Smog used to be a much bigger issue here in California. In the 60’s and 70’s when gas was cheap, big American muscle ruled the streets and cars were sold more on their horsepower than their miles-per-gallon. However, a oil embargo in ‘73 made…

Sixteen schools within the Morongo Unified School District have been recognized by the state for their continued work on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or PBIS. PBIS is a nationally recognized research-based tiered framework…

The Morongo Valley Community Services District will be holding a special meeting this Sunday at 4PM at Covington Park’s multipurpose room with one item on the agenda: to approve the CSD’s resolution opposing the BLM tower. After a public meeting…

Growth is slowing on the Line Fire, and the smoke covering the Morongo Basin is diminishing. The Line Fire, burning in Highland and nearby mountain communities, grew only about 1,000 acres in the last 24 hours, and is now at 37,743 acres and is…

This Saturday, The Native American Land Conservancy will be holding a special event at Hunat Paač Piháaka, their recently re-acquired land in Morongo Valley from 10am to 1pm. The day will center on indigenous art and perspectives on land…

Have you ever wondered about the focus of nature that shapes the world beneath your feet? Are you curious about the geological marvels that make the Mojave Desert such a unique landscape? Join geologist Dr. Alessandro Grippo at the Hi-Desert…