Month: July 2025
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Featured Stories
Family of Lorraine Bird seeking community’s help for information regarding her death
The family of a missing woman who was found dead in the hi-desert are offering up a reward for information…
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City & Town Meetings
MVCSD discusses partnership with Big Morongo Canyon Preserve for a fire break
On Wednesday night (7/30), the Morongo Valley Community Services District (MVCSD) held a special meeting in Covington Park’s Mesquite Room.…
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Local News
Veterans need rides from the Morongo Basin to the VA hospital in Loma Linda
The Veteran Affairs (VA) Hospital in Loma Linda is looking for volunteers to drive Veterans from Morongo Valley to Loma…
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Arts & Entertainment
Theatre 29 will be hosting their 2025-26 season auditions on Saturday, August 9
Area thespians! Here is an opportunity to be considered for all of Theatre 29’s upcoming 2025 / 26 theatrical season…
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Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park seeking Preventative Search and Rescue Volunteers
A Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) Field Educator volunteer’s primary role is to provide visitor safety information at trailheads and…
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Crime & Public Safety
Yucca Valley Man who allegedly supplied overdose victim with drugs arrested and charged with murder
On Sunday, May 18 just after 4:00 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to a call for…
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Crime & Public Safety
Late night stolen car pursuit through Joshua Tree ends with one suspect arrested, one at large
A teenage driver was arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle and leading a dangerous pursuit through Joshua Tree.…
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City & Town Meetings
Morongo Valley CSD agenda for 7/30: Spending freeze, fire dept. checks, Big Morongo partnership
The Morongo Valley Community Services District will be holding a special meeting tonight (July 30) at 6:00 p.m. in Covington…
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Arts & Entertainment
Public comment opens for Yucca Valley Utility Box Public Art Program
The Town of Yucca Valley is seeking public comment for the next round of its Utility Box Public Art Program.…
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Arts & Entertainment
Theatre 29 to host Oscar-nominated Actor James Franco’s edgy new project, the play “DESERT FILMS”
Hollywood is coming to Twentynine Palms. Oscar-nominated actor James Franco will present his bold new work-in-progress: a surreal stage trip…
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Crime & Public Safety
Two arrested in Landers after alleged neighbor dispute escalates to gun pulled, rocks thrown
A dispute between a cleaner and a neighbor in Landers led to two arrests, including one for investigation into assault…
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Crime & Public Safety
Face slap after alleged road rage incident leads to arrest for out-of-towner
An alleged road rage incident on the highway led to one arrest. On Sunday, July 27 just before 10:00 a.m.…
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Local News
Ofland Resort prepares for next steps after go-head from Twentynine Palms City Council
Last week, the Twentynine Palms City Council voted to greenlight the Ofland Resort Project near the Indian Cove neighborhood. In…
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Local News
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians giving out 500 backpacks and school supplies Wednesday (7/30) at Back to School Resource Day
To gather vital community resources to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year, MUSD will be holding…
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Joshua Tree National Park
Busy bees buzz bystanders more often in the summer, but they are just looking for some hydration in the hi-desert
Warmer weather and a lack of rain has bees out searching for water, which can cause them to be extra…
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Crime & Public Safety
Stolen car races through Joshua Tree residential neighborhood, resulting in foot chase and arrest
A man was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen car recklessly through a residential neighborhood. On Thursday (July 24) at…
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City & Town Meetings
Yucca Valley Airport District Seeks New Board Member Ahead of August Appointment.
The Yucca Valley Airport District invites residents to help shape airport policy and planning as it seeks to fill a…
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Joshua Tree
Boys and Girls Club handing out school supplies this Monday (7/28) from 4 to 7PM
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert are having a school supply giveaway Monday evening. They will be providing…
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Local News
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve seeks “Native Plant Team” volunteers to install new botanical garden
The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is calling on volunteers to join their Native Plant Team this Saturday, August 2 at…
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Local News
Annual Lucky Duck Pluck fundraiser for Copper Mountain College set for August 21
The Copper Mountain College Foundation has announced the date of their Annual Lucky Duck Pluck fundraiser as August 21. As…
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