Fang Jin, the woman who was declared missing in July, shortly after arriving in the hi-desert from China, has had her remains positively identified, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner. Fang, 47, was believed to be traveling with John Fitzpatrick, 52. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported in October that human remains found in Anza Borrego Desert State Park belonged to Fitzpatrick. Recent reports from various news sources said that a second set of human remains were found nearby…

The motorcyclist killed in a crash in Twentynine Palms last weekend has been identified. The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office released the name of the man who lost control of his motorcycle, crashing on Larrea Ave near Twentynine Palms on Saturday afternoon (October 28). Manuel Leonardo Martinez, a 60 year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, was traveling southbound on Larrea Avenue when Sheriff’s Deputies reported he lost control of his motorcycle, and ran off the roadway into a ditch. …

A Twentynine Palms man was killed in Needles during a rollover crash earlier this month.The San Bernardino County Coroners’ Office has identified Bishop Lawler, a 33 year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, as the deceased. The County Sheriff’s office reports that Lawler was involved in a single-vehicle roll-over crash early in the morning on October 12. approximately 5.5 miles south of Interstate 40 on Kepbaker Road in Needles. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The developers of a proposed resort in Twentynine Palms are holding a meeting tomorrow evening (November 1) to introduce their plan to members of the community. Developers are proposing an all-cabin resort called “Yonder” on Twentynine Palms Highway and Lear Ave, near Indian Cove. The team behind Yonder is eager to answer questions about the proposed camp site, which will feature a number of rental cabins. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m at the Twentynine Palms Elks Lodge, located at 6501…

The Morongo Basin Orchid Festival is not only a favorite event of orchid enthusiasts and botanists, it also serves as a major fundraiser for high desert non-profit organizations. Though results are coming in from the gathering of non-profit organizations, Chris and Kelsey Gubler of Gubler Orchids announced this week that the festival raised nearly $40,000 for local non-profits. Run in collaboration with the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary, the fundraiser sees organizations awarded “Rotary…