MUSD installs safety windows, keyless entry, and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan to campuses
At their meeting on June 25th at Joshua Tree Elementary, The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education discussed safety projects, local indicators, and goals for the 24-25 school year. The meeting kicked off with a safety…
Three search & rescues on Sunday highlight importance of being prepared in the hi-desert
You’ve heard us and everyone else talk about it - triple digit temps continue to batter the Basin with unrelenting heat during the day, with barely a reprieve at night. The National Weather Service, National Park Service, State and County…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission to consider two town upgrades, swap meets
As part of their conversations around improving the town’s appearance, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider guidelines for special events and parking lot sales. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider two renovation…
No Twentynine Palms City Council meeting tonight (7/9)
The Twentynine Palms City Council will not meet at their regular time tonight, as they have no meetings scheduled for the month of July. Link: City Council - City of Twentynine Palms Previous meeting coverage:…
Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency board agenda for July 9
Two public hearings will be on tap when the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency’s Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. tonight (July 9, 2024). The first public hearing aims to confirm a number of seriously delinquent accounts and allow the board to…
“Golden Hour” drag show tonight at Sunfair in Joshua Tree, accompanied by live classical music
Something different is happening at 8PM tonight at the Joshua Tree Campground off Sunfair, maybe even the first of its kind to hit the dry lakebed, when OB Productions present their live art installation drag show set to classical music for an…
Campground prices set to increase in Mojave National Preserve, public comments sought
Four developed campgrounds in the neighboring public lands to the north are slated for a fee increase, and the Mojave National Preserve wants to consider your comments before making the change permanent. This would be the first fee increase in…
Marine suspected of leading deputies on motorcycle chase through Twentynine Palms
A Marine is alleged to have led law enforcement on a 12 mile, high-speed motorcycle chase through Twentynine Palms last week. The Sheriff’s Department reports that around 10:30 p.m. on July 3, a deputy saw a motorcycle with improperly displayed…
Three fires hit hi-desert over 4th of July weekend
There were three major fires over the Independence Day holiday weekend, with the largest believed to have been started by illegal fireworks. Yucca Valley Brush Fire A one-acre brush fire on the night of July 4 led to home evacuations in…
Landers Homestead Valley Association meets today to answer $10 million dollar question
Attendees at today’s (July 8, 2024) 5 p.m. meeting of the Landers Homestead Valley Association are expected to hear the answer to a $10 million question. Tonight's guest speaker is Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency General Manager Marina…
New state law in effect to support electronic consumers and independent repair shops
Californians will now have an easier time getting their electronics fixed quickly at local repair shops. As part of a new wave of laws that went into effect on July 1, electronic and appliance manufacturers must provide service tools, parts, and…
Community Resource Days offers healthcare, legal aid, social services in Joshua Tree on 7/10
The first of several planned Community Resource Days at the Joshua Tree Community Center kicks off this Wednesday (July 10). The program hopes to provide a one-stop hub for residents seeking assistance with healthcare, legal aid and social…
How a development goes from “idea” to a permitted project here in the Morongo Basin
It seems like every day there is a new development being discussed for a large parcel here in the Morongo Basin, especially in the unincorporated county areas like Joshua Tree, Landers, Morongo Valley, and Wonder Valley. Many proposed…
The Desert View Conservancy Area: a more accessible and quieter alternative to Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree’s Desert View Conservation Area, also known as Section 6, is an underrated annex to the National Park that makes an easily accessible alternative for locals and tourists alike who’d prefer to avoid the traffic going into the crowds…
Landroids Little Free Library settles in Landers
The Little Free Library organization began with a single book-sharing box and has become a global literacy movement. In 25 years it has grown to more than 175,000 registered, volunteer-led Little Free Libraries all sharing the aim of building…
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Dance Mojave hosting a sneak peek fundraiser for the upcoming production of “The Desert Nutcracker”
On Saturday, November 23, Dance Mojave is hosting a fundraising event to help…
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