California
Jonathan Rodriguez, 20, was arrested after an 11-hour search that began when he allegedly got out of his vehicle following a police chase, fired a weapon and fled the scene.
Sept. 21, 2024
Letters to the Editor
A solar power project wasn’t actually “shovel ready,” despite what the builder said -- not good when precious Joshua trees are being killed.
Sept. 16, 2024
Climate & Environment
Mojave town protests solar energy project as crews chainsaw hundreds of protected Joshua trees
Sept. 6, 2024
Planning a visit to Joshua Tree National Park? Here’s when to go, what to bring and how to avoid some common hazards and pitfalls.
Sept. 1, 2024
Rams
Tired of inconsistent placekicking last season, the Rams will learn whether their plan to fix it by drafting Stanford’s Joshua Karty will work.
Sept. 3, 2024
Joshua Tree’s Preventative Search and Rescue Program seeks to protect visitors from extreme heat, razor-sharp cacti, thirsty bees — and their own ignorance.
Partner Insights
Settled against the rocky landscape of Joshua Tree National Park, a stunning example of organic architecture waits with a quiet beauty.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Cottonwood area visitor center, parking areas, restrooms and campground at Joshua Tree National Park temporarily closed Tuesday due to increased bee activity.
Aug. 22, 2024
A park ranger noticed fresh paintball splatter on structures in the park Sunday, according to the National Park Service.
Aug. 8, 2024
A new study reveals that the icons of the Mojave Desert are experiencing much different conditions from what they had in the early 20th century, and that those conditions are changing the frequency of their reproductive activity.
Aug. 15, 2024