Robert Haydon is the Online News Editor at Z107.7 He graduated from University of Oregon's School of Journalism, with a specialty in Electronic Media. Over the years, he has worked in television news, documentary film, and advertising and marketing.…

Candlelight vigil held for Joshua Barreras at memorial on Hwy. 62

Two crosses for Joshua have been erected right off highway 62 near Avalon Ave. Friends, family and community members gathered around the memorial last night, holding candles, and sharing stories and photos of Joshua Barreras. He was only 16 years old when he was struck and killed by a motorist on the night of January 26th. This weekend’s wild winds calmed a bit around 6pm last night as mourners gathered around the memorials. Joshua’s family thanked the growing crowd for the support and for…

Explore the proposed Chuckwalla Monument with guided sunset hike on 3/16

The proposed Chuckwalla National Monument is approximately 660,000 acres of California desert situated between the southern border of Joshua Tree National Park and north of the deliciously named chocolate mountains. While the Morongo Basin sits securely within the warm borders of the Mojave desert - anyone that’s driven south through the national park toward the cottonwood entrance has experienced the gradual change the landscape takes on as the Colorado desert meets the Mojave - creating two…

Yucca Valley residents can score a free countertop organic waste bucket

If you use Burrtec’s curbside trash services you’ve probably received your green waste bin intended for yard waste and food scraps. The idea is that all that kind of natural waste breaks down naturally in the environment - and mixing it in with regular trash means it will take a lot longer to become useful to the ecosystem. However - food scraps can get nasty quick just sitting around your kitchen, especially with warmer spring weather ahead. The Town of Yucca Valley is partnering with Burrtec…

Candlelight Vigil for Joshua Barreras this Sunday at 6PM in Yucca Valley

A younger Joshua Barreras in a photo shared by his Grandmother Sherry Moreno A candlelight vigil for Joshua Barreras is planned for this Sunday at 6PM in Yucca Valley, according to friends and family members. Josh was 16 years old when he was struck by a vehicle on the night of Friday January 26th. The driver fled the scene, leaving the teenage victim in the middle of Twentynine Palms Highway near Avalon Ave. Joshua Barreras died later that night at the hospital. The driver suspected of hitting…

“Leap Day” book sale today and Saturday at Old Schoolhouse Museum

The Twentynine Palms Historical Society is teaming up with the Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library to bring you a book sale that will have you jumping at literary steals and deals all weekend. Starting Thursday from 4PM to 7PM with an additional day on Saturday - Founders Hall at the Old Schoolhouse Museum will be filled with donated books with no prices set. Grab as much or as little as you’d like and donate what you can and the 29 Palms historical society will split the proceeds with the…

Family and friends of Yucca Valley teen killed in hit-and-run call for “justice for Joshua”

Sherry Moreno holds a photo of her grandson Joshua Barreras at Tuesday's arraignment of Troy Reynolds (Photo Credit: Robert Haydon) Troy Reynolds entered a “Not Guilty” plea in the suspected hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of Yucca Valley teenager Joshua Barreras.  At 7:15PM last night, Reynolds was released on $500,000 bail - a sharp increase from the $75,000 bail that was suggested by prosecution.  Reynolds is the primary suspect in the hit-and-run that occurred on January 26…

Get that 90’s Blockbuster feeling for free right here in the hi-dez

90’s nostalgia is pretty popular right now - most weekends you can spot toddlers wearing Nirvana shirts and online there is plenty of pining for a time when video rental chains like Blockbuster held all your evening’s entertainment within their walls - a curated but limited selection of movies that forced you to finish what you were watching no matter what the quality of the flick was. In a world of unlimited streaming where you can ostensibly watch anything you want - this old model of movie…

Hi-Desert Nature Museum seeking artists for recycled and repurposed artwork exhibition

Yucca Valley’s Hi-Desert Nature Museum is putting out the call for artists who enjoy making art out of recycled or repurposed materials. Their annual spring recycled art exhibit "Metamorphosis: A Recycled Art Exhibition" will open on March 23, and the museum is searching for local artists to contribute works of art for display.  Artists of all ages are encouraged to create and submit artwork, there is no cost to participate and each artist can submit up to two pieces. Artwork must be…

Johnson Valley OHV Shared Use area closed 2/15-2/27

The Johnson Valley shared use area of the OHV Recreation lands will on Area will be temporarily closed for military training beginning next Thursday, February 15th through Tuesday, February 27th. For more information: http://www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/ Related: https://z1077fm.com/blm-land-in-southern-california-open-for-all-types-of-recreation/

“Love Your Park Tour” ends on Sunday with party at Tiny Pony

The Mojave Desert is of the most unique desert ecosystems in the world, and of course Joshua Tree National Park is the prime example of the popularity of properly protected parks and preserves. Annually, over 3 million curious and adventurous visitors come to our area to visit the park and all the great local bars and restaurants that locals get to enjoy year-round. Last Saturday the “Love Your Park” Food & Drink tour kicked off, with 16 local eateries offering specials that also kick back…