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.…

Veterans’ Day Potluck and Film Screening at Mil-Tree 11/10 (Update: Postponed)

Listen here: Reporting by Robert Haydon Update: This has been postponed until February Celebrate this Veteran’s Day with a potluck and film screening that’s free to active and veteran service members. Mil-Tree will be holding a special Veteran’s Day potluck and film screening on Thursday, November 10th. Mil-Tree is an inclusive veteran-led nonprofit based in Joshua Tree and has been supporting veterans and their families since 2013. Bring your favorite dish or drink to share - the potluck starts…

Election 2022 – Your Guide to San Bernardino County Measures and Local Issues

You can hear both episodes where Gary Daigneault goes over the ballots on The Up Close Show: Reporter Heather Clisby interviews both Candidates for the Twentynine Palms District 4: https://z1077fm.com/twentynine-palms-city-council-district-4-candidate-karmolette-ogilvie-interview/ https://z1077fm.com/twentynine-palms-city-council-district-4-candidate-octavious-scott/ Our extensive coverage and recaps of Measure D: https://z1077fm.com/san-bernardino-county-measure-d-what-you-need-to-know/ The…

29 Palms Hosting CIF Volleyball Finals Saturday (11/5)

Twentynine Palms High School will be hosting the CIF Southern Section Division 8 Girls Volleyball Final this Saturday, November 5th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Casey Memorial Gymnasium. The Wildcats will be taking on the United Christian Academy Eagles of Rancho Cucamonga. Related: https://z1077fm.com/twentynine-palms-high-school-gym-to-honor-the-late-richard-casey/

The Weed Show pops up in 29 Palms this weekend (11/5-11/6)

Listen here: Reporting by Robert Haydon Since 1940 - the Twentynine Palms Weed Show has been showcasing the Mojave Desert’s unique plantlife - alongside man-made objects weathered and worn by the basin’s sand, sun and rain. If the concept isn’t clear yet - think of a traditional floral table display and run it through some high-desert filters - and you’ve got yourself an entry for the world-famous weed show that’s taking place this Saturday and Sunday at the Old Schoolhouse Museum in 29 Palms.…

585 pounds of pills collected in San Bernardino County during National Take-Back Day

Listen here: Reporting by Robert Haydon 585 pounds of unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs were turned into San Bernardino Sheriffs on the 23rd Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day that was held on Saturday, October 29th. The public was encouraged to bring in any sort of unwanted prescriptions for a no-questions asked safe-disposal - and at the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s station alone over 34 pounds were collected. But Rancho Cucamonga brought in the most, weighing in with 220…

Rummage Sale at the United Methodist Church in 29 Palms Saturday (11/5)

The United Methodist Church of Twentynine Palms is holding a Mission Rummage Sale tomorrow morning (November 5). All income made from the sale of rummage be put towards buying food to stock the Church’s food pantry which provides food for those in need. The Church will also be collecting coats for needy families, soda can tabs to give to the Ronald McDonald House, and clean and empty pharmaceutical pill bottles. The rummage sale runs from 9 a.m. until noon at the United Methodist Church of…

Mil-Tree hosting Veteran’s Day Potluck and Film Screening on Nov. 10

Mil-Tree will be holding a special Veteran’s Day potluck and film screening on Thursday, November 10th. Mil-Tree is an inclusive veteran-led nonprofit based in Joshua Tree and has been supporting veterans and their families since 2013. Bring your favorite dish or drink to share - the potluck starts at 5 o’clock and there will be a film screening afterward - “On Black Mountain” starts at 7 and documents the journey home for a group of women veterans - there will be a Q&A with director…

29 Palms Weed Show Early Submissions this Thursday (11/4)

Listen here: Reporting by Robert Haydon It’s going to be a weedy weekend with the world-famous weed show in 29 palms popping up - and if you are showing off your decadent dry desert decorations you can submit them early to beat the crowds. The Weed Show committee will be accepting early entries for the upcoming Twentynine Palms Weed Show this Thursday, Nov 3rd from 3 to 5pm You can submit your weed show entry early at the Twentynine Palms Historical Society - where the Weed Show will take place…

Day of the Dead Art Show opens at Copper Mountain College

Listen Here: Reporting by Robert Haydon A Day of the Dead themed Student Art Show is opening on Tuesday, November 1st at Copper Mountain College. The opening night celebration will starts at 5PM with a talk from guest-artist Body Jimenez from Las Cruces, New Mexico. He’ll be discussing his recent body of work revolving around animals and the climate crisis, with a life and death theme. A reception follows at 6PM in the Bagley Room in the Greenleaf Library with food, refreshments and some great…

Mines, historic structures and ‘legacy pollution’ getting cleaned up in Joshua Tree National Park

Listen Here: Reporting by Robert Haydon Desert Queen Mine - Photo Credit, Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park has a rich history of ranchers and homesteaders staking their claims in the park before it became a national monument and eventually - the protected National Park that we know today.Miners are also part of that early history, and many of their attempts at extracting precious metals from the desert still exist in the park. Despite hundreds of these mines being closed off…