Local News
Local news, events and information for the Morongo Basin: Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Morongo Valley, Landers, Wonder Valley, and all other unincorporated areas of the hi-desert.
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Jury delivers verdict in hit-and-run case, victim’s family says “We got justice”
Troy Reynolds was found guilty on all counts yesterday afternoon. Reynolds was the suspect in a hit-and-run collision from the…
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“To Be Continued…” Festival returns for 3rd year this weekend in Wonder Valley
The “To Be Continued” Festival returns to The Palms in Wonder Valley beginning Friday (March 27). Now in it’s third…
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34th Annual Healthy Hearts 5k Run and 2k Walk is this Saturday (3/28)
If you love to run or walk here in the hi-desert, The Town of Yucca Valley is hosting an event…
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Hi-Desert Beekeepers and Spring Garden Class this Saturday (3/28) in Yucca Valley
The Hi-Desert Beekeepers Association meets on Saturday (March 28). They’ll ask the question, “What do you look for inside the…
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Hi-Desert Nature Museum debuts 20th annual “recycled art” exhibit
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum debuts its 20th annual spring recycled art exhibition, Wondrous Waste: 2026 Recycled Art Exhibition. this Saturday…
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Auditions open for “Taming of the Shrew” and “Steel Magnolias” stage productions
Attention actors! Two upcoming theater productions will be holding auditions this weekend. On Saturday (March 28), The newly formed Joshua…
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Deadline for HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours is 3/31
It’s the final days to register for the 25th Annual HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours. The yearly event sees…
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Celebrate Roberto Absolor tonight at special karaoke memorial at Las Palmas (3/27)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the hi-desert’s karaoke maestro, Roberto Absolor. A friendly…
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Troy Reynolds found guilty in hit-and-run death of Joshua Barreras
On Thursday (3/26) afternoon, Troy Reynolds was found guilty on all counts related to a hit-and-run collision that claimed the…
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Isaac Angel arraigned; pleads “not guilty” to charge of murdering mother of two
The suspect accused of killing the mother of his children in Twentynine Palms returned to court this week. Isaac Angel,…
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Zoning change for a parcel in Joshua Tree opens small area up for big development
At the meeting on Tuesday, March 24, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning change linked to…
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Morongo Basin Conservation Association extends $1000 scholarship deadline
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association has extended the deadline to apply for three college scholarships. Students graduating from high school…
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Catherine Auman’s talk at Hi-Desert Artists Gallery on Thursday (3/26)
Author and therapist Catherine Auman will be at the Hi-Desert Artists Gallery, sharing her work on emotional healing, relationships, and…
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Morongo Basin Spell-A-Thon raises funds for libraries and spelling acumen for teams
The Annual Morongo Basin Libraries Spell-A-Thon was held Saturday (March 21) and it successfully raised funds for our area’s libraries.…
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Theatre 29 opens “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ March 27”
Hear ye, Hear ye! The Prince is giving a ball….or so the story goes as Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella hits…
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Troy Reynolds takes the stand in hit-and-run trial: “I wasn’t thinking correctly”
Troy Reynolds returned to court yesterday (03/24) morning for a jury trial. Reynolds is the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for suspected DUI after rear-end collision on Highway 62
After a collision in Twentynine Palms that left one person injured, a man was arrested on suspicion of driving under…
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Road fee increase advances for unincorporated areas; Landers decision delayed
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is advancing a proposal that would raise road maintenance fees in several Morongo…
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Basin Transit Board of Directors meets Thursday (3/26)
The Basin Transit Board of Directors meets in regular session on Thursday (March 26). On their agenda is the consideration…
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MVCSD to consider new Fire Captain / Paramedic position at tonight’s special meeting (3/25)
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting tonight (3/25) in Covington Park’s Mesquite…
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