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UPDATED: Jury out for deliberation in Arthur Davies trial
State Attorney Charles Tsuei presents his closing arguments to the jury UPDATE: The Jury had to restart deliberations due to a family emergency for one of the jurors, requiring an alternate to be called in. There was no verdict delivered on…
Walking in the Morongo Basin – getting out in the Hi Desert
Listen Here: I love walking. It's always been my favorite way to get around - get exercise, get quiet, contemplative moments, and get to know an area I live in or visit. I walked around my neighborhood daily when I lived just below the…
“Men are not used to holding babies” – Defense rests with second and final witness in Davies case
The Arthur Davies trial concluded yesterday with a half-day of testimony from the defense’s expert witness Dr. Marvin Pietruszka - a pathologist that runs a medical facility in Reseda, California. The doctor says he reviewed Parker’s hospital…
Two people missing in Morongo Basin, Sheriff seeks public’s help in investigation
The case of a missing person in the Morongo Basin has expanded, and the authorities are asking for your help in locating not just a missing woman, but the man she was last seen with. Fang Jin was reported missing on July 26. She is…
Missing woman Fang Jin, 47, believed to be in the hi-desert
A missing woman is believed to be in the high desert, according to County Sheriff’s Deputies. A social media post from Deputies at the Morongo Basin Station identifies Fang Jin, a 47 year-old female, as missing since July 26. Fang was last…
Don’t forget your sunscreen! (It’s too hot for that)
I'm at the Luckie Park pool off Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. The morning lap swim is a perfect way to cool down while getting some exercise. And it's even a bit of a local secret, with just a handful of people here, and several…
Unconfirmed Trammel Evans sightings in Wonder Valley and Slab City; search continues
The family of missing hiker Trammell Evans is again expanding their search, this time to areas with milder climates as desert temperatures increase to triple digits. Trammell’s mother Amy Evans has received unconfirmed tips that the…
The Big Basin Question: Is tipping out of control?
Listen here: Have feedback on this story or want to add to the discussion? Email us at [email protected] with your comments on tipping - how has it changed locally? Tipping has changed drastically after Covid, with the computer payment…
Trammell Evans search continues, family updates and gear list
Update: The Family has shared a document with Trammell's Gear. It can be downloaded and viewed here. (PDF) The family of missing hiker Trammell Evans has said that they are continuing their search two months after he went missing, and are…
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act passed, trees granted protected status
Protections for the Western Joshua Tree have been bounced around various state commissions and courtrooms over the last few years, but a budget bill passed yesterday ensures our area’s namesake tree is granted protections above other flora. …
Shakespeare debuts at Theatre 29 in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
After more than two decades of putting on primarily musicals for delighted audiences, Theatre 29 is making space for The Bard. Years ago, at South by Southwest, I attended a keynote address by musician Neil Young who offered advice for…
Free “Go Skate Day” contest today at Luckie Park in 29 Palms
Listen here: When: 6:00PM on Wednesday, June 21stWhere: Luckie Park Skatepark in Twentynine PalmsLinks: Aaron and Paul's Go Skate Day Event on Facebook Paul Halcomb is super enthusiastic about skateboarding. I met him at the sportsman’s…
Hit and run sends two to hospital, CHP seeks help finding suspect
The California Highway Patrol is seeking information on a hit and run incident Highway 247 this morning (June 14) that sent two people to the hospital. This morning at approximately 5:10 a.m., the CHP reports that a 1994 Chevy Silverado…
Weeding out invasive species good for native plants, animals, and residents
Invasive species – plants that are not indigenous to the area and harm humans, wildlife and other native plants – are having a boom year here in Morongo Basin. Good news – all that rain and random snow has enabled desert blooms to pop. Bad…
Weekend Feature: Sheriff’s Ride-Along anything but routine during Yucca Valley Carjacking Spree
Listen here: Robert Haydon: Z107.7 News Director Jef Harmatz was invited by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office to participate in a ride-along with Deputies from the Morongo Basin Station. This practice is used to give citizens an…
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The dangerous stretch of Old Woman Springs Road with a deadly history
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