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CMC Women’s Basketball defeats Los Angeles Harbor College at last night’s game

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November 27, 2024
Copper Mountain College will appoint new District 4 trustee

Copper Mountain College (CMC) Women's Basketball delivered a commanding performance last night (November 26), defeating Los Angeles Harbor College 67-27 in a thrilling home game. From the opening tip-off, the Fighting Cacti displayed relentless energy and teamwork, taking control of the game early with a suffocating defense that stifled LA Harbor's offensive rhythm. By halftime, CMC had built a significant lead, which they continued to expand throughout the second half.  Head Coach…

Wonder Valley domestic violence call results in arrests for suspected burglary and possession of meth

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November 26, 2024
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

Deputies responding to a report of domestic violence led to two arrests for investigation into burglary and possession of methamphetamine. Early Friday Morning (November 22) just before 2:30, San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance in the 82000 block of Twentynine Palms Highway In Wonder Valley. When they arrived, they say they found Scott Lapresle, a 60 year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, sitting in a…

“Dream for Kids” toy drive by Basin Wide Foundation collecting presents for children in protective services

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November 26, 2024
“Dream for Kids” toy drive by Basin Wide Foundation collecting presents for children in protective services

If you want to make some very deserving kids very happy this holiday season, the Basin Wide Foundation is continuing their annual "Dreams for Kids" toy drive. Gifts will be given to 123 children in protective services in our community. Many of these children wouldn't otherwise receive gifts this holiday season, so the Basin Wide Foundation is collecting toys for them. You can adopt a child by bringing $45 to $50 unwrapped gifts to the Basin Wide Office at the CA Welcome Center in…

Watch and discuss Jimi Hendrix in “Rainbow Bridge” screening and conversation this Wednesday (11/27)

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November 26, 2024
Watch and discuss Jimi Hendrix in “Rainbow Bridge” screening and conversation this Wednesday (11/27)

Celebrate Jimi Hendrix’s 82nd birthday in Joshua Tree with film screenings and a conversation about his legacy Wednesday afternoon. Rock 'n roll archivist Sunny Sun-Downer will discuss Hendrix and the films, before screening “Rainbow Bridge,” the 1972 film about yoga, meditation, tarot, and UFOs, and then a documentary featuring a rare interview with Hendrix.  The screening will be held at the Beatnik Lounge, located at 61597 Twentynine Palms Highway. It kicks off at 5:15 p.m. tomorrow.…

Man arrested for suspected sex crimes against Yucca Valley minor faces nine felony charges

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November 25, 2024
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

The man arrested on suspicion of committing multiple sex crimes against a minor is being arraigned on nine felony charges related to sexual assault.  The Sheriff’s Department’s Morongo Basin Station arrested Dakota Lessnau, a 31 year old male resident of Desert Hot Springs for investigation into several offenses against a minor over the age of 14. The charges include rape by force or fear and the production of child pornography. Lessnau is a resident of Desert Hot Springs, but the crimes are…

Road closures east of Twentynine Palms takes a holiday pause starting Wednesday

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November 25, 2024
Construction and delays this week on Hwy. 62 east of 29 Palms

Expect road closures on Twentynine Palms Highway east of Twentynine Palms Monday and Tuesday (11/25 and 11/26). Caltrans is conducting overlay work on the Highway 62 but is pausing work from Wednesday, November 27th until Monday, December 2nd. Expect lanes to be reduced down to one lane at a time with flagging operations and traffic escorts on Twentynine Palms Highway between Gopher Grove Road and Gold Crown Road.  Crews will work at various locations within the project zone from 7:00 a.m. and…

Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)

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November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)

The Way Station will be giving out food boxes and turkeys tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. The distribution of food comes in part from donations made to Basin Transit at Friday's (November 22) "Fill the Bus" event, during which employees for the transportation operation collected donations outside of the Yucca Valley Walmart. Those donations were passed on to the Way Station in Joshua Tree, who will be conducting their annual Thanksgiving Outreach tomorrow morning. Anyone in need can…

Desert Hot Springs man arrested for suspected sex crimes against Yucca Valley minor

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November 22, 2024
Knife-Wielding Woman Suspected of Armed Robbery, Attempting to Hijack Two Trucks in Downtown Joshua Tree

A man was arrested on suspicion of committing multiple sex crimes against a minor in Yucca Valley. The Sheriff's Department's Morongo Basin Station initiated an investigation on October 20th into unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor that occurred in Yucca Valley. They identified the suspect as Dakota Lessnau, a 31 year old male resident of Desert Hot Springs, and say that he committed several offenses against the minor, including sexual acts and the production of child pornography.…

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