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.…

Joshua Tree Residents reporting more aggressive coyote behavior

The spring weather can bring an increase in wildlife activity, especially coyotes. A Joshua Tree woman says that her last few interactions with the coyotes in her neighborhood has her changing her habits. MAUREEN MORRIS: (Dogs barking) - Come in, quick…” ROBERT HAYDON: Maureen Morris is 75 years old and lives with her two dogs in the upper Friendly Hills of Joshua Tree. Her house sits adjacent to open desert with washes that run all the way to the bordering hills of the national park - so she’s…

FIRE EXPLORERS PROGRAM RETURNS AFTER 2 YEAR HIATUS

The San Bernardino Fire Protection District hasn’t held its annual youth Fire Explorers program for the last two years. The pandemic and a rapidly expanding fire season put a hold on the program, which lets area youths train and work alongside firefighters and other emergency first responders. Battalion Chief Mike Mclintlock says this year they are looking to bring the program back full-force for a Summer / Fall schedule. McClintlock got his start as a fire explorer when he was a teenager, and…