This is a quick reminder that midterm elections are coming up November 8th - if you’ve recently moved, changed your name or simply want to change your political party - the county has a website where you can check your voter status and register to vote so you are able to exercise the important civic duty of getting out and voting in this - and every election. Head to www.sbcountyelections.com - there’s links on the left that you can click to participate in democracy right from your phone.

The 21st annual HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours is set for three weekends from October 8th through 23rd. There are 192 artists showing in 134 studios across 8 desert communities. On the “Z107.7 Up Close show with Gary Daigneault” this Friday (September 23) find out more about this a one-of-a-kind experience for art lovers and art buyers to create a free customized self-guided tour of artist studios. Join Ed Keesling and Karen Murphy from the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council for an overview of…

The Morongo Basin Transit Authority Board of Directors meets in regular session tonight. On their agenda is the End of Year update on the fiscal year 2021-2022 and the possible approval of the Transportation Assistance Grant Program Awards. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 62405 Verbena Road in Joshua Tree at 5 p.m.