Robert Haydon

Alleged Elder Abuse and ‘Ghost Gun’ leads to Yucca Valley man arrest

September 30, 2022

Alleged Elder Abuse and ‘Ghost Gun’ leads to Yucca Valley man arrest

A Yucca Valley man was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Wednesday (Sept 28) around 8:00 AM, Sheriff’s deputies out of the Morongo Basin Station responded to a call of an elderly man who was being assaulted in the 7400 block of La Honda Way in Yucca Valley. Deputies served a search warrant at the residence and located and identified 41-year-old Jesse as the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident. According to the police…

29 Palms Community Clean Up Day in Luckie Park Saturday

by Robert Haydon

September 30, 2022

There is a Community Clean Up Day this Saturday at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms. From 8AM to noon you can bring appliances, electronic waste like televisions and computers, and green waste to the Activity Center at Luckie Park - its located at 74325 Joe Davis Drive in 29 Palms. Please note they will not be accepting Tires or household hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil, batteries or chemicals at this event - for more information you can call 760.367.6799 ext. 1010

Two men shot and killed in Lucerne Valley – Investigation launched

by Robert Haydon

September 28, 2022

Two men were shot and killed on Saturday, September 24th in Lucerne Valley. According to the sheriff’s press release - Victor Valley Sheriff’s deputies found Jose Segundomoreno, 53, and Homero Segundovillasenor, 30, suffering from gunshot wounds near the area of Planet Road and Camp Rock Road around 9:22pm on Saturday (Sept 24). Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.Jose Segundomoreno was a resident of Hemet, and Homero Segundovillasenor was a resident of Lucerne Valley.Investigators…

Archaeopalooza celebrates archeology month at Copper Mountain College

by Robert Haydon

September 26, 2022

Archaeopalooza celebrates archeology month at Copper Mountain College

Archaeopalooza is a great event to teach young people about the science of archaeology and the Native Americans who live in the Southern California deserts. It is also a tribute to the Desert Institute's rock art instructor, Daniel McCarthy, who passed away in 2021. Joan Schneider will talk about "The Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Warder Crozier Campbell, an archeologist who, with her husband Bill Campbell, settled in 29 Palms. Bruce Bridenbecker will talk about the "Amboy Crater:…

Cemetery Puts Out Call for Altars for their Dia De Los Muertos Event

by Robert Haydon

September 26, 2022

The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District is celebrating Dia de los Muertos with a public event, but they need the help of artists from the community. During Dia de los Muertos, the traditional Mexican celebration of the dead, loved ones are honored with memorial altars that are decorated with flowers, sugar skulls, candles, and food. The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District is inviting artists and amateurs to construct and decorate altars for their public event on October 30. It is free to…

“Cholla Needles” explores our deserts through young writers and poets

by Robert Haydon

September 25, 2022

“Cholla Needles” explores our deserts through young writers and poets

Thursday marked the first day of Autumn - bringing some cooler weather and encouraging many to get back outside to explore the deserts that surround us. If you are looking for something to take along on your next hike - the Autumn 2022 edition of Cholla Needles: Young Writers and Artists magazine has been released. Over 100 young artists and writers based in the California Desert are published in the Autumn edition - and the pages contains moving poetry and artwork that provide insights into…

No Fees at Joshua Tree National Park for National Public Lands Day

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

No Fees at Joshua Tree National Park for National Public Lands Day

Today is National Public Lands Day - and if you are lucky enough to be listening to this in the beautiful morongo basin then you are in the perfect place to celebrate as Joshua Tree National Park has free admission all day. The national event was started in 1994 and celebrates the connection between people and the wide-open spaces in their community - and it encourages the use of natural public lands for education, recreation, and the health benefits of getting outside. If you don’t want to head…

Desert Run returns for 42nd year – off road fun for all ages

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

Desert Run returns for 42nd year – off road fun for all ages

The Morongo Basin Search and Rescue is putting on the 42nd annual Desert Run on Saturday October 1st. The Desert Run is a family event that takes place around the Means dry lake in Johnson Valley - but it’s not a race so you can bring out all types of off-road vehicles to explore the wide open desert on a small, friendly, local level. The off-road course will be at least 20 miles long, with 5 stops along that way where you can play games and win prizes. All skill levels are encouraged - from…

Miracle League of the Desert wants everyone to be able to play Baseball

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

Miracle League of the Desert wants everyone to be able to play Baseball

The Miracle League of the Desert provides children and adults with special needs an opportunity to play baseball on a specially designed field right here in the hi desert. Registration for the Fall league has already started, but you can still sign up. The cost is $40 a person for the entire season - but if you are listening to this and just want to sponsor a player - you can do that too. The Miracle League wants everyone to be able to play baseball - regardless of ability, age or gender. The…

“Saging the World” free screening and panel at Harrison House tonight

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

There is a free film screening at the Harrison House in Joshua Tree. Jef Harmatz joins us with a closer look at the event. The short documentary film “Saging the World” explores the trend of using white sage to purify spaces and clear bad energy. The popularity of the plant has resulted in the native plant being poached to meet the international demand for the native plants, and the film spotlights the ecological and cultural issues intertwined with white sage, centering the voices of Native…

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