That’s because Big Morongo Canyon is a rare riparian oasis in the middle of the desert, offering a lush green landscape that’s like nowhere else in the area. Most of Joshua Tree National Park ...

West returned an interception more than 25 yards for a touchdown, and top-seeded Palo Verde never looked back in defeating No. 3 Desert Oasis 30-12 to win the 5A state title Thursday night at ...