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 Planning Commission denies Color Change application after fifth consideration, with opportunity to reconsider
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with consideration of an Exterior Color Change application for a commercial building located…
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Twentynine Palms TBID board meeting agenda for Thursday (5/29)
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Board meets in regular session Thursday (May 29) afternoon to consider two opportunities…
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“Learn to Swim” 2025 Program at Luckie Park Pool opens registration on June 2nd
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department has announced the return of its Learn to Swim Program for…
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San Bernardino County releases homeless count, reveals 10.5 percent decrease
The 2025 Homeless County & Survey Final Report has been released by San Bernardino County reflecting the annual Point-in-Time results.…
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Twentynine Palms City Council to hear pre-meeting grant presentations tonight
Prior to tonight’s meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council will host a workshop for local non-profits striving to obtain a…
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Yucca Valley Planning Commission to consider Exterior Color Change for fifth time, Land Development Update
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will begin with review of an Exterior Color Change application for Taqueria El Comandante,…
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Twentynine Palms Water District agenda for Wednesday (5/28)
The Twentynine Palms Water District will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, Wednesday May 28th at 4:00 pm. There will be…
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CANCELLED: Joshua Tree Shakespeare Festival (5/30 – 6/1)
Update: 5/30/25 – The organizers have announced that due to a cast member withdrawing from the production that this has…
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Memorial Day Observance at Joshua Tree Memorial Park this Monday (5/26)
The public is invited to honor United States service members who died while serving in the military at an Observance…
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Hi-Desert Nature Museum celebrates Leonardo da Vinci at new exhibit
Starting on May 24 and continuing through September 9, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum will host a hands-on exhibit inspired by…
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Ryan Hefington’s EMOTIONALANDSCAPES photography show opens at DESERTRADE tonight (5/24)
“Desert Trade, first and foremost, is a community space. It’s seconds as an artist residency. I’ve always built community wherever…
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Caltrans pausing night construction on 247 for Memorial Day weekend
Caltrans has released a construction update on the $21.9 million dollar pavement rehabilitation and shoulder widening project taking place on…
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Comedy Campout this Friday and Saturday at The Palms in Wonder Valley
Co-produced by Kevin Bones, The Palms is hosting a weekend-long comedy festival that kicks off Friday (May 23) from 3:00…
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Joshua Tree Accordion Festival squeezes 11 acts into Saturday’s inaugural event at Art Queen
The first Joshua Tree Accordion Festival will be taking place this Saturday, May 24 at Art Queen from 3:30 to…
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Tips to keep things cool as the heat turns up in the hi-desert
High heat and rising humidity are hitting the Morongo Basin earlier than usual this summer, and swamp coolers are struggling…
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Lorraine Bird’s family seeking community support for her burial
Link: Respectful Burial for Lorraine Bird (GoFundMe.com) Lorraine Bird went missing from Twentynine Palms on May 13th when she told…
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MVCSD Board approves Community Art and a Fire Safety Center at Fire Station #2
At Thursday night’s rescheduled Morongo Valley Community Services District meeting, board members considered a no-cost proposal to transform a long-unused…
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Aeromyth plays classic rock and roll tonight at Tortoise Rock Casino (5/23)
Walk this way to Tortoise Rock Casino tonight for “Live at the Rock” with Aerosmith cover band Aeromyth. This free…
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Residents unite for Twentynine Palms Neighborhood Cleanup Event this Saturday (5/24)
Twentynine Palms residents are invited to participate in a community-wide Neighborhood Cleanup. This grassroots initiative is organized by City Councilmember…
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Twentynine Palms Rotary honors Oasis Elementary Teacher and Student of the Year
As part of their ongoing efforts to support and honor education in their community, the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms…
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