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.…

Free admission to National Park on National Public Lands Day, first day of Fall

It’s the first day of fall - and you can already feel it in the air. Cooler winds and fall foliage have given some parts of the desert a yellow hue normally reserved for springtime. It’s been a wet year in California, with a strong El Nino weather system forecast, that could mean even more rain for the hi desert. Today is also National Public Lands Day, now in itts 29 year and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. The day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day…

JTNPA’s Bighorn Benefit Dinner and Auction tonight

Tickets are available for the Joshua Tree National Park Association’s first annual Bighorn Benefit Dinner & Auction scheduled for September 23. This event will feature a catered dinner, an open bar sponsored by Joshua Tree Distilling Co., live music, special guest speakers from Joshua Tree National Park, and a live auction hosted by Z107.7 radio personality Gary Daigneault. Auction items include a private plane tour of the desert, hotel stays, and local goods and services. The event,…

Free COVID tests available again starting Monday

If you have COVID tests at home that were ordered from the last round of free government supplied tests - check that expiration date as they are most likely expired and won’t give the most accurate results. COVID cases are on the rise in southern california and we are heading into regular cold and flu season - so its always good to be prepared to test to see if you have a case of the sniffles or something more transmissible like COVID-19. Starting on MOnday, Sept 25th - you can request 4 more…

Volunteer your skills at the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library, meeting Saturday morning

If you’ve been interested in volunteering your time and skills to a worthy cause here in the Morongo basin - the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library are holding a meeting tomorrow morning  where you can learn about how your small actions can have big benefits for the local non-profit. The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library invite you to an informal meeting on Saturday - from 10am - 11am - to learn about “microvolunteering" - that’s helping out with smaller, individual tasks that will…

High Desert Beekeepers meet tomorrow (9/23)

The High Desert Beekeepers Association holds their monthly meeting tomorrow  (September 23). Beekeepers and bee enthusiasts are invited to attend, share a bee story, learn what to do with cappings that accompany honey harvesting, and learn about homemade wax extractors.  The High Desert Beekeepers Association meets tomorrow at noon at The Nourishing Tree which is located at 62057 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree. High Desert Beekeepers on Facebook:…

Twentynine Palms Ladycats Volleyball sweep Desert Hot Springs last night

The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats volleyball teams swept the Desert Hot Springs Eagles at home last night (September 23). In JV action, the cats won 25-18 and 25-22. Anisa Youso was big at the net with four kills and had two ace serves. Madison Critchfield had two kills. Emma Avalos served up four aces and Mariah Coriaarmenta served up three ace serves. The Varsity cats won 25-13, 25-17, and 25-14.  Senior Kyla Palpallatoc led the Ladycats with eight kills…

Tarantula mating season means more spiders are on the march around the Mojave

Tarantulas are on the move, traipsing through your property and on the hunt for a mate! If that sounds ominous - don’t stress out - tarantulas are just out and about in the cooler weather because its coming up on their mating season. The tarantula spider may look scary but their bite isn’t poisonous to humans, and they have to really be provoked to get them to bare their fuzzy fangs. You may see more of them right now because males are leaving their solitary burrows are marching over the Mojave…

Updated: Missing Yucca Valley teen is back home

Updated 9/27: Kianna returned home according to her Dad. Updated 9/25: Kianna's Dad has stated that he spotted her at Family Dollar in Yucca Valley. He says that Kianna's hair has been dyed bright orange/red, and she may be with another individual carrying a white sleeping bag. Kianna Sernka was last seen at her home in Yucca Valley on Sunday the 17th - her mom and dad say she may be voluntarily missing and they are seeking the public’s help in keeping an eye out for her. Kianna is 16,…

US Postal Service holding Job Fair in Yucca Valley on Tuesday (9/19)

The US Postal Service will be holding a job fair at the Yucca Valley Post Office this Tuesday, September 19th from 10am to 1pm. Yucca Valley Postmaster Matt Rhoades says they are actively recruiting hard-working individuals for city carrier positions - and he’ll be there answering questions and assisting applicants.  Register for the event online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usps-job-fair-bring-your-device-and-get-assistance-on-applying-for-jobs-tickets-710548127577

Yucca Valley 3rd Saturday Art Walk explores “The Joshua Tree” tonight in Yucca Valley

The Yucca Valley 3rd Saturday Art Walk is taking place tonight from 5 to 8PM at the JTNPA West location. Their first exhibition is appropriately titled “The Joshua Tree” - and they say you can learn about the beloved species through the different interpretations that were submitted. Light refreshments will be served and the Park store will be open. That’s tonight from 5 to 8pm at 55922 Twentynine Palms Hwy in Yucca Valley. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joshua Tree NP Association…