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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CONGRESSMAN TO HONOR “HEROES OF THE 8TH” VETERANS TONIGHT
Congressman Paul Cook of Yucca Valley will once again honor veterans in his third annual “Heroes of the 8th” event Thursday,…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN BRINGS HOME INTERNATIONAL KARATE SILVER
A Twentynine Palms Man proved he still had what it takes, winning the silver medal representing the United States in…
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FREE LECTURE “HOW TO IDENTIFY POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER” TUESDAY
The Hi-Desert Medical Center continues its free health care lecture series with “How to Identify Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Here’s more…
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RIBBON CUTTING FOR BA DA BLING FLORIST IN TWENTYNINE PALMS TOMORROW
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening will be held tomorrow for a new business in Twentynine Palms. The ribbon cutting…
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EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT AND ART SHOW AT HARRISON HOUSE SATURDAY
Harrison House of Joshua Tree will offer an experimental music and art show this Saturday. Managing Editor Tami Roleff has…
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JOSHUA TREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER AND HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY
The Joshua Tree Knights of Columbus is holding a spaghetti dinner and Halloween costume party Saturday, October 29. Cocktails start at 4…
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180 MINISTRIES FALL FESTIVAL MONDAY
One 80 Ministries will hold its annual fall harvest festival Monday, October 31. The free festival is from 5 to 8:30 p.m.,…
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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK OFFERS GRANTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
A special grant program is being offered by Joshua Tree National Park. Reporter Edica Gonzales says graduate students can apply……
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ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE “HOWLING HALLOWEEN” EVENT MONDAY
The Animal Action League will host a Howling Halloween event for kids and critters. There will be trick-or-treat candy for…
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PILOT SURVIVES JET CRASH AND BURN ABOARD TWENTYNINE PALMS MARINE BASE
A Marine Corps pilot escaped serious injury when his jet crashed and burned at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center…
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THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS IS DOING JUST FINE, THANK YOU
The City of Twentynine Palms had its annual temperature reading Tuesday night. Reporter David Haldane was there… Twentynine Palms is…
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YUCCA VALLEY MAN FOUND WITH LOADED GUN IN TOWN HALL PARKING LOT
A Yucca Valley man was arrested Monday morning, accused of carrying a stolen loaded gun. According to a Sheriff’s report,…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS JUVENILE CAUGHT STEALING MAIL
A Twentynine Palms juvenile was arrested Monday afternoon, accused of stealing mail from mailboxes. According to Sheriff’s reports, a resident…
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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL NIGHT SKY FESTIVAL
Scientists, engineers, astronomers, and park rangers will all be part of Joshua Tree National Park’s second annual Night Sky Festival.…
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“A CHRISTMAS STORY” CAST NAMED BY THEATRE 29
Theatre 29 announces the cast of their final show of the season, “A Christmas Story.” This classic comedy is based…
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MOJAVE WATER AGENCY MEETS AT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE TOMORROW
The Mojave Water Agency will meet tomorrow, hosted by Copper Mountain College. The college will honor the agency and host…
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MORONGO BASIN LIBRARIES IN WORLD READING RECORD ATTEMPT TOMORROW
The Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and Joshua Tree libraries will participate in a special reading event to set the world…
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SCHOOL BOARD TOURS MODERNIZED SCHOOL CAMPUS
Last night’s Morongo Unified School District’s Board of Education meeting began with a tour of a recently modernized elementary school.…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER TAKES A SERIOUS LOOK AT FUTURE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
The Twentynine Palms Water District will meet in regular session tonight. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says they will start the process…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS RECREATION TAKING ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION
The Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Department is accepting team registrations for its upcoming adult softball leagues, slated to start…
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