On a recent episode of the Up-Close Show, host Gary Daigneault welcomed special guests from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department: Captain James Porter of Community Service and Reentry Division, Sgt. James Marshall of the HOPE team, and Outreach social worker Diana Simmons. With this trio of our county’s law enforcement outreach experts looking out for our higher risk neighbors, Daigneault asked Captain James Porter to repeat a statement he found particularly profound: “The goal of the…

Today is the 32nd anniversary of the 1992 Landers Earthquake that left much of the Morongo Basin in ruins from its 7.3 magnitude. At 4:57 AM on Sunday, June 28th, 1992, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake awoke much of Southern California. It was a time where many were awaiting “The Big One,” and although it would evade that distinction, it was still powerful enough to cause significant damage here in the Basin; though because of our sprawling landscape and residents in more distant proximity, loss…

Pride month celebrations continue Sunday with Desert Split Open at Joshua Tree’s The Beatnik Lounge. In its fifth year, Desert Split Open is the local reading series featuring work that is feminist, queer, or otherwise radical, hosted by local author Susan Rukeyser. The Beatnik Lounge opens at noon for those wanting to catch the special “Queerated” community art show. Enjoy light refreshments and browse books and art for sale from the featured artists. At 1:00, Desert Split Open begin with…