Hi-Desert Artists Center opening reception tonight at 5pm
Karin Skiba, Gallery Director of the Hi-Desert Artists Center, told me that many current members were originally part of the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council. With the closing of JTAG, some of the artists regrouped and sought new gallery…
Joshua Tree Pride Ball Cabaret and Dance Party this Saturday
Come out to the Pride Ball Cabaret and Dance Party for a night to remember this Saturday June 29th. Starting at 6PM at the Joshua Tree RV & Campground on Sunburst - there will be live music provided by DJ Mrrrrl with a cabaret show hosted by…
County Sheriff Outreach teams discuss methods and options for working with homeless
On a recent episode of the Up-Close Show, host Gary Daigneault welcomed special guests from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department: Captain James Porter of Community Service and Reentry Division, Sgt. James Marshall of the HOPE team, and…
Morongo Basin homeless numbers decrease, increase in Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley
San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count (PITC) reveals some victories and defeats in number of homeless The annual San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count (PITC) reveals a mere one percent increase in homelessness county-wide, but for some…
Stater Bros. standoff ends in arrest after gun and bomb threats from man barricaded in parking lot
Updated 6/28 7:00 a.m. On Thursday morning at approximately 8 a.m. San Bernardino Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of in-progress vandalism and arson at the Stater Brothers West location in Yucca Valley. According to the Sheriff’s press…
32 years ago today the Landers Earthquake shook the Morongo Basin
Today is the 32nd anniversary of the 1992 Landers Earthquake that left much of the Morongo Basin in ruins from its 7.3 magnitude. At 4:57 AM on Sunday, June 28th, 1992, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake awoke much of Southern California. It was a…
Corner 62 celebrates Pride Month this Sunday in Twentynine Palms
This Sunday, Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms will be celebrating the last weekend of Pride Month, presented by liquor and ephemera store Scorpion Lollipop and Dapper Dates. Come for crafting, community, and camaraderie in the back courtyard of…
Copper Mountain Mesa Community Potluck tonight at 6PM
The Copper Mountain Mesa potluck is back tonight at 6pm at the Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center. Bring your favorite dish, or something to throw on the grill. This event is BYOB - bring your own beverage - and you can help reduce…
GoFundMe created for Twentynine Palms couple who died in house fire on June 17th
We have an update on the mobile home fire that claimed the lives of two Twentynine Palms residents on Monday, June 17th. Pauline Chung Lively and her husband Steven Lively were longtime residents of the Morongo Basin. Steven Lively died during…
Man trying to free stuck Porsche lights it on fire at short term rental in Joshua Tree
Just past 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26th, Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to a car on fire in the 61000 block of Onaga Trail in Joshua Tree. The owner of the car called Sheriff’s dispatch after their Black Porsche Cayenne reportedly…
MBHD offers free HIV testing this morning at Yucca Valley Walgreens
Today is National HIV Testing Day - which encourages everyone to “level up their self love” and check their HIV status. Testing is free and easy here in the hi-desert, and today the Morongo Basin Healthcare District is making the tests and…
Joshua Tree National Park intensifies fire restrictions amidst rising wildfire risks
During the June 21 'Up Close' show, hosted by Gary Daigneault, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rogers, calling from a remote location, discussed the stringent fire restrictions and the park's proactive measures to…
Got a traffic ticket? Request a reduction online.
Did you know that if you recently received a traffic citation you can request a reduction of the fine online? The California Courts system has a site where you can request a reduction for your ticket in cases of financial need. In addition to a…
Dawn Rowe returns to “Up Close Show” on Friday
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the country, bigger than some countries. It encompasses deserts and mountains, dirt roads and interstates, huge tracts of undeveloped land and sophisticated big cities. This complex region is…
Super Mario Bros. jumps into Twentynine Palms Community Center tonight for free flick
Grab all the koopa kids and gas up go-kart because tonight’s Super Summer Series movie is the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Starting at 8 o’clock at the Twentynine Palms Community Center, the animated blockbuster from last year jumps onto the screen…
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Dance Mojave hosting a sneak peek fundraiser for the upcoming production of “The Desert Nutcracker”
On Saturday, November 23, Dance Mojave is hosting a fundraising event to help…
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