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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Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected sexual assaults; Sheriff seeking additional victims
A Yucca Valley man has been arrested for suspected sexual assault of two teenagers, and the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station…
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$6.3 million dollars set aside by county for “Joshua Tree Sewer Infrastructure” project
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meet Tuesday (12/16) at 10:00 in the city of San Bernardino, and the…
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Proposed hotel “Compass Yacht Club” holding Town Hall meeting in Joshua Tree this Wednesday (12/17)
The Compass Yacht Club is the name of a project proposed for a plot of land just off Border Avenue…
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Twentynine Palms Water District meet tonight (12/16) for final meeting of 2025
The Twentynine Palms Water District will hold their final meeting of 2025 on Wednesday December 17th. The meeting begins at…
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Post Office wants you to pick up your packages during busiest week of the year
The United States Post Office is anticipating this week to be the busiest of the year. It’s the last week…
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Landers fire destroys home, injures residents who tried to save pet tortoise
A house fire in Landers sent two people to the hospital for treatment for burns. On Friday (December 12) at…
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Helicopter rescues injured hiker inside Joshua Tree National Park
An injured rock climber was rescued via helicopter inside of Joshua Tree National Park. On Sunday morning (December 14), San…
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No Yucca Valley Town Council meeting on Tuesday (12/16)
The Yucca Valley Town Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday night (December 16) has been cancelled due to lack of quorum,…
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Twentynine Palms Planning Commission agenda for 12/16
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will hold their last meeting of 2025 on Tuesday December 16th. A very light Agenda…
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Bighorn Desert View Water Agency meets Monday (12/15) to accept Director resignation
The Bighorn Desert View Water Agency Board of Directors meets in special session Monday afternoon to accept the resignation of…
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Caltrans working on Old Woman Springs Road this week, starting 12/15
Crews with Caltrans will continue working on Old Woman Springs Road this week. Starting Monday morning (December 15) they will…
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Palms-N-Paws helps transport 15 dogs to the Midwest for a better chance at adoption
Pictured: Go Go (Gato) is a very good boy and available for adoption at Palms-N-Paws. An additional 15 dogs have…
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Space Cowboy Books’ new magazine Electronic Brain aims to ‘move humanities forward through experimentation and unabashed risk taking’
Jean-Paul L. Garnier, owner of our local Space Cowboy Books, has a new magazine out called Electronic Brain that takes…
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Sunday surf rock show featuring local bands at Mojave Gold
On Sunday, Mojave Gold is turning into a surfside oasis with Desert Beach Party. The event features the music of…
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Geminid Meteor shower peaks tonight
The Geminid Meteor shower is in full swing from December 4th to the 20th and will peak overnight on Saturday…
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Second Saturday Art Crawl tonight in Joshua Tree (12/13)
A “gingerbread village” from local artists will be popping up at the art queen complex on Saturday afternoon. The display…
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Red Light Lit reading and music series features Bay Area indie-pop band Ryli tonight in Wonder Valley
Red Light Lit reading and music series is exporting Bay Area indie-pop band Ryli to the desert for an electrifying…
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Artists-in-residence explore pilgrimage, fire, and the desert’s transformative power
The Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency will open its studios on Sunday, December 14, inviting the public to explore the…
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Three Twentynine Palms teens arrested for allegedly breaking into a disabled mans home, attacking him, and posting the video on social media
Three Twentynine Palms teenagers were arrested for allegedly violently attacking a mentally disabled man in his home and posting the…
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Driver with four children in car arrested for suspicion of DUI; faces multiple charges
A man is facing charges of child abuse after allegedly driving under the influence with four children in his car…
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