Woman says sister sprayed her home with pepper spray through “doggy door”
A Joshua Tree woman claims her sister sprayed her with pepper spray through an open dog door earlier this week. Just after 2:45 AM on Wednesday morning, Sheriff’s deputies were contacted by a woman at Lazy H Manufactured Home Community in Joshua…
CDFW still seeking public input on Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
A year ago, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) was enacted to protect the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the state’s renewable energy and housing development priorities. Part of this effort is the…
Twentynine Palms Senior Center provides cooling and community to those inside
For the last couple weeks the Twentynine Palms Senior Center has been doing double-duty as a “cooling center,” and that only happens when the heat index hovers around above 115 degrees. This last Wednesday by 3 o’clock in the afternoon, we hit…
CMC Board member resigning to take 6,000 mile nautical adventure
At yesterday’s (7/11) Copper Mountain College Board meeting, a letter of resignation was read from District 4 trustee Liz Meyer. Meyer, 79, resigned effective July 1st. She has served on the College Board since 2005, including four terms as…
House and vehicle fire in Twentynine Palms knocked down quickly this morning (7/11)
Just before 5 a.m. today (July 11), engines from County Fire responded to a structure fire in the 62000 block Valle Vista in Twentynine Palms. Crews arrived to find a house and two vehicles on fire, and County Fire was joined by units from the…
Felon arrested in Twentynine Palms for suspicion of child abuse and battery
A convicted felon was arrested in Twentynine Palms for suspicion of child abuse and battery. On Saturday at around 11:30 p.m., County Sheriff's Deputies contacted Alfred Romero, Jr., in the 6000 block of Alpine Ave. in Twentynine Palms.…
Fire and arrest at Landers house
A fire in Landers led to one arrest for suspicion of resisting arrest and an investigation into possible arson by the County. At around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday (July 9), San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a report of a fire in a detached…
Apartment complex fire in Twentynine Palms sends 3 to hospital
A fire at an apartment complex in Twentynine Palms sent three people to the hospital. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning (July 9), San Bernardino County Fire and County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a fire at an apartment complex in…
Local author Susan Rukeyser celebrates “The Worst Kind of Girl” with reading and release on 7/12
Author Susan Rukeyser. Photo by Sandra Goodin Local author Susan Rukeyser will be celebrating the release of her new novel The Worst Kind of Girl this Friday at Hi-Desert Times Magazines on Friday (7/12) in Twentynine Palms. Presented by Red…
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act updates at virtual meeting today (7/11)
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA ) was enacted with the aim of protecting the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the state’s renewable energy and housing development priorities. Part of this effort is…
Be on the lookout for tortoises seeking shade under your tires
If the sizzling sun has you seeking shade when soaking in the sites and sounds of the summer’s seasonal splendor - then you aren’t alone. The Mojave Desert Tortoise can be a rare site to see out in the open desert, and as summer hits us with…
Yard sale gun goes off, shoots buyer in foot
After buying an unknowingly loaded gun at a yard sale, a Yucca Valley man accidentally shot himself in the foot. At around 10:45 p.m. on Monday morning (July 8), a woman called 911 saying her boyfriend had accidentally shot himself in the…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission approves expansion for the Tiny Pony Tavern
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission kicked off their meeting by considering an application by the Tiny Pony Tavern. The proposal includes a 533-square-foot covered patio expansion to the current outdoor space including 20 additional seats. The…
Tonight’s Yucca Valley Airport District board meeting canceled (7/10)
The regular meeting for the Yucca Valley Airport District scheduled for this evening (July 10) has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. The board will meet next in regular session on August 14. Previous meetings:…
Copper Mountain College board meets on Thursday (7/11)
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets in regular session tomorrow (July 11) to consider changes to policies related to flag display, consider the school's organizational chart, and receive a report on student life on campus.…
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