News you should know, including the slow rollout of California's new mental-health bond initiatives; why Newsom is adding work requirements to MediCal recipients; and more!

Claytoonz tries to embarrass the president; The K Chronicles adapts a Gil Scott-Heron work for these troubled times, This Modern World offers war (?) posters for these troubled times; and Jen Sorensen ...

Last November, Michael Durazo released debut single “Smile Before the Tears,” a catchy psychedelic Latin groove perfect for fans of bands like Chicano Batman and The Marías.

The Nude Party—a seven-piece rock group known for its country-garage musical blend and folky lyrics that frequently include music-biz commentary—on Feb. 13 released Look Who’s Back, the band’s fourth ...

The inaugural Hi-Desert Lo-Fi Lit Weekend will be held in venues throughout the Morongo Basin from Friday, March 20, to ...

Tickets are still available for the Saturday main event at Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, with Earthless, Dead Meadow, John Garcia, Acid King, Yawning Man, Hippie Death Cult, Nick Oliveri’s Death ...

Note: This is the editor’s note that appeared in the March 2026 print edition. Portions of this were originally published online in the Feb. 8 Indy Digest.

News you should know, including the president's steps to take control of elections; a recall of a "chocolate male enhancement ...

News you should know, including longer TSA lines at some airports; Congress amps up the Islamophobia; and more!

Running concurrently from Wednesday, March 11, through Sunday, April 5, the Artists Council is presenting Desert Rocks, ...

Original screenwriter Kevin Williamson is back, and this time, he’s getting a chance to direct, too—both very bad ideas.