VFW TACO BELLES TAKING THE HOLIDAY OFF
The VFW Taco Belles in Joshua Tree will be at home with their families on Wednesday, November 24, so there will not be a Taco Wednesday that day. They wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
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29 PALMS MAN ARRESTED FOR CRUELTY TO INFANT
On Saturday (November 20), investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, conducted an investigation in Twentynine Palms regarding an injured eight-week-old…
HOW TO SUBMIT REDISTRICTING PUBLIC INPUT
The 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission has released draft maps for the state’s Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. The maps are redrawn every ten years to assure that citizens’ political…
26 ARRESTED, OVER 29,000 MARIJUANA PLANTS SEIZED IN WEEK 12 OF COUNTY ILLEGAL GROW RAIDS
26 people were arrested, and 22 illegal marijuana grow operations countywide, including one in Wonder Valley and two in Joshua Tree, were shut down during the twelfth week of illegal marijuana grow raids. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies…
HWY 62 CONSTRUCTION PAUSES THIS WEEK
Caltrans will pause roadwork on Highway 62 this week, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Work on the Highway will continue next week, beginning November 30, with a schedule expected to be released later this week. For holiday travelers this week, you…
YUCCA VALLEY TO HOLD FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON STVRS AFTER HITTING PAUSE ON NEW APPLICATIONS
Since enacting a moratorium on new applications for short-term vacation rentals, the town of Yucca Valley is holding its first public hearing on the controversial matter. Reporter Jef Harmatz tells you how to voice your opinions and what to…
29 PALMS MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTACKING ROOMMATE WITH LAMP
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested late last week, following an argument with his roommate. Just before noon on Thursday (November 18), Sheriff deputies responded to the 72300 block of Sunnyslope Drive in Twentynine Palms for a report of…
DROUGHT WATER SAVINGS TIPS FOR HOLIDAY COOKING
The holiday season has arrived in full swing. Here are some ways to conserve water while preparing that holiday feast for loved ones from near and far. Reporter Joe Rego, has your drought conservation tips... Think preparation and clean up.…
BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW IN 29 PALMS
Blood is desperately needed; a blood drive will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, at the Little Church of the Desert, located at 6079 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms. All blood donors must wear a face mask and undergo a COVID-19…
SENIOR CENTERS AND REACH OUT HOLIDAY HOURS
With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, there will be special hours at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center and all Reach Out Morongo Basin offices. On Wednesday, November 24, the Twentynine Palms Senior Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
AUDITIONS FOR AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS AT THEATRE 29 TOMORROW
Theatre 29 continues its 2021-22 season with an Agatha Christie murder mystery in January, and auditions are tomorrow! Arts & Entertainment Reporter Charlie Thomas tells you how you can get on the train… Theatre 29 will hold open auditions…
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ODELL ROAD IN JTNP TOMORROW
Tomorrow (November 22), Joshua Tree National Park managers will close a section of Odell Road north of Queen Valley Road for visitor and staff safety. This temporary closure will allow the park to continue to repair damage to…
BASIN WIDE FOUNDATION HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE
The “Dreams 4 Kids” campaign is providing more than 200 children in child protective services with gifts this holiday season. Spearheaded by the Basin Wide Foundation, the annual campaign asks kind-hearted people to donate gifts to local…
ANNUAL ‘FESTIVAL OF WREATHS’ AUCTION TOMORROW
Tomorrow is the day for the Copper Mountain College Foundation Festival of Wreaths! The event is the foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year striving to maximize the educational potential of the college and increase opportunities for its…
STILL TIME FOR NOVEMBER EXHIBIT AT GLASS OUTHOUSE
“It’s an experience like you’ll never have in your life – sitting on the throne with a 360-degree view of the sky.” That’s how an unnamed blogger at Daytrippen.com described the unusual facility at The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery in Twentynine…
CCC SEEKING VENDORS FOR 2021 CRAFT FAIR
The Continuing Care Center in Joshua Tree is seeking vendors for their annual craft fair. The fair will be held on Friday, December 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the back parking lot of the center. Vendors must be fully vaccinated or have a…
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