The Beaumont Life Blog

Stories from the
Pass Area

Local guides, weekend recaps, neighborhood stories, veteran resources, and honest perspective from Sam Silver. Written for the communities of Beaumont, Banning, Cherry Valley, Calimesa, and the wider San Gorgonio Pass.

New October 15, 2026

November 2026 in the Desert: Sports, Culture & Festivals Down I-10

A local guide to the Coachella Valley in November 2026: the Coachella Valley Lakers NBA G League debut and Firebirds hockey at Acrisure Arena, Día de los Muertos gatherings, the Filipino Festival, a Palm Springs art festival, and desert stage shows, all a short drive east of the Pass Area on I-10.

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Weekend Guide October 15, 2026

This Weekend in Beaumont & the Pass (Oct 30 - Nov 1)

A local Halloween weekend guide for Oct 30 - Nov 1: Beaumont and Calimesa Trunk or Treats on Halloween night, Día de los Muertos and Banning's pumpkin patch, the Beaumont Farmers Market, Teresa Cheung at Morongo, and a look ahead to Election Day and Christmas Nights at 123 Farm.

Community Update October 13, 2026

Fresh Finds in the Pass Area: New Dining, Fall Trails & Local News

New restaurants from Calimesa to Cabazon, the best fall hiking trails, Oak Glen apple season, and the local news shaping the Pass Area this October, from the Beaumont Veterans Parade to the Sunset Crossroads vote.

Events Guide October 12, 2026

December 2026 in the Pass Area: Holiday Guide

A holiday guide to Beaumont and the San Gorgonio Pass: the Blizzard Bash and Holiday Light Parade, Winterfest, Christmas Nights at 123 Farm, high desert celebrations, the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, and WildLights.

Events Guide October 8, 2026

November 2026 in the Pass Area: What's On

A fresh November guide to Beaumont and the San Gorgonio Pass: Election Day and local measures, Dia de los Muertos, Veterans Day, Greater Palm Springs Pride, the WTA Finals, WildLights, and Christmas Nights at 123 Farm.

Real Estate October 7, 2026

Stop Trying to Time the Market: What 20+ Years Taught Me About Waiting for the 'Perfect' Moment

Sam Silver's honest, 20+ year REALTOR take on why waiting for the perfect moment to buy or sell usually costs more than it saves, and what actually matters instead.

Weekend Guide October 7, 2026

This Weekend in Beaumont & the Pass (Oct 24-25)

Events and things to do in Beaumont and the Pass for the weekend of Oct 24-25: Banning's Dia de los Muertos art competition and Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, Lavender Nights final nights, the charity golf classic, and UB40 at Morongo.