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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Get to know the Friends of the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve at tonight’s community meeting
The Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve will be hosting a local meeting for Morongo Valley residents and all Morongo…
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Morongo Valley elects Roxy as Dog Mayor for second year in a row
Listen here: Allison Nikyar, Roxy, and festival organizer Buddy Stogner For the second time in as many years – Roxy…
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Today is Tax Day for Californians
Today’s the day! Your 2022 federal and state income taxes must be filed by the end of today (October 16).…
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JTNP Art Expo selects 64 artists for juried exhibition at 29 Palms Art Gallery
Sixty-four artists have been selected for the 11th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition in November. The…
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Onaga Elementary seeking volunteers for Friday’s Trunk or Treat
Onaga Elementary School’s PTO is seeking volunteers for the Friday’s (October 20) Trunk or Treat event. Every year, teachers, staff…
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Pushback from solar-weary residents and small-scale miners on Chuckwalla Monument gathers steam
Listen here: Concerned residents and gold mining hobbyists gathered Thursday afternoon to hear a presentation and voice opinions about the…
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Second Saturday Art Walk in Joshua Tree tonight
The Second Saturday Art Walk will be taking place once again this Saturday, October 14th at various downtown Joshua Tree…
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“From Earthquakes to Epidemics” at Hi Desert Nature Museum starting today
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley has a new exhibit starting today. Titled “From Earthquakes to Epidemics: How Disasters…
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Weed Show Workshop tomorrow at Old Schoolhouse Museum
Those wanting to know more about the famous Twentynine Palms Weed Show will want to stop by a free weed…
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Free Dance class in Twentynine Palms open to all this Sunday (10/15)
This Sunday, Emmy-award winning choreographer and hi desert resident Ryan Heffington is teaching a free dance class at the Freedom…
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Les Snodgrass named 2023 Old Timer of the Year
Les Snodgrass has been named the 2023 Old Timer of the Year. The honor is bestowed upon one long-time local…
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Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected child abuse
A Yucca Valley man was arrested for the second time for suspicion of child abuse. On August 30, Deputies from…
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MUSD Board of Education accepting applications to fill vacant trustee seat
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a vacant trustee seat for Area 2…
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Foreigner tribute band at Tortoise Rock tonight
You’ll get hot blooded tonight at Tortoise Rock Casino, where “4NR,” a foreigner tribute band, will take the stage. It’ll…
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Partial solar eclipse starts Saturday morning in Morongo Basin
Starting Saturday morning around the 8 o’clock hour, the moon’s shadow will start passing over the sun – at its…
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Twentynine Palms Historical Society screening California’s Gold tonight
The Twentynine Palms Historical Society is kicking off a series of Friday evening events tonight (October 13) with a screening…
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Morongo Valley Music Festival features 23 bands and events all weekend
The 2nd Annual Morongo Valley Music Festival will be held this weekend, Friday October 13 through Sunday the 15th with…
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Morongo Basin Health & Community Resource Fair this Saturday 10/14
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District is holding their Health & Community Resource Fair on Saturday (October 14). This free event…
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Woman assaulted by three teens in Twentynine Palms
A woman attempting to break up an early morning fight between minors was assaulted and wound up in the hospital.…
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Five seriously injured in three-car collision on Hwy 62
Five people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 62 this afternoon (October 11). At approximately 2:25 p.m., Morongo…
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