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Nov 6, 9:24 AM
La Matadora holding gala opening for Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter benefit show on Friday (11 / 6)
Our community’s only no-kill animal shelter hopes to raise funds by selling artwork from major names in the Morongo Basin.
The Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter for the shelter’s first gallery-style benefit event at La Matadora.
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Nov 6, 8:39 AM
BoxoPROJECTS hosting open studio and artist talk with Constance Old this Saturday (11 / 7)
BoxoPROJECTS is hosting an open studio and artist talk with their resident artist Constance Old.
For her residency, Old has been examining the relationship between the Joshua Tree boulders and plastic debris found in the desert environment and beyond.
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Nov 5, 8:32 AM
Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter on Up Close Show this Friday (11 / 6)
On Friday’s episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, we’ll be talking about the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter and their fundraising art show this weekend.
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NewsZ107.7 KCDZ
Nov 4, 11:21 AM
County approves Lovemore Ranch (again)
The first time most residents heard of Lovemore Ranch was first in August of 2024 when developer Axel Cramer presented the project during a community meeting in Joshua Tree.
Since then, the development has faced setbacks in the form of appeals, court cases, and in San Bernardino …
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Nov 3, 10:04 AM
‘Saturation 70’ book chronicles lost Joshua Tree sci-fi film starring Gram Parsons and 5-year-old son of Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones
Writer, journalist, and filmmaker Chris Campion has been a longtime fan of cosmic country angel Gram Parsons, but says his audience tends to celebrate his death more than his actual life.
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Nov 3, 8:19 AM
Joshua Basin Water District meets this Wednesday (11 / 4)
The Joshua Basin Water District’s Board of Directors meet on Wednesday (11 / 4) at 5:00 p.m.
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association (MBCA) will be giving a presentation on the latest Desert-Wise Landscape Tour that occurred this last April.
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Nov 2, 7:44 AM
Lovemore Ranch returns to San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday (11 / 3)
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meets in regular session on Tuesday (11 / 3).
The Board will hold a public hearing on the Lovemore development in Joshua Tree.
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Oct 30, 8:31 AM
Early Voting expands across San Bernardino County
Early voting has now expanded across San Bernardino County.
As of Thursday (October 29), the County Registrar of Voters opened ten additional early voting locations, including one in Joshua Tree.
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Oct 30, 7:24 AM
Celebration of Life being held for Joshua Tree resident Michael Meyers on 10 / 31
Yucca Valley Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a celebration of life Halloween party for Michael Myers, a 19 year resident of Joshua Tree who passed away on September 20.
Micheal was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma and spent 4 years in the Air Force .
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Oct 29, 8:46 AM
Youth Orchestra Joshua Tree presents “A Holiday Concert” November 28th at Theatre 29
Youth Orchestra Joshua Tree will be presenting, “A Holiday Concert” Saturday, November 28th at 5pm on the Theatre 29 mainstage in Twentynine Palms.
The event promises “haunting” Halloween Tunes, “Joyous” Christmas Carols and an array of upbeat Orchestral numbers just in time for …
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Oct 21, 10:31 AM
Hi-Desert Water District meet Wednesday (10 / 21) to discuss Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act updates
The Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors meets Wednesday (10 / 21) at 4:00 p.m.
The Board of Directors is expected to receive an informational presentation from Cynthia Bryant, Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Greg Wallis regarding Western Joshua Tree legislation, including…
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Oct 16, 10:27 AMHigh
Suspected squatters arrested for investigation into burglarly after Apple Airpods gave up their location
An investigation into the theft of a pair of headphones led to the arrest of two suspected squatters in Joshua Tree.
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Oct 16, 10:17 AM
“No Kings” voting visibility rally this Saturday (10 / 17) wants everyone to get out and vote early
Around 800 people showed up to the four corners of downtown Joshua Tree this last March for the No Kings Rally, a series of demonstrations that organized around the idea that America is still a democracy, and the power to change that democracy lies with the people.
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Oct 15, 10:00 AM
“Romeo & Juliet” with a modern, Mojave twist
I had the pleasure of attending the opening night performance of “Romeo & Juliet: A Mojave Reimagining.” Directed by Liz Wessel and presented collaboratively by Theatre 29 and the Joshua Tree Shakespeare Company, the production tells the story of the famed, tragic lovers through …
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Oct 14, 9:41 AM
Joshua Tree Rotary BINGO on Friday (10 / 16) raising funds for Way Station, Kid’s camps, scholarships and more
The Rotary Club of Joshua Tree invites the community to an evening of fun and philanthropy at a special BINGO Night this Friday (October 16) Proceeds from the evening will benefit club projects such as sending kids to camp, scholarships, shoes for kids, etc.
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Oct 9, 9:24 AM
“Romeo & Juliet: A Mojave Reimagining” opens this weekend
Theatre 29’s, in collaboration with the Joshua Tree Shakespeare Company.
“Romeo & Juliet: A Mojave Reimagining” opens for a two weekend run October 9.
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