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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MORE THAN 30 ANIMALS SEIZED IN ANIMAL NEGLECT CASE IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Twentynine Palms Animal Control officers and Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case of suspected animal cruelty. According to a Sheriff’s…
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YUCCA VALLEY MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD ABUSE
A Yucca Valley man was arrested Thursday, accused of giving a boy a black eye. According to a Sheriff’s report, deputies…
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ROAD WORK IN THE MORONGO BASIN THIS WEEK
The California Department of Transportation will be performing road work on the Morongo Grade, and on State Route 247 all…
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SUMMER CLOSURES IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK START TOMORROW
During the summer when temperatures rise, the number of people camping in Joshua Tree National Park decreases. The park responds…
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2,000 MARIJUANA PLANTS SEIZED IN 3 LUCERNE VALLEY LOCATIONS, 6 ARRESTED
Sheriff’s officials seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants when they served search warrants at three locations in Lucerne Valley Friday. Sheriff’s…
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MARINE BASE ECOLOGIST DECODES DESERT TORTOISE GENOME
The Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms does more than just prepare for war. Sometimes it helps save…
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THEATRE 29 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM TAKING ENROLLMENTS
Enrollment is still open for the Theatre 29 2017 summer youth theater program. Generous grants from the City of Twentynine…
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CANDIDATE FILING FOR TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT EXTENDED
It’s not too late to file for anyone thinking to run for the Twentynine Palms Water Board. That’s because the…
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COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE SUMMER HOURS START TODAY
Copper Mountain College will begin its summer schedule June 5. Business hours will be 8 to 5 Monday through Thursday;…
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FREE BREAD IN YUCCA VALLEY TODAY AND EVERY MONDAY
The Santa Fe Social Clubhouse will hold a bread distribution every Monday from 11:00 a.m. until it runs out. Santa Fe Social Clubhouse…
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BOARD MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County is looking for new members to serve on its board of directors.…
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REGISTRATION FOR YUCCA VALLEY SWIM LESSON OPENS JUNE 5
Registration is open now for swim lessons in Yucca Valley. Managing Editor Tami Roleff shares how to sign up… The…
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ASSEMBLYMAN CHAD MAYES TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN YUCCA VALLEY MONDAY
District staff representatives for Assemblyman Chad Mayes will hold office hours at the Yucca Valley Community Center Monday, June 5. Staff…
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ASTRONOMY CLASS
Our Morongo Basin is blessed with some of the darkest night skies, and best views of space found anywhere on…
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ESSENTIAL OILS CLASSES AT RAINBOW STEW
Free classes on essential oils are being offered in Yucca Valley. Managing Editor Tami Roleff has the details… If you…
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FREE BREAD DISTRIBUTION IN YUCCA VALLEY MONDAY
The Santa Fe Social Clubhouse will hold a bread distribution every Monday from 11:00 a.m. until it runs out. Santa…
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YUCCA VALLEY MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD ABUSE
A Yucca Valley man was arrested Thursday, accused of giving a boy a black eye. According to a Sheriff’s report, deputies…
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ONE ARRESTED FOLLOWING EARLY MORNING PURSUIT IN JOSHUA TREE
A Joshua Tree man was arrested early Thursday morning, accused of fleeing from Sheriff’s deputies. According to limited information from the Sheriff’s…
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YUCCA VALLEY TO HOLD GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Yucca Valley is offering girls volleyball camp this summer. Managing Editor Tami Roleff has more… The Town of Yucca Valley…
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MORONGO VALLEY CASINO NIGHT TO BENEFIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The eighth annual Morongo Valley Firefighter’s Auxiliary Casino Night will be in play this Saturday. Reporter Mike Lipsitz puts it…
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