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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Scammers posing as SCE reps are threatening disconnection, demanding immediate payment
Southern California Edison is warning customers about the risk of scammers, who are continuing to come up with new tactics…
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MVCSD to discuss installation of a Smokey Bear fire danger sign in Morongo Valley
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will be holding their regular 6PM meeting tonight at Covington Park’s…
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Yucca Valley High School Wrestling carwash fundraiser this Saturday (9/21) – Adopt a Wrestler
The Yucca Valley Wrestling Team is holding an “Adopt-A-Wrestler” event to pay for wrestling uniforms & equipment.
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Wednesday Water Round-Up for 9/18
Your Wednesday Water Round-Up is here with agendas and meeting instructions for water meetings around the hi-desert.
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Yucca Valley Town Council to review code changes, receive department reports
After holding a by-week after Labor Day, the Yucca Valley Town Council will resume its regular meeting schedule.
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Twentynine Palms looks at “Self-Help Home Ownership Program”
During last week's City Council meeting, City Manager Stone James updated the Council on the current status of the Coachella…
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Morongo Unified School District Area 1 candidates discuss $88-million bond
On last Friday’s Up-Close show, host Gary Daigneault mediated a local candidate forum with three candidates for Morongo Unified School…
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Copper Mountain College holding Job Fair on Wednesday (9/18)
If you're wondering who's hiring right now, Copper Mountain College is holding a massive job fair on Wednesday (9/18) featuring…
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Comedy sketch group “The Laughing Bones” performing Tues. in Joshua Tree, Wed. in Wonder Valley
Events return to the Palms after Summer break.
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Ladycats Volleyball vs. Coachella scores
The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats volleyball team traveled to Coachella Valley High School last night (September 16).
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71 year-old Yucca Valley man found dead, being investigated as homicide. Suspect at large
The Sheriff’s department is investigating the death of a Yucca Valley man as a homicide. On Friday (September 13) just…
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Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected elder abuse, holding knife to throat of victim
A Yucca Valley man was arrested for suspicion of assault and elder abuse after holding a knife to throat of…
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BLM extends public comment period to October 7th for Morongo Valley residents opposed to the Interconnect tower project
The BLM has responded to recent vocal opposition to a proposed communications tower by extending the public comment period until…
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Line Fire growth slows at 42% containment, arson suspect expected arraignment today
Growth of the Line Fire has effectively stalled over the weekend. The fire burning near Highland and throughout the San…
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Twentynine Palms Planning Commission hosts Entertainment Permits Workshop this week
With permit requests for live entertainment mounting, the city of Twentynine Palms has come to realize they are unprepared. To…
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Twentynine Palms Cemetery Board of Trustees meets Tuesday (9/17)
The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District Board of Trustees meets tomorrow afternoon to discuss policies related to “abandon site” requirements. Their…
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The hills are alive with “The Sound of Music” auditions at Theatre 29
Theatre 29 is excited to announce auditions for the first musical of the 24-25 season, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein…
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Having trouble passing smog? A state program may be able to help
Smog used to be a much bigger issue here in California. In the 60’s and 70’s when gas was cheap,…
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Sixteen MUSD schools recognized with highest honors for Positive Behavioral and Supports
Sixteen schools within the Morongo Unified School District have been recognized by the state for their continued work on Positive…
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CMC’s Mojave Month begins tonight with open mic and free live music
Copper Mountain College Hosts Mojave Month, September 14 through October 13, 2024 Mojave Month is a month-long celebration of the…
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