There is literally a new Sheriff in Town, and the City, and all the County areas of the Morongo Basin too. County Sheriff Rod Hoops announced yesterday that Lieutenant Richard Boswell, the current second-in-command of the Morongo Basin…

Attention runners. The 9th annual full moon run is set for this Friday in Yucca Valley. Reporter Corrisa Evans laces up her running shoes... On August 3 the Town of Yucca Valley will be holding the ninth annual Full Moon 5K run through one of…

Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation Department and Southern California Hardball are offering an all star baseball camp. Girls and boys ages 8-16 are eligible to register. The camp will be held August 6 through 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Luckie Park…

The Summer Reading Program continues this week at the Joshua Tree Library. Reporter Dan Stork has the schedule of events... At the Joshua Tree Library this week, It's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Preschool and kindergarten children are…

San Bernardino County Public Works crews will be performing surface seal projects on Morongo Road in Twentynine Palms from Indian Trail to the base. The work will be done Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 to August 1, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

The Hi-Desert Water District is looking for members of their advisory committee. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells you how to sign up... The Hi-Desert Water District is seeking people who are interested in serving on the Public Advisory…

A Yucca Valley man is behind bars after he fled a traffic stop early Friday morning. Shortly after 12:30 Friday, Sergeant Trevis Newport stopped Brandon Hull, 27, near the intersection of Pueblo Trail and Elk Trail in Yucca Valley for riding his…

The original play "Actress, by Twentynine Palms resident Josh Lazar opens this Friday for a limited two-week run at Theatre 29. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says the play features an exceptional cast... Director/Playwright and 29 Palms resident…

Honors were given recently to members of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps air ground combat center. 3/7 returned in April following a 7-month deployment to Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Bronze…

The final environmental documents for the proposed expansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base have been released. While 6 different plans are shown, the one identified as preferred by the Marine Corps would severely restrict the use of the…

The Hi-Desert Medical Center's Hospice program has volunteer opportunities available for people who want to give practical and emotional support to hospice patients, both in home and in skilled nursing facilities. Volunteers are important…

Two summer blockbusters have an almost totally free admission, particularly if you don't need to drive far to a location with dark night skies. Managing Editor Tami Roleff looks to the skies... Stargazers have two events to look forward to…

The High Desert Storm Youth tackle football league officially begins Monday. The league is looking for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 to participate in the 2012 season. Conditioning will take place at Knotts Sky Park from Monday, July 30 through…

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board has called a special meeting for Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room at Covington Park. The Board will begin with an open session and consider oral comments on items which are…

The National Park Service is concerned about fire danger in the parks. Ranger Pat Pilcher gives some advice for safe practices in Joshua Tree National Park... Fire has always played a major role in Joshua Tree National Park. Lightning strikes as…