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Arts & Entertainment
Local artist Justin Paszul’s debut solo show opens Saturday in Yucca Valley
Local artist Justin Paszul will be debuting his solo show opening reception from 6-9 PM this Saturday at Space Truckin…
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Arts & Entertainment
Veteran outreach organization Mil-Tree seeks submissions for their upcoming art show
Local veteran outreach non-profit Mil-Tree is having an open call for artist submissions for their upcoming show There to Here:…
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City & Town Meetings
Morongo Valley ‘Rawson Road Improvement’ holds its second official meeting
Last night, the Morongo Valley non-profit Rawson Road Improvement held their second official meeting in Covington Park’s Mesquite Room. The…
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City & Town Meetings
Morongo Valley’s Rawson Road Improvement nonprofit meets tonight in Covington Park
Tonight, the Morongo Valley nonprofit Rawson Road Improvement will be holding their first official meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room…
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Local News
MUSD announces continued free meal program for all students in 2024-25 school year
The Morongo Unified School District has announced that they will once again be offering free meals to all students during…
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Local News
A high desert adventure on the outskirts: Apple Valley’s Deep Creek Hot Springs and Lucerne Valley’s Sawtooth Canyon
While tourism in the hi desert is beginning to dwindle for the summer, Joshua Tree National Park tends to make…
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Local News
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve suffers vandalism while maintaining positive outlook
Earlier this week, the Morongo Valley’s Big Morongo Canyon Preserve suffered rampant vandalism that included graffiti and destruction of property.…
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Local News
Local author Susan Rukeyser celebrates “The Worst Kind of Girl” with reading and release on 7/12
Author Susan Rukeyser. Photo by Sandra Goodin Local author Susan Rukeyser will be celebrating the release of her new novel…
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City & Town Meetings
MUSD installs safety windows, keyless entry, and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan to campuses
At their meeting on June 25th at Joshua Tree Elementary, The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education discussed safety…
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Arts & Entertainment
“Golden Hour” drag show tonight at Sunfair in Joshua Tree, accompanied by live classical music
Something different is happening at 8PM tonight at the Joshua Tree Campground off Sunfair, maybe even the first of its…
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Joshua Tree
The Desert View Conservancy Area: a more accessible and quieter alternative to Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree’s Desert View Conservation Area, also known as Section 6, is an underrated annex to the National Park that…
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Featured Stories
Not everyone loves fireworks: think about pets and neighbors during Fourth of July festivities
Whether or not you’re planning your own quiet Fourth of July celebration, it’s important to expect the worst with other…
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Local News
County Sheriff Outreach teams discuss methods and options for working with homeless
On a recent episode of the Up-Close Show, host Gary Daigneault welcomed special guests from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department:…
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Local News
32 years ago today the Landers Earthquake shook the Morongo Basin
Today is the 32nd anniversary of the 1992 Landers Earthquake that left much of the Morongo Basin in ruins from its…
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Arts & Entertainment
Corner 62 celebrates Pride Month this Sunday in Twentynine Palms
This Sunday, Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms will be celebrating the last weekend of Pride Month, presented by liquor and…
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City & Town Meetings
MUSD Board meets tonight: budgets, new courses, and LCAP
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold their 2nd June meeting – and their first since school…
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Local News
Desert Split Open Mic celebrates Pride Month this Sunday
Pride month celebrations continue Sunday with Desert Split Open at Joshua Tree’s The Beatnik Lounge. In its fifth year, Desert…
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Arts & Entertainment
Pride Month continues this Saturday in downtown Joshua Tree and beyond
June is Pride Month, and the Morongo Basin seems to grow with participation and enthusiasm more every year. Pride will…
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Local News
Morongo Valley Fire holds fundraising car wash this Saturday at the softball fields
The Morongo Valley Fire Department will be holding a fundraising car wash at the Morongo Valley Softball Fields this Saturday…
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Local News
MVCSD reports positive developments at last night’s meeting despite workforce reduction
Last night, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room.…
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