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COYOTES MORE ACTIVE AS SPRING ARRIVES, HOW TO AVOID INTERACTION
With spring in full swing, coyotes in the Morongo Basin are in their normal denning season caring for newborn pups and may be spotted more frequently in search of food, water and shelter. This puts outside pets — and at times people — at risk…
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THEATRE 29 SUMMER YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM
After having to cancel the 2019 and 2020 programs because of Covid-19, the 2022 Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theater program is well into the planning stages and staff members are ready for…
SAN FERNANDO MAN, 34, ACCUSED OF SEX WITH A 13-YEAR-OLD LANDERS JUVENILE
A 34 year old San Fernando man has been arrested, accused of having an ongoing sexual relationship with a 13 year old from Landers. Sheriff's Detective Shelby Swanson said on April 12, 2022, deputies responded to the report of a runaway…
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AND CURRENT UPDATE OF FUTURE PROTECTION OF THE WESTERN JOSHUA TREE – FOCUS OF YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
After a presentation by Fire Chief Munsey, the Town Council approved the Consent Agenda except for item number 3, awarding the construction contract to VSS International to complete the Town-Wide Slurry Seal Project. After review, the council…
29 PALMS JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK VISITORS CENTER MOVING TO FREEDOM PLAZA
The Joshua Tree National Park Association says Monday, May 2nd at 5:00 p.m. will be the end of an era. After decades of service the Twentynine Palms Park Visitors Center at the Oasis of Mara will be relocated to the new Joshua Tree Cultural…
HVCC MEETS TO DISCUSS GLAMPING SITE IN FLAMINGO HEIGHTS
The Homestead Valley Community Council Board meets this afternoon (Monday April 18th) at 3PM in Yucca Mesa. The board will be presenting their "Take Action Packet" to help people make comments on the "Glamping" proposal in…
DEADLINE COMING: WORK SOUGHT FOR DESERT WRITER’S GUILD 2022 ANTHOLOGY
The Desert Writers Guild of Joshua Tree is seeking submissions for its 2022 anthology from creators of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, black-and-white photography, or artwork. They are especially seeking submissions that deal with covid…
SPRING BOOK SALE WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR THE JOSHUA TREE LIBRARY
The Friends of the Joshua Tree Library is holding a book sale to raise money for the Joshua Tree Branch Library’s summer reading program. The sale begins today (April 16) and will be held at the Joshua Tree Branch Library, 6465 Park Blvd in…
PLEA DEAL REACHED FOR LOCAL MUSICIAN JONATHAN LINN, MULTIPLE CHARGES OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR
A Pioneertown musician, guitar maker, and western re-enactor who played at Stagecoach in 2010 has reached a plea deal on five felony charges stemming from a 2020 arrest. On January 6 of 2020, Yucca Valley High School Resource Officer Michael…
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK ON SKATEBOARD IN 29 PALMS
A pedestrian riding their skateboard was struck by a vehicle Tuesday in Twentynine Palms. According to a Sherriff’s press release, on April 12, just before 9 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morongo Basin…
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER MOM AND ADULT SON FOUND DEAD IN YUCCA VALLEY HOME
A special investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies, a mother and her adult son, in a Yucca Valley home Sunday. According to a Sheriff’s press release, on April 10, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded…
WEEKS 31 AND 32 OF OPERATION HAMMER STRIKE: INVESTIGATORS CONTINUE TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWS AND MAKE ARRESTS
54 people were arrested, and 53 illegal marijuana grow operations countywide were shut down, including eight in Twentynine Palms, during the thirty-first and thirty-second weeks of illegal marijuana grow raids. According to Sheriff’s reports,…
MORONGO VALLEY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR GRAND THEFT OF A DONKEY
A Morongo Valley woman was arrested last week, accused of grand theft of a donkey. On Monday, April 4, deputies assigned to the Morongo Basin Station conducted an investigation regarding a theft of a donkey. According to a Sheriff’s press…
EASTER EVENTS IN THE MORONGO BASIN
Easter is a week from today and Good Friday comes this week. A number of churches and organizations will be holding services, celebrations, and fun events here in the high desert. The 29 Palms Ministerial Association will host a Community Good…
HIGH DESERT TEST SITES EXHIBITION OPENS WITH EVENTS
High Desert Test Sites, the annual festival of art and music, returns after a pandemic-related hiatus with several events today and tomorrow as part of their opening weekend, and some of the event’s large-scale pieces are already turning heads.…
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Desert Hardware has been the DIY spot in Twentynine Palms for 71 years
Listen to this story here: Janet Kodish: “You got to have a hardware store!…
