Hi-Desert Publishing

Hi-Desert Publishing Company publishes the Hi-Desert Star, The Desert Trail and the online Weekender newspapers, as well as Basin Wide Spirit magazine.

[San Bernardino County Fire @SBCOUNTYFIRE]

SBCoFD's arson and care dogs remind everyone not to leave their pets in the heat! Summer is here, and temperatures are soaring! Remember, leaving your pets inside a hot car can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. #StaySafe Heat and pets info 👉 https://t.co/l3NPiJpoji

[Joshua Tree NPS @JoshuaTreeNPS]

Firefighters from multiple agencies continue working to contain the Geology Fire in Joshua Tree National Park, working toward full suppression. The Geology Fire has burned 1,088 acres and is 30% contained. https://t.co/e3wu0LYaEW

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[Space Cowboy Books @space_books]

Thank you Hi-Desert Star for this lovely spread in today's paper!

[Copper Mountain CMC @coppermountainc]

A great evening with Coding Club! These “kids” are fantastic- they give 💯 of themselves mentoring middle/high schoolers all year long. It’s a privilege to be able to present them STEM Scholarships from SCE. #ilovemyjob #coppermountaincollege

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Elliott Spitz, a Morongo Basin volunteer and a member of the Native Mexican Tarahumara, needs a bone marrow donor to cure his blood cancer. Please share his story and help him find his lifesaver.
https://t.co/kBYitiEgsx

[Hi-Desert Publishing @HiDesertPubCo]

Attorneys gave their opening statements today in the trial of a 29 Palms man accused of assault on an Instacart driver and attempted murder of his girlfriend's ex. https://t.co/609N3FxURw

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The family of a Joshua Tree man shot and killed by sheriff's deputies is seeking $20 million in damages from law enforcement agencies with hopes their case will force change in how the county treats people experiencing mental-health crises.
https://t.co/0cZceAjSlR

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“With short-term rentals, the bottom line is we lost at least 25% to 30% of our housing stock in the last few years.” San Bernardino County will study vacation rentals for five months to determine if their number should be capped.
https://t.co/xMn7tp1TSX

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A glamping development proposed in the Mojave Desert's Flamingo Heights couldn't get approval from San Bernardino County.
https://t.co/AZRmoLrIhA

[Joshua Tree NPS @JoshuaTreeNPS]

The park has reopened!

After a brief closure due to a winter storm, all the main roads are now open. Campgrounds, visitor centers, and hiking trails are open. Water and ice may be present on the roads; drive cautiously. All dirt roads are closed and will reopen when cleared.⛄️

[Joshua Tree NPS @JoshuaTreeNPS]

Due to inclement weather, the park is closed. Rangers are working on reopening as soon as possible! #ParkClosure

[Sara Hutson @SarazLifeChoicz]

Due to inclement weather, the CMC campus is closing at 3 p.m. today. Classes starting at 3 p.m. and through the evening will be canceled.
#coppermountaincollege #joshuatree

[Mike Usher @29coachUsh]

Snow in 29 Palms

[Hi-Desert Publishing @HiDesertPubCo]

A little bit of rain, a little bit of snow and more wind (great) on the way to us here in the Morongo Basin.

[NWS San Diego @NWSSanDiego]

A few forecast adjustments today:

🕛 Timing was adjusted back a bit, heaviest precip still on track for late tonight - Sat AM.
❄️ More precipitation will occur after snow levels fall tomorrow, so additional snow amounts are higher.
🌧️ 🌬️ Minor changes to wind/rain.

#CAwx

[San Bernardino County Fire @SBCOUNTYFIRE]

.@NWSSanDiego has issued a Blizzard Warning for the San Bernardino County Mountains from 4 AM Friday to 4 PM Saturday. Travel will be nearly impossible.

#SBCoFD Snowcat 26 is ready to respond in Twin Peaks along with 8 others ready to serve each of our mountain communities.

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CMC men's basketball wins the first round of Southern California playoffs in double overtime!

[John Bynum Jr. @sgnlthelgthoops]

(24) Copper Mountain 94 (9) Cerritos 91 Final (2OT)

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The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has identified the man involved in a police chase Sunday from Yucca Valley to Whitewater, where he was shot and killed. https://t.co/G4zUzPhmht

[Morongo Basin @morongobasinstn]

Update: Jessica Almendarez was located this morning. We would like to thank the community and the media for your assistance on sharing this information. #MBSheriff

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Separate info from the sheriff's station suggests this woman may be missing out of Morongo Valley. Please keep a lookout!

[Morongo Basin @morongobasinstn]

MISSING PERSON: Jessica Almendarez
Please share this information.
Contact dispatch immediately if seen: [phone]

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A 28-year-old woman from Yucaipa died after an off-roading crash yesterday in Johnson Valley.
https://t.co/svmLUA7Ahb