Stagefright and General Baby take the holiday stage tonight at the Palms in Wonder Valley
Two of the deserts most unique bands are playing a special Christmas show tonight in Wonder Valley.
Yucca Valley chooses second sculpture for public art space at library
On a recent Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault was joined by Clayton Rardon and Jakub Kusmieruk from the Yucca Valley Parks and Recreation Department. Rardon discussed the Town's recent reinvigoration of their public art program by a funding initiative. Daigneualt asked about the art work that was installed in front of the library, and what it may be replaced by. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GUBBY BECK (@gubbybeck) Rardon said: "That was Infinite Connection by…
Youth Orchestra Joshua Tree presents “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” this Friday (12/20)
Get ready for "An Old-Fashioned Christmas" tomorrow evening as the Youth Orchestra Joshua Tree takes the stage for a musical performance. The collection of classic carols will be rounded out with selections from "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol." Friday's show begins at 7:00 p.m. at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, located at 56750 Mountain View Trail in Yucca Valley.
“Ofland Twentynine Palms Resort” gives updates to Indian Cove neighbors
The Ofland Development, proposed for the Indian Cove area of Twentynine Palms, has updated the community on where the development stands. Ofland is a camping site proposed for a 152-acre parcel located south of Twentynine Palms Highway, with Sullivan Road to the south, Shoshone Valley Drive to the east and an extension of Lear Avenue to the west. The project would require that Lear Avenue be paved up to Sullivan. A postcard delivered via USPS to residents who live near the proposed resort site…
Second Saturday Art Crawl tonight (12/14)
Tonight is the second Saturday of December which means downtown Joshua Tree's galleries will open as usual for their monthly art crawl and in addition to the usual slate of art galleries dotting downtown Joshua Tree, several new galleries will open their doors for the first time tonight. Three new galleries open in the Art Queen complex, behind La Matadora and next to the Sun Alley Shops. Alvarez Studio, the working studio and gallery of Joe and Erin Alvarez, will be open from 11:00 a.m to…
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District releases first round of grants and event funding
A new schedule of events may be coming to Twentynine Palms in the new year. The City's Tourism Business Improvement District, known colloquially as TBID, has released a list of who has applied for events funding and sponsorship for the first half of 2025. The TBID provides significant funding to large and small events held in Twentynine Palms as part of an effort to increase tourism dollars. Applications are in and the TBID has released all of the received applications in advance of their…
Updated: Morongo grade back open after major delays due to overturned truck and I-10 closure on Monday
Updated at 7:00 a.m. on 12/10: Lanes are open now, but road closures yesterday caused major traffic delays for Morongo Basin residents, as a closure on I-10 at Desert Center rerouted traffic through our community was compounded by a complete shut down of the Morongo grade when a produce truck tipped over on Highway 62. Early yesterday morning, a truck collision in the westbound lanes of I-10 were entirely closed at Desert Center and traffic was rerouted to State Route 177 then through State…
Joshua Tree VFW Auxillary collecting donations for dogs and cats for the holidays
The Joshua Tree VFW Post Auxiliary 7264 is collecting donations for dogs and cats this holiday season. In support of two local animal groups, the Morongo Basin Humane Society and the Animal Action League, the VFW is collecting new and gently used pet items, including toys, beds, and blankets. This is the third year in a row the VFW has collected items for pets during the holidays, and it's a great way to help pets who may not yet have owners. The VWF Post will be collecting items through…
Yucca Valley Small Business Association launches “cash mob” to encourage locals to shop small
The Yucca Valley Small Business Association is a new organization unifying new and legacy businesses in the hi-desert town. Recently formed by owners of Tiny Pony and All Roads, the SBA includes more than 30 local businesses, and they’ve launched their first initiative just in time for holiday shopping. Here’s Yucca Valley SBA co-founder and one of the owners of Tiny Pony, Alison Paris, to explain. Alison: "Janelle and I started the Yucca Valley Small Business Association to bring…
Morongo Valley CSD’s close election results certified
Results of the November 5 election have been certified, and one close local race has finally settled with Steven Hayden and Eva Rowles as the winners of the final two seats for the five person board.
