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NEW LAWS COMING IN 2022 – PART THREE
The California State Assembly passed 122 new laws this year. Many changes are in store for residents of the “Golden State” starting January 1st. Today in part 3 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault takes a look at some of the new laws……
NEW LAWS COMING IN 2022 – PART TWO
The California State Assembly was busy passing laws this year, despite the pandemic. The criminal Justice system will see many changes. Today in part 2 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault takes a look at the new laws… SB73 ends mandatory…
NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS COMING IN 2022
Here’s what California employers need to know about new laws taking effect in 2022. The new year brings higher minimum wages, increased workplace safety and expanded family leave. Gary Daigneault has the laws affecting employers... As of Jan. 1,…
JT SPORTSMAN’S CLUB TO BECOME PRIVATE CAMPGROUND AND RESTAURANT
After 74 years of outstanding Community Service, the Joshua Tree Sportsman’s club and its surrounding property will soon be a private campground and restaurant serving visitors to Joshua Tree National Park. According to spokesman Wayne Hamilton,…
JIM HARVEY NAMED SHERIFF’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
At this week’s meeting of the Homestead Valley Community Council (HVCC), Morongo Basin Sheriff Captain Luke Niles and Lieutenant Michael Walker recognized Jim Harvey as the Sheriff’s Citizen of the Year. Hilary Sloane joins us now with the…
Z107.7 PLAYING 36 HOURS OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC STARTING TOMORROW
Z107.7 will be the soundtrack for your Christmas holiday with more than 36 hours of non-stop Christmas music. Ernest Figueroa has the details… Z107.7 FM is your official Christmas station. We will be playing nothing but Christmas Music starting…
YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES ZONING UPDATES, RECEIVES BRIEFING ON AIRPORT
The Yucca Valley Town Council met last night (December 21) to discuss zoning issues and to receive a thorough briefing on the status of the Yucca Valley Airport. Reporter Jef Harmatz brings us a recap. At last night’s regular meeting, the…
YUCCA VALLEY MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER WITH A FIREARM
A Yucca Valley man was arrested for attempted murder over the weekend after firing a gun at two victims and chasing them in his car. On Saturday (December 18) just before midnight, a deputy from the Morongo Basin Station was stopped at a red…
CAPTAIN LUKE NILES DISCUSSES ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWS ON THE UP-CLOSE SHOW
Captain Luke Niles, Commander of the Morongo Basin Station of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was the guest on last week’s Up-Close Show and outlined his department's efforts to curtail illegal marijuana operations. With a…
CAPTAIN LUKE NILES DISCUSSES SCHOOL SECURITY ON THE UP-CLOSE SHOW
Captain Luke Niles, Commander of the Morongo Basin Station of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was the guest on last week’s Up Close Show, and he discussed the safety of the area’s schools. Reporter Jef Harmatz has a recap of the…
MUSD ADDRESSES PARENTS AMID SOCIAL MEDIA THREATS
The Morongo Unified School District sent a message to parents last night to let them know that they are aware of nationwide threats made on the social media app, Tik Tok. In part, the message reads: “The Morongo Unified School District is aware…
MUSD BOARD REORGANIZES FOR 2022, CERTIFIES FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees met yesterday for their final regular session meeting of the calendar year. Assignment reporter Chris Fleischman has the details from yesterday’s busy meeting… Because the regular session…
MORONGO VALLEY CSD TO HIRE STAFF UNDER INTERIM CHIEF BRAKEBILL, WILL NOT CONTRACT WITH COUNTY
At last night’s (December 15) meeting, the Morongo Valley Community Services District said that they will not be contracting fire services with the county, and will instead seek to fill fire department vacancies under interim Director of…
29 PALMS CITY COUNCIL CLOSES OUT 2021 WITH SCOOTERS, SLIDES, AND A NEW MAYOR
It was standing room only at the Twentynine Palms City Hall council chambers last night as the council closed out 2021 with a scooter pilot program, new pool designs, housing plans for the homeless, and the annual change-up at the dais. Reporter…
YUCCA VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES JOSHUA TREE MEASURES, CANCELS FINAL 2021 MEETING
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission approved several measures related to Western Joshua Trees last night (December 14), and town staff provided an update on when short-term vacation rental regulations would go before the Town Council. Reporter…
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Kurt Schauppner’s “Stories, Excuses and Alibis” plays at Theatre 29 this weekend
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