Registration opens today for the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert's summer program. The eight-week program begins on June 9, and has been a popular way for local kids to get together, learn, and have fun during the hot months while school is out of session. Z107.7 spoke with...
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department has announced the opening of the Luckie Park Pool for the 2025 summer season. The pool will officially open Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th through May 26th) from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily. Following Memorial Day weekend, the pool will be...
Volunteers are needed for an event this Thursday at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms, and organizers are hoping to get sign-ups by the end of the day Monday (5/19). The Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation is hosting an event at Luckie Park to celebrate the conclusion of their inaugural "Girls...
There are two volunteer opportunities at Joshua Tree National Park, and you must apply to them by Friday (5/23). Visitor Service Representatives Volunteer Visitor Service Representatives provide information to visitors at Joshua Tree Visitor Center, ensuring that their visits are safe and enjoyable. These volunteers will work once per week through...
All students work hard, but only two high school students in the Morongo Basin can be valedictorians. In advance of June's graduation ceremonies, both Yucca Valley High School and Twentynine Palms High School designate their highest achieving senior student as "Valedictorian," and they are invited to make a speech at...
Updated 5/18: The FBI has identified the suspect killed in the explosion as Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of Twentynine Palms. The FBI has identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of 29 Palms as the primary suspect in the #PalmSprings vehicle explosion. The vehicle was a silver Ford Fusion sedan, plate 8HWS848....
Starting Sunday, May 18, Caltrans will begin a pavement rehabilitation and shoulder widening project on Old Woman Springs Road from the State Route 62 junction to Gin Road. Work will take place nightly from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and is expected to continue through fall...
This month marks a milestone for Karin Skiba, who has been on a 50-year art journey woven from paper, paint, intuition, and lived experience. Her retrospective exhibition, Tapestries, Paper, and Paint, opens May 17 during the Yucca Valley Artwalk and runs through June 16. It celebrates color, character, and creative independence. The...
Book Day is a new event hosted by Desert General in the Twentynine Palms commerce area known as “Tin Town” this Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. In partnership with the Desert Writers Guild and Mojave Sage Writers, festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. featuring readings from regional authors Cindy Rinne,...
In March, USA TODAY's readers voted Joshua Tree Music Festival the top music festival in the country. It is irresistible for many who have danced in the desert at night, shared food with strangers, or wandered into a late-night sound bath beneath the stars. Founded in 2003 by Barnett English,...
We are halfway through spring and I’ve been gearing up my garden and cactus transplants for the summer months by watching the Morongo Basin Conservation Associations excellent videos on desert gardening, deep watering techniques, landscaping and permaculture. Something about gardening in the desert has clicked with me. Maybe its...
The Bureau of Land Management has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions effective Wednesday, May 21 for public lands managed by the BLM California Desert District within San Bernardino County. These restrictions will remain in effect until October 29 unless terminated sooner if conditions warrant. For most BLM land within the...
A woman with dementia has been reported missing out of Twentynine Palms. Lorraine Bird, a 86 year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, has been reported to the Sheriff's Department as missing, and friends are asking for the public's help in locating her. Bird was last seen on Sunday, May 11, at...
A 16 year-old was arrested on suspicion of attacking school employees in Twentynine Palms.On Tuesday (May 13), San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call of assault against school staff at the PLUS Program campus on Luckie Avenue in Twentynine Palms. Deputies say that a 16 year-old male...
The Twentynine Palms City Council is meeting in special session at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (May 19) for a closed session conference regarding anticipated litigation. The council will also conduct an employee performance evaluation for City Manager Stone James. Though public comment will be allowed prior to the Council heading...
If you spent any time driving in the Morongo Basin, you’ve likely seen large metal sculptures on medians, along Highway 62, in front of buildings and on private properties. These iron giants come from the hand of one artist, Simi Dabah, who no longer creates with industrial scrap metal...
The $20 Adoption Event at the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter is continuing through the rest of the May. All dogs and cats are $20 to adopt and that includes the spay or neuter, vaccines, microchip, and a vet exam. The Yucca Valley Animal Shelter is open today and Saturday from...
