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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P.O. Box Outer Space hosts reading of ‘open letters to the beyond’ at Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms tonight (8/14)
Tonight (8/14) at Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms, Area 29 Galactic Gathering 2026 will feature a reading by P.O. Box…
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Event extended! Adopt a new best friend during the “Dog Days of Summer”
Pictured: La Luna is available for adoption at Palms-N-Paws Palms-N-Paws animal shelter in Twentynine Palms began it’s “Dog Days of…
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Suspect in 2025 murder of Michael Ramos Jr. returns to court Thursday (8/13)
Nicholas Lee returns to court Thursday morning (August 13) for an early disposition hearing before Judge Sarah Oliver. Lee is…
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Area 29 brings four days of alien and space themed fun to Twentynine Palms starting Thursday (8/13)
While the 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower didn’t bring any alien invasion, many residents ran screaming from the twenty-mile gridlock from…
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Free desert animal figure drawing workshops every Thursday at Hi-Desert Nature Museum
This summer, artists of all ages are invited to join the Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a series of free desert…
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Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce “Diamonds in the Desert” award ceremony tickets available
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce continues their 75th anniversary celebration with their upcoming “Diamonds in the Desert” award ceremony.…
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Morongo Basin Healthcare District board meets Thursday (8/13)
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District Board of Directors meets in regular session Thursday (August 12). Their meeting scheduled for August…
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Yucca Valley man arrested after alleged stabbing and motorcycle escape
A Yucca Valley man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a suspected stabbing. On Thursday (August 6), San…
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Deputies recover construction equipment and tools in Joshua Tree “theft ring” bust
A woman was arrested for allegedly possessing stolen property that may be connected to multiple active theft investigations in the…
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Mining in Mojave National Preserve comes to a halt as lawsuit continues forward
A judge has halted a mining operation in the Mojave National Preserve run by the same company that has staked…
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Special election considered for Yucca Valley Airport Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday (8/11)
The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meets in regular session on Wednesday (August 11) to discuss the vacancy…
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New employees and project updates at Thursday’s CMC Board of Trustees meeting
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets in regular session Thursday afternoon (August 13). The Board will meet new…
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MUSD continues free breakfast and lunch for all students in 2026-27 school year
As part of the first week of the new school year, the Morongo Unified School District has announced it will…
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Man on parole arrested in Yucca Valley for investigation into imprisonment
A man convicted of child abuse was arrested after imprisoning several people, including one teenager. On Wednesday (August 5) at…
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No Planning Commission or City Council meetings in Yucca Valley or Twentynine Palms today (8/11)
The Twentynine Palms City Council did not schedule a meeting for Tuesday (August 11). The City Council typically meets in…
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Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meet Tuesday (8/11)
The Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency Board of Directors meets in regular session Tuesday night (August 11). The Board will vote…
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Open auditions for Dance Mojave’s “The Desert Nutcracker” are this Saturday (8/15)
Auditions for the Desert Nutcracker will be held this Saturday, August 15th in the Cholla Room at the Yucca Valley…
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Morongo Basin Ambulance says “no changes” to service areas despite County area restructure
Morongo Basin Ambulance (MBA) issued a statement on Monday (August 10) clarifying recent changes to San Bernardino County’s ambulance service…
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Basin Transit offering free bus ride grants and other opportunities to local nonprofits
Basin Transit is hoping to give free rides and funding to local non-profit organizations. Basin Transit’s Transportation Assistance Grant, or…
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“Side Trips” by Kearns Family celebrates Furstwurld and other hi-desert originals (and covers)
Pat and Susan Kearns have spent decades making music together. Since coming to the Morongo Basin, they’ve become part of…
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