precincts have…
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