The San Bernardino County Fire Department reminds residents that possession of any type of fireworks, including so called "safe and sane" fireworks, is against the law. On a typical 4th of July, fireworks cause more fires than any…

The free national park pass for military members has proven to be very popular. Ranger Pat Pilcher tells military families how to get theirs, if they haven't already done so... To show appreciation for those who serve in the military,…

Auditions will be held tonight for the Neil Simon comedy-drama, "Lost in Yonkers," at Theatre 29. Manager Editor Tami Roleff has the casting call... Tonight is the night for area actors to audition for Theatre 29's next…

The special for Sunday breakfast at the Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign Wars tomorrow from 8 to 11 is chicken-fried steak. And don't forget Taco Wednesday from 11 to 1. The VFW is located at 6402 Veterans Way in downtown Joshua Tree.

The Star Twirlers Square Dance Club is hosting a plus level square dance at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, located at 55946 Yucca Trail, at 7:30 PM tonight Saturday, February 4. Skip Stanley will be doing the calling. Bob Paull will cue lines at…

The Quirky comedy, "Jake's Women" continues its run Friday and Saturday nights at 7 at Theatre 29. Reporter Mike Lipsitz reminds you that there will be a Sunday matinee this weekend... "Jake's Women" continues a…

February 17 is the last day to apply for a Small Business Administration disaster loan to repair or replace property damages caused by high winds between November 30 and December 4 of last year. Applicants may apply online using SBA's…

A desert conservation organization is having a contest. Report Lenore Roberts issues the notice to desert photographers... Are you permanently attached to your camera? You're in luck because Save Our Desert is pleased to announce its first…

Yucca Valley California Welcome Center is currently exhibiting the works of local artist Scott Monteith, who is known for his vibrant paintings of desert wildlife and watercolor landscapes of the desert Southwest. The CA Welcome Center is…

This is the weekend that artist Gosia Wlodarczak is producing her "Frost Drawings for Joshua Tree" at BoxoHOUSE, located at 62732 Sullivan Rd, Joshua Tree. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, you are invited to meet the artist…

A motorcycle rider suffered a broken leg in a traffic accident in Yucca Mesa Thursday. About 3 p.m., an unidentified Yucca Valley man in his 20s was riding his motorcycle westbound on Sun Mesa Drive near Warren Vista. Another man driving a…

The annual Miss Yucca Valley Pageant, organized by the Yucca Valley Noon Rotary Club, is 6:00 Saturday night at the Joshua Springs Thunder Dome in Yucca Valley. Tickets are available at the door. Twelve juniors at area schools will be competing.…

The California Highway Patrol advises you to select a designated driver before the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl tomorrow. "We hope everyone can enjoy the fun by designating a driver before the game begins," said Morongo Basin CHP…

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES In other high school sports today, the Twentynine Palms basketball teams travel to Big Bear. Tip-off for the girls is at 5; boys at 6:30. The Yucca Valley High School basketballs teams host the Desert Mirage High…

FREE BREAKFAST IN JOSHUA TREE TOMORROW Joshua Tree Community United Methodist Church will provide a free Community Breakfast Buffet Saturday morning from 9-10 a.m. Clothing, shoes, coats and blankets are free to those in need as supplies last.…