The Desert Trail

04/23/2025

Inside today's edition of The Desert Trail Newspaper-

It's rivalry week in Twentynine Palms High School sports. Check out how Wildcat baseball demolished the Trojans Monday. Plus a mine rescue, events to fill your calendar this spring and lots of fun photos from Easter egg hunts.

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04/09/2025

Inside today's edition of The Desert Trail Newspaper-
What's your wish list for the next 20 years in 29 Palms? The city and some locals shared theirs at a visioning workshop. Inside, we've got crime news, a local author's new novel, where to find Easter sunrise services and more.

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04/04/2025

📢 Get to Know Karr Insurance Services!

Looking for expert guidance on Medicare, health, life, or group health insurance? Meet Lisa Karr, owner of Karr Insurance Services LLC, serving Yucca Valley and beyond!

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Whether you're local or relocating, Karr Insurance Services is here to support your insurance needs. 📞 Contact Lisa today at (760) 853-0032 or visit www.karrinsuranceservices.com!

04/02/2025

Deputies will be out in force 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 4, looking for drivers who are under the influence.

TWENTYNINE PALMS — Deputies will be out in force 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 4, looking for drivers who are under the influence.

04/02/2025

Pick Up Your Copy of The Desert Trail Today!
This week’s issue is packed with the latest news, community updates, and stories you need to know!
Top Stories:
Food Bank Delivery Cuts – What it means for local families
Navy Doctor’s Heroic Act – Saving a teen’s life during a routine jog
Twentynine Palms Water Woes – The debate over treating a local well
Desert Fringe Festival Recap – A celebration of arts and culture

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03/29/2025

Creating a vision for the city 20 years down the road and setting goals, in the form of a five-year strategic plan, to achieve that vision will not be done in a day.

TWENTYNINE PALMS — Creating a vision for the city 20 years down the road and setting goals, in the form of a five-year strategic plan, to achieve that vision will

03/24/2025

🔥 Business Spotlight: Diversified Heating and Cooling 🔥

Meet Robby Thiele, owner of Diversified Heating and Cooling in Yucca Valley! Since 2009, Robby and his team have been dedicated to keeping the community comfortable, providing expert sales, installation, and service of heating and cooling equipment.

💡 What sets them apart? Their customers become more than clients – they become friends and family.

🏡 Why HVAC? Robby says they are like superheroes to their customers, ensuring warmth in the winter and cool relief in the summer!

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03/13/2025

🌊🐠 Meet Get Wet Scuba! 🐠🌊

Ever wanted to explore the ocean like never before? Get Wet Scuba is making waves in the Morongo Basin with top-tier scuba training, high-quality gear, and even international dive trips! 🌍🤿

Their craziest bucket list goal? Scuba diving in Antarctica! How cool is that?!

Ready to dive in? Give Get Wet Scuba a call at (760) 778-7710 and start your underwater adventure today!

02/28/2025

Less than two weeks after a previous protest against staffing cuts at Joshua Tree National Park, protesters will gather again to speak out against those cuts.

JOSHUA TREE — Less than two weeks after a previous protest against staffing cuts at Joshua Tree National Park, protesters will gather again to speak out against those cuts.

02/22/2025

Congressman Jay Obernolte spoke to a crowd that erupted in boos and chants like “No King” Saturday morning in the community center. Several 29 Palms residents asked about ranger firings, cuts to SNAP and his loyalty to the Constitution.

YUCCA VALLEY — Congressman Jay Obernolte spoke to a crowd that erupted in boos and chants like “No King” Saturday morning in the community center.

02/14/2025

The Twentynine Palms High School girls varsity basketball team took advantage of a fast start to punch its ticket to the second game of CIF Southern Section Division 3A playoffs.

TWENTYNINE PALMS — The Twentynine Palms High School girls varsity basketball team took advantage of a fast start to punch its ticket to the second game of CIF Southern Section

02/04/2025

An Arizona man was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center with major injuries in the wake of a three-vehicle collision around 8:17 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, on Old Woman Springs Road at Mikiska Boulevard.

LANDERS — An Arizona man was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center with major injuries in the wake of a three-vehicle collision around 8:17 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, on Old

01/16/2025

A 31-year-old Twentynine Palms, Benjamin Perez, of Twentynine Palms. was killed in a multi-car crash on Twentynine Palms Highway near Kerr Avenue Tuesday, Jan. 14.

JOSHUA TREE — A 31-year-old Twentynine Palms, Benjamin Perez, of Twentynine Palms. was killed in a multi-car crash on Twentynine Palms Highway near Kerr Avenue Tuesday, Jan. 14.

01/13/2025

The county will give away solar charging packs and other supplies at resource fairs in Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms today.

MORONGO BASIN — Residents can get free solar charging packs and other supplies during free community resource fairs held today in Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms.

01/11/2025

The Twentynine Palms High School boys basketball teams will have a few more days to prepare for games against the Trojans of Yucca Valley High School.

TWENTYNINE PALMS — The Twentynine Palms High School boys basketball teams will have a few more days to prepare for games against the Trojans of Yucca Valley High School.

01/09/2025

The power went out across the Morongo Basin today, starting with an intentional shutoff in Morongo Valley and followed by an outage everywhere else in the Basin because of a power line problem. Strong winds are expected to continue through Friday.

MORONGO BASIN — The power went out across the Morongo Basin Wednesday as a windstorm crossed the Morongo Basin. People from Morongo Valley to Wonder Valley, north to Landers and

01/07/2025

A 29 Palms man was arrested Sunday after his wife died at the Hi-Desert Medical Center emergency Room. Savannah Encke was 21 years old.

Twentynine Palms man arrested after injured wife dies at hospital

12/09/2024

Southbound traffic on the Morongo Grade was brought to a complete stop when a semi truck carrying produce crashed and overturned Monday morning, Dec. 9.

MORONGO VALLEY — Southbound traffic on the Morongo Grade was brought to a complete stop when a semi truck carrying produce crashed and overturned Monday morning, Dec. 9.