Have you ever wondered about the focus of nature that shapes the world beneath your feet? Are you curious about the geological marvels that make the Mojave Desert such a unique landscape? Join geologist Dr. Alessandro Grippo at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free, hour-long lecture on the natural history of the Mojave Desert this Saturday at 1 p.m. This talk will dive into the formation and ongoing evolution of one of North America’s most iconic deserts and offers attendees the opportunity to…

Containment of the Line Fire is increasing and growth has slowed, but smoke still hangs in the air in the Morongo Basin. As of last night (September 11), the Line Fire is now 18% contained, and has spread to 36,481 acres, a growth of less than 2,000 acres in twenty-four hours. Smoke from the fire continues to make its way across the hi-desert, and though our community is currently under no threat from the fire, poor air quality conditions have led to advisories for people with…

For the second day in a row, Morongo Unified School District has cancelled classes for Thursday, September 12, on account of air quality conditions. Smoke from the Line Fire, burning in nearby mountain communities, has caused hazardous conditions in the Morongo Basin. While our community is not facing any evacuation orders or warnings, classes have been cancelled owing to the poor air quality. The MUSD made the announcement on Wednesday night (September 11) just after 9 p.m. Stay tuned to Z1077…

The Morongo Unified School District announced just after 5:15 a.m. today that all classes in the district would be cancelled on account of poor air quality. Schools are expected to reopen tomorrow, but Z107.7 will provide updates as we receive information from the school district.

The Line Fire continues to burns near Highland and other mountain communities, sending smoke and haze into the Morongo Basin. Currently burning 34,289 acres, as of last night (September 10) the fire is 14% contained. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Norco man suspected of starting the Line Fire. Last night, detectives with the Sheriff's Highland Station arrested Justin Halstenberg, a 34 year-old resident of Norco, on suspicion of arson. The…