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.…

PRIMORDIAL SOUND MEDITATION AT JOSHUA TREE RETREAT CENTER SATURDAY

The Joshua Tree Retreat Center is holding their introductory class to Primordial Sound Meditation - or PSM - this Saturday (July 30th). PSM is an ancient healing practice that can allow us to experience inner calm and a deep relaxation - this class can serve as a repeatable introduction to the meditative technique - or it can be followed up by advanced classes that will be offered in subsequent weekends. The class costs 30 dollars and preregistration is required. For more information on the…

Yucca Valley Man Missing since leaving Hi Desert Medical on July 10

The family of a missing Yucca Valley man is seeking the public’s help in looking for him. Jamal Middleton - 36 - was last seen leaving the Hi Desert Medical Center on the afternoon of Sunday July 10th. He was driving a 2018 Dark Grey Kia Soul, which was later found abandoned and disabled on the east side of Highway 95, near the town of Needles. The car appeared that he had slept in it, but it is unknown why he abandoned the vehicle. The family says the day he disappeared he appeared distraught,…

WITH BLOOD SUPPLIES CRITICAL, A BLOOD DRIVE ON THE MARINE BASE TOMORROW

If you’ve been meaning to donate blood but haven't been able to make it off-base to do it, assignment reporter Robert Haydon has an opportunity for you to help boost blood supplies without leaving the combat center. A blood drive for people with base access is being held this Friday (July 29) at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital from 9AM to 2PM. Lifestream Blood Bank has been holding blood drives around the county to help boost blood supplies which are still sitting at historically low…

WONDER VALLEY MAN MISSING AFTER LEAVING ON A QUAD

LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: Albert Gonzalez, 27 - missing since July 15th. Albert Gonzalez was last seen on an orange quad. Albert Gonzalez was expected in Twentynine Palms before he went missing. The family of a missing Wonder Valley man are seeking the public's help in looking for him. Albert Gonzalez, 27, went missing on Friday July 15th after leaving a Wonder Valley home on a 4 wheeler and heading west on Amboy road toward Twentynine Palms. Gonzalez was last seen leaving the Wonder…

TWO BLOOD DRIVES THIS MORNING IN 29 PALMS

Two blood drives are happening today in Twentynine Palms in a continued effort to raise critically low supplies here in the Morongo Basin. Lifestream Blood Bank will be at the Morongo Basin Community Health Center from 10 AM to 3PM today, and in the afternoon, there will be a second drive at Little Church of the Desert on Adobe Road from 1PM to 6PM. Both blood drives should help the supply levels in the county, which have been at critical levels for the past few weeks. You can sign up for blood…

BLOOD SUPPLIES AT HISTORICALLY LOW LEVELS

Blood supplies in the Hi Desert are at historically low levels - being counted in hours rather than days. Lifestream PR Specialist Dina Colunga says that COVID is still putting a damper on blood donations - along with a lack of high school blood drives which can account for up to 25% of donations during the school year. These factors have led to less blood being available in the county for emergency situations like major trauma or planned procedures like surgeries or organ transplants. All blood…

EAGLES TRIBUTE AT TORTOISE ROCK CASINO TOMORROW

If you love the Eagles…you’ll love “one of these nights”, performing this Saturday night at Tortoise Rock Casino in Twentynine Palms. They promise an unforgettable night featuring all of your favorite hits from the Eagles, one of the most successful rock bands of all time! Concerts are from 8:00 until 9:30 p.m. outdoors under the stars! And are free. There is plenty of seating, or you can bring your own chairs to lounge in! Upcoming concerts include “Candle in the Wind” a tribute to Elton John…

BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY JULY 24

County blood supplies are still critically low. Jef Harmatz joins us with another opportunity to help. If you’ve been encouraged by the amount of blood donations this month - you have one more opportunity in July to add to the county’s supply. Lifestream will be holding a community blood drive this Sunday from 8 AM to 12 Noon at the Yucca Valley Stater Brothers East. You must be at least 15 years old and in good health to donate - and you’ll receive a free mini physical, a beach towel (while…

BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY WILL HELP CRITICALLY LOW SUPPLY

If you’ve been encouraged by the amount of blood donations this month - you have one more opportunity in July to add to the county’s supply. Lifestream will be holding a community blood drive this Sunday from 8 AM to 12 Noon at the Yucca Valley Stator Brothers East. You must be at least 15 years old and in good health to donate - and you’ll receive a free mini physical, a beach towel (while supplies last) and the satisfaction of helping your community. You can set a donation appointment by…

ADD A COP TO YOUR COFFEE ON FRIDAY MORNING

Stop by the Yucca Valley Starbucks this Friday morning from 8AM to 10AM for a chance to get to know your local law enforcement a little better. The Morongo Basin CHP and San Bernardino County Sheriffs will be there for “Coffee With a Cop” - which gives the public a forum for casual conversation with law enforcement. If you have young ones, you are encouraged to bring them along for kid-friendly activities and a chance to win some school supplies. “Coffee With a Cop” is this Friday, July 22 from…