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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“Nxwhere Cafe” in Twentynine Palms plans on workspace, music events and alcohol sales
A proposed cafe asked to change their Conditional Use Permit to allow a workspace, event hosting and alcoholic beverage sales.…
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Yucca Valley Town Council cancels election in two districts that have zero challengers
The Yucca Valley Town Council have three seats open for the November 3 election: District 1, represented by Mayor Pro-Tem…
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Sex offender driving without license plate arrested for failing to register with state
A traffic stop on Old Woman Springs Road led to the arrest of sex offender suspected of failing to register.…
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MVCSD to discuss spending limits, holidays, and conflict of interest code at tonight’s (8/19) meeting
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be in regular session Wednesday (8/19) in Covington Park’s Mesquite…
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Twentynine Palms tourism board meets Thursday to review 2026-27 events and programming
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board meets in regular session on Thursday afternoon (August 20). The Advisory…
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“Unsafe turn” in Sheephole Valley Wilderness results in rollover, killing 1 and hospitalizing 3
A solo vehicle rollover on Twentynine Palms Highway east of Twentynine Palms left one man dead and two others hospitalized.…
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Elderly man in golf cart struck and killed in head-on collision in Yucca Valley
A fatal collision on Twentynine Palms Highway involving a golf cart left a elderly man dead in Yucca Valley. On…
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Water pipe rupture in Flamingo Heights fixed quickly with help from “good neighbors”
Last Tuesday (8/11), an old, 8 inch steel water pipe ruptured in the vicinity of Starlight road and Highway 247…
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Joshua Basin Water District Board of Directors expected to address vacancy at Wed. meeting (8/19)
On the agenda for Wednesday evening’s Joshua Basin Water District (JBWD) meeting… a “bad debt” write-off of over $50,000, and…
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Hi-Desert Water District Board meets Wednesday (8/19)
The Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors meets in regular session Wednesday afternoon (August 19) The board will recognize employees…
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Theatre 29 will be hosting their 2026-27 season auditions on Saturday (8/29)
LEDE: Area thespians, here is an opportunity to be considered for all of Theatre 29’s upcoming 2026 / 27 theatrical…
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Man arrested for impersonating law enforcement officer at Twentynine Palms Junior High School
A man allegedly impersonating an armed law enforcement officer at a local school was arrested after a lockdown. On Wednesday…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for false imprisonment and animal cruelty
A man was arrested in Twentynine Palms for investigation into false imprisonment, animal cruelty, preventing a witness from making a…
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San Bernardino County looks to cede mining approvals to Federal authorities
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meets in regular session on Tuesday (August 18) at 10:00 a.m. The Board of…
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Twentynine Palms Planning Commission to address nuisance properties
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meet on Tuesday (8/18) at 5:00 p.m. After three consecutive Planning Commission meetings were cancelled…
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“Legomation” four-week science program returns to Twentynine Palms
Registration is now open for the City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department’s Legomation Science program. The four-week, hands-on…
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Linda Sibio’s “Cracked Eggs” holding fundraiser at the Beatnik Lounge on Sunday (8/16)
Joshua Tree artist Linda Sibio has spent decades turning her experience with mental illness into art and creating opportunities for…
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In Memorium: John Curry (1958-2026)
This week, the hi-desert creative class lost a vital scholar: The multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/aesthetic wizard John Curry, who passed away on Sunday,…
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Murder suspect returns to court following allegation of in-custody alleged attempted murder
The suspect in a murder case returned to court yesterday, amidst a second court case pending from his time while…
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Landlord arrested for investigation into assault and threats made toward tenant
A Twentynine Palms landlord was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening his tenant. On Sunday (August 9), San Bernardino County…
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