Robert Haydon

Copper Mountain College full-ride scholarship open for applications to Morongo Basin HS Seniors

December 22, 2022

Copper Mountain College making changes to support students enrolling and staying in college

High School seniors in the Hi Desert have a great opportunity to graduate from college debt free. One Morongo Basin senior has the opportunity to receive the Greenleaf Scholarship from Copper Mountain College. The Greenleaf Education Fund was established by the estate of F. Roy Greenleaf, Jr. - who came to the Morongo Basin in the 1970s and started a community bank. His arrival coincided with the beginning of fundraising for the building of what has become Copper Mountain College, and he became…

Crochet for a Cause Club warms up 29 Palms with 74 handmade scarves

by Robert Haydon

December 21, 2022

Crochet for a Cause Club warms up 29 Palms with 74 handmade scarves

If you recently noticed some cozy knits at bus stops, signs and and other public areas around 29 Palms - that’s because the Students in the Crocheting for a Cause Club at Twentynine Palm High School recently handed out and placed scarves around town - 74 to be exact. The scarves were handmade by the students and were placed for those in need of some extra warmth and comfort this winter and holiday season. Great job to students in the 29 Palms Crocheting for a Cause Club!

Free COVID protection, testing and treatment in the Morongo Basin

by Robert Haydon

December 20, 2022

TWO NEW WILDLY CONTAGIOUS VARIANTS KEEPING LOCAL COVID CASES HIGH

COVID numbers are on a slow but steady in southern California - and San Bernardino county is no exception. Robert Haydon joins us with some resources that can help keep you safe during the holiday season. The Morongo Basin Healthcare District wants to remind high desert residents that free COVID testing, treatment and supplies are available at no cost. You can pick up free n95 masks to protect yourself from transmission during holiday travel and parties, and if you are concerned about your COVID…

A few tips to keep your decorated holiday home fire safe

by Robert Haydon

December 19, 2022

A few tips to keep your decorated holiday home fire safe

The holiday season is in full swing and our public safety officials from the San Bernardino Fire Protection District want you to be safe while decorating your home. Before you put up any electrically lighted decorations, check the equipment to make sure it will operate safely. Check for burned-out lights, empty sockets, and broken bulbs. Inspect wires carefully for breaks, fraying and damaged connections before plugging anything in and any damaged lights strands should just be tossed. Mini…

California Bee species regain protected status from endangered species list candidacy

by Robert Haydon

December 17, 2022

California Bee species regain protected status from endangered species list candidacy

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has re- initiated a status review for four California Bumblebee species, possibly putting some of Joshua Tree’s most notorious airborne visitors on the California endangered species list. The four bumblebee species back under review are the Crotch’s, Franklin’s, Suckley’s and Western Bumblebee. Litigation over the California Fish and Game Commission’s original determination that the species’ listing was warranted was followed by litigation…

Two Yucca Valley pedestrian improvement projects move forward

by Robert Haydon

December 17, 2022

On Monday the 16th the Onaga Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project kicked off. The Town of Yucca Valley has committed to upgrading the stretch of road for pedestrian safety purposes while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and will include the creation sidewalks with ramps and gutters. Construction has begun on the first part of the Onaga Trail project, which will see work being done between Acoma Trail and Grand Ave. A similar pedestrian improvement project on Little League…

Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Chief of Police Robert Warrick on Up-Close tomorrow 12/15

by Robert Haydon

December 15, 2022

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Captain Robert Warrick, Commander of the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station and Chief of Police for the Town of Yucca Valley and the City of Twentynine Palms, will be the guest on the Z107.7 Up Close show Friday (December 16) Warrick took Command in August but is no stranger to the high desert, having been assigned here as a sergeant in 2014-2015. Join host Gary Daigneault for an informative look at the priorities and challenges of law enforcement in the…

29 Palms Rotary Club delivers 450 books to children in Morongo Basin

by Robert Haydon

December 14, 2022

29 Palms Rotary Club delivers 450 books to children in Morongo Basin

The Twentynine Palms Rotary club continued a yearly tradition of giving with a donation of 450 children’s books to elementary schools in Twentynine Palms. The books, which were all individually wrapped by the High School softball teams - were delivered to Twentynine Palms Elementary School by Rotarians and - of course - Santa Claus, who were all greeted by Mrs. Mohn’s Kindergarten class. In Mrs. Childress’s 3rd grade class everyone was read a Christmas story by City Manager Frank Luckino. The…

Mojave Desert Land Trust adds nearly 1k acres of protected Death Valley, Mojave Trails and Preserve land

by Robert Haydon

December 11, 2022

Mojave Desert Land Trust Annual Report – 4000+ Acres Added

The Mojave Desert Land Trust has announced two new land acquisitions.The first is 232 acres in the southwestern corner of Death Valley National Park in the Crystal Hills - a low mountain range area known for a 120 mile long monorail that operated in the 1920’s to carry epsomite from mines. The Land Trust helped purchase the private land from willing sellers from within the National Park. An additional 640 acre property in a remote area of the Mojave Trails National Monument has also been…

Twentynine Palms Businesses invited to add an ornament to the town tree

by Robert Haydon

December 11, 2022

Twentynine Palms Businesses invited to add an ornament to the town tree

The City of Twentynine Palms in inviting all licensed business owners to bring an ornament that represents your company to hang on the city hall holiday tree. All ornaments are due to city hall by December 14th by 6PM.

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