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Joshua Tree, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How new Highway 62 wildlife bridges could change drives near Joshua Tree
  • Which teen art‑rock band is hitting Joshua Tree Music Festival next?
  • When Orionid meteors will shine brightest over Joshua Tree’s dark skies

Also on today's calendar: Joshua Tree Music Festival Fall 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wild Animal Scat Being Tracked In Preparation For 2 Planned Wildlife Overcrossings Near Joshua Tree (patch.com) — Wildlife experts are collecting scat along Highway 62 near Joshua Tree to guide the design of two new wildlife overcrossings at Morongo Grade and Yucca Grade, aimed at protecting both drivers and desert animals. The multi‑year project, funded by state conservation agencies, will use DNA analysis to track mountain lions and other species before and after construction to see how well the crossings work.
   

2. Coyote Theater Takes Its Art-Rock to Joshua Tree (goodtimes.sc) — A San Lorenzo Valley teen art‑rock band, Coyote Theater, is heading to the Joshua Tree Music Festival this Saturday, bringing their experimental, high‑energy set to the Mojave Desert stage. Local fans can catch their intricate, theatrical songs live, born from high‑school shows and a viral Taekwondo‑studio performance that helped land this festival slot.
   

3. October meteor shower now active. How to see the Orionids in California (visaliatimesdelta.com) — Skywatchers near Joshua Tree can catch the Orionid meteor shower, now active through early November and peaking around October 21–22, from nearby dark‑sky spots like Joshua Tree National Park. The article explains when to look up, how to avoid light pollution, and why Halley’s Comet creates these fast, bright meteors each fall.
   

4. From historic observatories to dark-sky parks: Where to go stargazing around Los Angeles during World Space Week (secretlosangeles.com) — If you’re up for a drive from Joshua Tree, World Space Week brings extra attention to the dark skies over Joshua Tree National Park, including the 2026 Night Sky Festival on October 9–10. The guide also highlights observatories and mountain spots around Los Angeles, with tips on staying warm, avoiding light pollution, and enjoying the Milky Way without a telescope.
   

5. Effort To Save Calif. Joshua Trees Scrapped As Trump DOI Blocks Funding (sej.org) — Funding for several restoration and conservation projects in Joshua Tree National Park has been blocked by the Trump administration, halting plans to hire crews to restore burned areas and plant native seeds. For Joshua Tree‑area residents, this means delayed work to protect the park’s fragile landscapes and iconic trees that anchor local tourism and recreation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have an exterior house painter, they can recommend?
    Specifically one that does fascia scrapping and repair? (Nextdoor Outpost Rd-Juniper Rd)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.6 earthquake reported
    Oct 6 at 1:40 AM PDT: 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Big Bear City, CA. More than 18 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Schulte Hospitality Group - Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping Cleaner in Joshua Tree. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Yucca Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Joshua Tree here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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