PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN FOR NEW JTNP WEST ENTRANCE FEE STATION
Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) began accepting public comments on a project to construct a new West Entrance Fee Station approximately 1/2 mile further inside the park to replace the existing fee station. JTNP has prepared an…
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE HI-DESERT LOOKING FOR A TEEN DIRECTOR
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert is looking to hire a Teen Director at 25 hours per week during the school year (work hours M-F from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and up to 40 hours per week (M-F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) during the Summer Program. News…
USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TOMORROW
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the Morongo Basin at two locations tomorrow (February 14). The locations are: The Joshua Tree Community Center from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00…
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE THIS SUPERBOWL WEEKEND
While the National Football League’s top two teams are preparing to battle it out on the field this weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is making its game plan to keep the motoring public safe long after the celebrations have ended.…
DESERT LAND TRUST TO HOLD NATIVE PLANT SALE THIS MONTH
The Mojave Desert Land Trust is holding a Mini Spring Native Plant Sale from noon on February 22 to noon on February 25. The popularity of these sales reflects the public’s ever-increasing interest in growing plants that are drought tolerant and…
VEHICLE THEFTS AND BREAK-INS ON THE RISE, PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY
There is a noticeable rise in reports of vehicle break-ins and theft here in the Morongo Basin. Hilary Sloane offers these tips from the Sheriff’s Department to reduce your risk of having your vehicle broken into or stolen… Morongo Basin…
HEART HEALTH TIP FROM DR. JONES-POLAND
February is American Heart Month and Z107.7 wants to encourage you to be heart healthy. Assignment Reporter Claire Grow gave Dr. Edith Jones-Poland a call to talk about ways to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke… Struggling to eat…
SEVERAL STEM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO INCOMING CMC STUDENTS
Applications for Copper Mountain College STEM scholarships are available for Fall 2022. Assignment reporter Chris Fleischman has the details for how to apply … Are you a local high school senior interested in the fields of science, technology,…
31 ARRESTED AND OVER 63,000 MARIJUANA PLANTS SEIZED IN WEEK 23 OF COUNTY ILLEGAL GROW RAIDS
31 people were arrested, and 25 illegal marijuana grow operations countywide were shut down, including three in Twentynine Palms and three in Landers, during the twenty-third week of illegal marijuana grow raids. According to Sheriff’s reports,…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CAFÉ NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A new restaurant has landed in the center of Joshua Tree. Food for Thought Café is now open to the public, and culinary reporter Jef Harmatz has a look at their vegetarian menu and unique space. Located inside of Joshua Tree’s historic retreat…
29 PALMS AND TRI-VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS
Local Little League Organizations are currently registering players for baseball and softball for their Spring season. Divisions range from tee-ball beginning at 4 years old and senior leagues ending at 16 years old. Volunteers are always needed…
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION SATURDAY AT JTAG
The Joshua Tree Art Gallery, or JTAG, is featuring Threshold, a group exhibition featuring regional artists Blake Baxter, Frederick Fulmer, and Mike McLain during its show this month. Threshold is defined as “the magnitude or intensity that must…
CMC BOARD CELEBRATES ACCREDITATION, RETIREMENTS, AND TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees met in regular session yesterday with several causes for celebration, including the news of the college’s recent accreditation. Assignment reporter Chris Fleischman was there to join in on the…
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE LECTURE CANCELED TONIGHT
The Twentynine Palms Historical Society has announced that the February Old Schoolhouse lecture originally scheduled for this evening (February 11), has been canceled. For further information call The Desert Institute at 760-819-4714 or email…
TRAVEL ALERT: TOUR DE PALM SPRINGS CHARITY BICYCLE RIDE TOMORROW
As the annual Tour De Palm Springs charity bike ride is quickly approaching, the Indio CHP would like to remind all drivers and bicyclists to “share the road” tomorrow, February 12, 2022. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. the valley roadways will be filled…
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