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Sandra Jones Campbell’s unique paintings are on display at Spaghetti Western Saloon

Hilary Sloane

The Spaghetti Western Saloon is showcasing the work of Yucca Valley painter Sandra Jones Campbell in a vibrant exhibition that runs through August 31, 2025. A public reception for the artist will be held Saturday, June 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The exhibition features archival pigment prints from Campbell’s...

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Fire restrictions begin on Sunday (6/15) in Joshua Tree National Park

Fire Restrictions go into Effect inside the park starting on Sunday, June 15 and going through to  October 1.  That means no wood or charcoal fires anywhere - including all campgrounds and backcountry sites.  Liquid gas stoves and generators with spark arrestors are still allowed but only in cleared areas. The...

Yucca Valley man arrested for attempted murder with pitchfork after brother found stabbed

A man was arrested for investigation into attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his brother with a pitchfork. On Wednesday (June 11) at around 3:45 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's dispatch received a call to 911 from a man who said he had been stabbed by a pitchfork by his brother....

The presentation began with California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Chuck Bonham urging the commission to approve the latest draft of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan. The plan was first presented in February of 2025 with updates in April and a final draft expected to be delivered by the end...

Elks Lodge 2134 holding annual Flag Day ceremony on Saturday (6/14)

Flag Day ceremonies being held Saturday by Elks Lodge 2134 in Twentynine Palms.  At 10:00 a.m. Elks Lodge members will be holding their annual flag day ceremony. Then at 11:00 a.m. American Lodge Post 761 is holding their flag disposal ritual outside at Elks Lodge 2134 and disposing of no...

Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday (6/14) in Twentynine Palms

A Juneteenth Celebration will be held in Twentynine Palms this Saturday, ahead of the official date which falls on a Thursday this year.  The federal holiday is officially held on June 19 and celebrates the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation at the end of the Civil War, freeing enslaved...

Hark, a festival of delights awaits thee!  The Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department will be kicking off the summer season with a Renaissance-themed Family Fun Day Saturday (June 14) This year’s free family-friendly event will transform the Town of Yucca Valley’s Community Center into a Renaissance...

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Non-profit cat rescue and lounge needs new air conditioner before summer hits

Got some extra scratch laying around, and want to help keep some kitties stay comfortable in the heat? A Yucca Valley non-profit animal rescue that focuses on cats is having some trouble keeping their lounge cool.  "Save the Meow Meows" cat lounge’s air conditioner has broken down, and a...

Twentynine Palms Rotary gives out scholarships to Morongo Basin graduating seniors

The Twentynine Palms Rotary Club is making supporting excellence in education a priority this school year. During the past few months, they have awarded certificates and gift cards to local Teachers and students of the year chosen by the principals of Twentynine Palms area schools. This week the club gave...

Twentynine Palms motorhome fire being investigated as possible arson

On Wednesday (June 11) at around 2:00 a.m., San Bernardino County Fire and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Fire Department responded to a report of a motorhome on fire at a residential property near the intersection of Valley Vista Road and Condor Road in Twentynine Palms. San Bernardino...

The final draft of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan is expected to be discussed at the California Fish and Game Commission meeting taking place on June 11th and 12th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The final draft for the plan was submitted by the California...

MUSD announces 2025 Summer Meal Program for June and July

As part of their ongoing commitment to ensure the well-being of students during the summer months, Morongo Unified School District invites all children up to age 18 to participate in their Summer Meals Program, sponsored in conjunction with the USDA and the National School Lunch Program. With a focus on...

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Copper Mountain Community College Board of Trustees meets Thursday (6/12)

The Copper Mountain Community College District Board of Trustees meets in regular session Thursday to consider policies related to workplace violence, course repetition, and budgetary issues. The Board of Trustees meeting is open to the public and begins Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the CMC Bell Center Community Room, located...

Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” moves opening to June 20 at Theatre 29

Theatre 29’s finale production of their 25th anniversary season, the Agatha Christie murder mystery “And Then There Were None” postponed their trip to mysterious Soldier Island to June 20.  The finale production of Theatre 29’s groundbreaking 25th anniversary season, “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE” by Agatha Christie, has rescheduled their opening...

Volunteer with the Native American Land Conservancy at a hidden spring in Morongo Valley

Bear’s Water is a hidden spring in Morongo Valley recently acquired by the Native American Land Conservancy (NALC), and this Friday, June 13, you can help tend to its pristine land. Formerly the area of Sherman Shady Springs, Bear’s Water is originally shared territory of the Serrano, Cahuilla, and the...

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire plays for free tonight (6/12) in Luckie Park starting at 8PM

The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department kicks off their 2025 Summer Event Series with a screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Thursday night (June 12) a the Luckie Park Soccer Field. This free, family-friendly screening of the hit sci-fi comedy begins at 8:00 p.m. Children must be...

Road rage at the Morongo Valley Dollar General leads to arrest for suspected assault and DUI

A road rage incident in a Morongo Valley parking lot led to an arrest for investigation into assault and DUI. On Sunday at around 9:00 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to several reports of a fight in the parking lot of Dollar General on Twentynine Palms Highway in...