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Inside Today’s Hi-Desert Star & The Desert Trail Newspapers:
Three days before Thanksgiving last year, a 29 Palms couple were killed in a crash in Landers. Now, the other driver has been charged with manslaughter. We have more news from the court and sheriff's station, plus Yucca Valley pool activities, the opinion page, sheriff's calls and more. Subscribers, there is no mail delivery today but you can always access the e-edition at hidesertstar.com
Did you pick up a copy of this week's paper? Get your copy of the Graduation Special Section in this week's edition. Lots of photos.
Do you know a graduate? Pick up today's paper for photos of ceremonies at CMC, high schools, eighth grade and sixth grade. Your special grad might be inside! Your local newspaper also has updates on summer heat, local crime reports, food giveaways, coming events and Little League's closing ceremony.
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A 29 Palms man is accused of killing his wife in Arizona and shooting at deputies in a police chase as he headed into the Basin. We have the latest from his arraignment. Plus Black Rock High graduates the largest class in recent memory, Yucca Valley starts talks on food trucks, and look for your favorite little soccer star in photos from youth soccer's closing day.
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Are you looking for ways to celebrate a graduate this year? Our annual Graduation Special Section will be inserted into the Hi-Desert Star & Desert Trail on 6/12.
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Brent Soster, a man from 29 Palms suspected of killing his wife in Kingman, Ariz., got into a shootout with sheriff's deputies during a police chase Tuesday.
WONDER VALLEY — Sheriff’s deputies exchanged gunfire with a murder suspect from Arizona during a chase in Wonder Valley Tuesday, May 28.
Robert McDonald, 35, was shot and killed while he sat in his vehicle near the Knott Sky Park dog park Monday night. Deputies have arrested 18-year-old Rudy Garcia on suspicion of murder. Details on the incident are at the link.
TWENTYNINE PALMS — A man was shot and killed while sitting in his car near the Knott Sky Park dog park Monday night, May 20. Sheriff’s deputies said they found
A 29 Palms man was killed and a Yucca Valley man was hurt in a crash early this morning on Twentynine Palms Highway and North Indian Canyon.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS — A Twentynine Palms was killed and a Yucca Valley man was hurt in a collision just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, on Twentynine Palms Highway
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'A total surprise': Locals got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the aurora borealis. A JT astronomer explains why. We've also got news of a sophomore who won his second straight league golf title, a Czech woman stopped at the Marine base gate, sheriff's calls, letters to the editor and more.
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"Our schools are ancient. We need to upgrade." Hoping to raise money for security, technology and infrastructure, the Morongo Unified school board voted Tuesday night to place a bond measure on the November ballot. Details are at the link.
MORONGO BASIN – Voters in November will be asked to agree to an $88 million bond measure to pay for upgrades to schools. Morongo Unified School District trustees voted Tuesday
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As a boy, Yucca Valley resident Lupe Felan played on a groundbreaking team of caddies who overcame prejudice and won the 1957 Texas championship. Read about his amazing story and the feature film about his team in today's Hi-Desert Star. You'll also find out about a hiring fair, weekend events, sheriff's calls, high school sports and more.
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The Trojan softball players won their game this afternoon to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012. It was a come-from-behind victory — check out the details and more photos at the link.
YUCCA VALLEY — The Lady Trojan softball team overcame a 12-6 deficit Tuesday to beat Faith Baptist and advance to the quarterfinals of the playoffs for the first time since
Let's go, Trojans! The Yucca Valley High School softball team will host Faith Baptist from Canoga Park at 3:15 p.m. today for the second round of CIF playoffs. Details at the link.
YUCCA VALLEY— The Trojan softball team will host a second-round playoff game at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, after beating the Loma Linda Academy Roadrunners 16-2 in round one Thursday,
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CHP officers say a local school bus driver's quick thinking after a crash was lifesaving. They named him bus driver of the year; we have the details.
Lots of Trojan athletes are competing in the postseason — check in with them in the sports section.
You'll also find a Grubstake Days update, sheriff's calls and more.
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There's lots of great news about local kids in this week's edition — science fair winners, the Greenleaf scholar, a fourth championship for Trojan boys tennis, a new program to get more students ready for college and more.
Plus sheriff's calls, Homes magazine, and some of our Top 3 Best of the Best businesses
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Pick up today's Hi-Desert Star or The Desert Trail newspaper. Here are the highlights
Meet local veterans featured in a documentary.
Deputies are investigating the shooting of two dogs in Landers.
Trojan senior Cadence Tarrant is named the league MVP for girls basketball.
Local kids get ready to host an art show.
Sheriff's Calls
Plus, more.
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Marines were scheduled to train on evacuating people from combat zones today, so you may hear some extra noise from the combat center.
MCAGCC — Military training noise will increase in the Morongo Basin as Marines train on evacuating civilians from combat zones today.
Did you know you can get free Narcan and fentanyl testing strips in Yucca Valley? No questions asked. Check out this vital community resource.
MORONGO BASIN — Fentanyl testing strips are available for free from the High Desert Emergency Action Alliance. These strips can be used to test other substances to make sure they
Pick up today's Hi-Desert Star or The Desert Trail newspaper. Here are the highlights
A local deputy pleads not guilty to charges he had a machine gun and gr***de launcher.
Yucca Valley OKs spending $3.2 million on an Old Town project.
Houses have burned in Yucca Valley and 29 Palms this week.
CMC will host a conference about coping with trauma.
Trojan and Wildcat athletes face off.
Sheriff’s calls
Plus, more.
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Pick up this week's Hi-Desert Star or The Desert Trail newspaper, out tomorrow. Here are the highlights
A local deputy pleads not guilty to charges he had a machine gun and gr***de launcher.
Yucca Valley OKs spending $3.2 million on an Old Town project.
Houses have burned in Yucca Valley and 29 Palms this week.
CMC will host a conference about coping with trauma.
Trojan and Wildcat athletes face off.
Sheriff’s calls
Plus, more.
Don’t miss an edition, click the link to subscribe https://www.hidesertstar.com/site/forms/subscription_services/
More than 1,000 motorcycle racers and thousands of spectators are heading for Twentynine Palms for the 50th annual Hilltoppers Motorcycle Club Wild West Grand Prix starting Friday.
TWENTYNINE PALMS — More than 1,000 racers and thousands of spectators are expected to descend on the city for the Hilltoppers Motorcycle Club’s off-road races Friday through Sunday.
Pick up today's Hi-Desert Star or Desert Trail newspaper. Here are the highlights.
•A Yucca Valley man ends his efforts to have his murder trial moved from the Morongo Basin.
• Border Patrol arrests a man at the Marine base.
• A look at prenatal care and infant health in the Basin.
• Motorcycle races are coming this weekend to 29 Palms.
• The Trojans and Wildcats will face each other this week in baseball and softball.
• Adorable Easter photos from across the Basin.
Plus, more.
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Pick up this week's Hi-Desert Star or Desert Trail newspaper, out tomorrow. Here are the highlights.
•A Yucca Valley man ends his efforts to have his murder trial moved from the Morongo Basin.
• Border Patrol arrests a man at the Marine base.
• A look at prenatal care and infant health in the Basin.
• Motorcycle races are coming this weekend to 29 Palms.
• The Trojans and Wildcats will face each other this week in baseball and softball.
• Adorable Easter photos from across the Basin.
Plus, more.
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With Easter this Sunday, we would like to know how you and your family celebrate this day.
If you are looking for Easter service options, pick up this week’s paper.
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Inside Today’s Hi-Desert Star & The Desert Trail Newspapers: The Spring Basin Wide Spirit Magazine, stories include Gracie the Viking conquers in BMX, A Day in Morongo Valley, Oasis Elementary Students Honor Back History Month, calendar events, and more. Pick up your copy today of the Hi-Desert Star or Desert Trail Newspapers.
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Pick up this week's Hi-Desert Star or Desert Trail newspaper, out tomorrow. Here are the highlights.
A 29 Palms woman was sentenced to prison for abusing two siblings who were placed in her care. We have the details of her plea bargain.
Yucca Valley all-stars played at 29 Palms' basketball tournament this weekend — we have lots of photos.
The Town Council is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to the arrest of graffiti vandals.
Robin Kobaly will be inducted into the YVHS Hall of Fame.
Plus the sheriff's calls, high school sports, coming events and more.
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Morongo Unified School District has found positions for 13 workers who faced layoffs at the end of the school year.
JOSHUA TREE — Morongo Unified School District has found positions for 13 workers who faced layoffs at the end of the school year.
Firefighters found the remains of a woman and a dog in a burned mobile home yesterday.
WONDER VALLEY — Firefighters found skeletal remains in the ruins of a burned motor home east of Twentynine Palms just after midnight Tuesday, March 19.
The former Yucca Inn and Travelodge will now be called Field Station Joshua Tree. The owners hope to reopen in May.
YUCCA VALLEY — The owners of the old Travelodge on the west side of Yucca Valley are hoping they will complete an overall face lift of the location and reopen
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We're in overtime on a 13-13 score. Each team will get a set of downs and an opportunity to score. Yucca will start on offense.
Hot off the press! Today’s edition of the Hi-Desert Star includes our annual Meet Your Merchants insert that features information on local merchants. Pick up your copy today!
Here is Hwy. 62 in front of John's Place about 5:15 p.m.
How do they do that!? Check out this video of rock crawling at King of the Hammers last night, taken by Yvonne Mack, our accounting manager. This is the Holley EFi Shoothout.
At the boys soccer match it's 2-1 in the second half with 29 Palms in the lead but the Trojans fighting hard.
The Hi-Desert Star is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the wash behind Yucca Valley High School. It appears the lockdown at the school has been lifted. We'll post more as soon as we have creditable information.
Copper Mountain College going ahead in the second half of their first home game ever!
Class of 2018 getting excited here at Yucca Valley High School.
The flooding from the storm yesterday was unbelievable. Mary Oster sent this video of a flash flood from Old Dale Road in Twentynine Palms (near the Inn) around 2 p.m. Friday. Thanks to Mary and everyone who's been posting and sharing their videos!
BREAKING VIDEO: Welcome back Yucca Valley BMX! High-flying action happening right now.
NEW VIDEO: Trojan Volleyball 2016. Check the Hidesertstar.com front page or multimedia page for more video.
NEW VIDEO: Lightning football 2016. Check hidesertstar.com now for more video and keep an eye on our website for new video.
BREAKING VIDEO: A sedan headed east on Twentynine Palms Highway lost control, crossed over the median, grazed the front of a cargo truck and ended up in the Lobby of the Yucca Valley Carl's Jr. Thursday night. Look for the details in Saturday's Hi-Desert Star and @ hidesertstar.com
Trojan Football Video: The Yucca Valley Trojans look like they might have a special football team in 2016.
Representatives of the Morongo Teachers Association gathered at the corner of Twentynine Palms Highway and Sunburst Ave. Tuesday afternoon to protest the fact that they started the 2016-17 school year without a contract for the 2015-16 school year. Negotiations are set to resume Friday with the Morongo Unified School District. Look for more details in Thursday's Hi-Desert Star.
