CHP Sets Up Checkpoint, Maximum Enforcement Period for the Holiday Weekend
The California Highway Patrol is ensuring that the High Desert’s roadways remain safe this holiday weekend by implementing a maximum enforcement period along with a D.U.I checkpoint. The maximum enforcement period will begin today (September 2)…
Sheriffs, Family, Seeking Missing Yucca Valley Man
The County Sheriff and family members asking for the public's help in locating a missing Yucca Valley Man. Robert Frank Lewis, Jr., 43, was last seen on August 9. That was when he was released from the West Valley Detention Center and…
Wanted Sex Offender arrested after allegedly injuring himself with knife
A traffic stop in Joshua Tree led to the arrest of an unregistered sex offender who is also wanted in two states on suspicion of assault on law enforcement officers and escape. On Wednesday (August 31), County Sheriff's Deputies report that…
Joshua Tree International Astronomy Art & Imaging Festival this weekend
Dark skies can give high desert residents a view of the celestial bodies above us that most others don’t get to see. The Joshua Tree International Astronomy Art & Imaging Festival starts tonight Sept 2nd and runs all Labor Day Weekend at the…
VFW collecting military challenge coins for Eagle Scout project
The Veterans of Foreign Wars in Joshua Tree is looking to collect military challenge coins that are being used in an Eagle Scout project for local Scout Troop 77. Military challenge coins are passed between members of the military for lots of…
Highschool Football Games for Friday 9/2
School is back in session, and that means high school football season has begun. The Morongo Basin is home to some truly stellar teen talent out on our fields, and tonight, you’ll have a chance to root on our local teams. The Yucca Valley…
Fruit ahoy! “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach” rolls onto Theatre 29 stage Sept. 2nd
Be on the lookout for enormous traveling fruit and gregarious talking insects as “ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”, will roll onto the Theatre 29 stage September 2 - 18. This musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic playfully…
Rollover on Hwy. 62 leaves one passenger dead, two injured including 4 Y.O.
A car drove off Highway 62 on Wednesday (August 31) morning, rolling several times into the open desert, leaving one passenger dead and the driver and a four-year old passenger with minor injuries. California Highway Patrol reports that, at…
CleanSWEEP school program suspended by Sheriff’s Department
A school program intended to address minor non-criminal offenses is being suspended by the Sheriff’s Department. SB County Sheriff Dicus said “an abundance of caution” is being taken in suspending CleanSWEEP - which is a disciplinary program…
Old School House Lectures start Friday at 29 Palms Historical Society
The Twentynine Palms Historical Society's annual lecture series begins on Friday, September 9, at 7 p.m. with a presentation on the Serrano, Chemehuevi, and Cahuilla Indigenous People of the 29 Palms Region. Sean Milanovich, is a member of…
State Grant Creates Outdoor Programming at Oasis Elementary
A new state grant will provide outdoor education opportunities to students at Oasis Elementary School in Twentynine Palms. The Joshua Tree Residential Education Experience, affectionately known as “JTREE”, has been awarded $227,000 grant from…
Ladycats Volleyball put up solid defense against Indio Thursday
The Ladycats traveled to Indio last night and came up short for the win. JV lost in 2 sets. Varsity lost in 3 sets: 24-26, 12-25, and 14-25. Gabby Wunderlee was big at the net with 7 kills and 4 ace serves. Kyla Palpallatoc also had 7 kills and…
Up Close Show to Feature Aldair Jimenez from the County Assessor-Recorder Clerk’s Office
A County Department with an unassuming name provides a full slate of vital services. Aldair Jimenez from the County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s office will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday at 10:00am. Find out how you…
How to stay cool during California’s summer heat wave
Update: We removed a reference to box fan vouchers - the program isn't implemented yet. During the hottest time of the day, public facilities will bring you indoors or offer a place to cool off and relax. Here are some suggestions and their…
Joshua Tree Philharmonic seeking musicians and members
The Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Joshua Tree Philharmonic (JPHIL) will be holding auditions for instrumentalists interested in joining and becoming members. The philharmonic will be performing Christmas and holiday music arrangements December…
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