Robert Haydon

Free Covered California counseling through Morongo Basin Healthcare District

January 17, 2023

The Morongo Basin Healthcare District is offering free counseling to residents of the high desert who are interested in applying to or modifying their plans with Covered California. Sheree Fansler, a certified health insurance application counselor, is available to assist people with the application process and make changes to existing health plans. To schedule an appointment with Fansler before the open enrollment period closes on January 31, call 760-366-1546.

County Seeks Community Health Feedback by Wednesday Jan. 18

by Robert Haydon

January 16, 2023

The Department of Public Health and the Community Vital Signs Initiative are asking county residents to provide feedback aimed at improving community health by taking part in the 2022 Community Health Survey. The anonymous online survey is part of an ongoing community health assessment to prioritize health-related needs among county residents, set a community-led action plan to address those needs, and improve the community’s overall health. The short survey is intended to better…

Wonder Valley Chit, Chat & Chew this Saturday (Jan. 14)

by Robert Haydon

January 13, 2023

Wonder Valley Chit, Chat & Chew this Saturday (Jan. 14)

The First Chit, Chat & Chew of 2023 will be at the Wonder Valley Community Center tomorrow morning from 8 to 10 AM. Come join fellow Wonder Valley residents and visitors for espresso, coffee, tea and donuts and of course .. the all important CHIT CHAT. Rain or shine, you can find warm conversation as well a place to discuss all the happenings around Wonder Valley. Donations are always welcome at the Chit, Chat & Chew, and no Krispy Kreme donuts will be turned away. The Wonder Valley…

Managing cultural resources in the Mojave Preserve – Old Schoolhouse Museum talk on Jan. 13

by Robert Haydon

January 12, 2023

Managing cultural resources in the Mojave Preserve – Old Schoolhouse Museum talk on Jan. 13

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to manage the cultural and historical resources in one of our many national parks and preserves, the Old Schoolhouse Museum will be hosting a talk and presentation by Los Angeles native David Nichols. Nichols has been working in the field of archaeology since 1990 and has been spending the second half of his career in projects covering all of California, including working in the Mojave National Preserve for the past 22 years. The presentation and talk takes…

29 Palms Little League sign-up opens for baseball and softball

by Robert Haydon

January 12, 2023

The Twentynine Palms Little League is open for registration! Boys and Girls from 4 to 16 can sign up for baseball and softball, and practice starts in March with opening ceremonies on Saturday April 1st. Most practices and games will take place at Luckie Park in 29, and you register now to save a few bucks. Just Head to www.29pll.com to sign up - register early for $75 - late registration fees start on February 1st. Links: Twentynine Palms Little League Facebook Page

Operation Dust Devil Week 3 – citations, rescues, towed vehicles and 1 arrest

by Robert Haydon

January 10, 2023

Operation: Dust Devil Week 1 results – citations, arrests, and OHV education

Operation Dust Devil continues its OHV enforcement in it's third weekend.

29 Palms City Council first meeting of 2023 tonight 1/10, packed agenda

by Robert Haydon

January 10, 2023

Listen here: Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council kicks off 2023 with a packed agenda, including three public hearings. In the first hearing, the council will consider amending the development code with updated requirements for keeping miniature pigs as pets. The second hearing pertains to state requirements of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. The third hearing will cover a multi-resident appeal of a VHR application in Indian Cove. The hearing will also touch on how the city handles the…

Food Distribution in Wonder Valley tomorrow 1/10

by Robert Haydon

January 9, 2023

New Food Distribution in Morongo Basin for Seniors

If you or someone you know is food insecure in Wonder Valley, we have a bit of good news here in the new year. There will be a USDA food distribution tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Wonder Valley Community Center, locate at 80526-1/2 Amboy Road, Wonder Valley.

Trial date set for Yucca Valley man suspected of child-murder in 2018

by Robert Haydon

January 5, 2023

Trial date set for Yucca Valley man suspected of child-murder in 2018

A January 30th jury trial date has been set for a Yucca Valley man accused of murder in the 2018 death of his girlfriend’s one-year-old son. Arthur Thomas Davies was 38 when he was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder after his girlfriend’s son - Parker Lee Schumaker was taken to Hi-Desert Medical Center with injuries consistent with child abuse. The 1-one-year old was then flown to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died while on life support, resulting in the charges being…

2022 in Review: Some top stories from the Morongo Basin

by Robert Haydon

January 3, 2023

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…

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