Jef Harmatz

Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director. He has worked as a journalist, cartoonist, chef, and delivery driver. He is known nationally for his writing and comics in publications like TimeOut, Popula, Roadtrippers, Solrad and Spiralbound, and for his album covers for Third Eye Blind and Sir Sly. He is known locally for his pop-up barbecue restaurant Hot Dog Panic. He remains unknown in the field of beekeeping, because he is too afraid of being stung to try it. When not on the radio, he draws comics and self-publishes little books. He lives with his partner and his dog Sunday in Yucca Valley, where he cooks them both elaborate meals.
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“Force of Nature” MDLT and Mil-Tree collaboration launch party today (2/22) in Joshua Tree

The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) has teamed up with Mil-Tree for a new program connecting veterans to the desert landscape. "Force of Nature" is...

CHP: Drivers going under prescribed speed can be dangerous on desert highways

Driving too slowly can sometimes be as dangerous as speeding. That's according to the California Highway Patrol, who stressed that driving too far below...

Dan Spencer plays solo show Thursday night (2/20) at Fatty’s Barbershop in Yucca Valley

Dan Spencer is known for opening for Post Malone and he will be playing a solo show tonight at a Yucca Valley Barber Shop.  Spencer...

Third Saturday Art Walk in Yucca Valley tonight (2/15)

Get your twee on with “Homage to Wes Anderson,” a group show opening today at Goatmountain.co. Artists have contributed works related to the director’s...

Greenleaf Scholarship provides a full-ride to Copper Mountain College and applications are open now

High School seniors in the hi desert have a great opportunity to graduate from college debt free. Copper Mountain College's Greenleaf Scholarship provides a...

Copper Mountain College offers free citizenship prep course

Copper Mountain College wants to help you pass the U.S. citizenship test. If you're living in the Morongo Basin but are not an American citizen,...

“Mass Casualty Incident Drill” taking place inside Joshua Tree National Park starting today through Saturday (2/10 – 2/15)

Almost every single one of the Morongo Basin's emergency response agencies will be participating in what they are calling a "Mass Casualty Incident Drill"...

Second Saturday Art Crawl at Joshua Tree Art galleries and shops tonight (2/8)

Tonight is the very first second Saturday of 2025 which means downtown Joshua Tree's galleries will open for the monthly Joshua Tree Art Crawl. Hey...