Elections, short term rentals, high school violence, and our town’s eponymous tree all made headlines this past year - and as we close out 2022 we thought we’d take a look back at some of the top stories we’ve covered here at z1077 news. The 2024 election saw a few tight races here in the high desert. In the 29 palms city council, only 8 votes separated newcomer Octavious Scott from unseated incumbent Karmoulette O’Gilvie in the only contested district seat in the 29 palms city council race. The…

Here at the peak of winter, one High Desert church is providing free coats to those in need. The United Methodist Church of Twentynine Palms is offering coats and warmer clothing to all comers free of charge. The church is located at 6250 Mesquite Springs Road, next to the high school and is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12PM Noon.

Holiday travelers take note - if you are heading out of the hi-desert using historic Route 66, there are some lasting closures that won’t reopened until after the new year. Some sections of the National Trails Highway (AKA Route 66) and associated access roads remain closed due to damage sustained during storm activity earlier this year. • Both directions on National Trails Highway are closed between Chambless and multiple bridges. This closure continues until the highway rejoins I-40 at…