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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Joshua Tree woman dies after car rollover off Aberdeen Drive
Nearly a day after her car rolled over, a woman was found dead in the open desert in Joshua Tree.…
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Two arrested for suspected burglary after neighbors notice suspicious car in recently-deceased homeowner’s driveway
A suspicious vehicle at a deceased man’s home led to two arrests for investigation into burglary. On Saturday (March 28)…
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JBWD to hold special meeting on Wednesday to discuss sewer system, Chromium 6 treatment
The Joshua Basin Water District are holding a special meeting on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to discuss a number of…
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2026 Yucca Valley Healthy Hearts 5k Run and 2k Walk results
The Town of Yucca Valley Recreation shared the results from the 2026 Healthy Hearts 5K Run & 2K Walk. Top…
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35th Annual Grubstakes Run in Yucca Valley opens registration for May 24 event
The Town of Yucca Valley Recreation invites runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts of all ages to participate in the 35th…
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Explore mapmaking at the Creative Cafe this Wednesday (4/1)
The Creative Cafe returns this week with a focus on mapmaking. The Creative Cafe is a weekly drop-in art session…
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Updated: Victim identified in fatal vehicle collision in Joshua Tree
UPDATED 5:45 p.m.: Nearly a day after her car rolled over, a woman was found dead in the open desert…
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“No Kings” rally in Joshua Tree reveals local discontent with Trump administration
Long-time locals, newer residents, veterans, tourists and at least one rock star made up the sizable crowd at the “No…
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Free showers, food, laundry and social services this Monday (3/30) at Community in Action Outreach event in Twentynine Palms
Reach Out Morongo Basin will host a free Community in Action Outreach and Shower Event on Monday, March 30 from…
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Theatre 29 announces 2026 Summer Youth Theatre enrollment dates and production schedule
Theatre 29’s wildly successful Summer Youth Theatre program announces their 2026 program and dates. The program will run from June…
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Yucca Valley throwing annual Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday (4/4)
The Town of Yucca Valley is hosting its annual Easter Eggstravaganza event this Saturday (April 4) at the Yucca Valley…
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SBC Fire and Twentynine Palms host Easter fun at Luckie Park this Sunday (4/5)
On Sunday (April 5), the Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Department in association with San Bernardino County Fire are hosting…
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Morongo Basin Wood Carvers want to whittle with you
Every Tuesday morning, a group of more than a dozen amateur artists gather in Yucca Valley to carve wood. I…
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County Mobile Defense Program offering record clearing and remote services to Lucerne Valley on 4/8
San Bernardino County’s Mobile Defense Program is returning to the hi-desert, bringing free legal assistance and vital resources directly to…
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San Bernardino County can help you do your taxes for free
The 2025 tax season is here. This year in San Bernardino County the tax filing deadline date is the April…
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“To Be Continued…” Festival returns for 3rd year this weekend in Wonder Valley
The “To Be Continued” Festival returns to The Palms in Wonder Valley beginning Friday (March 27). Now in it’s third…
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Theatre 29 opens “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ March 27”
Hear ye, Hear ye! The Prince is giving a ball….or so the story goes as Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella hits…
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Jury delivers verdict in hit-and-run case, victim’s family says “We got justice”
Troy Reynolds was found guilty on all counts yesterday afternoon. Reynolds was the suspect in a hit-and-run collision from the…
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34th Annual Healthy Hearts 5k Run and 2k Walk is this Saturday (3/28)
If you love to run or walk here in the hi-desert, The Town of Yucca Valley is hosting an event…
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Hi-Desert Beekeepers and Spring Garden Class this Saturday (3/28) in Yucca Valley
The Hi-Desert Beekeepers Association meets on Saturday (March 28). They’ll ask the question, “What do you look for inside the…
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