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Robert Haydon

Robert Haydon

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.…

Updated 10/25: Joshua Tree house fire contained to single structure despite 20 – 40 MPH winds

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 24, 2022
Updated 10/25: Joshua Tree house fire contained to single structure despite 20 – 40 MPH winds

10/25: We've updated this story with a link to a GoFundMe as well as pictures of the aftermath of the fire. Neighbors have created a GoFundMe for the family that was displaced by the fire: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rosis-farm Previously reported: A fire at a single-family home on Saturday night in Joshua Tree displaced three people, killed two goats and injured multiple animals, according to the San Bernardino County Fire department. At around 10:10PM on Saturday (10/22) residents reported…

County Dept. of Aging and Adult Services info session in Wonder Valley 10/26

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 24, 2022

Seniors in Wonder Valley will have an opportunity to speak with a representative from San Bernardino County's Department of Aging and Adult Services. Breanna Parker will be answering questions and providing information at the Wonder Valley Community Center on Wednesday (October 26) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors over 60 years old are invited to learn about various county programs, including the Home Energy Assistance Program. The Wonder Valley Community Center is located at 80526-½ Amboy…

Noah Purifoy outdoor museum now offering private tours for Fall

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 22, 2022
Noah Purifoy outdoor museum now offering private tours for Fall

If you haven’t made it out to one of Joshua Tree’s most famous outdoor museums you are in luck as the cooler fall weather has opened up even more opportunities to see more art. The Noah Purifoy Museum is once again offering private docent-led tours of the outdoor space - they are around an hour long and include a look inside the usually closed Quonset Hut gallery - where some of Noah’s smaller sculptures and wall hanging are displayed. The non-profit outdoor museum is always open to the public…

“The Cars” Tribute Band Plays Free Show Tonight At Tortoise Rock Casino

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 22, 2022
“The Cars” Tribute Band Plays Free Show Tonight At Tortoise Rock Casino

They've got just what you needed - the tribute band Heartbeat City will play they hits of the Cars at tonight's (Oct. 22) free show at Tortoise Rock Casino. This free, all ages concert begins at 9 p.m. , and there's plenty of seating at the outdoor arena so you can come alone or bring your best friend's girl. You might think that attending tonight's show is a great idea, and it absolutely is - Heartbeat City will not only play the hits of the Cars but they've also…

Art Fair at Rainbow Stew all weekend (10/22 – 10/23)

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 21, 2022

Support your local artists at the annual Art Fair at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley this weekend. You can see the unique desert-inspired art and meet the artists who create and offer their work year-round this Saturday and Sunday (October 22 and 23) from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Rainbow Stew is at 55509 State Route 62 in the West end of Yucca valley. For more information call Rainbow Stew at 760-418-5170. 

Blood Needed! Donate tomorrow (10/22) in Yucca Valley

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 21, 2022
LIFESTREAM BLOOD DRIVE IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW

Blood is desperately needed in the Morongo Basin. To that end, Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (October 22) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Yucca Valley Vons parking lot, located at 57590 Twentynine Palms Highway. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Everyone under 17 years of age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Donors receive a LifeStream Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt (while supplies last) and a free mini-physical (including…

Yucca Valley Town Council awards construction contracts for Onaga Trail at meeting

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 19, 2022

After the Town Council's closed meeting, the members heard the County Sheriff's Department update report and the presentation of the Spirit of Yucca Valley Awards to Wiefels Mortuary. Last night, Sheriff Shannon Dicus presented an update from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Operation Hammer Strike, eliminating illegal marijuana farms, and Operation Dust Devil, partnering with Code enforcement to regulate off-road vehicles and to educate the community. The Council…

Free Workshop will whet your whistle for 82nd Annual Weed Show

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 18, 2022
Free Workshop will whet your whistle for 82nd Annual Weed Show

The Twentynine Palms Historical Society is holding a Weed Show Workshop this Saturday, (10/12) - where you can learn the ins and outs of making a truly unique weed show entry. If you’ve never been to the annual 29 Palms weed show - now in its 82nd year- it's much more than putting a fist full of creosote into a can. There are 13 different categories to inspire your dry desert creations - such as purple desert glass focused pieces or “rusted, busted and dusted” souvenirs you’ve found while…

Morongo Basin Healthcare District Special Meeting Tonight (10/17)

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 17, 2022

The Morongo Basin Healthcare District is holding a special meeting tonight (october 17) to appoint a Director to its board. Four candidates have applied to fill the vacant seat on the MBHD Board of Directors, and each of them have met the requirements for the position and are residents of the district’s geographic boundaries. The board will consider appointing one of the following candidates: Kathy Ashkins from Yucca Valley, Stephanie Ballard from Joshua Tree, Pam Kersey from Yucca Valley, and…

Free Native Plant Cuttings and Propagation class Tuesday (10/18)

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
October 17, 2022
SPRING DESERT-SMART GARDENING TIPS

Joshua Basin Water District is offering an online class on native plant propagation - taught by Tony Walters from the Mojave Desert Regional Conservation District. The class will teach you how to safely and successfully take cuttings from native southern California plants to create your own water-wise gardens - so you don’t have to slowly raise your garden from seeds. The techniques taught can be used on many different types of plants.To register, email [email protected] with your name, email,…

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