Robert Haydon

Johnson Valley Oktoberfest Happening Today (10/15)

October 15, 2022

Johnson Valley Oktoberfest Happening Today (10/15)

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 and Music at Beatnik Lounge tonight (10/15)

by Robert Haydon

October 15, 2022

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.

Ten Broken Cellos performance at Yucca Valley Material Lab on Sunday (10/16)

by Robert Haydon

October 15, 2022

YUCCA VALLEY MATERIAL LAB RECEIVED CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL GRANT AND PLANS BIG CHANGES

The non-profit Yucca Valley Material Lab is presenting a new performance on Sunday by a pair of cellists, composers and improvisers. Ten Broken Cellos creates sounds and performances that responds to the sounds and landscapes inspired by the desert - tickets are available on a sliding scale from 10 to 20 dollars - the show starts at 5PM. You’ll want to DM the Yucca Valley Material Lab on Instagram to reserve a spot.

Fish and Chips at the Joshua Tree VFW tonight

by Robert Haydon

October 14, 2022

Fish and Chips at the Joshua Tree VFW tonight

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.

Vehicle rollover in Joshua Tree leaves driver dead and passenger with major injuries

by Robert Haydon

October 13, 2022

A vehicle rollover in Joshua Tree yesterday resulted in the driver being ejected and killed, and left the passenger with major injuries. According to the California Highway Patrol, On Wednesday at around 4:20PM a 2011 Lexus was traveling northbound on Border Avenue at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle, steering to the right and off the road where it rolled multiple times. The 44-year old male driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the crash where he…

MDLT Campfire Talk – short film screening, emergency prep, and S’Mores

by Robert Haydon

October 13, 2022

The Mojave Desert Land Trust is teaming up with the San Bernardino Fire Department for an appropriately named Campfire Talk about fire safety and preparedness in the desert. The talk is this Friday evening (Oct. 13) from 6 to 7PM, and will start with a screening of a short film by the Hispanic Access Foundation called “I am Cheo” - it explores environmental justice and wildfires through the eyes of a young Latino. Visitors can also learn about the country’s emergency preparedness app, and finish…

Pickleball is coming to Yucca Valley

by Robert Haydon

October 13, 2022

A tennis court at Jacob’s Park in Yucca Valley is being temporarily converted into pickleball courts following a recommendation from the Yucca Valley Park, Recreation and Cultural Commission. The Yucca Valley Town Council says that the conversion will allow them to meet demand for the courts in a timely and cost-effective manner.Pickleball has been gaining popularity in the last few years, especially with older folks. The nascent sport initially gained popularity in the Pacific Northwest and has…

SB County Planning Commissioner pleads Guilty to Fed Charges related to Cannabis bribes

by Robert Haydon

October 12, 2022

A former San Bernardino County Planning Commissioner has pled guilty to federal charges related to bribes made in the cannabis industry. The former commissioner, Gabriel Chavez, a resident of Upland, agreed to the guilty plea related to criminal charges of funneling bribes through his company to Ricardo Pacheco, a member of Baldwin Park’s City Council, in exchange for the politician’s votes and influence over the city’s cannabis permitting process. Chavez’s guilty plea was provided to federal…

CHP Grant aims to make motorcycle safety priority in 2023

by Robert Haydon

October 12, 2022

California has more registered motorcyclists than any other state - over 750 thousand motorcycles use the Golden State’s roads and highways. The California Highway patrol will implement a yearlong federal grant aimed at decreasing the number of motorcycle-involved crashes. “Get Educated and Ride Safe” or GEARS is a California-wide motorcycle enforcement and education effort by the CHP that will use campaigns such as May’s motorcycle safety month to spread awareness about sharing the road.…

High School Volleyball and Tennis Scores for Tuesday, Oct. 11

by Robert Haydon

October 12, 2022

Local Sports – Tennis Scores and Football Tonight

The MUSD’s two high schools faced off in girls volleyball and tennis yesterday afternoon (October 11). In volleyball, the Twentynine Palms Ladycats hosted the Yucca Valley High School Trojans last night (October 11). The Ladycats won in both varsity and junior varsity competition. Twentynine Palms Volleyball Head Coach Melissa McGivern said that her teams had a strong showing, and that the teams would find out on Saturday who the Ladycats will be facing in playoffs. In tennis, the Twentynine…

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