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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YVTC recap: State Senator Ochoa Bogh helps celebrate 35 years, permits get a cap and Public Works Dept. recognized
Yucca Valley has been celebrating its 35th year of incorporation all of 2026. Residents established a local government and completed…
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San Bernardino County approves controversial update to mining and land reclamation ordinances
This will be the first substantial update to the County’s regulations since 2007, and the County says key changes include…
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Morongo Valley Cookie Company owner receives $7500 settlement from MVCSD after alleged assault
The nearly yearlong litigation between Morongo Cookie Company owner Christopher Cross and Morongo Valley Community Services District (MVCSD) Finance Director…
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Yucca Valley Film Festival Director and filmmakers on “Up Close Show” this Friday (10/23)
The 8th annual Yucca Valley Film Festival is coming up on November 6-8 in and around the Yucca Valley Community…
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Twentynine Palms Ladycats win over Shadow Hills Knights in CIF playoff match
The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats traveled to Shadow Hills for the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)…
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Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center on track for construction completion by end of 2026
The Yucca Valley Town Council received their 9th quarterly update for the Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center at Tueday…
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Hi-Desert Water District meet Wednesday (10/21) to discuss Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act updates
The Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors meets Wednesday (10/21) at 4:00 p.m. The Board of Directors is expected to…
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Man arrested behind Walmart for investigation into using BuzzBallz for assault while stealing more BuzzBallz
A man throwing BuzzBallz was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery at the Yucca Valley Walmart. On Monday (October 19)…
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City of Twentynine Palms Planning Commission approves Kitchen in the Desert proposal with some modifications
All four members present at the meeting approved of the new plan for Kitchen in the Desert. Commission Chair Max…
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MVCSD to discuss Desert Region Fire Safe partnership, park grant, and ongoing litigation at Wednesday meeting (10/21)
For the meeting’s agenda, the Board will discuss a proposed partnership with Desert Region Fire Safe to provide a supplemental…
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Twentynine Palms TBID board to review funding for tourism-related projects at Thursday meeting (10/22)
The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board meets in regular session on Thursday (October 22). The TBID is…
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Twentynine Palms Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Rancho Mirage Rattlers scores
The Twentynine Palms High School girls varsity tennis team traveled to Rancho Mirage to face the Rattlers on Tuesday (October…
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Water thieves can receive $10,000 fines with passing of local ordinance and new Senate Bill
Senate Bill 394 and water theft was discussed at the most recent Joshua Basin Water District (JBWD) Special Meeting held…
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Attempted kidnapping at gas station leads to arrest in Yucca Valley
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a child from a Yucca Valley gas station. On October…
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Man ticketed for allegedly racing on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms
On Sunday (October 18) at around 12:10 a.m., a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy was in the area near the…
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Desert-Bighorn View Water Agency discusses emergency mutual aid at special session on Tuesday
The Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meets in a special session Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. (October 20). On their agenda is…
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Morongo Basin Healthcare District seeking candidates for vacant board seat
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District is seeking candidates to fill the vacant Board of Directors’ seat that represents the eastern…
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Spooktacular Carnival and Car Show creeps into Hi-Desert Nature Museum this Saturday (10/24)
Hosted by the Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department everyone is invited to Saturday’s (October 24)…
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Yucca Valley Rotary opens applications for annual Holiday Light Parade
Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary is now accepting applications for the annual Holiday Light Parade that will take place this year…
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2026 Coed Youth Flag Football League registration is open
The Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2026 Coed Youth Flag Football League The program…
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