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Jef Harmatz

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,…

Joshua Basin Water District special meeting tomorrow (Aug 31)

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 30, 2022

The Joshua Basin Water District has called a special meeting of their board of directors for tomorrow (August 31). In addition to public comments, the only item on the meetings agenda is a rate study discussion kickoff for 2022, during which the board is expected to develop multiple water rate scenarios with input from the Citizens Advisory Council. The meeting begins Wednesday at noon, and will be held in the boardroom of the Administration Building at 61750 Chollita Road, Joshua Tree. Click to…

Joshua Tree man arrested for suspicion of torture and child abuse

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 29, 2022
TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ACCUSED OF CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN FOR 8 YEARS

A Joshua Tree man was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, and torture. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an assault call on Wednesday (August 24) to the 61000 block of Begonia Place in Joshua Tee, where deputies say they that Larry Gillette, 23, was involved in an argument. Their report says that during the argument, Gillette reportedly pushed the victim down the stairs, causing injury. Investigators also discovered indications of on-going abuse and torture. On Friday,…

Rise In Reports of Telephone Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 26, 2022
Rise In Reports of Telephone Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Z107.7 has received a number of telephone calls over the last week from local people who have been scammed out of money via calls or email, and we’ve seen an increase in police reports about scams as well. Though our information comes from residents of the Morongo Basin, scammers are targeting people all over the country, with a focus on senior citizens. One popular scam involves a stranger on the phone seeming to be in distress, vaguely claiming to be a grandchild or relative, and asking the…

Danielle Wall busts rattlesnake myths on “Up Close Show”

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 26, 2022
RATTLESNAKE RESCUER DANIELLE WALL ON UP-CLOSE SHOW TOMORROW

On last week’s “Up Close Show,” Gary Daigneault had a conversation with Danielle Wall, an animal rescuer and reptile relocator who lives and works in the high desert. Wall is known for coming out to properties throughout the Morongo Basin and removing rattlesnakes relocating creatures to appropriate habitats for the last five years.Wall dispelled two myths about rattlesnakes, the first is that anti-venom is dependent on species.“Anti-venom is available for all the people. That anti-venom is…

OUTHOUSE RACES WILL DROP NEW TROPHIES AT PIONEER DAYS THIS YEAR

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 19, 2022

Four high desert artists have been selected to create trophies for the Outhouse Races at the 86th Annual Pioneer Days. Earlier in the summer, the City of Twentynine Palms and Rediscover 29 put out a call for artists to design trophies for the infamous Outhouse Races. Each trophy will be a wooden toilet seat designed by local artists. The event has tapped the talents of renowned local artists, Elaine Bron, Valerie Mead, Laurel Siedel, and Sephora Woldu, who will each elevate a humble toilet seat…

MAJORITY OF YUCCA VALLEY AND 29 PALMS COUNCIL SEATS RUNNING UNOPPOSED

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 17, 2022

Five of six incumbents on the Yucca Valley Town Council and Twentynine Palms City Council are running unopposed for reelection in the upcoming November 8, general election. After conducting a nomination period in accordance with the California Elections Code, the following have declared and qualified their candidacy: For Yucca Valley Town Council, running unopposed are: Jim Schooler - District 1Merl R. Abel - District 3Rick Denison - District 5 For Twentynine Palms City Council, running…

OPERATION HAMMERSTRIKE WEEKS 49 AND 50: 28 GROWS, 28 ARRESTS

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 17, 2022
12 ARRESTED, OVER 23,000 MARIJUANA PLANTS SEIZED IN WEEK 13 OF COUNTY ILLEGAL GROW RAIDS

Operation Hammerstrike continues across the county. Between August 01 and August 14, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), along with San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies served 28 search warrants at various locations around the county. No warrants were served locally, though eight search warrants were served in Lucerne Valley. Over the past two weeks, San Bernardino County Sheriff's personnel located and arrested 28…

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ROADS CLOSED DUE TO STORM

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 17, 2022

Roads in Joshua Tree National Park have been closed due to yesterday’s storm, specifically Big Horn Pass road complex and Pinto Basin Road. Pinto Basin Road is closed from the southern border of the park to the Ocotillo Garden. Always check the weather forecast before entering the park. Monsoonal rains in the summer and early fall can be deadly. Turn around and don't drown during summer storms. Always check the weather forecast before entering the park. Dirt roads may close with no advance…

PRIDE 29 PLANNING MEETING WEDNESDAY

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 16, 2022
PRIDE 29 PLANNING MEETING WEDNESDAY

Pride 29, the upcoming LGBTQA+ pride event in Twentynine Palms, wants you to get involved. The organization, in association with Rediscover 29, will be holding a mixer tomorrow night (August 17) for anyone interested in joining the planning committee or generally interested in the event. You will also be able to learn about sponsorship opportunities at this event. The mixer starts at 5 p.m. and is hosted by Grnd Sqrl, located at 73475 Twentynine Palms Highway. Link:…

LANDERS ARREST RESULTS IN STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERY; DRUGS, AMMO AND GUNS SEIZED

Jef Harmatzby Jef Harmatz
August 15, 2022
TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ACCUSED OF CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN FOR 8 YEARS

A Landers man was arrested for suspicion of possession of stolen property and being a felon in possession of a firearm and body armor. Last weekend, County Sheriff’s Deputies received a report from a man in Wonder Valley that $40,000 worth of property, including farming equipment, had been stolen from him. After investigation, Sheriffs say they identified a suspect, Bodie Rosson, a resident of Landers, and served a search warrant to his house near the 55000 block of Willow Lane. Sheriffs…

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