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In today's newsletter:

  • How a bomb plot reached the desert near Twentynine Palms
  • Why were alleged bomb-makers training in the desert near Twentynine Palms?

Also on today's calendar: Musical Theatre 1 and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prosecutors: 4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California (wbal.com) — Federal prosecutors say four Los Angeles-area suspects tested homemade explosives in the desert near Twentynine Palms while rehearsing a foiled New Year’s Eve bombing plot against multiple Southern California companies. Authorities allege the group, tied to an extremist offshoot, planned coordinated backpack bomb attacks and discussed future assaults on federal immigration agents before being arrested and charged with conspiracy and destructive device offenses.
   

• 4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors say (reviewjournal.com) — Federal agents say they stopped a New Year’s Eve bombing plot against Southern California logistics centers after arresting four suspects practicing with bomb materials in the desert near Twentynine Palms. Investigators allege the group, tied to an anti-capitalist organization, had detailed plans for coordinated pipe-bomb attacks and possible future strikes on federal immigration agents. The suspects were arrested without incident and face federal conspiracy and explosives charges.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Tap Dance 1
    Twinkle Toes Hi Desert, 73911 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms
    4:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Woodcarving
    Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
    9:00 am
  • Scrapbooking Class
    Indio Senior Center , 45700 Aladdin St , Indio
    11:30 am
  • Town Council Meeting
    Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Bollywood Dance
    Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
    3:30 pm

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  • LOST CAT | PLEASE SHARE 🐾
    Our friend’s cat Suki got out last night on Pine Ave and we still haven’t been able to find her. • Black & white tuxedo cat • Name: Suki • Wearing… (Nextdoor Four Corners)
  • Just saw a skinny beige English bulldog running towards Luckie Park.
    Had a faded pink/red collar. Scared, moving fast from golf course area. (Nextdoor Twentynine Palms Hwy)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (08349) - 3668 Adobe Rd. in Twentynine Palms. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Video / Photos: Experience the Star Wars: Gift the Galaxy Holiday Getaway In This Week's "Laughing Place On Location" (laughingplace.com)
  • Meet the Resistance Rangers Fighting to Protect National Parks (outsideonline.com)
  • WAYNE STATIC Estate Issues Cease & Desist To Filmmaker MATT ZANE Over Documentary (metalinjection.net)

Yucca Valley

  • Yucca Valley man suspected of sexual battery, detectives believe there may be more victims (kesq.com)

Indio

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