Mariachi Quinto Sol will be back on stage for Mon Petit Mojave’s 5th annual Dia de los Muertos show tomorrow evening. The drive-in concert series has been putting on pop-up shows here in the hi-desert since 2020 when the pandemic necessitated some distance. Now, the shows continue on the same beautiful outdoor stage with the same spirit of bringing more music to the Morongo Basin. As the sun sets this Friday, Mariachi Quinto Sol will be celebrating the important day with their music - which is a…

The increase would be a full year ahead of the planned $18 minimum wage set for January 1st, 2025.

This Saturday November 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter is looking to hire a Canine Kennel Technician to care for the shelter’s dogs and make a real difference in their lives. According to the Shelter’s Instagram - the position will pay $18/hour with no experience required. The shelter will provide all training for this entry-level position. No need to dress up; just bring your resume and your passion for helping animals to 4646 Sunview Ave. in Joshua Tree this…

For the last two years the average price for fuel in California during the fall and winter months has far-outpaced the national average, sending the state scrambling to bring prices down. This year the state of California has signed a bill into law that lawmakers say will stabilize prices for consumers at the pump.

If you are driving down Hwy 62 next Saturday morning (10/26) and wonder what all the action is around Olympic Ave. in Joshua Tree - it’s the wildly popular Mojave Desert Land Trust Fall native plant sale. The non-profit desert defenders have released the list of the native flora they will be featuring at the annual sale. According to the Land Trust - 75 species will be represented with at least 10 of those being species that are making their plant sale debut. Those include the scarlet milkvetch,…

The Town of Yucca Valley’s Recreation Department will be screening family-friendly movies in the courtyard of the Yucca Valley Community Center. This week, the Town will be showing “Tangled,” an animated film about a young woman who disguises herself to take her ailing father's place in the army and bring honor to her family. The screenings is tonight at 6:30PM, doors open at 6:00. The show costs $2.

Sky and weather watcher Timothy Curr sent in these photos of the Atlas Comet that is making its way thought our solar system. From Tim: "The dragon's comet of 2024 or the Atlas comet... looking toward Yucca Valley from Twentynine Palms at 7:17 pm on Tuesday, October 14th. Pictured: Selena, Dion, Tristan, Olivia Selena Dion Tristan Olivia All who was present tonight to witness this magical yet rare sight of the Comet

The Mojave Desert Land Trust annual Fall Native plant sale is coming up on October 26th. Fall is a great time to get plants in, while the sun is still warm during the day with cooler nights and evenings to help retain water and get plants established. If you are wondering what you are going to pick up - there are plenty of places around the basin that you can use for inspiration, starting with MDLT itself. Their native discovery garden has a wide variety of plants that thrive here in the desert…