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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Flamingo Heights Community Center holding Summer Solstice Potluck this Saturday (6/21)
The Flamingo Heights Community Center is kicking off summer with a packed Saturday (June 21) full of music, food, and…
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“Go Skate Day” this Saturday in Twentynine Palms open to skaters of all ages and skill levels (6/21)
Saturday night (6/21) at the Luckie Park skatepark from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Skate 29’s annual GO SKATE DAY…
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Yucca Valley 2025 Aquatics Program swim lesson schedule
The Town of Yucca Valley is holding swim lessons for youngsters across the Morongo Basin this summer. Six class levels…
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Nude man on HWY 62 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual assault of a nurse
A nude man walking on Twentynine Palms Highway is alleged to have fought with law enforcement and sexually assaulted a…
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Identity released of man found dead at Johnson Valley Painted Rocks
The identity of the body found off Old Woman Springs Road on Tuesday has been released by the San Bernardino…
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Suspect in 2024 attempted murder turns himself in
The suspect in an attempted murder from 2024 turned himself in at the Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station. On March 24,…
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MVCSD votes to move forward with Desert Region Fire Safe Council’s occupation of Fire Station #2
Last night, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors held their regular meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room.…
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Juneteenth celebrated today; free entry into JOTR but banks and federal buildings closed
The Nationwide celebration known as Juneteenth was officially declared a Federal Holiday by former President Joe Biden in 2021, and…
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Twentynine Palms Community Development Director Keith Gardner on “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/20)
The City of Twentynine Palms is going through a growth spurt in both the public and private sectors with new…
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Body found at Johnson Valley Painted Rocks
Yesterday at around 4:00 p.m. the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies were called to check on a black truck parked…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for suspected child abuse and domestic violence
After allegedly fighting with his girlfriend a man was arrested for investigation into charges related to domestic violence and child…
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Melissa Bond appointed to MUSD Area 1 Trustee seat
At a special meeting last Friday, June 13, the Morongo Unified School District Board of Education voted to appoint Melissa…
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Yucca Valley Town Council advances towards a farmers’ market in Old Town, expansion of Nature Museum
From a farmers’ market to improvements at the Senior Center, new developments are coming to the Town of Yucca Valley.…
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Morongo Valley CSD to discuss what to do with Fire Station #2 at Wednesday meeting (6/18)
The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular 6:00 p.m. meeting Wednesday (June 18) in…
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Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony this Thursday (June 19) at Twentynine Palms City Hall
The City of Twentynine Palms is proud to announce a special Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony to be held on Thursday,…
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Teenager arrested for suspected arson after fire at Yucca Valley Community Center
A teenager was arrested for investigation into arson after allegedly starting a fire at the Yucca Valley Community Center. The…
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San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meet in special session on Wednesday (6/18)
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meets in a special session Wednesday morning. On their lengthy agenda is the…
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Twentynine Palms Business Improvement District board meets Wednesday (6/18)
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board of Directors meets in regular session on Wednesday afternoon. The sole…
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Hi-Desert Water District board of directors meets Wedneday (6/18)
The Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors meets in regular session Wednesday (June 18) to discuss the approval of a…
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Joshua Basin Water District agenda for Wednesday (6/18)
The June 18th board meeting agenda has the following: Statutory & Regulatory Requirement for Board Adopted Salary Schedule Renewal of Geoviewer…
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