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.…

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

Joshua Tree apartments’ laundry room emptied of $2000 in quarters

Listen here: A locked laundry room at the Yucca Trail Apartments in Joshua Tree was reportedly broken into on early Wednesday morning, with approximately $2000 in quarters stolen from 12 coin-operated washers and dryers. According to the sheriff’s report, two males and a female suspect in an older model 4-door white station wagon were seen leaving the apartment complex after forcibly entering the rear door of the laundry room with a tool A Yucca Trail Apartment resident who asked not to be named…

Mojave Desert Land Trust adds 6,601 acres of protected desert land in 2022

Listen here: Land conservation and protection remains a hot topic this year as populations continue to grow here in the Morongo Basin and other rural desert areas. The Mojave Desert Land Trust, or MDLT, has closed out 2022 with 6,901 acres of desert being permanently protected and added to their significant land holdings in California. Some significant acquisitions include 232 acres in Death Valley national Park, a 640 acre property in the Mojave Trail National Monument, and over 1400 acres in…

Thrifty Thursday for seniors at the Yucca Valley Library bookstore

Today is Thrifty Thursday at the Friends of the Yucca Valley Library bookstore. Senior Citizens can buy one book and get another of equal or lesser value for free. If you’ve never been to the bookstore, it’s located right inside the Yucca Valley library entrance, on your left, and its full of used books, cds and dvds at great prices. All proceeds from sales of the items go right back into the Yucca Valley library - so you can get some great deals on books, music and movies while helping out one…