The Homestead Valley Community Council invites you to their next meeting tomorrow, Monday at 3 p.m. at the Yucca Mesa Community Center at 3133 Balsa Avenue just off Aberdeen. The HVCC addresses County, State and Federal officials concerning issues held in common by Yucca Mesa, Flamingo Heights, Landers and Johnson Valley. Go online to find out more about the actions the Council is taking, such as opposing development of renewable energy projects on Black Lava Buttes and Flat Top Mesa above Pipes…

The Homestead Valley Community Council continues the drive to raise money for gifts for a Twentynine Palms Marine unit deployed in Afghanistan. In gratitude to the people of the Homestead Valley who contributed so generously last year, the Marines sent lots of thank-you's and a flag flown in Afghanistan in their honor. Much-needed treats and personal items are a real morale-booster for the troops. Items like beef jerky, cookies, hard candies, face wipes and lip balm are bought in bulk by…

The third Monday of the month is the day for distribution of surplus food at sites around the Morongo Basin. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells you where and when... The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the Morongo Basin Monday, July 16th. The locations and times are: The Church of the Lighted Cross, at 11518 Elbow Lane in Morongo Valley, from 8 to 10; Belfield Hall, on Reche Road in Landers, 8:30 to 10:30; The Community Center…

The Twentynine Palms Police Department has released the results of the DUI checkpoint conducted on June 15 in the area of SR62 / Encelia and 29 Palms, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. During the checkpoint, 823 vehicles were screened. No DUI-Alcohol or DUI-Drug impaired suspects were arrested, and no one was arrested for possession, transportation, or sales of illegal drugs. Two Drivers were cited or arrested for operating a vehicle with some manner of license violation. There were no…

The tragedies that are caused by drunk driving can leave an indelible mark on families and entire communities. In a tradition that Z107.7 has been part of since we signed on the air, we bring you this reminder from a mother who lost her child to a drunk driver. Here is Patricia Fowler... Four thousand DUI arrests, 481 DUI-related traffic collisons, 265 DUI-related injuries, and 22 DUI fatalities. And that has been just in the last 13 years. These statistics are from our CHP office. Now add 2,033…

The Morongo Basin has been treated to performances of Mother Nature's grand spectacles in recent days – thunder, lightning, sudden torrents. Ranger Pat Pilcher gives us a larger view of summer monsoons... Summer sun and rising humidity makes us really feel the heat. At Joshua Tree National park, we watch the sky for clouds and wonder about monsoon rains. The word "monsoon" refers to a wind system that often bring moisture. Summer thunderstorms are typically vigorous with sheets of…

A Twentynine Palms man who is no stranger to the law was arrested again Thursday. According to a Sheriff's report, a woman in the 6900 block of Fortynine Palms Avenue called 911 at 5:19 p.m. to report that Thomas McCool, 41, pushed her against the wall, and then, while running after the dogs, bit her nose. Thomas McCool, who has been convicted of being under the influence of a controlled substance, evading a police officer, and was arrested in April on a burglary charge, was arrested for…

A Yucca Valley woman was arrested Thursday afternoon, accused of preventing her friend from leaving. According to a Sheriff's report, Kaley Brown, 25, of the 56200 block of Navajo Trail was arguing with a woman and was refusing to let her leave the home. Brown allegedly held the woman by her arms, causing pain. Kaley Brown was arrested for investigation of domestic battery, and was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail. She was released two hours later on $25,000 bail.

It's already the fourth week of the Yucca Valley Summer Music Festival. Reporter Corrisa Evans invites you to come out to listen to a night of country music... On July 14 the town of Yucca Valley's Summer Music Festival is hosting the country western band Silverado. Silverado performs a variety of top 40 country songs from hit artists such as Martina McBride and Shania Twain. The concert is free and begins at 7 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield. There will be food…

Sharp eyes and a good memory by a Sheriff's sergeant led to the arrest of at least two people suspected in an armed robbery in Morongo Valley in April. Early Thursday morning, Sergeant Trevis Newport was patrolling in Yucca Valley when he saw a car, belonging to people suspected of being involved in the robbery, drive westbound on the highway. Sergeant Newport followed the car and made a felony traffic stop near Ramona Trail in Morongo Valley. Newport, assisted by Deputy Mike Abel, pulled…