MAGNITUDE 3.8 EARTHQUAKE SHAKES MORONGO BASIN
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the Morongo Basin at 11:16 p.m. last night (May 15,) startling residents of the high desert. The epicenter of the quake was 4 miles northeast of Desert Hot Springs with a depth of nearly 5 miles. Reverberations…
COUNTY SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON SHORT TERM RENTAL RULES
Draft language for the changes in the short-term rentals ordinance have been reviewed by the County Planning Commission and will be submitted for consideration at that meeting. Public participation is an essential part of the ordinance update…
County Fire Gets A K-9 Arson Investigator
San Bernardino County Fire has introduced the newest member of their elite investigative team, canine (K-9) Ginnie, a 2½-year-old yellow Labrador retriever. Ginnie and her handler, Assistant Fire Marshal Brian Headley, recently returned from a…
CMC TO CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2022 WITH IN-PERSON CEREMONIES
Copper Mountain College will hold in-person ceremonies to celebrate the Class of 2022. First, CMC will recognize its Vocational Nursing Program and Registered Nursing Program graduates during a pinning ceremony on May 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bell…
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TO HOST GRUBSTAKE DAYS KIDS’ DAY MAY 30TH
The Boys & Girls Club of the hi-desert will host the Grubstakes Kids Day on Monday, May 30th from 10am-4pm. This a FREE event for families with the annual Little Miss and Mister Miner’s Talent Show Contest with a winning prize and ribbons.…
Tenth annual Joshua Tree National Park art expo juried exhibition seeking entries
Artists are invited to submit entries for the 10th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition. Curators are seeking artwork depicting or inspired by the natural aspects of Joshua Tree National Park or its cultural history.…
DESERT HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO REOPEN ITS FOOD PANTRY DOORS FRIDAY
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church will reopen its food pantry doors this Friday (May 20), from 10 to 11 AM. Anyone in need who lives in Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley, Landers, or Joshua Tree is welcome to fill a bag with groceries. A limited…
CHILDREN’S SWIM CLASSES START JUNE 4 IN YUCCA VALLEY
The Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics Program will hold Children’s Learn-to-Swim classes this summer at the Yucca Valley High School. Six levels will be offered, from parent/baby classes to advanced swim techniques, and they cost $54 for two-week…
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO FOCUS ON BICYCLE SAFETY
May’s beautiful weather means more people riding bicycles. It’s also bicycle safety awareness month. Laura Hauther has tips for sharing the road safely… Throughout the month the Town of Yucca Valley and the City of Twentynine Palms will be…
THEATRE 29 OFFERS SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM
After having to cancel the 2019 and 2020 programs because of Covid-19, the 2022 Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theater will run Monday through Friday from June 27 through July 31, 2022, culminating with performances of “Disney’s Moana Jr.” The program…
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
Tee off for Students with Copper Mountain College Athletic Booster Club’s Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, June 4, at Hawk’s Landing in Yucca Valley. After a two-year hiatus, the Boosters are excited to welcome athletic supporters back to raise…
5TH ANNUAL HI-DEF FRINGE FESTIVAL GOING ON TODAY
The 5th annual Hi-Desert Fringe Festival, showcasing original, non-traditional, provocative performance art, is going on today (May 14). The full day of Performances is being offered on the sprawling grounds of the fabulous Tower Homestead Guest…
MAIL CARRIERS PICKING UP NON-PERISHABLE FOOD TODAY
Your neighborhood mail carrier will be picking up non-perishable food donations left in or near your mailbox today (Saturday, May 14th). The National Association of Letter Carriers is working with the Way Station in Joshua tree to collect and…
EXPECT CAPACITY CROWDS AT JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
The spring months are the busiest times of the year at Joshua Tree National Park. The Park will be very busy this weekend. Crowded conditions create limited parking, full campgrounds, and lines at park entrances. The best ways to prepare for…
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ANNOUNCE 2022 SUMMER PROGRAM
The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert is thrilled to announce the new Summer 2022 Program, which opens on Monday, June 13th. Among the many exciting activities planned alongside our in-house tutoring, STEM, and crafts, this year’s Program…
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