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.…

How prepared are you for a water emergency?

Water is important everywhere. That’s not a very hot take, but I feel like it’s worth mentioning because we live in the middle of the Mojave Desert and we’ve got great water. Depending on exactly where you are in the Morongo Basin, the water you get out of the sink is probably sourced from aquifers located right underneath our feet.

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission to review permit for Mojaveland miniature golf course

It may soon be putt-putt heaven, once again, as the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will review a Conditional Use Permit request for a miniature golf course. Known as Mojaveland, a vision of local artist Anna Stump, the quirky 12-hole course was previously a “pop-up” and open just one weekend per month. The commission will host a public hearing to relocate Mojaveland to a permanent location at 73637 Sullivan Road, at the southwest corner of Sullivan and Adobe Road, just behind Theatre 29.…

Celebrate National Public Lands Day around the hi-desert

Today is National Public Lands Day - which is a relatively new celebration that has been taking place on the fourth Saturday of September since 1994. It’s not a national holiday but for folks who love and appreciate the outdoors, its definitely a day to celebrate. First and foremost, admission into Joshua Tree National Park is free today - saving most people $30 to get into our namesake national park. Weekends are typically the busiest at the park, and with free admission today I don’t expect…

Joshua Tree Clean Team holding Sunburst Park cleanup Saturday morning (9/28)

Joshua Tree Clean Team is teaming up with Joshua Tree Recreation and Parks to clean up some areas around Sunburst Park. They aim to get it cleaned up and restored to its natural state. The cleanup begins at 7 a.m. and goes to 11 a.m., but you don't you do not have to commit to working the entire time. Any amount of time be a help. They're providing bags, trash grabbers, face masks, water and snacks. It's recommended to bring sturdy shoes, clothes to protect you from sun and brushy…

DVD’s for 50 cents and free Fall paint event this Saturday at Yucca Valley Library

Tired of scrolling through the same streaming services looking for anything decent to watch? Has the multitude of movies available left you frozen in analysis-paralysis while your eyes glaze over from the endless list of mediocre media on your so-called "smart” TV? Then grab some quarters from your pinball stash and head down to the Yucca Valley Library this Saturday to grab DVDs for only $.50 cents each! The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library are holding the sale and all proceeds will go…

Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter breaks ground on expansion as pet rescue numbers reach critical levels

For nearly 50 years a small building in the middle of a lot near Sunfair dry lake has served as the home to the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter (formerly the Morongo Basin Humane Society). It’s the only private shelter in the Morongo Basin that focuses on finding homes for every dog and cat they rescue, and after decades of struggling with space and outdoor facilities, the shelter has broken ground on an expansion that will act as a more comfortable temporary home for pets as they await their…

Landers Record Fair spins up this Saturday at The Station in Joshua Tree

The Landers Record Fair rambles its way to the Station in Joshua Tree this Saturday starting at 10AM and going until 3PM. I Fall to Pizzas and Lucky Dice Girl Vintage join local vendors pulling their crates of vinyl and other musical goodies out of summer storage and spreading them out in the luxurious patio area at Joshua Tree’s premier converted fueling station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim White (@landersrecordfair) There’s always something new at the Lander’s Record Fair,…