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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Man arrested for investigation into threatening hospital staff with physical violence
On Friday, November 6, at around 10:37 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a patient…
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MISSING: 19 year-old Marriner Richards
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man missing out…
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Veterans Day Tribute expresses gratitude to service members here in the Morongo Basin
The Town of Yucca Valley hosted the Morongo Basin Veterans Tribute on Wednesday (November 11) on the north side of…
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Can the dissolution of Landers’ road district be prevented?
In July 2026 the results of the votes by Landers residents were declared: a resounding “Nay” to raising annual road…
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Morongo Valley’s free turkey giveaway Operation Gobble Gobble returns to its original format
In partnership with Golden State Water, the Morongo Valley CSD will be providing turkeys to Morongo Valley families for the…
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“Little Women, The Musical” director Lisa Hodgson on Up Close Show this Friday (11/13)
Theatre 29 recently kicked off their 28th season with a sold-out run for the Joshua Tree Shakespeare Company production of…
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Jackrabbit Journal’s ‘Unauthorized’ reading comes to Más o Menos with a do-it-yourself spirit this Thursday (11/12)
Featuring “unexpected” readings from the journal’s contributors and friends, Jackrabbit Journal Founder Natalie Raymond says the reading’s theme lends to…
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Twentynine Palms woman arrested for suspected domestic violence
A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested for investigation into domestic violence and resisting arrest after allegedly whipping a victim’s face…
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No explosives found in November 6 bomb threat at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree
A bomb threat at Friendly Hills Elementary School led to an evacuation, though no explosives were found. On Friday, (November…
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Luckie Park skate park murals and new ADU rules face complications at Twentynine Palms City Council meeting
More than a dozen local skaters came to show solidarity for a memorial mural for former community member, Shane Castro,…
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Saucer-shaped home doesn’t fly with Yucca Valley Planning Commission
Attending remotely, property owner Mark Christensen presented the Commission plans for his Futura House, an elevated flying-saucer shaped prefabricated home…
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Hi-Desert Artists holding free screening of short film “The Accountant” tonight at 6PM (11/11)
On Wednesday, November 11, Hi-Desert Artists will host a special free screening of The Accountant, the 2002 Academy Award winner…
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Shepard Fairey comes to Hey There Projects, opening reception this Saturday (11/14)
As Joshua Tree galleries open for the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk on November 14, a well-known contemporary artist will…
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Head-on collision on Hwy. 62 sends two to hospital; one arrested for suspicion of DUI
A traffic collision last weekend sent two people to the hospital with major injuries and led to one arrest. On…
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2021 murder suspect faces another delay in court
Miguel Ibarra returned to court yesterday morning for a Reset and Disposition hearing before Judge James Taylor. Ibarra is the…
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Twentynine Palms City Council to hear several presentations and consider updating city code for Accessory Dwelling Units
The City Council plans to hear four presentations tonight. Those include the city’s annual financial report, homeless services group Morongo…
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Yucca Valley Planning Commission to consider flying saucer styled home at Tuesday’s meeting (11/10)
The Planning Commission will discuss the Building Plan Review for the “Futura Space House,” located at 57149 Farrelo Road, which…
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MUSD Board of Trustees meets Tuesday (11/10) in regular session
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees meets in regular session Tuesday (November 10). The Board appointed Christopher Claire…
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Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency special meeting today at 4PM
This Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency Special meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. Items to be discussed include the Annual Comprehensive Fiscal…
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Yucca Valley hosting Morongo Basin Veterans Tribute on November 11
The Morongo Basin is home to thousands of active and former members of the military, and two upcoming programs will…
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