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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Morongo Valley Dog Mayor Election witnesses last minute chicken candidate winning by landslide
Last Saturday in Covington Park at the Morongo Valley Halloween Extravaganza, a Morongo Valley mayor was elected after a controversial…
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Trunk or Treat and Halloween Bash in Twentynine Palms on 10/31
The City of Twentynine Palms and Rediscover 29 are throwing a Halloween Bash on Thursday, October 31. A public trunk…
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Twentynine Palms Interact Club accepting donations for Thanksgiving food drive
The Twentynine Palms High School’s Interact Club is now accepting donations for their annual Thanksgiving food drive as they attempt…
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CMC offering Community Education Courses for all residents who value lifelong learning
Copper Mountain College offers community education courses designed not for college credit or diploma, but for the personal growth of…
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Construction on private land within Joshua Tree National Park halted for investigation (updated)
Joshua Tree National Park has halted construction on one or more privately-owned parcels within park borders pending an investigation into…
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“Night of the Living Dead” drive-in movie this Sunday at Mon Petit Mojave
The community drive-in concert series that first popped-up in the pandemic and has been providing music under the stars since…
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Morongo Valley Music Festival & Halloween Extravaganza goes through Sunday
The Morongo Valley Music Festival and Halloween Extravaganza kicks off this afternoon with a full weekend of free music, a…
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Third Annual Morongo Valley Dog Mayor Election underway with surprise candidate
Morongo Valley’s Dog Mayor Election is upon us and taking place this Saturday at Morongo Valley’s Halloween Extravaganza.
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Registered sex offender arrested for allegedly providing a false address in Twentynine Palms
A registered sex offender was arrested near Twentynine Palms for investigation into providing a false address to law enforcement. A…
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“Trash Study” contamination study notices appear in some Morongo Basin mailboxes
Some Morongo Basin residents have received a letter in the mail informing them that they may be part of a…
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Final Weekend for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Theatre 29
Theatre 29’s final run of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is this weekend! Washington Irving’s timeless American ghost story following…
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Shredding and community clean-up in Joshua Tree Saturday morning (10/26)
Protect your personal and financial information by taking advantage of free, confidential document shredding this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to…
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Convicted felon arrested in Yucca Valley for allegedly being in possession of a stolen firearm and ammunition
Yesterday morning (October 23) at around 7:41 a.m., County Sheriff’s deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to a report…
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Bureau of Land Management lifts campfire and shooting restrictions on managed lands
The Bureau of Land Management’s California Desert District is now allowing safe campfires and target shooting on BLM-managed land throughout…
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Onaga Elementary cuts the ribbon for grand opening of STEAM lab
Students, staff, and the local press gathered at Onaga Elementary yesterday afternoon for the ribbon cutting and demonstration of the…
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The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms welcomed their District Governor and saw members honored at 10/23 meeting
Rotary District 5330 includes 60 Rotary Clubs in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties with over 1,800 members. The District Governor,…
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boxoPROJECTS hosts“UNCENSORED – the election show” at CV ArtsProjects starting October 2
Joshua Tree’s BoxoPROJECTS is hosting an exhibition that is an unvarnished opportunity for citizen artists to voice their political viewpoints…
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Twentynine Palms City Council District 1 on “Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” Friday (10/25)
The City of Twentynine Palms City Council, District 1, will be the focus of the Z107-7 Up Close show this…
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Town of Yucca Valley’s Youth Basketball League is now open for registration
Each year, the Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department holds their Youth Basketball program, and registration for the 2024-25 season…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for suspected burglary after allegedly breaking in and sleeping in victim’s home
On Monday morning around 2 a.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to a call in the 6800…
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