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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MUSD Enrollment Committee recommends “no school closures” after 5 months of meetings
The Morongo Unified School District’s Enrollment Committee made an abrupt about-face when it came to recommending the consolidation (and closure)…
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Truck pursuit through Twentynine Palms ends with arrest of driver on probation
A man on probation led deputies on a vehicle pursuit through Twentynine Palms. On Sunday (May 10) at around 5:00…
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Registration for Luckie Park Pool opens today (5/14)
Registration opens Thursday (May 14) for swimming lessons at Luckie Park Pool. The pool officially opens for the summer season…
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Mil-Tree spoken word events share stories of service
This month in Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree, Mil-Tree’s Writes of Passage program is bringing veterans and civilians together through…
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Theatre 29 celebrates seasons of life and friendship with “Steel Magnolias”
I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Theatre 29’s production of Steel Magnolias, directed by Lisa Hodgson.…
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Harrison House’s Eva Soltes on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/15)
Harrison House in Joshua Tree is a fascinating and unique collection of offerings in Music, Arts, and Ecology. Among their…
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Two arrested for investigation into burglary in Pioneertown
A report of a burglary in Pioneertown led to two arrests. On Saturday (May 9) at around 6:15 a.m., San…
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Twentynine Palms City Council bids farewell to City Manager Stone James as Flock concerns persist
There were plaques, handshakes, and statements of gratitude at last night’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting as City Manager Stone…
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Landers Special Districts road comments due Thursday (5/14)
The deadline for emails and letters to the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors regarding the Landers Special Districts road maintenance…
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MUSD Enrollment Committee meets tonight (5/13) to discuss surplus properties
Student enrollment numbers are down in the Morongo Unified School District (MUSD), and the committee formed to recommend consolidation strategies…
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Yucca Valley Airport District meet on Wednesday (5/13)
The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meets in regular session Wednesday (May 13). On their agenda is an…
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CMC Board of Trustees to discuss education master plan and special session on Thursday (5/14)
The Copper Mountain College District Board of Trustees is holding two meetings Thursday (May 14). At their regularly scheduled meeting…
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Pyrotechnician shortage moves Yucca Valley fireworks show to July 3rd
The Town of Yucca Valley announced that their annual Independence Day Fireworks display will be happening a day earlier this…
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Mojave Zine Fest uplifts unique, human-made art
The inaugural Mojave Zine Fest will take place throughout the Morongo Basin this upcoming weekend (May 15 and 16). Founded by…
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Suspect in December shooting returned to court for murder case
On Friday (May 8) morning, Nicholas Lee returned to court for an early disposition hearing before Judge Sarah Oliver. Lee…
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Twentynine Palms convicted felon investigated for stolen car and firearm possession
A convicted felon was allegedly found with a stolen vehicle and a firearm in Twentynine Palms. On Wednesday May 6…
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Twentynine Palms City Council to hear non-profit funding presentations prior to meeting
Starting at 5:15 pm, a dozen local non-profits will each present their plea to council for a slice of $75,000.…
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No Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting tonight (5/12)
The meeting of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday (May 12) has been cancelled. No reason was provided…
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Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meets Tuesday (5/12)
The Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meets in regular session Tuesday evening (May 12). On their agenda is a review of…
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Creative Cafe: Mandala workshop this Wednesday (4
Creative Cafe returns Wednesday (May 13) with a workshop focused on mandalas. The Creative Cafe is a weekly drop-in art…
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