My swamp cooler is struggling. Hot humid days have arrived and its not even August yet... giant cantankerous clouds rolling in over the Sheephole mountains tearing up streets and flooding homes in Twentynine Palms, but losing most of its fury by the time the damp warm air reaches Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. When it’s over 100 and low humidity, clicking on that swamp cooler is one of the best feelings in the world. But on days when the humidity is already hanging on you as you walk to your car…

Whether you're young or oldr, everyone likes the oldies. And tonight at the Yucca Valley Community Center, the Smokin' Cobras will take the outdoor stage to play hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s for a free show. It's part of the Summer Music Festival concert series. It's a family friendly show, and it's completely free! Tonight's show kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and bring a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy…

Internet has become pretty indispensable for almost everyone these days. Whatever you want to call it - the cloud, Facebook, email, maybe "that dang phone" - the internet and the world wide web of connectivity that it provides shoulders the responsibility of running the machinations of the world, and like electricity and water it has become an essential utility for most folks who enjoy the conveniences and distractions it provides. I live in Joshua Tree, and over the last few months…