Landers
70 year old Landers man found in Johnson Valley with assistance from dry lake camper
On Monday, September 11th, Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call from a man in Landers saying his vehicle was stuck in soft sand, and he was unfamiliar with the area and lost. Deputies working in the county area of the Morongo Basin began an…
Johnson Valley Oktoberfest coming 10/14 – earlybird tickets available
Save the date - The 13th annual Johnson Valley Oktoberfest will be Saturday, October 14th - with early bird tickets available until September 30th. For $12 you’ll get a German-style dinner buffet and dessert bar - with $8 tickets available for…
Fireworks in Landers tonight after sunset
Fireworks will be filling the Landers’ night sky tonight. The Homestead Valley Parks and Rec - along with local businesses and organizations- invite everyone to Landers starting at 4PM for a party featuring live music, food and drinks, vendors,…
640 acre Flamingo Heights glamping project appeal on the agenda for Town Meeting tonight (8/31)
In March, the County Planning Commission “denied without prejudice” an application for a conditional use permit by an L.A. developer with a vision of creating a 25-acre glamping development on 640 acres in Flamingo Heights. Leading up to that…
Johnson Valley shared use area has reopened to the public
The Marine Corps has concluded their training and the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has reopened to the public. The area, a popular destination for off-roading, was closed for ten days to accommodate marine training exercises. The area has been…
Hurricane Hilary will bring intense rainfall into the Hi Desert, rest of Southern California
The Morongo Basin is bracing for extreme weather as Hurricane Hilary moves north and east up from Baja California. Hurricane Hilary, currently considered a Category 4 storm, is now expected to make landfall in Mexico some time today - and…
Johnson Valley shared use area closed from 8/18 – 8/28
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center is closing the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area from August 18-28, while the Marine Corps Conducts critical military training. In addition to the August closure, they have announced new closure dates for…
Rummage sale in Landers benefits Animal Action League all weekend
Animal Action League provides low-cost, quality spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in Morongo Basin and throughout Coachella Valley. The 501©3 non-profit operates solely on grants, private donations, and other fundraisers such as this…
Volunteers spring into action as Landers food distribution almost derailed by power outage
Every month local community organizations, in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture, and the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County distribute surplus food to needy households throughout Morongo Basin. Normally, their…
Historical Highlight: A desert airport becomes Landers, California
Landers lies on the northern edge of our Morongo Basin. The small community began as a remote airstrip in the 1950s. In today’s historical highlight, reporter Mike Lipsitz tells us how Landers first took off… Newlin Landers beside his water…
USDA Food Distribution in Landers on Monday (7/17)
There will be a USDA Free Food Distribution tomorrow morning in Landers at Belfield Hall from 8:30AM to 10:30AM.
Cooler options for this weekend’s hi-desert heat wave
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open today from 10am to 5pm - it’s always free and the current exhibits include an interactive exploration and explanation of the everyday things that can appear as magic, but offer a far more interesting…
Unconfirmed Trammel Evans sightings in Wonder Valley and Slab City; search continues
The family of missing hiker Trammell Evans is again expanding their search, this time to areas with milder climates as desert temperatures increase to triple digits. Trammell’s mother Amy Evans has received unconfirmed tips that the…
Landers UFO sign abducted, Landroids just want it returned
If you’ve driven out to Landers in the last week or so, you may have noticed something missing near the Post Office. The famous and well-photographed Landers UFO sign installed 4 years ago has been stolen. The 4 ft tall by 8 foot wide flying…
All Fireworks Illegal in Morongo Basin
You’ve been hearing about it all week - and chances are while you are listening to this, temperatures are creeping up into the triple digits in the Morongo Basin for the first time this year. California’s first heat wave of the year is…
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