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.…

Pejman Elahi Trial – evidence and testimony offered from responding officers, property search

Listen here: As the Pejman Elahi trial entered its second day of testimonies - prosecuting attorney Heather Razook called two witnesses and relied on their eyewitness accounts to set the scene for the describing the November 9th incident that left a man with 3 gunshot wounds, and nine counts against the accused. The first witness, San Bernardino Sheriff's Deputy Anderson Stumbo, was the one of the first deputies on scene of the attempted murder. Witness Number One In his testimony…

29 Palms High School Track and Field Results

The Twentynine Palms Track and Field team traveled to Moreno Valley to compete in the Big Meet Invite at Valley View High School. A total of 22 athletes represented the Wildcats and the teams combined to score 21 points at the 26 school invitational. Josh Corrado led the boys with two medals and two personal records in the 800m (2:07.77) and 1600m (4:47.03). His 1600m time re-positions him as second in league and he maintains the #2 spot in the 800m. The Lady Wildcats were led…

MBCA awards three college scholarships to MUSD students focused on conservation

The Morongo Basin Conservation Association has awarded college scholarships to three local graduating high school seniors, with all three high schools in the Morongo Unified School District being represented this year. Recipients were selected from a competitive pool of applicants with demonstrated commitments to include conservation and environmental interests in their education and career plans. Each $1,000 scholarship goes toward the student's higher education expenses in the 2023-24…

Skip the lines at Joshua Tree National Park by entering through North Entrance in 29 Palms

If you are heading into Joshua Tree National Park this weekend - this is a reminder that the north entrance to the park in Twentynine Palms is less busy than the west entrance in Joshua Tree. Avoid idling in line and spend more time experiencing springtime in the the park by continuing down highway 62 and through Twentynine Palms to Utah Trail where you’ll find the North entrance.  Spring means more active wildlife, so be extra careful while driving through the park and while hiking -…

Last day to pre-register for MBCA Living Landscape Tour

Earth Day is next weekend and there are a couple of different events that you can register early for. The Morongo Basin Conservation Association Living Landscape Tour is coming Sunday, April 27. There will be seven sites on this year’s tour throughout Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and 29 Palms. The tour will showcase engaging and attractive desert-wise landscapes throughout the Morongo Basin – showing you how residents are living in harmony with the desert environment with native, low-water plants…

Yucca Valley Pedestrian Improvement Projects closer to completion

The Yucca Valley pedestrian improvement projects on Little League Drive and Onaga Trail are progressing along - with construction and some lane closures on both. However, the new sidewalks and curbs with ADA accessible ramps have been installed on both projects. Both projects will give pedestrians safer spaces to walk along the busy pedestrian roads - and Little League Drive will terminate in a Cul-de-sac at the Boys and Girls Club, improving pedestrian crossing and safety around the busy park.…

Wonder Valley attempted murder trial hears opening statements yesterday in Joshua Tree

Listen here: Pejman Elahi - the Wonder Valley man on trial for 9 different counts, including attempted murder and assault with a firearm - began his trial Thursday afternoon after a morning of finishing up jury selection. Opening statements began with prosecuting attorney Heather Razook - where she broke the multiple charges down into two separate instances that occurred - the first one on September 25th where the victim - a delivery driver - said Elahi chased him down a dirt road, cornering him…

“Dark Skies & Wonder Valley” info session and stargazing Friday, Apr. 14

The Morongo Basin Conservation Association and Friends of Wonder Valley are co-sponsoring and co-hosting a community event called “Dark Skies & Wonder Valley” this Friday, April 14 from 7:30-9:00 PM, at the Wonder Valley Community Center. The event is an informational session for community members and supporters - they will cover what comprises a Dark Sky Community; have a discussion on what is needed for Wonder Valley to be a model dark sky community and how residents can help. They…

“Bruno & the Hooligans” bring uptown funk to Tortoise Rock Casino tonight, Apr. 14

Tortoise Rock Casino is bringing the “Uptown Funk” to the hi desert tonight (April 14) for the performance of Bruno & the Hooligans, a Tribute to Bruno Mars. Expect their show to by “24 Karat Magic” This free concert series, called Live at the Rock, is running every Friday is celebrating Tortoise Rock’s ninth anniversary. Every Friday through the end of May, a fantastic tribute band will be playing hit songs on the casino floor. All shows begin at 8 p.m. at Tortoise Rock Casino in Twentynine…

MBCA Living Landscape Tour Pre-Registration is open

A wetter winter may be lifting California out of a drought, but the Mojave desert manages to bloom and show off its wild and beautiful flora every year due to our abundance of native plants that thrive in our desert ecosystem. The Morongo Basin Conservation Association Living Landscape Tour is coming Sunday, April 27. There will be seven sites on this year’s tour throughout Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and 29 Palms. The tour will showcase engaging and attractive desert-wise landscapes throughout…