The Twentynine Palms Water District will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, Wednesday May 28th at 4:00 pm. There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of an ordinance to update the district groundwater Management Plan. Ordinance #94 was adopted on October 24, 2001 and has undergone minor updates...
The Joshua Tree Shakespeare Festival is bringing “King Lear” to life at a new venue in Yucca Valley this weekend. The performance will be held at the outdoor stage of Mon Petit Mojave this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Joshua Tree Shakespeare Festival proudly announces its 2025 production of...
The public is invited to honor United States service members who died while serving in the military at an Observance that will take place at the Joshua Tree Memorial Park this Monday. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. with an hour-long formal ceremony that includes the placing of memorial...
Starting on May 24 and continuing through September 9, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum will host a hands-on exhibit inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, providing a creative playground for people of all ages. Visitors can explore the original Renaissance man's inventions, art, and ideas at more than a dozen interactive stations....
"Desert Trade, first and foremost, is a community space. It's seconds as an artist residency. I've always built community wherever I've lived, and this is an extension of that. It's a place to bring community together, artists together, allowing people a space to dream and develop, and our goal...
Caltrans has released a construction update on the $21.9 million dollar pavement rehabilitation and shoulder widening project taking place on State Route 247 - also referred to as Old Woman Springs Road. Nighttime work operations will be taking place near Yucca Valley from Highway 62 Junction to Gin Road....
Co-produced by Kevin Bones, The Palms is hosting a weekend-long comedy festival that kicks off Friday (May 23) from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and runs through Saturday (May 24), starting at 12:00 noon and ending until around midnight, or until someone has poked an eye out or nobody...
The first Joshua Tree Accordion Festival will be taking place this Saturday, May 24 at Art Queen from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m. The fest will feature eleven accordion acts, an accordion raffle, and a free accordion lesson at 3:30 for anyone interested in this iconic and evocative instrument. Sponsored...
High heat and rising humidity are hitting the Morongo Basin earlier than usual this summer, and swamp coolers are struggling to keep up. When it's dry, a swamp cooler is a lifesaver. But if there is humidity, homes can start to feel like saunas. If you're cooling an art studio,...
Link: Respectful Burial for Lorraine Bird (GoFundMe.com) Lorraine Bird went missing from Twentynine Palms on May 13th when she told family she was going to visit a friend’s house in Apple Valley - an unincorporated community located approximately 80 miles northwest of Twentynine Palms. Six days later her body was...
At Thursday night’s rescheduled Morongo Valley Community Services District meeting, board members considered a no-cost proposal to transform a long-unused fire station into a hub for wildfire safety. The Fire Safe Council proposes a new Fire Safe Center at Fire Station #2, located at the bottom of Bella Vista Drive....
Walk this way to Tortoise Rock Casino tonight for "Live at the Rock" with Aerosmith cover band Aeromyth. This free concert kicks off Memorial Day weekend in style, with BBQ plates, tacos, and casino games... you won’t wanna miss a thing. Live at the Rock continues every other Friday night...
Twentynine Palms residents are invited to participate in a community-wide Neighborhood Cleanup. This grassroots initiative is organized by City Councilmember Octavious Scott and aims to beautify the neighborhood, foster community pride, and provide an opportunity for residents to connect while working toward a cleaner, healthier environment. The cleanup begins Saturday...
As part of their ongoing efforts to support and honor education in their community, the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms recently honored the teacher and student of the year from Oasis Elementary School. Supporting the youth of the community is one of the priorities of the Rotary Club. At a...
Grubstake Days continues this weekend, and the carnival opens today in Yucca Valley. It's located at off Highway 62 and Hilton Avenue. Ride tickets can be purchased on site. They are $2 each or you can get 24 for $30. The carnival runs through June 1. Also today is the Chamber...
A man was arrested for investigation into sexual battery after allegedly groping women and exposing himself at the Joshua Tree Music Festival. On Friday (May 16) at 10:30 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies say that Joshua Arieli, 44, was attending the Joshua Tree Music Festival near Sunfair Road in...
The Town of Yucca Valley Public Works Department will be conducting scheduled median maintenance on Highway 62, requiring temporary lane closures today (Thursday, 5/22). From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the #1 lane in both directions will be closed between Sage Avenue and Hermosa Avenue. Local residents are encouraged to use...
