Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Downtown Art Nights capture spirit of creativity The second-Saturday Downtown Nights event took place Saturday across various art galleries in Joshua Tree, showcasing the diverse range of talent situated in the Hi-Desert.
Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Joshua Tree Bee Company creates a buzz Born from the creative ambition of two longtime friends and an appreciation for the important role honeybees play in nature, the Joshua Tree Bee Company offers products from locally sourced honey.
Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Red Cross is back in Hi-Desert, seeking 'Hot Shots' Every day people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters. Single- and multi-family fires account for 90% of disaster responses. The American Red Cross is making an effort to reestablish a presence in the Morongo Basin, so that recruited volunteers can be part of a team that responds to over 60,000 emergencies every year.
Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Morongo directors debate name for playground and engine repairs Directors with the Morongo Valley Community Services District discussed naming a park playground after the late Chuck Osborne during a special meeting Feb. 24.
Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Miss Yucca Valley court is crowned The 2022 Miss Yucca Valley, Lei Lonie Liechti, was crowned at the annual scholarship program held by the Rotary Club of Yucca Valley Feb. 12 at Joshua Springs Christian Schools. Jaylene Ramos is the first Princess and Lilah Foster is second princess.
Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Yucca Valley resident harbors historic NASA legacy “Live life to the fullest” is a sentiment often echoed to promote a lifestyle of freedom and adventure. Yucca Valley resident Stephen Rackleff took that idea to heart. He has participated in landmark events through the decades. The retired aerospace engineer was involved with testing rocket engines on all of the Apollos. He finished his career testing new medical technology, and has partaken in many thrilling pastimes throughout his life.
Hi-Desert Star • 16th March 2022 Is Spotify worth it? Local artists grapple with platform The music streaming platform Spotify has been in the public spotlight due to the recent controversy involving podcaster Joe Rogan and musician Neil Young. Some local artists say there have been challenges with the platform for years, but the exposure makes it worth it.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Experts see hope for Joshua tree as climate change intensifies The Morongo Basin Conservation Association will focus on climate change and Joshua trees for its 53rd annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday online.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 John Wayne run in Pioneertown to raise money for cancer support The John Wayne Grit Series, a group of four runs that raise money for Wayne’s cancer organization, will begin in Pioneertown May 7.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Second truck fire blamed on arson A fire that destroyed a pickup truck here Wednesday is believed to have been purposely set, the local fire department and county Sheriff’s Department said.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Arson suspected in pickup fire Witnesses saw a man and woman leaving the scene of a fire that burned a pickup truck Sunday morning. The fire is being investigated as suspected arson.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 King of Hammers 2022 event biggest in history Every year, the dusty deserts of Johnson Valley become populated with excited race fans camping out to get a glimpse of the world-famous King of the Hammers races.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Lighthouse Christian Center celebrates 40th anniversary The Lighthouse Christian Center has served the Joshua Tree community by “Guiding People by the Light of Christ” for many decades. The family church is now coming up on its 40th anniversary, maintaining a legacy of instilling faith in attendees of all ages and backgrounds.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Space heater fire kills dogs, destroys home in Morongo Valley A space heater caused a fire that destroyed a home and killed two dogs at 9386 Terrace Drive Tuesday afternoon.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Daytime Moon: A new dawn with old friends Mojave Desert native band Daytime Moon has been in the music scene for over a decade, releasing tracks that harken back to the golden age of mid-2000s pop punk, a la Blink 182, and reinvent the genre with psychedelic desert riffs.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 County: Morongo Valley fire reaching critical stage The Morongo Valley fire station is at a critical stage in its survival, according to a report released by San Bernardino County’s Local Agency Formation Commission Jan. 12.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Shrubs adapt to climate change A series of droughts that California has been experiencing has also affected the way that plant life, specifically certain shrubs in the Southwest desert regions, adapts to longer periods without water.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Maternally-spread syphilis on the rise An increase in maternally-spread syphilis cases is causing alarm within the public and scientific communities.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 Prices of goods, gas and housing all jump for Morongo Basin residents A recent report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics encompassing the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area revealed that prices for consumers have increased 1.4% over the past two months, and went up 7.9% over the last 12 months.
Hi-Desert Star • 11th February 2022 New billboard part of international project Driving down Twentynine Palms Highway, one might come across the curious sight of a deep red billboard with the word “love” neatly printed in large white letters. As simple as the image might be, it carries with it a profound message as part of a nationwide movement that embodies the very word on its surface.
