Art Gallery and Zine Library opening at Milk Thistle in Yucca Valley tonight, Feb. 4
A new business in Yucca Valley is having a grand opening tonight. Milk Thistle is an herbal apothecary and gallery & workshop space, and will also be home to the Hi-Desert’s only zine library. The grand opening is all day today from 2PM to…
Free San Bernardino County Tax prep resources
Tax day isn‘t until April 18th this year - but that hasn’t stopped the Turbotax and other online tax prep companies from advertising their services. Online News Editor Robert Haydon joins us with a look at the true cost of some of these…
Joshua Tree Philharmonic holding member auditions Monday, Feb. 6
The Joshua Tree Philharmonic (JPHIL) will be holding auditions for instrumentalists interested in joining and becoming members. The philharmonic’s Spring 2023 session will feature epic classical and cinematic music selections in its May 5-7,…
Morongo Valley CSD Special Meeting recap
(Updated 2/3 to show meeting adjourned by board action) Last night’s Morongo Valley Community Services District special meeting had an overwhelming turnout of 95 impassioned attendees to weigh in on two items on the agenda that quickly turned…
Pedestrian suffers major injuries after being struck at 29 Palms crosswalk
A man in a wheelchair suffered major injuries after being struck by an SUV while in a crosswalk in Twentynine Palms. The Sheriff’s office reports that yesterday (February 2) at 7:15 a.m., a 49 year-old man in a wheelchair from Twentynine Palms…
King of the Hammers returns to Johnson Valley for 2023 offroad races
In just a few weeks - from February 2nd to February 12th - the Johnson Valley area will transform into a massive arena of dust, exhaust and speed as off-road racers and fans from all over the world will converge for King of the Hammers - one of…
Landers Thrift extends hours for King of Hammers attendees
Many retailers throughout Morongo Basin have grown accustomed to a boost each February as thousands of off-road racers and fans descend on Johnson Valley for the King of the Hammers competition. One retailer very close to the big event hopes to…
“Not-A-Craft Fair” Art Affair this Saturday Feb. 4
When is a craft faire not a craft fair? When it is the Twentynine Palms Historical Society’s Not-A-Craft-Fair Art Affair. The event, which will be held at the Old School House Museum and feature seventeen local artists and makers each selling…
First Saturday Breakfast at CMC Feb. 4
A community breakfast will be served at Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center tomorrow morning (February 4). Part of the community center’s “First Saturday Breakfast,” the all volunteer staff will be serving traditional breakfast favorites and…
Yucca Valley’s Cactus Wren Book Exchange Closing, Final Weekend
Yucca Valley’s beloved Cactus Wren Book Exchange will be closing the last chapter of its two-decade long story on February 7th, where all books will be half-off in the meantime for its massive sale of stock. I spoke with the owners, Joe…
Yucca Valley Grubstake Days 2023 theme and Grand Marshall announced
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the theme of this year's Grubstakes Days 2023 event, as well as the Grand Marshall. The Chamber Board of Directors has selected "Old Timers" as the parade theme for Grubstake Days and…
Upcoming Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show Cancelled, Return Planned for Fall
The spring 2023 edition of the Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show has been cancelled. The Sportsman’s Club Organization President Wayne Hamilton confirmed that the event was cancelled for the spring, but that he is working to secure a new location…
OHV Rollover in Johnson Valley Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
An off-road vehicle crash in the Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle area left one passenger dead and two others with injuries. According to a report from the California Highway Patrol, at about 5:20 pm Tuesday, January 31, a Polaris RZR with…
Rental Scam – two victims lose $2700 trying to rent 29 Palms homes
Another scam is hitting the Morongo Basin - this time targeting people looking for long-term rental properties in 29 Palms. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s office reports that two separate victims said they found and applied for a rental property…
Morongo Valley Community Service BOD Zoom meeting Feb 2nd
The Morongo Valley Community Service District’s Board of Directors will be holding a special session tonight over Zoom at 7pm. On tonight’s agenda, Fire Chief James Brakebill will be signing the legal counsel agreement to retain the services for…
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