Joshua Tree

Firefighters aided by rain have made progress fighting a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and is threatening the region’s famous spiky Joshua trees. Fire officials say a brief, heavy downpour Tuesday afternoon helped limit the spread of the York Fire. As of Wednesday morning, it was 34% contained after roaring through California’s massive Mojave National...

A gas station that pumps out Cheez-It bags (and no actual petrol)? In the middle of the desert? Yes, it’s true. Stranger things have happened in the desert. But cheesier? Probably not.

Many folks traveled to the California desert city to visit the week-long Cheez-It Stop, complete with a cheesy “gas pump.”

If you plan on driving through the California desert and need a snack, stop by this Cheez-It pop-up full of cheesy bites.