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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Felon arrested for suspected weapon possession in Twentynine Palms
After being caught allegedly shoplifting at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Twentynine Palms, a man was arrested on suspicion of being…
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Joshua Tree National Park officials clarify investigation into road that leads to private land within park’s borders
On October 22nd, we reported on an investigation within the borders of Joshua Tree National Park in the Whispering Pines…
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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with live mariachi music under the stars at Mon Petit Mojave this Friday (11/1)
Mariachi Quinto Sol will be back on stage for Mon Petit Mojave’s 5th annual Dia de los Muertos show tomorrow…
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Election day special on “Up Close Show” on Friday (11/1)
Election day is Tuesday, November 5th and tomorrow’s “Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” will take a close look at…
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Dog Costume Contest tonight at Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley
Bring your costumed dogs out this evening to the Tiny Pony in Yucca Valley, where Jef Harmatz will be hosting…
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Joshua Tree man allegedly attacks landscaping crew with a sword, arrested for attempted murder
A Joshua Tree man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly slashing a landscaper with a sword. On…
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Strategic Planning Workshop at Joshua Basin Water District today
The Joshua Basin Water District will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. today (10/30) at the district office on…
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Ballot Box locations for the Morongo Basin
Voting in the hi-desert is handled by our county officials at the San Bernardino Registrar of Voters, and there are…
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Proposition 32 aims to raise minimum wage to $18
The increase would be a full year ahead of the planned $18 minimum wage set for January 1st, 2025.
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Mojave Desert Land Trust extends Fall Native Plant Sale until Friday (11/1)
If you weren’t able to make it to the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s Fall native plant sale last Saturday, the…
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Artists selected for Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2024
The 12th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo have selected the artists for their November juried exhibition.
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UPDATED: Fatal collision on Twentynine Palms Highway near Sheephole Valley Wilderness
A head-on traffic collision on Twentynine Palms Highway left one person dead. At around 3 p.m. yesterday (October 27), the…
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MUSD holds special 1PM meeting Thursday to elect new Trustees for Areas 2 and 3
There will be a special Board meeting held Thursday, October 31st at the former grounds of Joshua Tree Elementary at…
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Day of the Dead celebration at Joshua Tree Retreat Center on Saturday (11/2)
Mil-Tree, Bringing Military and Community together, celebrates the Day of the Dead at the Mil-Tree Community Gardens at the Retreat…
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County Land Use Services open house in Lucerne Valley on Wednesday (10/30)
Are you planning a new construction project or considering a renovation? The San Bernardino County Land Use Services department is…
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Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter hiring Canine Kennel Technician this Saturday (11/2)
This Saturday November 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter is looking to hire…
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“The Sound of Music” casting announced at Theatre 29
Theatre 29’s first musical of their silver anniversary season debuts December 6th.
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Expect delays on Twentynine Palms Highway between Gopher Grove Rd. and Gold Crown Rd.
Expect road closures on Twentynine Palms Highway east of Twentynine Palms this week, as Caltrans conducts overlay work on the…
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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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