COYOTES MORE ACTIVE AS SUMMER ARRIVES, HOW TO AVOID INTERACTION

With summer upon us, coyotes in the Morongo Basin are in their normal denning season caring for newborn pups and may be spotted more...

Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meets today

When directors at the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meet at 6 p.m. today (August 13, 2024) they’ll be looking to increase the “basic facilities...

Landers Open Air Market Today from 9AM – 2PM

The Landers Open Air Market is BACK this Saturday (Oct. 1) after a 6 month hiatus. Homemade and handcrafted items join the usual mix...

LANE CLOSURES IN YUCCA VALLEY JULY 5 THROUGH JULY 8

Yucca Valley Town Council has started the annual slurry seal project, crack sealing of all streets, as well as replacement of obliterated traffic striping...

Fire and arrest at Landers house

A fire in Landers led to one arrest for suspicion of resisting arrest and an investigation into possible arson by the County. At around 4:45...

Gun fired at King of Hammers leads to arrest of Huntington Beach man

A Huntington Beach man was arrested at a King of the Hammers camp area on suspicion of firing a gun into the air. On Friday...

Free fireworks, concerts, and events in the Morongo Basin for July 4th

Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day here in the Morongo Basin, and despite the hot weather, there's a number of free events to help...

Loud booms, rumbles and shaking normal for Marine Corp training

If you hear loud explosions, booms or rumbles in the hi desert, they are very likely emanating from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat...

Joshua Tree protected status remains unchanged; Vote pushed until 2023

Listen to this story here: The status of the western Joshua tree on California’s threatened species list remains unchanged. At yesterday morning’s (October 12, 2022)...

Flamingo Heights glamping development public hearing today, Mar. 9th at 9AM

The controversial 640-acre glamping development proposed for Flamingo Heights is the subject of a public hearing at this morning’s (March 9, 2023) 9 a.m....

Second Saturday Craft Fair in Landers tomorrow, Mar. 11

The Landers Association will host the Second Saturday Craft Fair tomorrow morning (March 11). All goods from this “Makers Market” are homemade, handmade, or...

Support Joshua Tree National Park with the 3rd Annual “Love Your Park Food &...

The 3rd Love Your Park Food & Drink Tour wraps up on Sunday February 16th. The now annual event highlights local bars and restaurants...

Landers group marks 65 years tonight

Listen here: Coffee was 59 cents a pound; a man’s business suit was $29.75, and a first-class postage stamp would set you back four cents…...

Tips for keeping curious black bears from busting up your belongings here in the...

It’s the season for bear encounters around the Morongo Basin. Social media has been flooded with reports of bears breaking into cars, trailers, and...

Mail theft: Stop it before it starts with these two free USPS services

There’s nothing worse than expecting a package or letter that just doesn’t seem to arrive. Postal carriers do their best to get letters to...

UPDATED 12/5: Another deadly crash on Old Woman Springs

One person was killed on Old Woman Springs Road Saturday (December 2) in a traffic collision. The collision occurred on Old Woman Springs Road...

Elections held for the new Landers Homestead Valley Board of Directors

Past President Roxanna Shamay was given a round of applause for her years of service on the Landers Homestead Valley Board of Directors. Board elections...

Yucca Valley may be getting a new fueling station on Highway 247

At last week’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission discussed a potential new project initiated by Circle K. The Town received a pre-application for...

9th annual Clean Up at Giant Rock this Saturday for Public Lands Day (9/28)  

In honor of Public Lands Day, this Saturday is the 9th annual Clean Up at Giant Rock/Stories and Stewardship with help from local organizations, culture bearers, and community volunteers.

Three injured in latest OWS collision, CHP to increase patrols

A collision on Old Woman Springs Road in Landers this morning (December 5) left three people injured. The CHP has announced additional enforcement in...