27th Annual Gubler’s Orchid Festival blooming October 7th and 8th
Experience displays of beautiful live orchids, photograph, and learn about these beautiful plants during this weekend in October at the 27th Annual Morongo Basin Orchid Festival at Gubler’s Orchids. See over 30,000 Venus Fly Traps and other…
California Desert Summit Panel – Working to protect the desert: Dr. Tim Krantz
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and protecting the California Desert's ecological health were the focal points of discussion during the recent Defending the Desert Summit. Dr. Tim Krantz, a University of Redlands professor,…
Morongo Basin Healthcare District BOD meets tonight
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District Board of Directors meets in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. In addition to receiving staff and financial reports, the Board is expected to hear presentations on legislative advocacy and un update from the…
Check the inventory and FAQ for the MDLT Fall Native Plant Sale taking place this Saturday
The Mojave Desert Land Trust Fall Native plant sale is coming this Saturday - an opportunity to do some good for the desert in more ways than one. All proceeds from the plant sale go on to support the Mojave Desert Land Trust - which has…
Gubler’s Orchids Founder Chris Gubler on “Up Close Show” tomorrow
This weekend is the 27th Annual Morongo Basin Orchid Festival, put on by the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary club and hosted by the world renowned Gubler Orchids is this Saturday (October 7) and Sunday (October 8). Join Gubler Orchids Founder Chris…
High Desert Pregnancy Clinic seeking sponsors for “Night 4 Life” event
The 16th Annual "Night 4 Life" event to benefit the High Desert Pregnancy Clinic is seeking sponsors. Set for October 21, the "Night 4 Life" will feature speakers, food, and and more in support of the non-profit High Desert…
Weed Show preview exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center
The Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery is holding an exhibition about the history of the beloved annual event. The Weed Show sees participants design arrangements made from native desert flora and found objects as part of a judged…
Sign up for Pioneer Days’ Little Pioneers program
Pioneer Days is coming to the Morongo Basin and the 29 Palms Rotary club is putting on their annual Little Pioneers Program! On Wednesday, October 18th from 5 to 6:30 Children aged 4 to 6 can dress up in past or future pioneer inspired costumes,…
Tickets on sale for Thought Theatre’s “Shakespeare in Revue”
Tickets are now on sale for the first production Thought Theatre’s 2023-2024 season, “Shakespeare in Revue." A Re-Vamp of the 2021 production, if you saw it then, you’ll want to see it again and again! Four playwrights step into the…
Frank Luckino hired as Desert Hot Springs City Manager
In a special closed session meeting this afternoon, (10/3) The Desert Hot Springs City Council voted to hire Frank Luckino, the current City Manager for Twentynine Palms as their new City Manager effective November 6, 2023. That appointment was…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission revisits vacation home rental ordinance in Public Hearing
Last night’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission featured three public hearings, including a lengthy review of how the city handles Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs). The first hearing dealt with so-called ‘landlocked’ parcels – those…
YVTC presents “Spirit of Yucca Valley Award” to Evelyn Conklin
At last night's Town Council meeting, Timothy McLarney with True North Research presented the results of a recent survey on Town performance. Residents' top desire was safety and preserving Yucca Valley's small-town quality. The…
Wednesday Water Roundup
Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Water District board of directors meets today (October 4, 2023) at 4 p.m. Joshua Tree’s Joshua Basin Water District’s regular 5:30 p.m. meeting has been canceled; however, that board will hold a training workshop at 9…
Rollin’ Dust Devils rollerskating meetup tonight in Yucca Valley
Come out roller skating tonight at the Derby Slab in Yucca Valley for the Rollin' Dust Devils. The monthly skate meetups are back after a long hot summer. Starting at 4pm and going until sundown, rollerskaters of all skill levels are…
Yucca Valley Elks Lodge holding Craft Show this Saturday (10/7)
The Yucca Valley Elks Lodge #2314 is holding a craft show this Saturday (October 7) featuring crafts, gifts and decor from local artists. Hosted by the lodge in association with the Yucca Valley Emblem Club #411, expect a cash bar, bbq…
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