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 Art Walk this Saturday night, featuring new work by Shepard Fairey, local artists, and live music
At the Art Queen, Coyote Little continues their Eat the Elite show featuring work by Jillian Shannon and Tonya Van…
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Flames of Durga music video release party tonight (11/14) at Coyote Run Studio
On Thursday afternoon, I had the pleasure of speaking with the local band Flames of Durga on-air at Z107.7FM. The…
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Twentynine Palms Book Festival returns with over 100 guest authors and new offsite events
This year’s Book Festival is bigger than ever with over 20 panel discussions going on all-day, every-day this weekend. The…
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Second “Bicycle Cafe” spreads the Basin Bike Path vision to Twentynine Palms
While the founding ride for the Basin Bike Path and Bicycle Cafe took place at the end of May 2026,…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor; additional victims sought
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor with special needs over five years. On…
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Joshua Tree man arrested for investigation into possession of child sex abuse material
On Tuesday (November 10) at 9:45 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division conducted an investigation at a…
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San Bernardino Sheriff holding DUI enforcement period in Yucca Valley today (11/13)
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department will be out in force in Yucca Valley Friday (November 13) from 4:00 p.m.…
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Yucca Valley Art Festival returns to Community Center this Saturday (11/14)
The Yucca Valley Art Festival is happening this Saturday (November 14). Expect one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and fine art including award-winning…
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Man arrested for investigation into threatening hospital staff with physical violence
On Friday, November 6, at around 10:37 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a patient…
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MISSING: 19 year-old Marriner Richards
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man missing out…
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Veterans Day Tribute expresses gratitude to service members here in the Morongo Basin
The Town of Yucca Valley hosted the Morongo Basin Veterans Tribute on Wednesday (November 11) on the north side of…
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Can the dissolution of Landers’ road district be prevented?
In July 2026 the results of the votes by Landers residents were declared: a resounding “Nay” to raising annual road…
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Morongo Valley’s free turkey giveaway Operation Gobble Gobble returns to its original format
In partnership with Golden State Water, the Morongo Valley CSD will be providing turkeys to Morongo Valley families for the…
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“Little Women, The Musical” director Lisa Hodgson on Up Close Show this Friday (11/13)
Theatre 29 recently kicked off their 28th season with a sold-out run for the Joshua Tree Shakespeare Company production of…
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Jackrabbit Journal’s ‘Unauthorized’ reading comes to Más o Menos with a do-it-yourself spirit this Thursday (11/12)
Featuring “unexpected” readings from the journal’s contributors and friends, Jackrabbit Journal Founder Natalie Raymond says the reading’s theme lends to…
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Twentynine Palms woman arrested for suspected domestic violence
A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested for investigation into domestic violence and resisting arrest after allegedly whipping a victim’s face…
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No explosives found in November 6 bomb threat at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree
A bomb threat at Friendly Hills Elementary School led to an evacuation, though no explosives were found. On Friday, (November…
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Luckie Park skate park murals and new ADU rules face complications at Twentynine Palms City Council meeting
More than a dozen local skaters came to show solidarity for a memorial mural for former community member, Shane Castro,…
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Saucer-shaped home doesn’t fly with Yucca Valley Planning Commission
Attending remotely, property owner Mark Christensen presented the Commission plans for his Futura House, an elevated flying-saucer shaped prefabricated home…
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Hi-Desert Artists holding free screening of short film “The Accountant” tonight at 6PM (11/11)
On Wednesday, November 11, Hi-Desert Artists will host a special free screening of The Accountant, the 2002 Academy Award winner…
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