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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Weaving created in Yucca Valley heading to U.S. Embassy in Iraq

A large-scale woven art piece made locally in the desert is set to hang in the US Embassy in Erbil, Iraq. But you can...

Desert Bingo brings community to locals and funding to non-profits

BINGO! That's what you shout when you get the right combination of numbers on your board. It's a classic, sometimes quaint game of chance,...

Cruzin’ Car Show today at Roy’s in Amboy (3/1)

Roy's Motel and Cafe is hosting an inaugural "Cruzin' Car Show" today, and everyone is invited to hit the road to visit the landmark...

Seasonal hires still in question as Joshua Tree National Park heads toward peak visitation time

As Joshua Tree National Park's busy season begins, seasonal hires are in question for park staff this year.  The February 14 firing of six Joshua...

Jay Obernolte leads contentious community meeting regarding National Park layoffs

Congressman Jay Obernotle held a meeting at the Yucca Valley Community Center on Saturday morning (February 22) during which he fielded questions from a...

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...

Miss Yucca Valley 2025 Audrey Grady has eyes set on space after graduation

2025's Miss Yucca Valley is Audrey Grady, she's a 16 year-old junior at Yucca Valley High School, and she's lived in Yucca Valley her...

“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...