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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THREE YUCCA VALLEY RESIDENTS ACCUSED OF TRESPASSING, BRINGING DRUGS INTO JAIL
Three Yucca Valley residents were arrested Wednesday for trespassing and bringing drugs into the jail. Just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS ROTARY NAMES 2019 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The manager of four new businesses in Twentynine Palms was honored last week by the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING NEIGHBOR WITH A SHOTGUN
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened a neighbor with a shotgun. About 8 p.m. a…
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“OKLAHOMA!” CONTINUES ITS RUN AT THEATRE 29
When Rodgers and Hammerstein debuted “Oklahoma!” in 1943, it changed the landscape of musical theatre. The classic musical has endured the…
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
Joshua Tree National Park staff and a team from the University of Vermont will be conducting a historic preservation project…
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JOSHUA BASIN WATER APPROVES GENERAL MANAGER CONTRACT EXTENSION
Only four members of the public turned out last night for Joshua Basin Water District’s public hearing on district-based elections,…
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YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING COACH RESIGNS
Yucca Valley High School wrestling coach Larry Giron submitted his resignation as head coach Wednesday. Giron, who started his coaching…
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BASIC ASTRONOMY CLASS AT SKY’S THE LIMIT
Sky’s the Limit is offering an astronomy class next week that will give students hands-on experience with telescopes. Managing editor…
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WILDCAT BASEBALL LOSES TO BANNING IN THE RAIN
Twentynine Palms High School varsity baseball lost to Banning High School yesterday in a hard-fought seven-inning battle in the rain,…
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YUCCA VALLEY SWIM TEAMS SWEEP MEET IN DESERT HOT SPRINGS
The Yucca Valley High School Trojan swim team traveled to Desert Hot Springs on Wednesday, March 20 and came home…
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
It’s a busy day in high school sports today, the Yucca Valley High School baseball and softball teams will play…
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YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES PFF BANK AND AQUATIC CENTER CONTRACTS
After being introduced to new county Fire Battalion Chief Mike McClintock, the Yucca Valley Town Council got the ball rolling…
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YUCCA VALLEY PARENTS ACCUSED OF CHILD ABUSE
A Yucca Valley couple was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of child abuse. Sheriff’s deputies were notified Tuesday of an abuse…
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DOMESTIC ARGUMENT ESCALATES INTO AN ARREST
An argument over not doing the dishes escalated into accusations of infidelity and led to the arrest of a Twentynine…
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NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
The State of California has introduced a new set of vaccination requirements for all California students returning to school in…
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ACTING CLASSES OFFERED BY THEATRE 29
Theatre 29 is now offering acting workshops for all ages. Three different workshops are available for different age groups. Here’s…
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REGISTER NOW FOR 30TH ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE
The Hi-Desert Pregnancy Center will hold its 30th Annual Walk for Life event on Saturday, April 6. Attendees can walk…
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CLEAN-UP DAY AT DESERT CHRIST PARK SATURDAY
A clean-up day has been scheduled for Desert Christ Park in Yucca Valley on Saturday, and your help is needed.…
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JOSHUA BASIN WATER BOARD MULLS EXTENSION TO GENERAL MANAGER’S CONTRACT
It looks to be a marathon meeting at the Joshua Basin Water District board tonight. Here’s reporter Mike Lipsitz with…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION DENIES VHR PERMIT
Last night the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission had a meeting in response to a vacation home rental permit concerning a…
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