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.…

Miracle League of the Desert Baseball Spring Registration still open

Registration for the Miracle League 2023 Spring Season is opening up March 27th until April 3rd. The mission of The Miracle League of the Desert is to provide opportunities for local area youth and adults to play America’s favorite pastime, regardless of their ability, disability, or special needs. It’s a local chapter of a national program, and they have held two seasons every year for the past decade. In the Fall season, the league had over 40 players and their buddies play baseball at Brehm…

Jury Trial begins for Pejman Elahi, Wonder Valley man suspected of attempted murder

Listen here: The jury trial of Pejman Elahi began yesterday, (April 11) at the San Bernardino Superior Court in Joshua Tree. The trial has experienced multiple delays since Elahi was arrested back in November of 2022 for a shooting that left a victim with 3 gunshot wounds and nearby Palm Vista elementary school locked down. Elahi is a convicted felon, and a subsequent search of his home resulted in additional charges for weapon possessions on top of the attempted murder. Pejman Elahi, left, and…

Weekend Field Reports- The Desert Cottontail Bunny

Listen here: The Mojave desert is home to many unique animals - and there’s no doubt its a unique thrill to spot one of the rarer species that we are famous for. I’ve yet to see a bighorn sheep, tortoise or bobcat in the wild but I know they are out there, blending in to the landscape just out of sight. I keep looking though, on every hike or drive. On this field report, I’m taking a look at a much more common desert dweller - who sits right between the diminutive kangaroo rat and the iconic…

“Public Lands Rule” proposal moves conservation to the forefront of land management

A recent proposal by the Department of Interior aims to rebalance public land management by placing conservation on “an equal footing” with other land uses.  The U.S. Department of the Interior is a federal agency that protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage. It does by providing science and other info about those resources. The proposed “Public Lands Rule” would guide the efforts of the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM - which is responsible for…

Power pole replacement to blame for shaky TV signal

Some folks in the Morongo Basin reported that the over-the-air signal that usually serves the hi desert with television channels had grown intermittent lately - and a few days ago it gave out completely. County Supervisor Dawn Rowe told Z107.7 news that the storms in late February and early March damaged a pole that provides power to the antenna and equipment on Pinto Mountain East of Twentynine Palms that serves one of the 4 TV districts that we have here in the Morongo valley basin. The signal…

Baby bunnies and chicks are cute, but aren’t for Easter Baskets

Easter is coming, and if you have younger peeps in your household they are probably  expecting something special in their easter basket this Sunday morning. It’s true - baby bunnies and chicks are super cute, and are a normal part of spring as nature reminds us that new life can return no matter how long winter can feel. However, those baby animals don’t belong in an Easter basket as a novelty unless you plan on raising them to full-size healthy adults. The disturbing trend of dying baby chicks…

29 Palms seeking lifeguards for Summer swimming at Luckie Park

The City of Twentynine Palms Parks & Recreation Department is looking for people interested in becoming a lifeguard at the Luckie Park Pool this summer. All persons interested must be 15 years or older and able to pass a swim test consisting of a 300-yard swim, treading water, and a brick drive. This test will take place on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Luckie Park Pool. Those individuals who pass the swim test will then be able to register for the 4-day course on April 21,…

Low-Cost Pet Services at Animal Action League tomorrow, April 6

The Animal Action League is holding a low-cost pet services clinic tomorrow (4/6) at their Main Office just east of Joshua Tree at 62762 Twentynine Palms Highway. You can get your pet spayed or neutered if you make an appointment, or show up from 10am to 2pm for vaccines and microchips.  For more information and to make an appointment, you can call the animal action league at (760) 366-1100

Benefits Claim-Filing Assistance for military veterans at CMC Tuesday, Apr. 4

The Disabled American Veterans or DAV provides a veteran’s benefits claim-filing assistance service every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 10AM to 2PM - the services are free and walk-in only - you do not have to be a DAV member to receive the help. It’s taking place at Copper Mountain College at 6162 Rotary Way in Joshua Tree. The Disabled American Veterans hold benefits services during the following dates: Luckie Park Activity Center, 74325 Joe Davis Dr., 29 Palms, CA 92277: every Thursday @10 a.m.–3…

Operation Dust Devil Ends

Operation Dust Devil has officially wrapped up, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. The operation started back in mid December of 2022, with the goal of encouraging safe and responsible off-highway vehicle operations as well as reducing the amount of reported illegal off-roading in San Bernardino county - specifically rural areas such as the hi desert. Sheriff’s deputies worked with park and forest services along with police departments all throughout the over 20 thousand…