Hungry Valley OHV area closed due to fire damage
Hungry Valley is Located in the Tejon Pass north of Los Angeles and along the Interstate 5 corridor, and has 19,000 acres and more than 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycle, ATV’s, dune buggies, and 4x4’s. The area is designated as a…
Twentynine Palms’ Senior Center opening as cooling center for hot weekend
Extreme temperatures are coming this weekend, and the City of Twentynine Palms announced yesterday that they are opening up the city' Senior Center as a cooling center for residents of all ages. The Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be…
California home insurance availability and rising prices on County rep’s radar
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors last month put forward a resolution asking state legislators to address the home insurance crisis in California. Chair of the Board and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe discussed the complex…
Some California landlords now limited on how much they can charge for new security deposits
A new California state law went into effect yesterday, limiting the amount a landlord can ask a renter for a security deposit. A security deposit is usually held to secure against potential damage, cleaning, or unpaid rent from a renter. These…
Fireworks prohibited in Morongo Basin; avoid fines and fires with free legal shows
Independence Day is Thursday, and the days leading up to the Fourth of July holiday are filled with fun, patriotism, and unfortunately illegal fireworks. The Sheriff’s Department received 11 reports about illegal fireworks over the weekend. The…
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act input
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…
Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms implementing new Master Fee Schedules beginning today (July 1)
Master Fee Schedules are increases in fees paid for civic services like planning, animal control, code enforcement, and other items that will cover long term budgetary plans. These fees - which are paid for by those who use the services and are…
Library Summer Reading Programs offers kids more than just books
The San Bernardino County Library System’s summer reading program continues this summer and there are a number of fun book events happening right now throughout the hi-desert. For students who are now on school break, the Morongo Basin’s three…
Hilarious Whodunnit “Clue: On Stage” Auditions at Theatre 29
Theatre 29 closes out its 2023-24 season with the hysterically funny comedic murder mystery “Clue: On Stage” August 16. Theatre 29 will hold open auditions for the new comedic murder mystery “Clue On Stage” on Monday, July 1st at 6:00pm on the…
Whitewater Preserve parking lot limited due to overcrowding
Whitewater Preserve visitors should be aware that the Preserve’s paved parking lot is now limited to just the bridge crossing area. The Preserve says that the overcrowding of parked cars and recreating families has led to multiple safety hazards…
Free California State Park pass program saved from budget cuts
A popular State Park Library pass program has been saved from being cut due to the budget shortfalls. The California State Library Park Pass needed $6.5 millions dollars to continue its mission of providing free State Park admission passes to…
Dark Skies internship opens up at MDLT for women in science and conservation
Are you looking to protect the night sky and camp at one of the darkest spots in the Mojave? The Mojave Desert Land Trust MDLT has just the internship for you! Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave - or WISDOM - is an internship for women in…
Covington Flats in JTNP closed until Monday due to fire threat
Public access to the Covington Flats area in Joshua Tree National Park is closed through Sunday, July 7, 2024. The area will reopen Monday morning. The spring rains cause an abundance of grass to grow, which has now dried, making a…
“Gatefolds” reception opens conceptual print and video art exhibit at Compound YV tonight
A new exhibition of highly conceptual print and video work with origins in Switzerland opens tonight in Yucca Valley, and will be visible from the highway until the end of July. Gatefolds is the name of the new show from artist Jed Ochmanek,…
Karaoke tonight at the Yucca Valley Senior Center
The Yucca Valley Senior Center is hosting a fun evening of Karaoke featuring local Morongo Basin DJ Troy Hoglund tonight. Come sing your heart out or just enjoy the show and cheer the performers. No matter who you are, there is always a good…
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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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