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…

Learn to play the Native American flute in the Yucca Valley Flute Circle.   The Circle provides a supportive learning environment, including an opportunity to play and listen to others. Experience the calm, soothing and heartfelt tones of the Native American flute.  All levels welcome at 2 p.m. on Sunday (October 29) at Rainbow Stew, located at 55509 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meets in regular session at 6:30 p.m. today to discuss grant requests, a plan for new hangars, and modifications to fencing. This public meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Mesquite Room at the Yucca Valley Community Center.