NBC Los Angeles

Spring hasn't sprung, not before this famous desert tortoise says so

The tortoise only trundles out, and concludes her cold weather brumation, right around the time when spring is starting to ...
New York Post

I live in the desert on the edge of Las Vegas — here’s what life in the Mojave is really like

The idea of living on the edge of Las Vegas, with the unforgiving Mojave Desert in your backyard, has lately captivated social media, inspiring dozens of TikTok videos; but for Crystal Wojtowich, it’s ...
SFGate

The Calif. couple who brought a rare desert cave to the masses

The road to Mitchell Caverns was paved but rough, and I slowed my Prius to a crawl to avoid constant giant potholes and washouts. Luckily, I was the only car on Essex Road that Saturday morning. It ...
Eater

Two Local Musicians Just Opened a Sprawling Restaurant and Music Venue in Yucca Valley

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. Just north of Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley ...