How do we preserve our unique desert environment while promoting affordable housing and sustainable economic growth? This critical question will be at the heart of “Finding Balance: A Community Conversation on Development in Our Desert Ecosystem” this Saturday, May 31, from 3–5 pm at the Twentynine Palms Community Center. Across...
Just over a year ago the Town of Yucca Valley invited local skateboarders to a series of meetings where they asked for feedback on the current Yucca Valley skatepark, and what they would want to see in a new skatepark. It took a couple of meetings to spread the...
The Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, Dawn Rowe, will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (5/30). Host Gary Daigneault will talk with Rowe about the growth in the county, available services, planned projects, and challenges. The Z107.7 “Up Close” show Friday at...
Theatre 29 is inviting their supporters, volunteers, and all theatre lovers to a grand reveal of their upcoming 26th season. After months of preparation, The Theatre 29 Board recently approved the lineup of primary Main Stage productions. The 25-26 lineup will include Musicals, Drama, Comedies, Cabarets, and a plethora...
A residential fire in Yucca Valley sent one person to the hospital. On Saturday (May 25), crews from San Bernardino County Fire responded to a report of an exterior fire in the 57000 block of Chipmunk Trail in Yucca Valley. Arriving crews, including three engines, an ambulance, and an additional...
A man was arrested for allegedly exposing himself during an open house in Yucca Valley. On Friday (May 23) at around 1:00 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to an open house in the 55700 block of Juarez Drive in Yucca Valley. When they arrived to the open house,...
At last night’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting City Manager Dr. Stone James received a pay increase and the council pushed consideration of entertainment permits down the line. The regular council meeting began with a presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School TASHA (Teens Against Sexual Harassment) Club for participating...
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with consideration of an Exterior Color Change application for a commercial building located at 56945 Twentynine Palms Highway. Last night was the fifth time the item came before the Commission; it was previously continued with the recommendation that the applicant work with...
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Board meets in regular session Thursday (May 29) afternoon to consider two opportunities to advertise Twentynine Palms as a tourist destination. The Board will consider renewing their advertising campaign in Palm Springs Life magazine's Annual Desert Living Guide, and a new opportunity...
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department has announced the return of its Learn to Swim Program for summer 2025 at the Luckie Park Pool. This popular program offers an excellent opportunity for children to build confidence in the water and develop essential swimming skills in a...
The 2025 Homeless County & Survey Final Report has been released by San Bernardino County reflecting the annual Point-in-Time results. County-wide, the number of homeless in 2025 (3,821) decreased by 10.2 percent compared to the 2024 homeless count (4,255). The sheltered count (residents of shelters and transitional housing programs) took...
Prior to tonight’s meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council will host a workshop for local non-profits striving to obtain a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Starting at 5:15 p.m. in council chambers, council will hear presentations from 11 applicants collectively asking for nearly $140K though just $50K is available...
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will begin with review of an Exterior Color Change application for Taqueria El Comandante, located at 56945 Twentynine Palms Highway. Tonight will be the fifth time the Commission has considered the application; they previously continued the item and recommended the applicant work with...
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....
