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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Car fire on Old Woman Springs Road knocked down quickly Tuesday (7/7)
A car fire on Old Woman Springs Road spread to nearby vegetation. On Tuesday (July 7) at around 5:30 p.m.,…
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Death Cafe returns Wednesday night at Copper Mountain College
If someone you love has passed away, a local group wants to give you a place to talk about it.…
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Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meets Wednesday (7/8)
The Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meets in regular session on Wednesday (July 8). The Board is expected…
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CMC Board of Trustees meets Thursday (7/9)
The Copper Mountain Community College District Board of Trustees meets in regular session on Thursday (July 9). The board is…
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Save the date: Johnson Valley Painted Rocks Restoration resumes July 19
The Johnson Valley Painted Rocks Restoration Project is holding their next graffiti and garbage cleanup on July 19th beginning at…
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Convicted felon arrested for investigation into Yucca Valley home break in
A convicted violent felon was arrested on suspicion of attempting to break into his ex-girlfriend’s home and fleeing from deputies.…
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Podcast: Captain Steve Scovel discusses terms of MCAGCC collaboration in the case of military crimes
On last Friday’s (June 26) episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Captain Steve Scovel…
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Fireworks cause small vegetation fire in Yucca Valley
Fireworks are suspected to be the cause of a vegetation fire in Yucca Valley over the Independence Day weekend. On…
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Twentynine Palms murder trial suspended for reports on suspect’s mental health
The trial of a man suspected of murder and kidnapping in Twentynine Palms has been suspended as a judge will…
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Town and City meetings cancelled this Tuesday (7/7)
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday (July 7) has been cancelled. The City did not provide a reason…
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Twentynine Palms Toastmasters meet tonight (7/6)
The Twentynine Palms chapter of the Toastmasters meets Monday night (July 6). The group teaches people how to practice public…
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4th of July Celebrations around the Morongo Basin
Friday (July 3) Fireworks Spectacular at Yucca Valley High School The Town of Yucca Valley, in collaboration with the Twenty-Nine…
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Wrong way driver arrested for investigation into DUI and felony reckless evasion
After narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with a deputy, a driver is alleged to have led a reckless pursuit through…
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Reminder: All personal fireworks are illegal in the Morongo Basin
To help protect residents and neighborhoods, San Bernardino County Fire and local law enforcement agencies will conduct fireworks enforcement operations…
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“Citizens on Patrol” gives residents a way to participate in law enforcement
On last Friday’s (June 26) episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Captain Steve Scovel…
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CMC accepting class proposals for Fall Community Education program
Copper Mountain College is now accepting class proposals for the Community Education program for their fall semester. The Community Education…
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Yucca Valley announces 2026 Summer Music Festival line-up
Mark your calendar for summer fun. The Town of Yucca Valley has announced the line up for their 2026 Summer…
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California Library Parks Pass will now be automatically funded each year
The California State Library Parks Pass Program will continue with $6.75 million in ongoing annual funding included in the state…
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Suspect in murder of Michael Ramos Jr. returns to court
Nicholas Lee returned to court yesterday (06/30) morning for an early disposition hearing before Judge Sarah Oliver. Lee is the…
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Fire damages two homes in Twentynine Palms
A fire damaged two homes in Twentynine Palms. On Tuesday (June 30) at around 3:30 p.m., San Bernardino County Fire…
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