Gabriel Hart

Rock and Rapture jewelry pop-Up donates $1000 to Mil-Tree during closing reception

January 8, 2024

Rock and Rapture jewelry pop-Up donates $1000 to Mil-Tree during closing reception

The pop-up jewelry boutique Rock and Rapture held their closing reception at La Matadora in Joshua Tree last Saturday, where they donated a check to a hard-working local charity. When Rock and Rapture founder/curator Shahasp Valentine chose Mil-Tree as the recipient of her shop’s donation, she initially imagined the amount would be around $500. But last Saturday, after a successful two-month residency of artistic commerce at La Matadora, Valentine was able to present a check for $1000 to Cheryl…

Closing Reception for Rock and Rapture this Saturday at La Matadora in Joshua Tree

by Gabriel Hart

January 4, 2024

The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery announces their Holiday Market Nov. 26

Rock and Rapture, the pop-up jewelry boutique that has taken over Joshua Tree’s La Matadora Gallery since November, will be holding its closing reception this Saturday, January 6th from 3 - 5PM. Staying true to her promise to give a percentage of its sales to a local charity, Rock and Rapture’s founder and curator Shahasp Valentine picked Mil-Tree, our local veteran outreach organization, as the recipient. Valentine said, “I’m really into contributing to our community and I’ve always been…

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve highlights achievements and goals for 2024

by Gabriel Hart

January 3, 2024

Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve seeking volunteers, orientation on 1/14

After a turbulent year of damage incurred from two major storms, Morongo Valley’s Big Morongo Canyon Preserve has recently counted its blessings while setting goals for 2024. As clean-up efforts continue, Preserve Director Kevin Wong lists ten major moves forward in a newsletter sent to supporters. Among these achievements, Wong notes recruitment of new personnel, including Preserve Host John Springer and Education Ranger Kaeliegh Watson; outdoor and science education to over 551 elementary…

Starlite Pulp Launch at Space Cowboy Books on Saturday (12/30)

by Gabriel Hart

December 29, 2023

On Saturday, (December 30th), Joshua Tree’s Space Cowboy Books will be hosting a reading from multi-genre publisher Starlite Pulp, who are launching the third issue of their journal featuring some of the finest crime, horror, sci-fi, and western authors in Southern California. Starting at 4PM at the backstage in Space Cowboy, Starlite Pulp’s editor in chief Brian Townsley will introduce nine authors published in Starlite Pulp Review’s third offering. Featured readers include Space Cowboy Books…

Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve holds fundraiser at Spaghetti Western next Sunday (1/7)

by Gabriel Hart

December 28, 2023

Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve will be holding a fundraiser at Spaghetti Western on Sunday, January 7th in Morongo Valley. Whether you’re a Morongo Valley community member or a Morongo Basin nature lover at large, join Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley between 4 and 9PM for live music, raffles, family-friendly activities, and the kick-off of Spaghetti Western's new Preserve Signature cocktail. Every time the specialty cocktail is…

MVCSD To Hold Special Meeting Tonight In Covington Park

by Gabriel Hart

December 27, 2023

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be holding a special meeting tonight at 6PM in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. While the bulk of the meeting will be in closed session, community members are welcomed to attend in case the board adjourns with anything reportable to the public. Items on the agenda include continued business of Fire Chief and General Manager James Brakebill’s performance evaluation, as well as a General Manager item the board was not able…

Morongo Valley Fire Department discusses ambulance service to bolster department funds

by Gabriel Hart

December 21, 2023

Morongo Valley CSD Board Director declares resignation, once conditions are met

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular 6PM meeting last night in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. Following up on Fire Department repairs, Fire Chief/General Manager James Brakebill reported completion of all necessary demolition, including the removal of all asbestos; the department awaits the next phase of replacing what’s been torn out. Good news continued when Brakebill stated the CSD received a $390,000 check from San Bernardino County, which…

MVCSD hold regular meeting tonight in Covington Park

by Gabriel Hart

December 20, 2023

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6PM meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. For tonight’s agenda in new business, board members will discuss pros and cons of creating a membership-based community fund in lieu of another tax for Morongo Valley residents. For action items, community members have requested the Boards support to make Morongo Valley’s Trail’s End Transfer Station an approved facility to dump organic material…

MUSD Board of Trustees approve MTA tentative agreements

by Gabriel Hart

December 13, 2023

First MUSD Board of Trustees meeting of the 2023-24 school year tonight

The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting yesterday at the special start time of 4:30 to reorganize the board, before moving onto regular open session at 6PM. Standing board president Robert Hamilton was reconfirmed as president during the reorganization, as well as Kerri Condley as Board Clerk. Roberta Meyers was appointed District Representative on School District Organization, Christopher Claire was appointed Legislative Representative, and…

Board of Education to approve tentative agreement between MUSD and the MTA at tonight’s meeting

by Gabriel Hart

December 12, 2023

The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees will be holding their regular meeting this afternoon at the special time of 4:30PM to accommodate their reorganization of the board before closed session, followed by regular open session at 6PM. To reorganize the Board of Education, the Board will elect a new President, Clerk of the Board, District Representative for the County Committee on School District, and Legislative Representative. Superintendent Dr. Patricio Vargas will be appointed…

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