The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is seeking a new board member. According to a post by the preserve, the board member would serve as an expert contributor, mission ambassador, staff cheerleader, and fundraiser. Candidates must be a donor and be willing to serve a 2-year term, and participate in monthly board meetings. For More information - visit their website at bigmorongo.org or see their post below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Morongo Canyon Preserve…

Tomorrow is the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s time for another Community Breakfast at the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center. The all-volunteer staff invites you to enjoy all your breakfast favorites and locally roasted coffee from Desert Rat Roasters tomorrow morning (October 5) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community Center, located 65336 Winters Rd in North Joshua Tree.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association…

The suspect arrested at the end of a standoff in Yucca Valley on Monday (9/30) is expected to be arraigned in court today on 18 felony charges of related to the sexual abuse of child, with dozens more enhancements for inflicting great bodily injury and prior felony convictions.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a veteran's resource group that is hosting their 10th Annual Air Rifle Shooting Competition this weekend, and everyone is invited to this family friendly event. The competition will be held at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center on Saturday (October 5) from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Since the event is on the base, please bring two forms of photo identification. Donations of $15 to $20 are encouraged for all attendees. Funds raised will be used to…

The beloved annual Orchid Festival returns to Gubler Orchids in Landers this week. On last week’s Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with orchid organizer Chris Gubler to break down the way that the festival provides significant funding to local non-profit organizations. Chris Gubler: “Any purchases inside the greenhouse, it totally goes towards the nonprofits except for sales tax and credit card fees and those type of incidentals not related to our daily operation. And…