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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TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ARRESTED FOR SPOUSAL ABUSE
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he threw his girlfriend to the ground. According to a…
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LANDERS MAN FOUND WITH WARRANTS, WEAPONS, AND DRUGS
A Landers man was arrested early Monday morning, after he was found with drugs and a loaded rifle. According to a Sheriff’s…
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JOSHUA TREE BREWERY NEEDS YOUR VOTES
If you like locally produced craft beers, this may be your lucky year. Reporter David Haldane has the story… To…
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LOW-COST ANIMAL SERVICES AVAILABLE LOCALLY IN FEBRUARY
The Animal Action League will offer low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics in February for dogs and cats, as well as…
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OFFICER’S SPOUSES CLUB ACCEPTING ORGANIZATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Officers’ Spouses’ Club of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, is now accepting grant applications. Here’s reporter…
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DAV REPRESENTATIVE AT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE TODAY
Representatives from the Disabled American Veterans organization will be on the Copper Mountain College main campus tomorrow and every first and third…
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YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION SEEKING SPONSORS
The Morongo Basin Youth Soccer Association is looking for sponsors. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more information… The Morongo Basin…
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COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE BASKETBALL TONIGHT
In Copper Mountain College sports, the men’s and women’s basketball teams will be playing a double header tonight against Saddleback…
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TONIGHT
In high school sports today, cross-basin rivals Yucca Valley High School and Twentynine Palms High School will play each other…
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DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A STABBING IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a stabbing in Twentynine Palms Saturday evening. According to limited information from the Sheriff’s Department, the unidentified victim…
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HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT RESULTS IN ARREST FOR POSSESSION OF LOADED FIREARM
A Victorville man with a long history with the law was arrested following a high-speed pursuit Saturday morning. According to…
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TRIPLE TREAT BLUE, SUPER, ECLIPSING MOON IN THE DESERT SKY
Skywatchers will be presented with a triple treat tonight: a Blue Moon, a Super Moon, and a lunar eclipse. And…
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YUCCA VALLEY MAN SUSPECTED OF DRIVING DRUNK WITH A JUVENILE IN HIS CAR
A Yucca Valley man was arrested early Sunday morning, accused of drunk driving with a juvenile in the car. According to a…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ACCUSED OF IDENTITY THEFT AND ELDER THEFT
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested earlier this month and pleaded guilty last week to identity theft and elder abuse.…
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A PRECAUTIONARY DEEP CLEAN AT TWENTYNINE PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Twentynine Palms Elementary School is undergoing a deep-cleaning protocol after a staff member at the school was diagnosed with…
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PAVING WORK IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
The City of Twentynine Palms will be overlaying several city streets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the coming weeks. Starting…
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YUCCA VALLEY HIRES A NEW TOWN ATTORNEY
The Yucca Valley Town Council announced at the conclusion of its special, closed session meeting last night that it intends…
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TAI CHI CLASSES OFFERED IN YUCCA VALLEY
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to exercise or learn something new, the town of Yucca Valley offers…
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FERAL DOGS CLOSE WHITEWATER PRESERVE
Whitewater Preserve has been closed since January 19, and officials aren’t sure when it will re-open. Rangers discovered a partially…
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WONDER VALLEY RESIDENTS CAN HEAR ABOUT RURAL HEALTH CARE TOMORROW
Representatives of the Morongo Basin Healthcare District, MBHD, will be addressing issues specific to rural healthcare in Wonder Valley tomorrow.…
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