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City & Town Meetings
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to discuss Joshua Tree zoning, raising service rates for unincorporated areas
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors tackles a number of issues that could dramatically impact communities in the Morongo…
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Featured Stories
Foxtails and the damage they can do to the environment and our pets
Listen here: It’s spring in the desert, and the flora and fauna are booming here in the Morongo Basin. But…
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Local News
San Bernardino County Sheriff addresses threats against “unspecified targets” in California
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday (March 12) that they…
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Arts & Entertainment
Traveling Painter Dominique Bass-Terpstra opens show at Spaghetti Western tonight (3/7)
If you’re interested in the intersection of UFOs and the hi-desert, you’ll want to beam yourself to Spaghetti Western for…
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Arts & Entertainment
Alien Probe holding bake sale at Giant Rock Meeting Room tonight (2/28), proceeds fund flying disc
One of the hi-desert’s strangest bands, Alien Probe, is having a bake sale. Following in the footsteps of church groups…
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Local News
Hi-Desert Artists presents “SEEING THINGS” reception and “In Tandem” doc this Saturday and Sunday
A multi-generational family of artists comes together in a new exhibit called “SEEING THINGS.” The show features drawings, paintings, photography,…
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Local News
Winter storm warning and wind advisory issued for Morongo Basin
A storm is heading to the Morongo Basin this week. A wind advisory has been issued for our area through…
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Arts & Entertainment
Annual Parade of Homes provides rare peek into stand-out desert dwellings
When it comes to houses, I’m a known looky-loo. I love to see what’s up, what’s down, and even sneak…
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Local News
Proposed communications tower on Morongo Basin BLM land receives final environmental assessment
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released their final environmental assessment and land use plan amendment for a proposed…
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Local News
King of the Hammers 2026 heads into final weekend
It’s the final few days of the world famous King of the Hammers. The internationally recognized off-road rock crawl and…
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Local News
San Bernardino County rejects MBCA appeal on Lucerne Valley solar project
Despite opposition from a local group, a large-scale solar project in Lucerne Valley was given the green light by the…
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Local News
How Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms contract law enforcement with the Sheriff’s Department
There are two agencies that provide law enforcement in the Morongo Basin. The California Highway Patrol, who focus their attention…
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Local News
Twentynine Palms Culinary students come out on top in “Chopped” style competition
Four students from Twentynine Palms High School avoided Ted Allen’s chopping block this week, winning a regional cooking competition. The…
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Arts & Entertainment
Pat Todd and the Rank Outsiders, Hot Patooties light up Giant Rock Meeting Room tonight (1/17)
This weekend, horror hounds will be heading to the cinemas to see zombie sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.…
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Local News
Yucca Valley Animal Shelter improves live release rate in 2025
On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Yucca Valley Mayor Merl Abel…
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Arts & Entertainment
Free show at Mojave Gold celebrates David Bowie’s birthday tonight (1/8)
Thursday (January 8) would have been David Bowie’s birthday, and a group of local musicians have decided to honor the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Noah Purifoy Foundation announces changes for 2025
The Noah Purifoy Foundation has put out their annual update. The non-profit organization oversees and maintains the legacy of artist…
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Local News
Morongo Basin has a foggy start to 2026
A thick fog has descended upon the Morongo Basin. High humidity over the last few days and intermittent showers since…
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Local News
Hike these three free local trails this holiday break
This time of year is also a time we get more physically active – maybe we have some resolutions in…
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Arts & Entertainment
Hi-Desert Artists holding two events this Saturday and Sunday
The Hi-Desert Artists Gallery in Yucca Valley is one of the Morongo Basin’s newest art galleries, but they’ve already tapped…
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