After the Town Council's closed meeting, the members heard the County Sheriff's Department update report and the presentation of the Spirit of Yucca Valley Awards to Wiefels Mortuary. Last night, Sheriff Shannon Dicus presented an update from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Operation Hammer Strike, eliminating illegal marijuana farms, and Operation Dust Devil, partnering with Code enforcement to regulate off-road vehicles and to educate the community. The Council…

The 12th annual Johnson Valley Improvement Association Oktoberfest is happening today - rain or shine - and they have beer, cider, food, and events that will give the famous German festival celebration a run for their money. The fun begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Johnson Valley Community Center - tickets are Twelve dollars and include a German buffet dinner filled with brats, sauerkraut, brussels Sprouts, and German potatoes. You can Enjoy the Paul Van Hook Desert Dreams Garden right next door…

Experimental sounds will be spilling out of the Beatnik Lounge in downtown Joshua Tree this evening - starting at 8PM sharp. A mix of local and touring artists will be playing tonight: UsufructMika PontecorvoNihilanonAnastasia GastelumPhog Masheen The Beatnik Lounge is in downtown Joshua Tree - right off 29 Palms Hwy - the show has a suggested cover of $5.

Tonight (October 14), the Joshua Tree VFW 6402 will be serving up fish and chips at a dinner that will feature live music. This Friday Night Dinner begins at 4 p.m. and will be held at the VFW Hall, located at 6402 Veteran’s Way in Joshua Tree.