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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New Year’s resolutions: integrating change into your life
Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but sticking to them is often another story. Resolutions frequently fail because they don’t…
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Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter holding community clean-up on Thursday and Friday (1/2-1/3)
The Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter is holding a community clean-up on Thursday, January 2nd and Friday, January 3rd. It’s…
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New California state law limits employers’ mandatory meeting topics
Topics forbidden from being discussed at mandatory meetings range from religious to union organizing.
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Increased traffic expected in Joshua Tree National Park through New Year’s Day
The holiday season often brings heavier traffic into Joshua Tree National Park, and temperate weather means more outdoor activities for…
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A look back at 2024 in Morongo Basin Theatre
2024 saw an ever-widening variety of live productions in our Morongo Basin. Andrea Keller (left) won a DTL award for…
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Bought gasoline in 2015? You may be owed money from state settlement on price gouging
If you purchased gasoline between February and November of 2015, you may be able to submit a claim for payment…
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Alleged porch pirates arrested in Twentynine Palms
Two alleged porch pirates were busted on Christmas Day in Twentynine Palms. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said that…
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Desert Explorers program for pre-schoolers at Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Though its currently closed, sign-ups are available for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum’s new pre-school workshop series, Desert Explorers. Designed for…
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Noah Purifoy Foundation had restoration wins in 2024
In a year-end update, The Noah Purifoy Foundation outlined some of their accomplishments at the Outdoor Museum in Joshua Tree…
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Domestic violence suspect found hiding under car
The suspect in a knife attack on a woman was allegedly found hiding underneath a car in Joshua Tree. On…
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Yucca Valley recognized for financial transparency
For the nineteenth year in a row, The Town of Yucca Valley was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA)…
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Town and City holiday closures announced
The City of Twentynine Palms and the Town of Yucca Valley announced this week that all offices will be closed…
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After founder’s death, the Glass Outhouse has a new operator
Located just five miles from Twentynine Palms, the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery has been a unique fixture of the high…
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Yucca Valley’s long-running wood carving class meets weekly
If you didn’t get what you asked for from Santa this year, maybe you can make it yourself. On a…
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29 Palms Rotary brings books, Santa to local schools
The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms continued their longtime tradition of encouraging kids to read by accompanying Santa and Mrs.…
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What made news in 2024
The expanded light ordinance went into effect on Jan 1st on 2024, keeping our skies dark for views of the…
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Control of Pappy and Harriet’s returns to Knitting Factory, former partners ordered to pay “millions” in damages
The hi-desert's most famous music venue has been at the heart of a multi-year court battle which has finally been…
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Tractor Supply in Yucca Valley robbed, two former employees are the suspects
Two former employees of a Yucca Valley hardware store are the suspects in a robbery by force. On Wednesday (December…
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Arthur Davies’ sentencing hearing rescheduled for December 30th
The man found guilty on charges related to the death of one year-old Parker Schumacher will be sentenced later this…
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Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms municipal meetings cancelled for holiday week
Regularly scheduled meetings of the Twentynine Palms City Council and Yucca Valley Planning Commission this week have been cancelled. Regularly…
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