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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Expunge records, clear bench warrants and resolve outstanding fines in Joshua Tree on Feb. 11
The San Bernardino County Public Defenders Office is offering free legal services, record clearings and expungements, and County resources at…
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Fatal collision on Old Woman Springs Road involves BLM patrol vehicle
A fatal collision occurred on Old Woman Springs Road involving a marked Bureau of Land Management vehicle. On Thursday (February…
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Twentynine Palms hit-and-run sends one to hospital; suspect with warrants arrested
A suspected injury hit-and-run collision sent one person to the hospital and led to the arrest of Twentynine Palms man…
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King of the Hammers 2026 heads into final weekend
It’s the final few days of the world famous King of the Hammers. The internationally recognized off-road rock crawl and…
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CMC Auto Tech students offering OHV repair in Hammertown this weekend
Copper Mountain College’s (CMC) Auto Technology students are participating in this year’s King of the Hammers event. Auto Tech students…
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Bighorn Desert View Water Agency holding special session on Saturday (2/7)
The Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency Board of Directors is holding a special session meeting on Saturday (February 7). The Board…
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Yucca Valley Healthy Heart 5k Run and 2k Walk opens early-bird registration for 34th annual event
Mark your calendars: The Town of Yucca Valley will host the 34th Annual Healthy Heart 5K Run and 2K Health…
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Glass Outhouse Gallery showcase celebrates Black History Month
The iconic Glass Outhouse Gallery is debuting a new group exhibition on Saturday. The show is a celebration of Black…
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Theatre 29 reorganizes for 2026, splits Chairman duties
As they enter their 28th year of operation, the board of directors of Theatre 29 have reorganized with major changes…
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Morongo Valley road improvement project cites failures due to San Bernardino County “botching the job”
In the planning stages for nearly two years, Morongo Valley’s Rawson Road Improvement project met substantial opposition by residents in…
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King of Hammers brawl noticed by Morongo Basin Sheriff Station
A brawl involving multiple people alleged to be part of the King of the Hammers gathering has circulated on social…
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MVCSD approves preliminary repairs on Medic Engine 461 and sharpens proposal to hire grant writing services
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors (MVCSD) held a special meeting last night in Covington Park’s Mesquite…
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San Bernardino County wants to help you do your taxes
The 2025 tax season is here. This year in San Bernardino County the tax filing deadline date is the April…
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Reach Out Morongo Basin’s Robin Schlosser on Up Close Show this Friday (2/6)
Reach out Morongo Basin provides valuable services to area seniors from their facilities in Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley. Next…
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Yucca Valley Town Council recap: Military Banner Program, 35th Anniversary, new business update
Military Banner Program The Town of Yucca Valley has completed a project that honors active and veteran military members. Recreation…
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Fire at residential property outside Joshua Tree claims two trailers, cause unknown
Light wind and a quick response from the fire department kept a dramatic residential fire from spreading into the open…
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Morongo Valley’s road improvement project dissolves due to lack of “positive simple majority” among opposed residents
The proposed Road Improvement Project for Morongo Valley between Big Morongo Canyon Road and Desert Willow has dissolved due to…
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Landers man arrested for investigation into assault and impersonating an officer
A man accused of posing as law enforcement and assaulting two people in Landers was arrested in Helendale by the…
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Unity Home’s 6th Annual Casino Night fundraiser set for 2/28, tickets now available
The Morongo Basin Unity Home has announced their Sixth Annual Casino Night fundraiser. Set for February 28 at the Yucca…
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Morongo Valley Community Services District continue discussions on hiring grant writing and fund development company at special meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting tonight at 6:00 in Covington Park’s…
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