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.…

Stay prepared for desert adventuring in the National Park and beyond

Heat is returning to the hi desert with temperatures creeping back up into the 90’s this weekend. Spring and summer also means even more visitors to Joshua Tree National Park - and as the seasons change there are a few things to keep in mind when exploring the beautiful mojave desert. Always plan ahead when visiting the park or any part of the desert - bring at least four litres of water per person, with additional water available for cooling off. Salty snacks help retain water, and remember…

Spring Book Sale at 29 Palms Library on Saturday (5/13)

The Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library are holding their Spring Book Sale tomorrow from 9 AM to 3PM. If you have been waiting to stock your shelves with summer reading material, then this is the sale you don’t want to miss. Books are priced to move and every dollar spent goes to the purchase more books for the library and pay for the Summer Reading Program. The book sale starts at 9AM and goes to 3PM at the Twentynine Palms Library - located at 6078 Adobe Rd in 29 Palms.

Sell your vehicle at “Deals on Wheels” event at Elk’s Lodge June 3rd

The Yucca Valley Elk’s Lodge will be holding a “Deals on Wheels” event on June 3rd from 9 AM to 3 PM. Spaces will be available to park anything with wheels that you nee to move: cars, trucks, motorcycles, off road vehicles, trailers, RV's, boats, scooters and even semi-trucks are welcome - it’s $10 for a regular-sized vehicle or $20 for something larger. All funds go toward replaceding the Elk’s Lodge’s ice machine, which finally gave up the ghost after 22 years of loyal icemaking service.…

What is Sunfair? A look at the “Wild West” dry lake outside Joshua Tree

Listen here: The expansive chunk of open desert sits just northeast of Joshua Tree, and depending on who you ask - it can be a lot of things.  If you ask Google - Sunfair is a dispersed camping paradise, with plenty of YouTube videos showing content creators waking up to catch beautiful sunrises with their drone as the arid lake serves as a backdrop to their adventure van setup. Locals may know it a little different as its proximity to neighborhoods mean many locals can use it to go do a little…

“Seis de Mayo” at Johnson Valley Community Center today (5/6)

If you thought Cinco De Mayo was fun, then prepare yourself for a 2nd round at the Johnson Valley Improvement Association’s Margarittaville Bar and Grill this afternoon on the 6th of May. The bar will be setup under the shade pergola at the front entrance of the community center starting at 3PM and the Taco Grill will be serving at 6. They will have carne asada, beef, pork, or chicken with salsa rice and beans. Admission is $12 per person and includes a free margarita along with those tacos and…

Yucca Valley Pedestrian Improvement Projects completed

The pedestrian improvement projects on Onaga Trl and Little League Drive in Yucca Valley have been completed - with new sidewalks, ramps, gutters and other improvements added to both of the heavily-trafficked streets. The improvements can be seen on Onaga Trail starting just west of Yucca Valley High School - with even more dramatic changes on Little League Drive. Both projects have fresh sidewalks, signage and striping along with ADA-compliant ramps for safer crossings - however Little League…

“Shred it and Forget it” this Monday, 5/8

Spring cleaning is satisfying, but it should also be secure! Shred all those personal papers that can hold important identifying information at Desert Arc’s Shred It and Forget It event being held this Monday at the old Hi-Desert Star parking in Yucca Valley.  It’s $5 to shred a box of paperwork or $10 per hard drive. Medical records, financial and legal documents, and other personal information will be destroyed securely right on site. That’s happening this upcoming Monday the 8th and on the…

May is Motorcycle Safety Month

Southern California is a motorcycle-enthusiast’s dream - with more rideable sunny days down here than almost anywhere else in the county. The hi desert can be extra active with moto-traffic, especially as spring has thawed out lots of motorcycle riders who were waiting out an especially wet winter. Increased motorcycle traffic means an increased risk for both riders and autos, especially during busy weekends when car and pedestrian traffic can create ample distractions. If you are a driver -…

Respect, Connect and Protect our National Conservation Lands

If you are familiar with my friends Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl, you may have to look a little lower to find the latest mascot that’s here to help remember visitors to protect our valuable conservation lands. A "spokespebble" is leading a new campaign to help us remember to Respect, Connect and Protect our National Conservation Lands  The Conservation Lands Foundation has launched a new campaign to help visitors to popular BLM lands remember to respect and connect with the lands we…